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Saturday, 13 March 2021

BBC News

• Plans for Wilton and Corsham railway stations move forwardRail links in Wiltshire could be improved following a funding bid to the government to develop plans for two new railway stations.

The Telegraph

• British Airways to use big planes for European holiday boomAircraft typically used for long-haul flights could be diverted to ferry more Britons to resorts in Spain and Greece this summer

Times Online

• Hundreds of new bus lanes mean longer car journeys [subscription]Hundreds of new bus lanes will be created in towns and cities across England under government plans to promote public transport as an alternative to the car.

City AM

• Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit plots $3bn listing via SpacBillionaire Sir Richard Branson is continuing to pile into blank-cheque vehicles and is now seeking a public listing for his The post Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit plots $3bn listing via Spac appeared first on CityAM.
• Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk over tweetsA shareholder in electric car firm Tesla is suing outspoken boss Elon Musk, claiming that his tweets have exposed investors The post Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk over tweets appeared first on CityAM.

Birmingham Post

• Welsh Government selects Border Control Post site in HolyheadDue to Brexit and the deal struck by the UK Government, physical checks are required on certain goods entering the UK from the EU

Bolton News

• Bolton taxi drivers are yet to receive coronavirus support A BODY that represents taxi drivers and an MP have called for more support for the industry in Bolton.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• MP urges Government to intervene over Leeds Bradford Airport plan AN MP has told the Government it needs to dramatically intervene to stop the building of a new terminal at Leeds Bradford Airport.
• Taxi drivers protest planned Bradford Clean Air ZoneTAXI drivers have held a protest outside City Hall over concerns a planned Clean Air Zone could have a major impact on the industry.

Bristol Live

• Bristol train stations: The six locations being considered for new railway linksMayor Marvin Rees discussed the new stations as part of a 'mass transit system'

Manchester Evening News

• Electric double-decker buses clock up 700,000 miles in Greater Manchester as leaders debate their futureStagecoach's reminder of the importance of sustainable transport comes as Greater Manchester leaders prepare to reveal the results of a public consultation on bus reform, relaunched to take into account the impact of Covid-19.
• Greater Manchester looks set to take control of its buses after the pandemicThe move would make Greater Manchester the first place outside of London to have a regulated system since the 1980s

The York Press

• Cars to be banned from Whitby Swing Bridge under trial THE future use of an iconic swing bridge has been decided.

Yorkshire Post

• Leeds Bradford Airport rebuild another step closer, but planning chiefs stand firm on flight timesLeeds Bradford Airport is one step closer to its £150m rebuild, after a tense meeting of council planning chiefs this week.
• Why the £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund's focus on car journeys favours areas like rural Richmondshire over Barnsley and SheffieldThe Government's flagship £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund will be biased towards rural areas in favour of deprived urban areas because of the importance of car journeys in deciding who gets priority for investment, it is claimed.

Doncaster Free Press

• Doncaster set for flood defences and electric bus trial as part of City Region fundingMore projects planned for Doncaster have emerged from the Sheffield City Region devolution deal which includes an electric bus trial and a range of flood defences.

Leeds Live

• MP tells government to stop Leeds Bradford Airport's new £150m terminalIt comes after airport chiefs hit a fresh stumbling block in plans to increase flying times

Other Regional Press

• SPT spending plan for Glasgow buses and Subway revealedIMPROVEMENTS on the city’s public transport system are expected after more than £22 million was pledged.
• Transport for Wales staff to use body-worn camerasStation staff and conductors at Transport for Wales have been provided with body cameras.

Railnews

• ScotRail conductors vote to strike over pay Conductors on ScotRail who belong to the RMT have voted to strike in a dispute over overtime pay. The union has complained that conductors are paid less than drivers for working rest days.

Trafnidiaeth Cymru [Transport for Wales]

• Transport for Wales and partners to host online South Wales Metro workshopTransport for Wales is hosting an online workshop for teachers and STEM Ambassadors in March as part of its South Wales Metro community engagement programme.

Other News Sources

• Public transport: Greater Manchester could become first region outside London to retake control of its busesGreater Manchester could be on the brink of becoming the first city-region outside London to take back control of bus services since they were deregulated by Margaret Thatcher in 1986.
• Aylesbury MP pushes for East West Rail connectionWe're stuck with a railway we don't want, so give us funding for the one we do.