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• Valuable retail space at Paddington, Euston and Waterloo stations could go to overseas buyers

  13-03-2016 01:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - Major parts of historic stations such as Paddington, Euston, Waterloo and Birmingham New Street could be put up for sale in a bid by Network Rail to reduce its huge debt burden
  
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• What is life really like working in the aviation industry?

  01-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - From early wake-up calls to amazing views, what is work really like when your office is above the clouds?
  
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• South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash

  01-09-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risksAirlink insists flyby conducted according to regulationsA pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of 56,000 people, but also sparked a major debate over safety risks. The flyby by two Embraer jets, operated by the local airline Airlink, happened on Saturday before the second rugby union Test between South Africa and New Zealand i
  
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• Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. What do they mean for riders, and will the world follow?

  01-09-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Transport minister says laws target mp;#145;young hooligansmp;#146; holding mp;#145;communities to ransommp;#146;, but cycling advocates say changes most affect law-abiding ridersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis week, Queensland became the first Australian state mp;#150; and one of the first jurisdictions on the planet mp;#150; to set age limits and licensing requirements for e-vehicle riders.Bicy
  
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• Qatar Airways-backed airline Airlink defends Springboks flypast manoeuvre

  01-09-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The Qatar Airways-backed airline, Airlink, have defended a double flypast over South Africamp;#146;s rugby union match against New Zealand after online backlash. Two passenger jets flew above the DHL Stadium in Cape Town with flight tracking website Flightradar24 stating that one of the two planes cleared the arenamp;#146;s roof by less than 15 metres. And ...
  
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• New train station loudspeakers dubbed 'deafening' as locals demand a fix

  01-09-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Cambridge South station opened to passengers at the end of June, but residents living nearby say the platform announcements are too loud
  
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• Midlands motorway drivers warned over 51mph rule as motorists hit with penalty points

  01-09-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Drivers are being punished at lower speeds
  
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• How to fix the huge underfunding of rail in Wales

  01-09-2026 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Architect of the South Wales Metro rail project Professor Mark Barry of Cardiff University on addressing rail underfunding in Wales
  
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• Heritage trains begin modern commuter trial

  01-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The heritage railway bids to start taking modern commuters to their West Midlands destinations.
  
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• Easyjet’s over-60s recruitment push is economically necessary

  01-09-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - By 2030, half of Western Europemp;#146;s workforce will be over 50. As Easyjet showcases, itmp;#39;s time to get over our age biases in hiring.
  
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• Composer turns London Tube into musical instrument

  01-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Every train which stops at a station triggers a note for Matt Wilcockmp;#39;s new work.
  
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• ?Without us, no wheel would turn?: the unsung heroes keeping England?s transport moving

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - On shift, but out of sight ? from ?that person with the table tennis bats? on the airport tarmac to remote signallers managing rail traffic
  
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• Wantage and Grove welcome new bus service next week

  31-08-2026 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - A new bus service connecting workplaces and communities is set to launch next week.
  
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• Trains delayed after signalling cables are stolen

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Train services to London from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are facing delays due to the suspected theft of signalling cables.
  
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• Train drivers secure 3.6 pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham government
  
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• The commuter railway station with direct link to London so rarely used there are no staff

  31-08-2026 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  My London - Essex is a popular choice for commuters, with towns such as Chelmsford, Billericay, Brentwood and Ingatestone attracting those looking for jobs in London but with tranquil suburban living.
  
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• Swindon bus interchange celebrates first anniversary with praise from operators

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Fleming Way scheme hailed for enhancing passenger experience and service reliability
  
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• Siemens celebrates full opening of Denmark light rail network

  31-08-2026 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - Siemens Mobility, in conjunction with its partners, has celebrated the completion and full opening of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail network in Denmark.
  
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• Relief road is 'blindingly obvious' solution for M4 Letter

  31-08-2026 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - In today's Argus (August 19) Mark Hooper says: 'no single solution to the M4 issues.'
  
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• PM must get his priorities right when it comes to Cornwall

  31-08-2026 02:00 via falmouthpacket.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - It's not often that a Prime Minister visits Cornwall nearly a month after taking the position, but a few weeks ago Andy Burnham did just that.
  
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• Plymouth bus passes for disabled brought in line with Cornwall - as rules 'no longer stop at the Tamar'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Almost 5,000 disabled bus pass holders in Plymouth are to get 24/7 bus travel from April 2027 - bringing the city in line with residents in Cornwall and ending the current provision 'stopping at the Tamar'.
  
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• PCC calls on DVLA boss to back plans to ban 'ghost-plates'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has warned the so called ?ghost plates? are undermining the police?s ability to prevent criminal activity, get justice for victims and keep road users safe.
  
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• PCC calls on DVLA boss to back plans to ban 'ghost-plates'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has warned the so called mp;#39;ghost platesmp;#39; are undermining the policemp;#39;s ability to prevent criminal activity, get justice for victims and keep road users safe.
  
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• Paint analysed at 'world's oldest' station

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An analysis of the paint used at what is believed to be the world's oldest railway station is being carried out in a bid to identify the colour of its original decor.
  
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• Options for user charging on private and public roads

  31-08-2026 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Cardiff Council has been considering some form of road user charging, whether based on time/distance use of the capital?s roads, workplace parking or a city-centre zonal charge.
  
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• North Norfolk railway blasts Anglian Water traffic lights

  31-08-2026 02:00 via edp24.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - A north Norfolk railway has blamed ?unnecessary? traffic lights for lost trade after queues prevented tourists from getting to the attraction.
  
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• More emphasis on practical training for trainee train drivers

  31-08-2026 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - A new framework has been developed to improve the practical on-the-job training undertaken by trainee train drivers.
  
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• Mayor Kim extends free travel scheme for care-experienced young people

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Initiative supports 18 to 25-year-olds with no-cost transport across North East
  
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• Major repairs to historic Kelvin Aqueduct which sprung a leak will keep Forth & Clyde Canal closed for a year

  31-08-2026 02:00 via scotsman.com
  The Scotsman - One of Scotland's major canals will stay closed for more than a year because of the scale of repairs needed to fix a significant leak in an aqueduct.
  
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• London Heathrow?s shocking facilities revealed

  31-08-2026 02:00 via unitetheunion.org
  Other News Sources - A huge 82 per cent of those surveyed said there had been problems with workplace facilities during the last 12 months. Poor facilities had also led to ill health for almost a third (30 per cent) of workers at Heathrow.
  
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