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Germany’s state rail operator has shelved plans for international high-speed services between London, Cologne and Frankfurt due to “changes” in the “economic environment”, The Independent has learned.
Traffic noise revealed as new urban killer [subscription]
Traffic noise has become one of the UK’s most significant urban health threats, increasing the prevalence of heart disease, stroke and even diabetes, according to new research from universities, including Oxford and Imperial College, London.
Rail chaos affecting passengers' health, work and family lives, says consumer watchdog
Forget feelings of frustration around crowded, delayed and cancelled trains – a survey by consumer watchdog Which? has found that the recent timetable chaos has had a much more detrimental impact on passengers' work, health and family lives.
Sunday, 17 June 2018
Financial Times
- UK government talks tough on Heathrow third runwayThe government will announce on Sunday that Heathrow airport could face criminal charges if it does not meet environmental targets when building its third runway.
- UK government talks tough on Heathrow third runwayThe government will announce on Sunday that Heathrow airport could face criminal charges if it does not meet environmental targets when building its third runway.
Manchester Evening News
- Opinion: What will the expansion of Heathrow mean for the UK economy?Clive Memmott, chief executive of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce gives his views
Other News Sources
- easyJet interested in Heathrow ops after expansioneasyJet (U2, London Luton) has confirmed it would be interested in launching operations out of London Heathrow and would not need to compromise its strict 25-minute turnaround procedures at the main British gateway, although its entrance to Heathrow is unlikely before the third runway is built, Air Transport World has reported.
- UK climate advisers issue Heathrow warningCarbon emissions from the aviation industry must not rise if the UK is to meet its legally-binding climate change targets, according to the government’s independent climate advisers.
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