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• UK seaside resort's new 293-mile train line linking two cities and major airport

  03-05-2025 02:00 via eupolitics.einnews.com
  
  EIN News Subscription - mp;amp;amp;#8230; Reading, Wokingham, Guildford, Redhill, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Brighton. The mp;amp;amp;#8230; The direct connection to Gatwick Airport is particularly significant for communities mp;amp;amp;#8230; of a wider European strategy to promote sustainable transport and regionalmp;amp;amp;#8230;
  
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• Trains return to Ryde pier in time for holiday weekend

  03-05-2025 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -Trains have returned to Ryde pier today, after the latest in a series of engineering possessions which have disrupted Island Line services for several years. The latest work meant that the Victorian pier, which provides a link with ferries to the mainland, had been closed since September.
  
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• Train and Tube closures in London over Bank Holiday

  03-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - There will be no Southeastern trains to London Victoria station this weekend due to engineering work, Network Rail has said.
  
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• The incredible 46-hour train journey linking two beautiful African countries

  03-05-2025 02:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Daily Express - From the comfort of their seats, passengers can see warthogs, baboons and guinea fowl in their natural habitat.
  
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• TfL unveils plan to halve fare evasion across all services

  03-05-2025 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled plans to expand its team of professional investigators as part of a comprehensive strategy to tackle fare evasion across its network.The new approach aims to halve fare evasion rates to 1.5 per cent or less by 2030, down from the current rate of 3.4 per cent.While this current figure is significantly lower than other global cities like New York, which reports 13 per cent evasion, fare dodging still costs TfL
  
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• Test delays and pricey lessons: how the cost of learning to drive in the UK is accelerating

  03-05-2025 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - From rising prices for lessons to insurance cover, we break down the hefty charges learners now faceLearning to drive mp;#150; and the sense of freedom and independence that comes with it mp;#150; is a milestone many look forward to. But for todaymp;#146;s learners, the journey to getting on the road is proving longer, more uncertain and more expensive than ever.What was once a fairly straightforward process, from lessons and the theory test to the practical exam, now involves rec
  
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• Taxi drivers hit out as airport increases 'atrocious' drop-off charge

  03-05-2025 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Hackney cab drivers have hit out at Southampton Airport for increasingmp;nbsp;its drop-off fees yet again
  
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• Station escalator repairs took nearly two years

  03-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Anti-social behaviour and misuse led to escalators at a Liverpool railway station being out of action for nearly two years, a city council report has revealed.
  
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• Ryanair Warns Boeing: $30 Billion Deal at Risk Amid U.S.-China Tensions and COMAC Threat

  03-05-2025 02:00 via eupolitics.einnews.com
  EIN News Subscription - mp;amp;amp;#8230; to its growth strategy across Europe. But in a letter to mp;amp;amp;#8230;a critical margin for a budget airline. Ryanair isnmp;#146;t known for mp;amp;amp;#8230; Hong Kong. EASA certification in Europe is likely at least three mp;amp;amp;#8230; , could raise red flags among European regulators and investors. Omp;#146;Leary mp;amp;amp;#8230;
  
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• Rolls-Royce celebrates 100 years of its flagship Phantom

  03-05-2025 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The Rolls-Royce Phantom celebrates an important birthday this month, 100 years after the luxury saloon was first introduced. Now into its eighth generation, the Phantom has long been the flagship of the British marquemp;#146;s range. It has also earned an important place in automotive history.mp;amp;#160; Although the Rolls-Royce Phantom saw breaks in production during the ...
  
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• Rail company boss built himself secret apartment in train station using embezzled public funds

  03-05-2025 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A California rail company boss has been found guilty of using embezzled public funds to build himself a secret apartment in a train station.
  
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• Petrol prices fall to four-year low ahead of massive bank holiday weekend getaway

  03-05-2025 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- Petrol prices have dropped to a UK average of 134.06p a litre - the lowest since July 2021. But 17m drivers this weekend are warned theymp;#39;ll be fleeced at motorway services.
  
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• Northern issues travel advice ahead of Super League Magic Weekend

  03-05-2025 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Northern has shared guidance about routes being affected by engineering works during the early May bank holiday weekend.
  
