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Plan to add UK runway condemned

PLANS to expand UK airport capacity are "based on a wing and a prayer" according to two reports from environmental groups.

Runway delay is hitting growth, bosses warn [subscription]

FIFTY business leaders have attacked the government’s aviation policy, accusing ministers of a “lack of political leadership” that risks “strangling” growth. In a letter published by The Sunday Times today, the business chiefs, including the bosses of Dixons, Thomas Cook and House of Fraser, say it is “unacceptable” that the government has not responded to the Airports Commission’s key recommendation that at least one new runway needs to be built in southeast England.

North East council leaders to unite on region's rail plans

Lobbying efforts for Northern Rail and East Coast services will take place this week in Newcastle

Rail plan ‘will create jobs and boost economy’

TRANSPORT group Arriva is planning a new inter-city rail service linking West Yorkshire and Lincolnshire with London, which it says will create jobs and lead to a better deal for passengers.