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New West Midlands managing director named
The managing director of Merseyrail for the new West Midlands franchise has been named. Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde he has been at Merseyrail since 2015, a period in which plans for new trains took shape and services were also repeatedly disrupted by industrial action over DOO.
Dutch zero-emission trains to combine biofuel with battery storage
A batch of zero-emission trains that combine regenerative electrification technology with renewable diesel have been scheduled for commercialisation for 2025, after a pan-European passenger transport firm signed a €170m contract to manufacture the vehicles in the Netherlands.
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- Uber set to sell $10bn stake to SoftbankThe ride-hailing firm says a cash injection would help to fuel expansion and investment in technology.
- Traffic lights to be installed on M6-M62 link roadTraffic lights could be rolled out on link roads across the country if the M6-M62 scheme is successful.
Financial Times
- Lyft expands ride-sharing battle with Uber beyond USDecision to launch in Toronto comes as both companies look for fresh investment
- Uber-SoftBank deal moves ahead after Kalanick truceAgreement between founder and Benchmark clears hurdle to $10bn investment
Birmingham Post
- Car firms employing more than 16,000 say Brexit could do huge damage to their businesses Carmakers say a bad EU deal, or no deal at all, would have a devastating effect on their industry
Bolton News
- Diesel cars should NOT be banned in Bolton says former Government advisorDIESEL cars should not be completely banned in Bolton despite its poor air quality, according to a former Government transport advisor.
London Evening Standard
- All lamp posts in one London borough could get electric car chargersElectric car chargers could be installed on every residential street lamp post in one London borough in an attempt to inspire motorists to give up petrol and diesel vehicles.
The York Press
- Campaigners fear York Central plans could lead to 'traffic chaos' CAMPAIGNERS are warning of “traffic chaos” caused by the redevelopment of York’s biggest brownfield site, and calling for more analysis before roads decisions are made.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey criticised over response to closure of Woods Lane, MeltonA Suffolk MP has been accused of failing to support her constituents over a controversial road closure.
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