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• Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers

  29-11-2025 07:00
  Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travelThe good news for rail travel between Manchester and London is that a morning train will continue to link the two cities in under two hours. The bad news: passengers will no longer be able to get onboard.The rail regulator has axed one of Britain’s fastest and most lucrative intercity services, the 7am Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, as part of a t
  
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• Why expand Heathrow and not Birmingham airport?

  29-11-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Simon Calder answers your questions on airport expansion, summer holidays in Mallorca. flights to Australia and Indian visa forms
  
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• Tram-train vision for underused Greater Manchester railway line unveiled

  29-11-2025 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - A vision for new tram-trains connecting thousands of residents Stockport, Tameside and Manchester could soon be run a disused railway line.
  
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• Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers

  29-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travelThe good news for rail travel between Manchester and London is that a morning train will continue to link Englandmp;#146;s biggest cities in under two hours. The bad news: passengers will no longer be able to get onboard.The rail regulator has axed one of Britainmp;#146;s fastest and most lucrative intercity services, the 7am Avanti West Coast from Manchester Piccadilly
  
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• Servo expands rail and infrastructure division

  29-11-2025 01:00 via fmj.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Multi-service provider, Servo Group, has relocated to a larger Southern base to accommodate a raft of new appointments, boosting its growing rail and infrastructure division.
  
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• Rail line closes for £1m upgrade to cut flood risks

  29-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The work on the Stranraer to Ayr line should make it less likely to be closed during bad weather.
  
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• Rachel Reeves backs major road project set to ease Dartford Crossing traffic for millions by 2030

  29-11-2025 01:00 via gbnews.com
  GB News - Rachel Reeves has approved a whopping mp;pound;89million to complete the publicly funded early works for the Lower Thames Crossing.
  
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• Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems

  29-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.
  
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• Northern Gateway: Tram-train transport scheme for huge employment site is approved

  29-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - Development aims to bring mp;#39;transformational changemp;#39;
  
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• Motability removes luxury brands after government pressure over scheme costs

  29-11-2025 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - The Motability Scheme has announced it will immediately stop offering BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lexus and Alfa Romeo after ministers raised concerns about luxury motoring upgrades
  
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• Major changes coming to bus stops in Oldham next month

  29-11-2025 01:00 via theoldhamtimes.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A series of 24-hour bus stop clearways will be introduced across Oldham.
  
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• Lower Thames Crossing major timeline boost with £891m update

  29-11-2025 01:00 via essexlive.news
  Other Regional Press - A major piece of infrastructure connecting Essex with Kent will start being built next year after the Government confirmed the final part of public funding. The Chancellor confirmed a further mp;pound;891m would be provided to help fund the Lower Thames Crossing project during her Budget earlier this week.
  
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• List of four big things putting the brakes on Lincolnshire's trains

  29-11-2025 01:00 via lincolnshirelive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Lincolnmp;#39;s rail services arenmp;#39;t up to speed but it doesnmp;#39;t have to be that way, according to a new report. The city could become a regional hub with better connections to its Midlands neighbours and the capital with the right investment.
  
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• Link Eltham and Woolwich with new Superloop bus, councillors demand

  29-11-2025 01:00 via greenwichwire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Greenwich councillors will call next week for Elthammp;#39;s new Superloop bus to be extended to Woolwich so locals can have fast access to the Elizabeth Line.
  
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• IAG Opposes £49 Billion Third Runway For Heathrow, Fearing Sharp Increase In Fees

  29-11-2025 01:00 via thecorner.eu
  Other News Sources - The British government has approved Heathrowmp;#39;s expansion plan to build a third runway valued at mp;pound;49 billion.
  
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• Heathrow third runway must not come at the cost of climate goals, says IES

  29-11-2025 01:00 via aircargoweek.com
  Aviation Industry- As the UK government confirms its intent to progress with the long-debated third runway at Heathrow including major works such as rerouting the M25questions are mounting over the environmental cost of growth-led infrastructure policy.
  
