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More than 3,000 bus routes have been cut back or withdrawn in England and Wales in the past eight years, transport campaigners have said.
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The damaging impact of new train timetables has been demonstrated in the latest punctuality figures.
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MPs have called for a raft of reforms to rail infrastructure funding, financial methodology and delivery, suggesting that action needs to be taken to restore the public's faith in the Government.
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- Elon Musk calls Tesla 'a real car company'The electric car maker's chief congratulates staff as it finally produces 5,000 Model 3 cars in a week.
- EU diesel car sales 'to fall to 5% by 2030'Demand for diesel cars is already dropping fast, but the decline will accelerate, a study suggests.
The Guardian
- May close to lifting fuel duty freeze to help meet NHS promisesThe government is close to lifting its eight-year long freeze on fuel duty to raise billions of pounds to help meet pressure from cabinet ministers to boost public spending while also continuing to reduce the deficit.
Times Online
- Musk’s electric dream comes true as Tesla’s target is hit for Model 3 [Subscription]A makeshift assembly line in a huge tent has helped Tesla to pass a long-awaited production milestone for its Model 3 car.
- Thameslink must pay for delays, Chris Grayling told [Subscription]Chris Grayling is under pressure from 15 prominent Conservative MPs to expand levels of compensation for Thameslink rail customers.
City AM
- Elon Musk either 'deceptive or delusional', says valuation expertBillionaire Elon Musk has been branded ‘deceptive or delusional’ by a respected valuation expert for insisting his electric car company Tesla can hit production targets and turn a profit.
- Westminster City Council sets out next steps for Oxford Street pedestrianisation alternative to tackle Elizabeth Line crowdingAfter the controversial decision to put the brakes on Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans indefinitely, Westminster City Council will meet to discuss its alternative plans for the London shopping hotspot next week.
Mail Online
- Eight-year freeze on petrol tax could be lifted to raise £20billion for the NHS The eight-year freeze on fuel duty could be lifted to raise billions of pounds for the NHS and boost public spending, it was reported last night.
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