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The railway projects worth billions that Wales wants
Economy Minister Ken Skates also wants more frequent and faster services to London, Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Airport
WiFi plan for new Merseyrail fleet passed after three month delay
Proposals crucial to the delivery of WiFi on the new Merseyrail fleet were voted through after a three month wait. In June, Wirral Council’s planning committee voted to delay any decision on plans for five masts on railway land between Bidston and New Brighton, as it felt the plan was being imposed on residents who were not properly consulted by the applicant Merseytravel.
Hitachi-Bombardier partnership celebrates ten years delivering high speed train
A TRAIN builder has celebrated a decade of delivering ETR 1000 trains, the fastest-ever in-service train in Europe, capable of achieving 400km/h.
New £85m bailout for Welsh buses
The Welsh Government has announced a further £84.6m for the country’s bus industry, which it said will help companies ‘meet the challenges of coronavirus and run more services’.
Thursday, 24 September 2020
Financial Times
- Willie Walsh takes first job after leaving IAG Former chief executive of BA owner will join Dublin-based travel tech group CarTrawler
Bristol Live
- 'Extreme disappointment' as airport challenges expansion refusal"More flights would result in more emissions"
Other Regional Press
- Ryanair make changes for those with October and November bookings Ryanair have made changes for those who have booked to fly with the airline in October and November 2020.
New Civil Engineer
- Heathrow expansion rival claims extending runway is only ‘oven-ready’ proposal leftExtending one of Heathrow Airport’s existing runways is the only feasible way left to expand the airport, expansion bidder Heathrow Hub claims.
- Heathrow ‘wasted’ money as tunnel refurb costs spiralHeathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) has “wasted” money on two ongoing tunnel refurbishment schemes, the aviation regulator has ruled.
The Business Desk
- Airport jobs under threat as baggage handlers risk being left empty-handedMore than 60 jobs are at risk at Manchester Airport as part of Stobart Aviation Services’ plans to cut 250 jobs across the UK.
Aviation Industry
- AEF publishes guide to UK airport planning applications and current expansionsDespite the CCC’s advice, there is no legal requirement for airport expansion to stay within this (or any) maximum growth allowance, although it was encouraging to see the Examining Authority …
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