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British Transport merger must be immediately scrapped, say unions

THE controversial merger of Police Scotland and British Transport Police must be immediately scrapped due to a “cavalier” attitude towards railway safety, rail unions have demanded.

Taxify halts London services after regulator questions licence

Uber rival Taxify has temporarily halted operations in London, the company said on Friday, after local regulator Transport for London said the new market entrant had failed to obtain a proper operating licence.

Southern Rail owner Go Ahead sees profits tumble

The owner of Southern Rail has posted a a 5.7 per cent drop in pre-tax profits after a series of industrial disputes and falling passenger numbers.

The Yorkshire Post says: Now is the time to pile pressure on Theresa May to fix Northern transport

THERESA MAY – whose Maidenhead constituency will soon benefit from Crossrail – clearly believes the Government has a track record to defend when it comes to investment in the train network.

UK to consult further on Heathrow expansion after election delay

Britain announced on Thursday a further consultation on a third runway at Heathrow airport to take into account new aviation demand forecasts and the government's air quality plan.

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