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FirstGroup secures extension of the Emergency Measures Agreement for GWR
FirstGroup on Monday said the Department for Transport has exercised its option to extend financial help for Great Western Railway, in move that will help the rail and bus firm ride out the virus crisis.
Go North East ‘Bus Out to Help Out’ scheme to support evening economies
In a scheme that might sound familiar to some, Go North East (GNE) has launched a ‘Bus Out to Help Out’ offer to encourage travellers onto public transport to support local restaurants and pubs.
Mind the Gap: Network Rail trials distancing app
A new social-distancing app is ready for industry-wide deployment after a successful pilot with Network Rail, its developers have said.
Wednesday, 02 September 2020
Financial Times
- Tesla seeks to raise up to $5bn in share saleElectric carmaker capitalises on valuation that has increased sixfold this year
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- Rush hour returns: traffic up in major cities [subscription]Rush-hour congestion rose in many cities today as schools reopened and commuters returned to the office.
- Lack of chargers blocks road to electric cars [subscription]The mass roll-out of electric cars is in jeopardy because of a shortage of roadside chargers, according to an analysis which says that Britain has only 5 per cent of the devices it will need by 2030.
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- London's roads clog up today as commuters head back to the officeBritain's rush hour started to get back to normal again today as the return to work following the coronavirus lockdown was stepped up - with more than 370 jams totalling 200 miles across London during rush hour.
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- Difficulties facing Blue Badge holders amid road layout changes BLUE badge holders have been reduced to tears over road layout changes, according to a newly formed disability action group.
- Ricardo reveals plans to build hydrogen-fuelled engines PLANS have been revealed for a futuristic facility set to build eco-friendly hydrogen-fuelled engines.
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