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Manchester Airport: Neighbours say extended hours will equal more noise
Plane spotters are snap-happy at the prospect of more to see, but residents under the flight path fear more noise pollution
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Longstanding public policy journal Local Transport Today criticises the changing policies coming from Cardiff Bay
Monday, 14 April 2014
BBC News
- Isles of Scilly get first traffic lightsThe Isles of Scilly are to get their first set of traffic lights - but only temporarily.
- First Group launches new bus services in BristolNew and improved transport links have been launched in Bristol by the city's biggest bus operator, First Group.
Financial Times
- Etihad closes in on Alitalia stakeCarrier is pursuing a strategy of code shares and equity stakes in other airlines to drive traffic through the capital of the United Arab Emirates
The Guardian
- Underwater drone to aid search for missing Malaysia Airlines planeFirst submarine mission to cover 40 square kilometres in attempt to detect black box pings, as authorities reveal oil slick found in search areaAuthorities will deploy an underwater drone to conduct sonar searches for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.The joint agency co-ordination centre chief, Angus Houston, said on Monday that no pings had been detected since last Tuesday and it was now time for the next step in the search. Continue reading...
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- Scilly gets first traffic lights after 150 years THE Isles of Scilly are to get their first set of traffic lights, nearly 150 years after they were introduced in England.
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- Funding cuts hit station access for disabled travellers Funding to provide disabled access to railway stations is being cut by nearly half over the next five years, new figures have revealed.
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- Scottish independence: HS2 link ‘may be ditched’The extension of the high speed rail project to Scotland could be ditched if the country becomes independent, it has been claimed.
The Telegraph
- City boss dodged £42,000 in train fares on commuteUnnamed fund manager paid nothing for his 82-minute commute since 2008
Mail Online
- Fuel duty cuts since the Coalition came into power have put £7bn into economy, claims TreasuryCuts in fuel duty since the Coalition came to power in May 2010 have significantly boosted output and government revenues, a new Treasury study released today reveals.
Birmingham Mail
- Bus shelter ads leave travellers out in the cold Passengers left exposed to wind and rain as Centro tries to raise move advertising cash
Liverpool Echo
- Just two electric trains for Liverpool-Manchester routeOnly two passenger trains will be available to start Northern Rail’s much-heralded electrification of Liverpool to Manchester rail services in December. Passengers will have to wait until next year for the remaining 12 Class 319 electric train units, which are more than 30 years old, to be brought out onto Northern Rail services.
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport: Neighbours say extended hours will equal more noise Plane spotters are snap-happy at the prospect of more to see, but residents under the flight path fear more noise pollution
- Airport extends second runway opening hours to cope with demandRunway Two will now operate from 1pm-8pm instead of 4pm-8pm, Monday to Saturday
Sheffield Telegraph
- New bus lane on way for City RoadA new outbound bus lane is set to run along City Road, between the entrance to the cemetery and the approach to Spring Lane.
Wales Online
- Welsh MPs continue to travel first class at a cost of more than £27,000The MPs claim they only travel first class when tickets are cheaper than standard class
- Welsh Government transport policy 'is a muddle' says respected public policy journalLongstanding public policy journal Local Transport Today criticises the changing policies coming from Cardiff Bay
Other Regional Press
- PICTURE: Final windows go up on Northampton's new railway stationThe last few windows are going up on Northampton’s new railway station.
- United front needed over rail pushIt is interesting to watch certain Labour councillors try to re-invent the wheel and to try and pretend that they have in some way taken a new initiative in relation to a station in Cornholme.
- Transport secretary visits Link Road with local MPsThe Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, joined Bexhill MP Greg Barker and Hastings MP Amber Rudd, on a site visit of the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road last week.
- Airport gives £50,000 for charity grantsLondon Luton Airport has committed a further £50,000 to its Community Trust Fund in 2014. The fund supports a range of local charities and community organisations across the Three Counties and issued 23 awards to local groups last year alone.
Other News Sources
- London Underground's £330m programme to modernise 70 stationsUnderground passengers across the network will see their stations modernised with upgraded flooring, walls and ceilings, CCTV systems and energy-efficient lighting in a £330m Station Stabilisation programme over the next seven years.
- National Express keeps the Easter getaway rollingNational Express is gearing up to make sure holidaymakers can still travel this Easter despite the forecast rail disruption.
- Southern Rail MD departs for new roleThe MD of Southern Railway, Chris Burchell has announced he is to leave the company to take up the role of MD UK Trains for Arriva.
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