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Commuter groups angry at train 'cuts'
It is "crazy" that 17 electric trains will be shifted from routes in Greater Manchester to the Midlands, a rail passenger group has said. TravelWatch NorthWest said it was "aghast" at the loss of 17 electric trains from three routes from April.
London congestion 'worst in Europe'
London is the most congested city in Europe, according to research by the transport information company Inrix.
Our public transport is facing its biggest crisis since Dr Beeching
Bus travel in London may be in rude health, but across the country Tory cuts have led to a massacre of routes and services – leaving thousands of low-income passengers isolated
Reintroduction of Barmouth Bridge toll should be considered to prevent closure, says councillor
The closure of the bridge to pedestrians and cyclists, which Gwynedd council says would save £30,800 a year, is to be put out to consultation
Jeremy Corbyn signals the return of Labour’s Heathrow wars
Quelle surprise, Jeremy Corbyn has come out against a third runway at Heathrow. The Labour leadership favourite has indicated in an interview with the FT that under him, the party would not support expansion at Heathrow:
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
BBC News
- MP wants 24-hour work on road holeA Manchester MP says round-the-clock work is needed to fill a huge hole that appeared in a flood-damaged road in the city.
- London congestion 'worst in Europe'London is the most congested city in Europe, according to research by the transport information company Inrix.
The Telegraph
- London is named the most congested city in EuropeCapital overtakes Brussels to become the most gridlocked city on the continent
Daily Express
- Only one in 20 UK-bound cars is checked at CalaisRUTHLESS criminal gangs are COMMENTARY into Britain because only one in 20 tourist vehicles is checked when leaving France, it was claimed last night.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Highways to tackle Leeds Festival jamsTHEY are expected to come by coach, car, rail and air to see the likes of Metallica and Mumford & Sons at Leeds Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Ongoing Channel disruption prompts FTA to seek compensationThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the French government to distribute compensation to the various UK freight operators that have been affected by the ongoing disruption at Calais. An estimated £21 million is thought to have been lost over the course of the 28 days between June 23rd and August 2nd, when Operation Stack was in effect. Operation Stack sees lorries parked along the M20 during cross-Channel disruption. Loss of business, spoilt cargoes, missed export deadlines or the percentage of journeys diverted at additional cost are not included in the figure. Deputy chie...
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