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A third of businesses want ministers to greenlight transport and infrastructure investment
One in three businesses want ministers to prioritise investment in infrastructure, according to a new survey of British firms.
Plan to boost transport across the North is released today
The plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create a million new jobs and add £100 billion to the UK’s economy.
The Tavistock tram plan that could link to Plymouth and transform transport in North Cornwall
A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.
London and south east train operators responsible for almost HALF of complaints last year
Disgruntled train passengers were not happy with delays, cancellations and lack of punctuality in London and the south east
Monday, 19 June 2017
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City AM
- A third of businesses want ministers to greenlight transport and infrastructure investmentOne in three businesses want ministers to prioritise investment in infrastructure, according to a new survey of British firms.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Plan to boost transport across the North is released todayThe plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create a million new jobs and add £100 billion to the UK’s economy.
- Rail station improvements 'wish list' revealed in surveyA CAMPAIGN group has produced a wish list of improvements to rail stations following a public survey.
The York Press
- New plan to boost city transport linksTRANSPORT chiefs have revealed a report outlining a “compelling case for change” - including priorities that could improve life for York commuters and businesses.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Train services slashed between Ipswich and London due to Monday’s extreme heatRail passengers face significant disruption as mainline train timetables shrink due to the heat.
Plymouth Herald
- The trains, roads and boats that will improve Plymouth's transport network Major projects are in the pipeline that could transform Plymouth's congested transport network forever and finally bring to an end decades of frustration and misery.
Other Regional Press
- The Tavistock tram plan that could link to Plymouth and transform transport in North Cornwall A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.
Rail Magazine
- Greater Anglia doubles reliability of ‘317s’Class 317 reliability figures doubled by Greater Anglia over 15 months
- Underground Mail Rail opens to the public on July 28Mail Rail is to open to the public on July 28 as part of the Postal Museum.
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- London and south east train operators responsible for almost HALF of complaints last yearDisgruntled train passengers were not happy with delays, cancellations and lack of punctuality in London and the south east
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