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Train firm offered new franchise
First Great Western is to be offered a new franchise which could last up to four-and-a-half years, the Department for Transport announces.
North East Combined Authority takes another step toward controversial bus contracts
North East Combined Authority's transport committee endorsed plans for more control over bus services, which are bitterly opposed by companies
Video: New Bus Technology Spots Available Seats Upstairs
Ever wanted to know if there are seats available upstairs on a bus, without making that slightly awkward exploratory climb? Well, TfL is currently testing out a new piece of technology which allows passengers on the lower deck to see exactly how many seats there are upstairs — and where they are.
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- Reality check: will 'Crossrail for bikes' bring gridlock to central London?London could soon be home to the longest continuous, substantially segregated urban cycleway in Europe – but lobbyists are raising concerns about the impact on congestion, pedestrians and businesses. Do they have a point?
- Cyclists v lobbyists: gloves are off in the battle for London’s cycle lanesBoris Johnson’s ambitious plans for 21 miles of cross-London lanes by 2016 could spark a transport revolution in the capital, but powerful City and business interest groups remain opposed
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