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Rail changes made after feedback
Southeastern responds to passenger feedback by announcing 14 trains are to be lengthened and seven services will make additional stops.
UK government sells Eurostar stake
The UK government says it is selling its 40% stake in the cross-Channel train operator Eurostar to an Anglo-Canadian consortium for £757.1m.
Major revamp of Cardiff Central Station and electrification in North Wales among plans to boost railways
If plans are approved Cardiff Central Station would benefit from a revamp running into hundreds of millions of pounds
Northern councils throw out Osborne's transport plan
OFFICIALS have been told to re-write a major transport plan for the North which is expected to be a key element of George Osborne’s Budget later this month.
Wednesday, 04 March 2015
BBC News
- Ford launches e-bikes at mobile showFord has been showing off two e-bikes at Mobile World Congress as manufacturers start to look beyond the car.
- Ford boss urges UK to remain in EUFord
- Aston Martin targets female buyersAston Martin plans to broaden its range of cars to include new sportscars and a small SUV, to attract younger and female buyers.
- Fiat boss wary over tech challengeThe traditional motor industry would be foolish to ignore moves by Google and Apple into car technology, says Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne.
Financial Times
- London’s black cab drivers face squeezeApps, satnavs and 24-hour Tube trains threaten licensed taxi trade
- Addison Lee battles Uber for New York taxisUK private hire group to battle smartphone app for control of Big Apple’s £2.2bn market
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham City Council raises over £800k with car park sales Successful auction for troubled authority as continues to dispose of its assets with car parks being sold way above guide price
Sheffield Star
- 300 drivers a day caught in bus laneA new bus lane camera is catching nearly 300 motorists a day – netting Sheffield Council more than £90,000 in fines in just a few months.
Daventry Express
- Students take part in green project to build electric carStudents from the Danetre and Southbrook Learning Village (DSLV) have embarked on a new green project. The youngsters had to design and build an electric-powered racing car which will compete against cars from other schools in regional heats with the aim of making it to the annual final held at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Other Regional Press
- Transporter Bridge re-opening delayed again by new electrical and rust problemsHARTLEPOOL and Billingham users of the Transporter Bridge across the River Tees face further delays before they can use the crossing again.
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