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Heathrow passengers face more uncertainty as capacity cap extended
Loss-making airport says restricting numbers to 100,000 a day is reducing last-minute cancellations. Heathrow airport has extended its 100,000 passenger a day cap for another six weeks as the aviation sector continues to struggle to meet increased demand for travel amid staffing shortages.The capacity limit was initially meant to last until 11 September, but that date was pushed back on Monday to 29 October, overlapping with the autumn half-term break for most schools.
Cardiff to get a new railway station with work beginning this year
Construction work for the new Butetown railway station will begin in December. One part of Cardiff is getting a new train station. Transport for Wales has announced plans to build a new two-platform railway station in Butetown - and it also wants to redevelop Cardiff Bay station.
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
The Mirror
- Bus fares could be limited to Ł2 a journey - if services aren't slashed firstTransport Secretary Grant Shapps today said he was putting forward plans to bring in an upper limit for fares outside of London for 12 months - but there are widespread fears that hundreds of routes could be scrapped in the near future
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- October funding cuts could 'decimate' West Yorkshire bus services - Government toldCUTS in bus funding planned for later this year will “decimate” West Yorkshire’s bus network – according to the region’s mayor.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Nottingham City Transport names bus after civil rights campaigner George Powe who made city 'a better place'A bus has been named after civil rights campaigner George Powe who worked to improve the countless lives of others facing inequality. The unveiling of the Nottingham City Transport bus took place outside Mr Powe's family home in Gorsey Road, Mapperley Park.
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- South Yorkshire sustainable transport schemes awarded Ł570mThe funding (City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement) will support schemes for the next five years and delivery will be managed by SYMCA.
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