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• New trial planned for electric vehicle owners in Neath Port Talbot

  03-05-2025 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - It comes as the use of electric vehicles becomes more widespread and the demand for charging options grows, particularly for people with no driveway
  
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• New speed cameras confirmed for Midlands' main roads

  03-05-2025 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Cameras will be rolled out on busy and high-risk roads
  
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• Motorists warned of road closure as work on huge civil engineering project continues

  03-05-2025 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - MOTORISTS are being warned of an upcoming weekend road closure as work continues on mp;quot;one of the biggest civil engineering sites in the country.mp;quot;
  
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• More flights, parking and bigger duty-free as Cork Airport launches ambitious €200m plan

  03-05-2025 02:00 via eupolitics.einnews.com
  
  EIN News Subscription -mp;amp;amp;#8230; ;Cork Airport has become a critical component of our national transport infrastructure mp;amp;amp;#8230;ambition of becoming a major European city in terms of size mp;amp;amp;#8230;ambition of becoming a major European city of size and scale mp;amp;amp;#8230;
  
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• Ministers urged to seek tariff exemption for aircraft and engines

  03-05-2025 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Ministers have been urged to seek an exemption from US tariffs for civil aircraft and engine parts as the aerospace industry grapples with how to handle Donald Trumpmp;amp;#8217;s levies. ADS, which represents members of the UKmp;amp;#8217;s aerospace supply chain, warned disruption to an already-under-pressure supply chain would impact aircraft deliveries in the coming months. Manufacturers ...
  
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• Major London Tube station finally becomes step-free after reviving historic feature

  03-05-2025 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - A major central London Tube station has become step-free thanks to a century-old feature - but a campaign group says itmp;#39;s mp;#39;four yearsmp;#39; too late.
  
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• KPMG resigns as auditor of P&O Ferries subscription

  03-05-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - The Big Four accounting firm says it would be unable to complete its work on the 2023 accounts to the ?required standard?
  
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• KPMG resigns as auditor of P&O Ferries subscription

  03-05-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - The Big Four accounting firm says it would be unable to complete its work on the 2023 accounts to the mp;#39;required standardmp;#39;
  
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• Drivers warned of road and lane closures in Wales over bank holiday weekend

  03-05-2025 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - There are a number of potential disruptions you should try to avoid this weekend
  
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• Divisive transport chief Andrew Gant keeps his seat in elections

  03-05-2025 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Oxfordshire transport chief Andrew Gant has held on to his seat despite efforts from anti-LTN independents to dethrone him.
  
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• Cruise ship with low carbon footprint and 'polar spa' calls into port

  03-05-2025 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A cruise ship with a low carbon footprint and polar spa has called into Portland this morning, the first of a busy month of stops for the port
  
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• Cruise ship set to dock in city for first time after 12 years of sailing

  03-05-2025 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A cruise ship that has never come to Southampton in its 12 years of sailing the globe is set to arrive in the city in May
  
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• Change of leadership for Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership

  03-05-2025 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A change of leadership has taken place at the Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnerships as the organisations enter a new chapter.
  
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• Buses driving on pavement and parking on double yellows - traffic issues near school

  03-05-2025 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Concerns have been raised after parking on double yellow lines and buses mounting the pavement near amp;nbsp;school
  
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• Bristol named one of the most expensive cities to learn to drive

  03-05-2025 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Young Bristolian learners are being priced off the roads
  
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• Birmingham Airport announces major refurbishment with £76.5m cash injection

  03-05-2025 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - The cash injection will be used to open new lounges, shops and restaurants, alongside terminal refurbishments
  
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• Bike group's annual survey reveals town's key successes

  03-05-2025 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The findings of a bike groupmp;#39;s annual survey have been revealed.
  
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• ‘Nightmare’ continues as major road closure extended for gas repairs

  03-05-2025 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - People are having to contend with sewage leaks, power cuts and tight squeezes with HGVS after the closure of a major route.
  
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• ‘Headphone dodgers’ on public transport 'should face £1,000 fine'

  03-05-2025 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - The Liberal Democrats are calling for a crackdown on mp;#39;headphone dodgersmp;#39; who play loud music on public transport, saying a majority of passengers are too intimidated to confront them
  
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• Airline launches five new routes from Scottish airport

  03-05-2025 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - An airline is forging ahead on a "trajectory of growth" in Scotland with the sweeping launch of five new destinations.
  
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• 7 speed camera myths debunked that all drivers need to be aware of

  03-05-2025 02:00 via herefordtimes.com
  
  Other News Sources - Here are some speed camera myths you might want to consider when next out travelling on the roads.
  
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