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Sunday, 02 March 2014

BBC News

• Severn crossings cost protest held on M48 bridgeA musical protest has taken place over the cost of crossing the River Severn.
• Cuts and price hikes at Cardiff BusCardiff Bus plans to cut services and increase ticket prices, blaming a reduction in Welsh government funding.

Financial Times

• BA parent sees benefits in Scottish splitWillie Walsh, IAG chief, said Scottish independence could be good for business, providing a boost to the campaign that wants Scotland to split from the UK

The Herald

• Armed gang attack train stationA group of men wielding knives attacked a train station in south-western China, with reports of at least 27 people dead and more than 100 innjured.

Mail Online

• 'Don't make motorists renew licence until they're 80': Transport chiefs call to raise age limit to ease pressure on DVLAMinisters are being urged to relax the current mandatory renewal age of 70 to save money and make the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) more efficient.

Derby Telegraph

• Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin itaught about transport by the masters during visit to Ashbourne firm TRANSPORT Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has been finding out more about an Ashbourne company which helps keep heavy goods

Blackpool Gazette

• New bus lane right on timeA new bus lane will open on Sunday which it is hoped will cut down on delays to public transport.

Burnley Express

• Cyclist’s terrifying near miss with Padiham lorry caught on cameraA cyclist has videoed the terrifying moment a Padiham lorry came inches from knocking him off his bike.

Other Regional Press

• London Midland was warned about problems before station revamp, says mayorPoliticians warned London Midland about the potential problems at Watford Junction before the redevelopment took place, according to the town’s elected mayor.
• Parliamentary pressure on Transport Scotland over A83 vulnerability to landslidesThe issue of the vigour and timeliness with which Transport Scotland is pursuing its assessments of areas of the A83 outside Rest and Be Thankful and liable to landslip, is to be raised formally in the Scottish Parliament this coming Thursday, 6th March.
• Cyclist's death sparks call for city transport "revolution" The death of cyclist David Irving, killed when he was knocked off his bike in Southampton, has prompted a fierce row between drivers and bike riders.
• M4 motorway FAST chargers for electric cars are now stationed at motorway services all along the M4, including at Junction 23 Magor.
• Sweet smell of success at stationIT is the icing on the cake for a community project that saw a railway station go from grotty to gorgeous.
• Public get first look inside new Northampton bus stationPeople in Northampton were given their first look inside the town’s new bus station during an open day on Saturday.
• Rail operator springs into action to support charityNorthern Rail have announced their backing to a national charity’s campaign.
• Revealed: Department for Transport confirms when Dartford Crossing barriers will be removed as artist impressions emergeThe date when new charges begin at the Dartford Crossing after the barriers are removed in a bid to ease congestion has been confirmed today.

Railway Gazette

• Feature articles in the March 2014 issue of Railway Gazette InternationalComment Seeking a more resilient railway News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry InnovationsPointers Analysis Attempting to halt French freight declineChannel Tunnel tribulationsBudget...
• Doha metro tunnel boring machines completed QATAR: Minister of Transport Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti has inspected the first two of 15 tunnel boring machines which Herrenknecht is building to bore 90 km of tunnel for the Doha metro by...