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• Glasgow trains thrown into chaos due to 'trespassers on railway'

  29-11-2025 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - The trespassers have caused several lines from Glasgow Central to be disrupted and the upset could continue.
  
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• Flights grounded over safety fears from solar radiation subscription

  29-11-2025 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Software glitch affecting Airbus planes may cause disruption, but minister downplays impact on UK travellers
  
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• Five trains a day to return to Heart of Wales line

  29-11-2025 01:00 via nation.cymru
  Nation. Cymru - Five trains a day will run between Shrewsbury and Swansea via Llandrindod Wells on the Heart of Wales line from next month.
  
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• Fewer busway passengers after speed limit lowered

  29-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Fewer passengers have been using a guided busway since speed limits were lowered as part of a raft of new safety measures.
  
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• EasyJet’s taste for luxury flies the flag for the package holiday revival

  29-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Carrier hits medium-term pre-tax profit target of mp;pound;250mn two years ahead of schedule
  
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• Eastleigh MP says rail freeze is 'too little too late'

  29-11-2025 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A frozen season ticket won't thaw commuter frustrations, Eastleigh's MP has warned.
  
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• East West Rail needs to win back trust, says mayor

  29-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The East West Rail (EWR) project "desperately needs to win back public trust", a borough's mayor said.
  
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• Disruption possible at Scots airports after Airbus work to fix issue on planes

  29-11-2025 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - Disruption and cancellations could be possible at Scotlandmp;#39;s international airports as Airbus work to fix a potential issue with intense solar radiation on some aircraft.
  
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• CILT(UK) members gather in Wrexham to explore commercial vehicle decarbonisation

  29-11-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport and logistics professionals from across Wales and beyond met in Wrexham last week for a focused session on commercial vehicle decarbonisation, delivered in partnership with Zemo and the Welsh Government. The event gave CILT(UK) members direct insight into the team shaping Walesmp;amp;rsquo; commercial fleet transition and the practical steps operators will need to take in the coming years.The discussion centred on real-world fleet challe
  
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• Chiltern Railways to run rare Boxing Day service in December

  29-11-2025 01:00 via bicesteradvertiser.net
  Other Regional Press - Chiltern Railways will run a rare Boxing Day train service to help shoppers reach post-Christmas sales.
  
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• Call for investment to improve Welsh Marches Line

  29-11-2025 01:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  South Wales Argus - Peter Fox, MS for Monmouth, wants the Welsh government to focus on the Welsh Marches Line.
  
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• CAA explores regulatory model options for supporting efficient and timely Heathrow expansion

  29-11-2025 01:00 via aircargoweek.com
  Other News Sources - Following the Governmentmp;#39;s announcement on the proposal for a third runway which will be used to progress the Airportmp;#39;s National Policy Statement, the working paper sets out a review of the current regulatory framework of the airport and explores whether an alternative model for capacity expansion could better serve the interests of consumers using the airport.
  
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• £3 bus rides to Blackburn, Manchester, and Preston for Christmas shopping

  29-11-2025 01:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  Other News Sources - East Lancashire residents are being offered special festive bus services and a capped fare to go Christmas shopping in major North-West retail hubs.
  
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• Airline travellers face disruption after Airbus warns A320 jets need software fix

  29-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Update to address potential problems caused by solar radiation could affect 6,000 aircraft
  
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• Airbus software problem disrupts flights over Thanksgiving weekend subscription

  29-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - A change is needed to 6,500 aircraft because intense solar radiation may have corrupted critical data
  
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• Airbus issues major A320 recall in move that will hit global flights

  29-11-2025 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The company said this would lead to mp;#39;operational disruptions to passengers and customersmp;#39;
  
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• Airbus issues major A320 recall after mid-air incident grounds planes, disrupting global travel

  29-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Immediate software change on mp;#145;significant numbermp;#146; of jets to result in disruption to half the worldwide fleetAirlines around the world cancelled and delayed flights heading into the weekend after Airbus announced on Friday that it had ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of its A320 family of jets in a recall affecting more than half of the global fleet.The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the main certifying authority for A320 aircraft, issued th
  
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