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East Coast rail 'bailout' could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions
Unions and Labour criticise government as Virgin Trains East Coast’s contract is terminated three years earlyThe East Coast rail franchise will be terminated three years early, avoiding the embarrassment of another private firm handing back the keys to the government but potentially forfeiting hundreds of millions in premiums due to the Treasury.
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The end of traditional ticket inspections is in sight after rail bosses launched a trial of “hands-free” fares yesterday that automatically charge passengers as they board trains.
TfL could take control of Southern Rail routes in major transport overhaul, Chris Grayling announces
Transport for London could be handed control of some major commuter routes run by Southern Rail in an overhaul of the capital's train services.
Heathrow Airport report shows 15% fewer households are impacted by noise compared to 2006 - the lowest level ever recorded
The data comes after a public consultation on the planned third runway at the airport was reopened in October this year
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Other Regional Press
- On Yer Bike - Why people get confused about where you can and can't cycle in Oxford I’VE an apology to make. Riding east on The High, a few afternoons ago, outside the Covered Market, I was behind a couple of other riders and we were all blocked behind a bus.
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- Christmas lights for your bicycleWhy not festoon your bicycle with a new set of lights worthy of the season? We have a set of Lezyne lights to give way with no fewer than seven different modes. The compact design emits a maximum 120 lumens for up to 7 hours in the most efficient of its settings. The 20 lumen rear unit matches the seven hours… The post Christmas lights for your bicycle appeared first on ETA.
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