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£1bn Cardiff Crossrail backed in rail plan to tackle M4 congestion
The Welsh Government has backed a raft of recommendations to tackle congestion on the M4. Recommendations include a £1bn light rail proposal dubbed Cardiff Crossrail, upgrading the South Wales Main Line and building six new stations between Cardiff and the River Severn.
£1.7 billion boost for Bombardier in Derby
A CONSORTIUM led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails, with the support of a guarantee from the British government which is worth £1.7 billion.
Friday, 22 January 2021
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- Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UKThe Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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- Nissan says Brexit deal is 'positive' - and gives carmaker a 'competitive advantage'Nissan has hailed the Brexit deal, saying the agreement will give it a "competitive advantage" as it committed to produce new electric vehicle batteries at its Sunderland plant.
Birmingham Post
- Nissan executive hails Brexit deal as 'positive' for Sunderland plantChief operating officer Ashwani Gupta said the deal would allow Nissan to continue exports of almost all of its vehicles
Northern Echo
- Jobs relief as Brexit deal secures Nissan factory at Sunderland THOUSANDS of North-East jobs have been protected after car maker Nissan committed to investment in the UK after Brexit in what the Prime Minister hailed as a âgreat vote of confidenceâ.
Other Regional Press
- First Oxford Low Traffic Neighbourhoods approved in CowleyAN experiment which could see the number of cars on residential streets around Cowley has been given the go-ahead.
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- Arcadis to develop systems strategy for Lower Thames Crossing and Stonehenge tunnelsHighways England has appointed Arcadis, in partnership with 4way consulting, to develop a tunnels, systems and products strategy.
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- Andover Road crossing: Campaign close to successA CAMPAIGN for a new road crossing in Winchester appears close to success.
- Less than 5% of smart motorways have radar technology to protect stranded driversAccording to Highways England, installation of the technology has been completed on a 13-mile section of the M3 in Surrey and Hampshire
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