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The European Commission is reviewing last-minute changes from Alstom and Siemens aimed at winning over the regulator to the planned merger of their rail activities, EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Reuters.

Aecom boss: Heathrow Southern Rail delay sign of 'distracted' DfT

The hold up on a decision regarding the Heathrow Southern Rail proposal is a “great example” of how the government is slowing London’s infrastructure project pipeline, according to Aecom chief executive of civil infrastructure EMEA Colin Wood.

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  • East West Rail: central sectionThe East West Railway Company is seeking views on 5 different route options for the central section of East West Rail, which is to run between Bedford and Cambridge.

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  • Modelling study calculates health benefits of rising cycle tripsThe NHS will save £319m if cycling doubles in seven UK cities every eight years by 2040, according a new report from Sustrans. The charity calculates that 34,000 life-threatening illnesses - including Type 2 diabetes, stroke, breast cancer and depression - would be prevented, along with 628 early deaths.

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