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The national body for Britain’s railways has warned the government could miss its targets of decarbonising train travel by 2040 unless it changes its policy on electrification.
Spring Statement: Philip Hammond hints at Spending Review boost for Northern Powerhouse rail
Philip Hammond has hinted that the Government will throw its weight behind a major strategic rail project in the north later this year, when he delivered his Spring Statement today.
Rail electrification costs slashed in 10-year plan
The cost of rail electrification projects could be slashed by as much as 50%, if the government commits to a 10-year pipeline of work, according to the Railway Industry Association (RIA).
Thursday, 14 March 2019
BBC News
- Port in a stormBBC Scotland's James Cook assesses the effect Brexit could have on Scotland's main transport link to Northern Ireland.
The Herald
- Give isles ferry an overhaulI NOTE your article on a new initiative to reap benefits for the West Coast isles by using Caledonian MacBrayne ferries for conference hosting events
Other Regional Press
- Historic ferry crossing could be re-established to rejuvenate Wrexham pub... “It is also proposed to re-establish the ferry connection across the river Dee.”
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- Top ferry bosses unveil priorities for 2019Launching more energy efficient solutions and ships, boosting digitalisation and facing Brexit are among the key focuses for five major ferry operator chief executives discussing their views for 2019 at Shippax Ferry Conference.
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