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Heathrow Airport has “come a long way” in recent years but its third runway plans are a “must” if it wants to stay competitive, the boss of the worlds largest airline services companies has said.
Rail devolution a process not an event says Welsh Government
The Welsh Government said its ask for rail devolution remains underpinned by a fair funding settlement from Westminster
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
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- Rail bridge plans set to move aheadDetails of plans to replace a key road and rail bridge in Southampton are set to be unveiled later in the year, the city council has said.
- Fines for tram fare dodgers could increase tenfoldThe West Midlands Combined Authority board will consider increasing the penalty from £10 to £100.
- Mind the gap: Another passenger seriously injured on Elizabeth lineRolf Kern had to go to hospital after he gashed his shin trying to board a train at Ealing Broadway.
- 'Travel zone changes are pricing us out of public transport'Glasgow commuters have criticised SPT for an increase in their travel costs.
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- Firstgroup: Booming rail and bus demand delivers windfall for shareholdersTransport giant Firstgroup has hiked its dividend as profit surged year-on-year due to the strong demand for rail and bus travel.
- Long commutes arent just boring, theyre holding back the economy Adding more trams, trains and buses to the UK's major cities will not only make our morning commutes quicker, it will also help improve the economy, Chris Dorrell writes
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- Bolton to London train line would be a 'no brainer'Bringing in direct train lines from Bolton to London would be a “no brainer†after plans were put forward earlier this year.
Wales Online
- Rail devolution a process not an event says Welsh GovernmentThe Welsh Government said its ask for rail devolution remains underpinned by a fair funding settlement from Westminster
Yorkshire Post
- Yorkshire-based rail firm expands with launch of new civil engineering divisionYorkshire-based railway engineering and design company PBH Rail Group has announced the expansion of its rail infrastructure services with the introduction of a new civil engineering division.
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- New railway station could be added to major Cambridgeshire developmentDevelopers at Alconbury Weald said they have set land and funding aside for the railway station, but do not have confirmed plans for it yet
Other Regional Press
- New DLR trains could be delayed even further as contractor goes into administrationSadiq Khan has said that the full rollout of DLR trains could be delayed even further. The stock was due to start being introduced onto the network in April this year.
Railnews
- Train operator reveals outbreak of reckless vandalism East Midlands Railway has issued a critical safety warning after three trains collided with supermarket trolleys dumped on the line in Derby. A pushchair was also found. In one case, two young children were seen trespassing on the railway nearby. The incidents all occurred last month, but EMR has only now revealed the details.
- Liberal Democrats promise to freeze rail fares The first major manifesto includes a promise to freeze railway fares and simplify the ticketing system. The Liberal Democrats also say that the party would extend railway electrification ‘significantly’, improve stations and accessibility, reopen smaller stations and complete Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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- TfL names next London Underground stations getting 4G and 5G this summerDocuments have outlined where customers will be able to enjoy connection later this year
- FirstGroup slides to a loss; suffers hit from pension scheme exitFirstGroup PLC (LSE:FGP), the rail transport group, posted a statutory loss before tax of £24.4 million this morning, mainly due to it suffering a £146.9 million hit related to the termination of its participation in two Local Government Pension Schemes.
- Roof Work To Start At Manchester Piccadilly StationThe work to install new netting to the station's glass roof is to commence on Saturday, 15 June.
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