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BBC News
- HS2 could threaten irreplaceable natural habitats, report warnsWildlife group says rare species could be wiped out by rail link and calls for a
The Guardian
- Cardiff proposes £2 congestion charge for non-residentsLeaders unveil 10-year plan to improve public transport and tackle climate crisis
- Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit much-criticised serviceThe boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train has resigned a day after the Scottish transport secretary said faults with the embattled rail service would take another two months to fix.
- HS2 supporters fear Boris Johnson plans to scrap part of rail projectLondon to Birmingham leg thought to be in danger with speculation money might go to other northern transport
City AM
- Picardilly Circus: TfL renames Tube station to celebrate Star Trek launchWhen Star Trek fans talk about exploring strange new worlds, they probably don’t have Piccadilly Circus Tube station in mind.
Bolton News
- Northern seeking community schemes and projectsNORTHERN is calling on local communities in the north to identify good causes that need investment.
Wales Online
- Storm Brendan flooding affects trains between Cardiff and London PaddingtonDisruption is expected until the end of Thursday
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Transport Secretary calls urgent meeting to discuss commuter chaos on busy Leeds routeThe Transport Secretary hauled rail bosses in for an urgent meeting to discuss the poor performance on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes.
Blackpool Gazette
- Grand Central is training staff for new services from Blackpool to London in MayPlans for new direct rail services between Blackpool and London look set to be on track this year after the company behind it revealed it was set to start training drivers.
Bucks Free Press
- HS2 will destroy 'huge swathes' of natural habitat, damning new report claimsThe Wildlife Trusts has claimed the HS2 high-speed rail project will destroy and divide
Hull Daily Mail
- Praise for heroic Hull Trains staff who worked around the clock to change company's fortunesStaff gave up holidays and put in 90-hour weeks
Leeds Live
- Leeds train station the busiest in the north - but another Leeds station has just 265 passengers a dayLeeds train station is busier than Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Government announces measures on regional connectivityIn a sign of the Prime Minister’s commitment to levelling up all regions of the UK, a review of regional connectivity will ensure all nations and regions of the UK have the domestic transport connections local communities rely on – including regional airports. As part this work and ahead of the March Budget, the Treasury will also be reviewing Air Passenger Duty to ensure regional connectivity is strengthened while meeting the UK’s climate change commitments to meet net zero by 2050. These measures featured in discussions today with Europe’s largest regional airline, ...
New Civil Engineer
- Mayor urged to invest TfL cash to avoid projects being axedThe London Assembly has demanded more funds for the capital’s infrastructure, including ambitious green energy plans.
Other News Sources
- ‘Concern’ over TfL’s ability to deliver major projects in wake of Crossrail cost overrunsLondon Assembly members have expressed “concern” about Transport for London’s ability to deliver on the mayor’s transport ambitions given budget pressures.
- Surrey's quietest and busiest train stations revealed in latest passenger dataThe least busy station in the county was responsible for fewer than 40 entries and exits a day in 2018/19
- ‘Projects of this scale are having a global impact’ – Chris Packham on HS2Joining me now are environmental campaigner, Chris Packham, and Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henry Murison.
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