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Petition for rail electrification

Around 80 south Wales political and business leaders sign a petition calling for the electrification of the rail line from London to Swansea.

Cheap fuel plan for remote areas

Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, says the government is considering offering a fuel discount to those in remote areas.

Mayor 'opposing aviation policy'

Boris Johnson is to argue for a new hub airport in the South East - at odds with the government's aviation policy - a campaigner says.

On the right track?: Plan to build train station instead of Leigh busway could save £20m

A maverick businessman says he can save taxpayers more than £20m – AND give them a new railway station. Telecoms boss Ged Tyrrell has called on transport chiefs to abandon plans for a £76m ‘guided busway’ linking Leigh to Salford and Manchester city centres.