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Northern Rail axes off-peak tickets
Off-peak train fares on some services across West and South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester are axed by Northern Rail.
Network Rail debt move goes off track
Ministers are exploring ways to reverse the accounting changes that will next month see Network Rail £34bn of gross debts added to Britain's national debt
Fraport given building permission for Frankfurt airport expansion
The city of Frankfurt has approved airport operator Fraport's (FRAG.DE) building application for a much-debated new Terminal 3 at Europe's third-largest airport, the company said on Tuesday. Airport expansion is a hot topic in Europe at present. A long-planned new airport in Berlin has been beset with delays and accusations of fraud, while in Britain, Heathrow and Gatwick are competing for the right to expand.
Batteries included: Network Rail begins on-track trials of prototype battery-powered train
Britain's first battery-powered train is being put through its paces in a series of on-track trials a move which could ultimately lead to a fleet of battery-powered trains running on Britain's rail network which are quieter and more efficient than diesel-powered trains, making them better for passengers and the environment.
Scunthorpe to Manchester trains: Government promises to listen to concerns service will be cut
THE Government will "listen very carefully" to residents' views on plans to cut the region's direct express rail link to Manchester, a minister has promised. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, made the assurance on a visit to northern Lincolnshire
Wednesday, 13 August 2014
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- Airport-row Stanwell fights fresh Heathrow campaignResidents who opposed plans for a third Heathrow runway in Surrey before it was taken off the table are now fighting the airport's plans for an incinerator and car park.
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- Heathrow and Gatwick bosses clash over rival expansion plansExecutives at Heathrow and Gatwick have clashed over rival expansion plans after both airports seized on record passenger numbers as justification for building new runways.
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- Fraport given building permission for Frankfurt airport expansionThe city of Frankfurt has approved airport operator Fraport's (FRAG.DE) building application for a much-debated new Terminal 3 at Europe's third-largest airport, the company said on Tuesday. Airport expansion is a hot topic in Europe at present. A long-planned new airport in Berlin has been beset with delays and accusations of fraud, while in Britain, Heathrow and Gatwick are competing for the right to expand.
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- Pacaage holidays to Isle of Man from Doncaster airportStaff at Robin Hood Airport are celebrating after announcing a deal with an international tour operator to offer exclusive package holidays to the Isle of Man.
Other Regional Press
- Grow Heathrow squatters to be evictedEnvironmental activists squatting at the Grow Heathrow site in Sipson are set to be evicted on Friday. Bailiffs are due to arrive at Vineries Close anytime from 8am onwards. Around 20 people have been living in tents and dorm sheds on the proposed third runway site for just over four years.
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- Regus opens first business centre at UK airport Workspace firm makes its debut with lounge at Heathrow
- Indian start-up airline to be branded VistaraSingapore Airlines-backed joint venture due to begin flying in October
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