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Think tank backs £15bn transport plan
A think tank says the government should invest £15bn in a Transport for London-style body for the north of England to revitalise transport links.
First annual cycling report highlights tenfold increase in cycling needed to hit Government target
THE first annual report of cycling statistics across Scotland has highlighted significant regional differences in the numbers of people cycling to work.
Cross-party rally says 'no' to third runway at Heathrow
Chairman of anti-expansion pressure group HACAN tells the government "build a new runway at your peril"
TfL lays out plans for all-electric bus route
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the 312 bus route, which is set to be the first all-electric service in the capital, will be run by Arriva from September 2015 under a new contract. While Arriva already runs the service, it is currently served by traditional buses, except for two Optare MetroCity electric single deck buses that have been trialled to see if the technology is suitable for the heavy use and pressures of London. Arriva is already negotiating with manufacturers to provide a further seven electric buses, although a date for fully converting the route to electric vehicle...
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- New routes from Cardiff AirportAirline Flybe is set to announce a number of routes to new destinations flying from Cardiff Airport
Financial Times
- Strike grounds Norwegian Air ShuttlePilot pay dispute coincides with low-cost carrier’s efforts to launch long-haul operation
The Herald
- Duty free expansion gets underway at Prestwick AirportDUTY free at Prestwick Airport is set to undergo a revamp which will increase the space to more than 5000 square feet.
The Mirror
- UK airport has the priciest car park in the world costing £315 a weekLondon City Airport is one of seven UK airports in the top ten, according to research by the parking app and website JustPark
Lincolnshire Echo
- Liverpool leaders back Heathrow expansionA group of Liverpool leaders including Mayor Joe Anderson have said Heathrow expansion would help business in Liverpool.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Stansted Airport makes ‘renewed commitment’ to push for A120 investmentStansted Airport has committed to push for improvements to the A120 in Essex as part of its blueprint for the next 15 years.
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- Cross-party rally says 'no' to third runway at HeathrowChairman of anti-expansion pressure group HACAN tells the government "build a new runway at your peril"
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- Ryanair: New aircraft interiors and crew uniforms among raft of changes announced for 2015BERGAMO, ITALY: Michael O' Leary, CEO of Ryanair poses for a photograph at the end of a press conference in Bergamo this January. Photo: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images Ryanair will roll out new aircraft interiors and uniforms, as well as allowing passengers to cancel flights, in a new wave of customer service improvements.
- New Malaysia Airlines CEO a 'battle hardened' veteranWhen the owners of embattled Malaysia Airlines went looking for a new CEO to lead its restructuring, they chose a German turnaround specialist known as
- Virgin Atlantic tests wearables for maintenance techniciansUK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic is launching a trial with Sony Mobile Communications to test how new wearable technology can help improve the airline’s maintenance and engineering processes. read more
- Ryanair passenger numbers up 29% for FebruaryAirline aims to carry 160m travellers a year by 2024
- London City posts record February passenger traffic33% jump in monthly figures compared with 2014
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