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• British components for British trains | Letters

  12-12-2016 20:39
  
  I write regarding Hitachi Rail Europe’s first Intercity Express train to be built in the UK (Report, 9 December). This train might well be “put together in the UK”, but many of its components are made in Japan and elsewhere. Perhaps it might be more accurate to say assembled in the UK, though I doubt that would have quite the same publicity value. My company, William Cook Rail, based at the heart of the “northern powerhouse” in Leeds, is a world-class manufacturer o
  
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• US planes land at Scottish airport during operation to seize tanker

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - ThreeU-28A Dracos- used by the US Air Force special operations command - stopped at Scottish -government owned Wick airport before heading north.
  
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• UK's second busiest passenger ferry port reopens after incident

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - It is the second time in a year that the port has been fully closed to ferries.
  
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• UK severe Storm Goretti amber travel warning as heavy snow expected

  08-01-2026 01:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - National Highways and the Met Office have issued amber weather warnings for snow on Thursday and Friday, with up to 15cm forecast around major cities
  
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• Rail sale returns with over 50 off millions of train tickets

  08-01-2026 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Passengers across Britain will be able to purchase heavily discounted train tickets from 6 to 12 January 2026, as the Great British Rail Sale makes its fourth annual appearance.More than 3 million tickets will be available at discounted rates, with savings exceeding 50 on many advance and off-peak fares. The reduced-price tickets will be valid for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026 on thousands of routes, with nearly all train operators i
  
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• Progress continues 'at pace' on Transpennine Route Upgrade, bosses say

  08-01-2026 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - Project aims to improve journeys between journeys between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York
  
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• Parking controls could be coming to these roads due to campervan and commuter issues

  08-01-2026 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Hundreds of people could be a step closer to having their roads included in a resident parking scheme.
  
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• How the new road safety measures could affect you

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
  
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• Higher parking charges in Bradford to be introduced later this month

  08-01-2026 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Controversial new parking charges that will see motorists pay almost double the amount to park in some parts of Bradford will be introduced later this month.
  
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• Got an oyster card? Then you’d better get used to paying more for less

  08-01-2026 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - If freezing rail fares is vital for cutting the cost of living, why are transport costs in London rising sharply? Asks James Fordmp;amp;#160; As part of his latest, desperate relaunch, beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to focus on cutting the cost of living for Britons this year. One of the key planks of ...
  
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• Birmingham drivers urged to complete journeys and keep off roads from 6pm Thursday

  08-01-2026 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - Drivers across the East and West Midlands have been issued with an amber severe weather warning
  
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• 'Rail projects have to happen for homes to follow'

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The deputy mayor says London will struggle to build thousands of homes without two rail projects.
  
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• 3 more dates set for Stagecoach bus strikes as pay dispute continues

  08-01-2026 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - There have been ongoing disputes over pay since December
  
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• 2026 is the year for Zero-Emission Logistics: Start your journey now!

  08-01-2026 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Electric truck trials are evolving from technical experiments into structured decision-making tools for logistics professionals. As the industry looks into 2026, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the question is no longer whether electric heavy goods vehicles will play a role in road freight, but how organisations can prepare their operations to deploy them at pace.For logistics and transport leaders, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal yea
  
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• What Labour's road safety strategy means for YOU - from mandatory over 70s eye tests to stricter drink drive limits

  07-01-2026 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - The Government has announced themp;nbsp;firstmp;nbsp;Road Safety Strategy in over a decade. It will tackle everything from drink-drive limits to mandatory eye tests.
  
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• UK weather live: Ice warnings issued across country as Britain braces for Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow

  07-01-2026 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Commuters urged to check for further travel disruption with freezing temperatures expected
  
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• UK steps up roadside drug tests in push to cut traffic deaths

  07-01-2026 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Safety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and a lower drink-driving limit in England
  
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• UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds

  07-01-2026 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to OrkneyThe UK is braced for further disruption as heavy snow and strong winds are forecast to hit swathes of England and Wales on Thursday, with the arrival of Storm Goretti.Many parts of the country are already reeling from days of travel chaos and school closures, although Tuesday night was not expected to be as chilly as Monday, when temperatures fell to -12.5C in Norfolk, mak
  
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• Two bridges could be built as part of £11m 'access package' for new railway station

  07-01-2026 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Councillors will be asked to approve compulsory purchase powers to secure land needed for new access routes to a planned rail station.
  
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• Train disruption and rail replacement buses as three weekends of engineering work on busy line through Surrey

  07-01-2026 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Get Surrey - Buses will replace trains on the Brighton Main Line and on some services for Gatwick Airport
  
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• The drink-drive limit in the UK is the highest in Europe. That could change

  07-01-2026 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent -
  
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• Taking over 26 stations and more services part of TfL's Moorgate line plans

  07-01-2026 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Transport for London wants to take control of 26 stations as part of its plan to operate services into Moorgate, while outlining its plans for the route.
  
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• Stricter drink-drive limit for new drivers means no pints or wine subscription

  07-01-2026 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Alcohol rules for novice drivers are part of the government?s road safety strategy and will make UK one of the strictest countries in Europe for drink driving
  
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• Soaring cost of new rolling stock derails UK train firms subscriptiion

  07-01-2026 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Earnings of train suppliers are in stark contrast to the financial performance of GWR and LNER as the network heads towards renationalisation
  
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• ScotRail pays out £3m in compensation to passengers over delayed trains

  07-01-2026 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - The pay-outs were made after services were either cancelled or severely delayed.
  
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• Scotland to raise HGV speed limits on trunk roads

  07-01-2026 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport Scotland has confirmed plans to increase speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 tonnes on the countrymp;#39;s trunk roads, bringing them inmp;amp;nbsp;line with those in England and Wales.Under the proposals, HGVs would be permitted to travel up to 50 mph on single carriageways (up from 40 mph) and 60 mph on dual carriageways (up from 50 mph). The current 60 mph limit on motorways will remain unchanged.The proposal comes o
  
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• Scores of drivers fined as 'ridiculous' parking hampers Yr Wyddfa traffic

  07-01-2026 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The mass outbreak of illegal parking came as some cars slid down the road in treacherous conditions
  
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• Robotaxis are coming - how will London respond?

  07-01-2026 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - The planned launch of autonomous ride services, starting with Uber in 2026, marks a major shift for Londonmp;#39;s streets, repositioning mobility as a software-governed infrastructure that will redistribute control over pricing, liability and data, says Paul Armstrong A structural shift is forming on Londonmp;#146;s streets, and too many businesses are still treating it as a ...
  
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• Rival bidder for third runway attacks Heathrow over planning costs subscription

  07-01-2026 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Surinder Arora, the hotel tycoon, accuses the airport of ?taking people for a ride? with its expenses, calling it ?classic Heathrow gold-plating?
  
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• Rail operator offering week-long sale of discounted train tickets from York

  07-01-2026 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - Rail operator LNER has launched a week-long sale offering discounted tickets from York.
  
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