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Sunday, 01 May 2022
The Guardian
- Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railwaysTransport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day jobHe’s the unflappable frontman and loyal defender of the errant ‘big dog’ in Downing Street. Through the lens of Conservative politics, the transport secretary Grant Shapps is on a winning streak.But as crisis looms in a key part of his day job ‘running the railways’ a series of bizarre interventions have raised eyebrows and hackles. Just what, the industry is wondering, is going on with Shapps and the Department for Transport? Continue reading...
The Mirror
- London Underground ridiculed for 'striking mistake' on labels for new Elizabeth lineAn eagle eyed Tube commuter tweeted a photo of what looks like an error in TfL's labelling of the new Elizabeth line
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- Classic pictures from 30 years ago show how Manchester welcomed the Metrolink Metrolink was launched 30 years ago this month
Burnley Express
- New 'pup-friendly' provisions rolled out across more than 130 Northern stationsTO make travelling with dogs easier, Northern Rail is rolling out pup-friendly provisions for its customers across Lancashire and the wider North West.
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