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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
The Guardian
- Our public transport is facing its biggest crisis since Dr BeechingBus 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
Bolton News
- Major milestone reached in £48 million transport interchange project A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the creation of Bolton’s £48 million new transport interchange.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Bus service to GreenWood Forest Park is reinstated The service will stop outside the Gwynedd park several times a day from Monday to Saturday, including the school holidays
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Wolverhampton buses stopped as licence revoked over 'grave concerns about road safety'A bus firm has had its licence revoked because of 'grave concerns about road safety'.
Other Regional Press
- Rethink means Norwich night bus is given partial reprieve from the axeNorwich’s night bus service between the railway station and the University of East Anglia has been handed a partial reprieve from the axe.
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