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Stagecoach East Coast rail franchise to end early
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling will end the contract after Stagecoach 'got its numbers wrong'.
Mark Carne to retire from Network Rail
Mark Carne, the chief executive of Network Rail, has advised the Board that he has decided to retire from the company later this year. The timing of his announcement ensures that a new chief executive will be established in the role before the start of the next five year regulatory control period which begins in April 2019.
Virgin Trains set to have West Coast rail contract extended
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling is due to make a statement to Parliament on Monday about rail franchising
'Fatally flawed' - Wandsworth Council leader slams Heathrow proposals
The leader of Wandsworth Council has blasted Heathrow and hit out at its 'fatally flawed' scheme.
Tuesday, 06 February 2018
BBC News
- Newport was Wales' most congested city in 2017, figures showNewport drivers spend 24 hours a year in jams around the city, but Cardiff congestion costs drivers more.
- UK Diesel car sales fall by 25% in JanuaryBuyers are turning away from new diesels amid uncertainty over government policy.
Times Online
- Car sales stall as new registrations for diesel vehicles decline [Subscription]The number of new cars sold in Scotland has fallen by more than 15 per cent, according to industry figures.
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport relief road hit by FURTHER disruption The existing westbound A555, which will form part of the £290m route, will close on Monday for 17 weeks so ‘significant repair work’ can be done to its drainage
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