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Tube passengers will be able to make mobile calls in some Underground tunnels for the first time today.

Coronavirus proves that HS2 is not needed as executives turn to Skype

THE current coronavirus outbreak seems to have highlighted the use of telephone conferencing, Skype, and other forms of telecommunications.

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  • Aviation will contribute to the resolution of the current situation, says leading policy groupThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) Aviation Policy Group has issued a statement on the impact of the coronavirus on the sector and its future.  Paul Le Blond, Chairman, Aviation Policy Group, CILT, says: “The effect of the coronavirus situation on aviation is particularly acute as many countries have severely restricted travel, in particular internationally. The first priority in aviation is always safety, and that includes the health of populations and people who work in the industry, so we have no complaint about the restrictions.  However, avia...
  • HGV ‘supercab’ patrolling M25 to reduce road accidentsUsing specially adapted, unmarked HGV cabs, officers will patrol the M25 and record drivers of all types of vehicles committing mobile phone or other safety offences that are the leading cause of many accidents. The fortnight of action, called Operation Orbital, runs from Monday 16 March to Friday 27 March. A similar safety week on the M1 in 2019 led to the number of collisions falling by almost a third. Colin Evans, Regional road safety officer, for Highways England in the South East, said: The busiest sections of the M25 are used for nearly 200,000 journeys every day, ranging from commute...
  • Coronavirus: More flights cancelled by Virgin, Ryanair and othersTravel restrictions and a slump in demand due to the coronavirus have forced airlines to cancel most flights and temporarily reduce staff. Virgin Atlantic will cut four-fifths of its flights and has asked staff to take eight weeks of unpaid leave. Ryanair and EasyJet are grounding most of their fleets, while BA owner IAG is to cut capacity by 75%. Norwegian Air has cancelled thousands of flights and will temporarily lay off more than 7,500 staff. Holiday company Tui has said it will suspend the

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  • First passenger train in 80 years runs on Camp Hill Line For the first time in 80 years, a former railway line in south Birmingham today (March 16th) moved closer to reopening. Trains have not run along the Camp Hill line since 1941 but plans, orchestrated by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, are in place to open the line again with new stations at...
  • Greater Anglia's new electric trains complete test run Rail operator Greater Anglia has begun testing the first of its brand-new electric commuter trains which will provide passengers with thousands of extra seats on their journeys to London. Canadian manufacturer, Bombardier is responsible for constructing the 111 electric trains for Greater Anglia...

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  • Shapps confirms franchise contracts could be eased for virus emergency Transport secretary Grant Shapps has signalled that he is ready to consider easing franchise contracts, to help operators hit by sharply falling demand. Big London stations are much quieter than usual, reflecting a fall in passenger numbers which is said to be not far short of a fifth, although this has yet to be confirmed by the industry. Mr Shapps is holding meetings with franchise managers this week to see how services could be kept running for essential users.
  • Railway suppliers urged to help with coronavirus ventilators Companies in the railway supply chain are being urged to help with the manufacture of coronavirus ventilators. The urgent appeal has come from Rail Forum Midlands, which is asking its railway industry members if they can help. The move follows the news that the government is seeking suppliers who may be able to contribute by making Covid-19 ventilators or parts for them.

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