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UK transport boss urges ministers to get people back on trains and buses
David Brown says encouraging people into pubs but not back onto public transport is absurd. The boss of Go-Ahead, one of Britain's biggest bus and train operators, has accused the government of maintaining 'absurd' and contradictory coronavirus policies over public transport and pubs. David Brown, Go-Ahead's chief executive, urged ministers to change an approach that has encouraged people to go to pubs and restaurants while staying cautious about using public transport.
Big questions over future of ScotRail as post-Covid shake-up looms
The cost of running Scotland’s main train operator has spiralled after commuters deserted the railways – and now the way it’s run could be about to change significantly
Sunak’s ‘missed opportunity’ for coach industry support: CPT
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to introduce a Job Support Scheme, but it says that Mr Sunak has “missed an opportunity” to further help the coach industry.
Friday, 25 September 2020
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- Coronavirus: Helsinki airport trials sniffer dogs as Covid-19 detectorsSniffer dogs are a familiar sight at airports all over the world, where border agents use them to detect illegal substances and contraband.
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- Hydrogen plane in zero‑emission flight [subscription]The world’s first full-scale hydrogen plane took to the skies over Britain yesterday in a key step towards the commercial launch of zero-emission flights.
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- Rolls-Royce's 300mph electric plane moves step forwardThe company is hoping to beat the current all-electric flight world record with its aircraft
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- Ryanair launches first ever ‘buy one, get one free’ offerCustomers who book a flight for travel up to December 14 on selected routes will get a second ticket at no extra charge
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- Eastleigh BID supports Southampton Airport runway extensionAn Eastleigh organisation has voiced its support for the runway extension at Southampton Airport.
- MP’s Edinburgh Airport jobs fearsThe local MP has expressed further concerns about the future of Edinburgh Airport workers’ jobs.
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- AEF responds to CAA consultation on draft procedure for reviewing classification of airspaceAEF has responded to the Civil Aviation Authority’s consultation on a draft procedure for reviewing the classification of airspace (CAP1934) which closed on 17th September. AEF has raised a number of …
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