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Good riddance to Britain's franchised railway system
The pandemic has finished off an unsustainable system and replaced it with de facto nationalisation. What comes next?
Non-essential parts of Crossrail may be ‘parked’ to get line open in 2022
Non-essential parts of the Crossrail project may be “parked” to ensure that the Elizabeth Line is ready for its revised opening window, Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford has revealed.
New Transport for Wales trains being built
Work is continuing on the construction of Transport for Wales’ new trains for the Wales and Borders rail network and the South Wales Metro despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
BBC News
- Brexit trade: 'Serious disruption' risk at Channel post-transition periodA group of MPs have warned of the "risk of serious disruption and delay" at Channel crossings when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December.
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- Wildflower meadows to line England's new roads in boost for biodiversityNative wildflower meadows will line the verges of all new large-scale road projects under an initiative by Highways England, the Guardian can reveal.
Bucks Free Press
- BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Jeremy Vine grills Buckinghamshire Council over axed quietway schemeA TOP radio presenter has challenged the council on its decision to scrap a pop-up travel scheme after receiving pressure from locals who mounted a petition for its removal.
Other Regional Press
- Thousands more cars are on Bedford's roads than a decade ago as RAC warns public transport not up to scratchDrivers have been avoiding public transport during pandemic and say it "simply isn't practical"
- ‘Gagged’: Ex-mayor's claim after removal from transport boardNEWPORT’S former mayor says he has been ‘gagged’ after his membership of the board of directors at Newport Transport was withdrawn.
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- ‘Urgent action’ needed on troubled Scots A roadThe leader of Argyll & Bute Council is calling for “urgent action” on the A83 after weeks of closures.
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- £1 million investment to be made in Inverclyde transport projectsSTRATHCLYDE Partnership for Transport is investing more than £1m in Inverclyde.
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