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Big pay rises for rail bosses behind soaring fares and delays [subscription]
The bosses of Britain’s biggest rail operators received inflation-busting pay increases last year despite mounting passenger anger over rising fares and delays on the network. An analysis by The Times shows that the heads of all main rail company ownership groups have enjoyed huge rises over the past 12 months, with the majority on seven-figure packages.
Trains cancelled, trains leaving early, trains delayed - more anger at Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales passengers are angry again today as rail services are delayed by over an hour, trains are cancelled and some leave before the scheduled time. Commuters across Wales returning to work following the Christmas period have been left in frustration, and saying the rail service is even worse than it was last year.
West Yorkshire public transport tsar reveals 2020 vision for buses across region
Coun Kim Groves, chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee is predicting that 2020 will be a significant year for buses in West Yorkshire and across the UK.
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