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Patrick McLoughlin in Wolverhampton to discuss future of local and regional rail network.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visited Wolverhampton today (2 March 2015) to discuss local and regional rail links, including potential improvements to Wolverhampton railway station and proposals to devolve control of the railways in the West Midlands.
Nick Clegg announces multi-million pound boost for cycling in 8 major cities
The Deputy Prime Minister has outlined how a Ł114 million investment in cycling will be divided up between 8 major UK cities.
Repainted and rebranded Virgin Trains East Coast service leaves London
The reprivatised rail service embarked on its first journey on Monday but debate still rages whether it is best in private or public handsThe first repainted, rebranded and reprivatised Virgin Trains East Coast train left London Kings Cross station for Edinburgh at 11am on Monday, its new red-and-white livery signalling according to one set of politicians and businessmen – a fresh chapter and better services for passengers.After five years of public ownership, that view is disputed by unions and Labour, for whom East Coast became totemic in the argument over who should run rail transport.
Tuesday, 03 March 2015
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- Rainbow Routemaster bus roars into sponsorship row Transport for London today struck a blow for gay rights as it launched its new Rainbow Routemaster bus.
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- Labour criticise “half-baked” transport plans in Northampton after Tories reveal transport hub idea for old bus station sitePlans to create a new transport hub on the site of Northampton’s old bus station are an admission the new bus station is not fit for purpose, according to opposition councillors.
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- Brighton and Hove bus company announce fare increases - but not for all passengers Passengers who buy bus tickets in advance will have to pay more from next month.
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