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Huge crackdown on train tickets this September as half a million are renamed to make life 'simpler' for travellers
Language will be changed and ticket machines made simpler as part of latest efforts to crack down on the 55 million different types of fares that exist
DLR-style scheme to rival southern rail proposals to Heathrow
A £375M light rail scheme to Heathrow has been submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) as part of its call for ideas on third party funded projects. Submitted by Spelthorne Coucil, the DLR-style scheme is in direct competition to bids by the Windsor Link Railway and Heathrow Southern Rail.
Campaign for Better Transport’s new CEO for 30 years
Campaign for Better Transport has appointed Darren Shirley as its new Chief Executive. He will take over from Stephen Joseph, who is stepping down after 30 years in this role.
Heathrow planes are lower, larger and more intrusive
According to a new survey aircraft landing at Heathrow are lower than in years gone by. The survey, carried out by campaign group HACAN, also found that planes had become larger and fuller.
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- New York approves cap on Uber and Lyft numbersNew York City has approved a bill to place a cap on the number of licences issued for ride-hailing services and has set minimum pay conditions for drivers.
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