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Heathrow pre-emptively cancels flights as support staff strike looms
The London airport has been in negotiations with the Unite union over staff pay.
Watchdog demands Caledonian Sleeper inquiry [Subscription]
A passenger watchdog has called for an investigation into the latest safety incident on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Make e-scooters legal with 12mph limit, ministers told [Subscription]
Electric scooters should be made legal on the road but only if subject to restrictions including a speed limit, ministers have been told.
Walking and cycling rates are no better than they were in 2002 despite millions of pounds being invested in cycle paths
Walking and cycling rates have not improved in nearly two decades – throwing Government targets to boost 'active' travel into doubt.
Saturday, 03 August 2019
BBC News
- The hidden history of Piccadilly Circus Tube StationThe old London Underground station was rebuilt in the 1920s to deal with an increase in commuters.
- Kylie Minogue performs the Locomotion on a train in ScarboroughThe princess of pop gave an impromptu performance ahead of her show in Scarborough.
The Guardian
- Caledonian Sleeper train overshoots platform in EdinburghInvestigation launched into incident at Waverley station that caused major disruption
Times Online
- Watchdog demands Caledonian Sleeper inquiry [Subscription]A passenger watchdog has called for an investigation into the latest safety incident on the Caledonian Sleeper.
London Evening Standard
- Bank and Monument fight: Terrifying moment Tube passengers cower in fear on train during rush hour panic sparked by two men brawlingTerrifying footage shows Tube passengers cowering in fear on a busy train after a fight at a central London station caused mass panic and a stampede of people
Yorkshire Post
- Kim Groves: PM's rail promise was positive but we need a real commitment to the North on transportA mother-of-two with a wealth of life experience before entering local politics, Leeds councillor Kim Groves now has a key role in making the county’s transport system fit for the 21st century. Rob Parsons went to meet her.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Birmingham railway station project receives £15m fundingA £40m project to open three new train stations in Birmingham has received a £15m government funding boost.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Work on £27m East of England upgrades set to beginA £27m project aimed at tackling congestion on peak train services in the East of England is set to begin later this year.
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