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Station reopening at Bow Street brings first trains for 56 years
The name may be synonymous with a space on a Monopoly board and its connection to the birth of professional policing - but Bow Street has got its station back.
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Mini-transport hubs that combine public transport with bike and car shares, cafés, outdoor gyms, wifi and phone charging are planned for Scotland to “re-energise” town centres.
West Midlands Mayor's pledge on new train station
Andy Street has vowed to prioritise a new Black Country train station in the latest phase of his £15 billion transport plan.
Welsh Government urged to recognise ‘crucial role’ of cross border travel
Local leaders have urged Welsh ministers to collaboratively plan vital improvements to cross border travel between Wales and England.
Monday, 15 February 2021
BBC News
- Station reopening at Bow Street brings first trains for 56 yearsThe name may be synonymous with a space on a Monopoly board and its connection to the birth of professional policing - but Bow Street has got its station back.
- HS2: Aerial footage shows what London to Birmingham route looks like nowTake a flight along phase one of the high-speed rail network – from London to Birmingham.
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- Non-stop service from Luton Airport to London to be launchedA new direct rail service will take passengers from Luton Airport to London in around half an hour.
City AM
- Scotland to Northern Ireland underwater tunnel could be green lit next monthAn underwater tunnel connecting Great Britain and Northern Ireland could get the green light as early as next month. The The post Scotland to Northern Ireland underwater tunnel could be green lit next month.
Belfast Telegraph
- Another anti-HS2 protester vacates Euston tunnel networkAnother of the anti-HS2 campaigners occupying a network of underground tunnels near Euston station has voluntarily left overnight.
Northern Echo
- Grade II* railway viaduct needs extra repairs to protectSPECIALISTS restoring the Grade II* listed Ribblehead viaduct have found it needs more work than expected after discovering cracks in the masonry.
The York Press
- Museum row over first public steam train, as it leaves 'spiritual home' after 160 years [subscription]The National Railway Museum has been accused of destroying a key part of the town of Darlington’s heritage
Wales Online
- Rail passengers in Wales to be hit by 2.6% fare hike on March 1When the same move was announced in England last year it was described by Labour as a 'kick in the teeth' for struggling families but it has now been mirrored by Welsh Government-owned Transport for Wales
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- West Midlands Mayor's pledge on new train stationAndy Street has vowed to prioritise a new Black Country train station in the latest phase of his £15 billion transport plan.
Other Regional Press
- North Wales, Cheshire and Wirral leaders call for rail investment boost in spring BudgetCOUNCIL leaders from North Wales, Cheshire West and Chester, and the Wirral are urging the Chancellor to boost local rail investment ahead of next month's Budget.
- CGIs show nature-inspired Cov railway station artIt's one of a number of changes planned to boost visitor experience
New Civil Engineer
- DfT pressed on with £27bn roads plan against official advice to review environmental impactTransport secretary Grant Shapps pressed ahead with the UK’s £27bn road investment strategy (RIS2) despite advice from Whitehall officials to review the environmental impact of the road building programme, it has emerged.
- Welsh Government urged to recognise ‘crucial role’ of cross border travelLocal leaders have urged Welsh ministers to collaboratively plan vital improvements to cross border travel between Wales and England.
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- In pictures: Tottenham Court Road Crossrail station due for May handoverCrossrail’s Tottenham Court Road station has become the second on the central London section of the route to reach a handover landmark.
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