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Three-hour train journeys between Scotland and London moved a step closer yesterday when Keith Brown, the infrastructure secretary, said that he would announce route options early next year.
MEPs attack refusal of European Union cash for Felixstowe-Midlands rail freight route
Seven Conservative MEPs from across East Anglia and the Midlands have challenged the European Commission over its refusal of funding for a scheme which would have helped to shift millions of tons of freight from road to rail.
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- Second runway plan to lift Dublin airport [subscription]A second runway is being planned for Dublin airport to cope with an increase in air traffic.
- Fines of £2,500 for drones in built-up areas Enthusiasts who fly drones in built-up areas face fines of up to £2,500 under new reforms.
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