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Keith Williams on the challenge of building a 21st-century rail network for Britain [Subscription]
On Wednesday night I was caught up in the disruption between Paddington and Slough after overhead wires were bought down in testing. An hour-long journey turned into four hours. The incident itself is not the issue — test trains will bring down overhead wires from time to time. It’s an occupational hazard of a working railway.
ScotRail breaks vow to ditch old models in U-turn on draughty 1970s commuter trains
The transport firm said there is now "no firm date" for when the old stopgap 314s will be phased out despite assurances made early last year.
Sunday, 21 October 2018
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- Canadian pension fund circles Gatwick as deal nearsA Canadian pension fund is preparing a bid for a stake in Gatwick Airport which could be worth £3bn, Sky News reports.
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- South Bucks District Council backs controversial third runway plans at HeathrowSouth Bucks District Council (SBDC) has backed controversial plans to create a third runway at Heathrow Airport – despite concerns previously being raised over the impact it could have on some residents in the area.
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- SLOUGH: Heathrow summit heldSlough Borough Council hosted a summit in the town to discuss the proposed airport expansion, which they claim will make sure any development is both well-planned and sustainable.
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