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Double-jabbed UK tourists could skip amber-list quarantine under proposals
Ministers looking at loosening travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers returning to England. British travellers who have had two Covid vaccines could be allowed quarantine-free entry into England under plans being considered by ministers, the Guardian understands.
Smart motorways redesigned to save money, MPs told [subscription]
Smart motorways were redesigned almost a decade ago to make them “less safe” simply to save money, MPs were told today. The cross-party transport committee heard that the permanent removal of the hard shoulder and wider spacing between emergency laybys was “focused on cost savings” even though motorists faced an increased risk.
Transport hub and road upgrade could be financed by 'levelling up' fund
RCT Council is planning to submit bids for Porth transport hub as its Rhondda project and the A4119 dualling as its transportation project
Thursday, 17 June 2021
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- Cardiff tramline plan could result in urban park inspired by New YorkA large wall currently separates the working class community of Butetown from the more affluent flats on Atlantic Wharf
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- A ‘lack of trained staff’ on Crossrail results in ‘inefficient working’A lack of trained staff coupled with difficulties with site access and unapproved maintenance plant is resulting in an “inefficient working” environment on the Crossrail project, according to Jacobs latest publicly available project representative (Prep) report.
- Plans revealed to revive abandoned Scots rail linkPlans for the return of rail services to Levenmouth have been revealed, with double tracking and electrification to be progressed and station locations confirmed.
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- Paris – Edinburgh route proposed under French start-up Midnight Trains’ hotel train planEUROPE: A Paris – Edinburgh service is among the most eye-catching proposals for a network of premium overnight sleeping car services set out by French start-up Midnight Trains on June 16.
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- Warrington tram system not ruled outA NEW tram system for Warrington has not been ruled out – and transport chiefs have identified a ‘tube-style’ map of a potential mass transit network.
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