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Huge increase in passengers standing in first year of West Midlands Trains
The number of passengers standing on morning trains rose dramatically in the first year West Midlands Trains took over a main franchise in the region.
New transport secretary could hand Euston land to developers – even if HS2 is abandoned
THE new transport secretary is set to decide whether £6billion of prize land around Euston should be handed over to developers, even if the controversial HS2 rail scheme is abandoned.
Williams lifts the veil on forthcoming rail review
Keith Williams has confirmed that a new national railway body is to be recommended in his forthcoming Review, and that he is also looking at removing the profit motive from train operating contracts. Giving evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee, he revealed that the new national body would be in charge of letting these contracts.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Birmingham Post
- First West of England shortlisted for two accolades at the UK Bus Awards"Reaching the finals is a huge achievement"
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- On the Buses with police officers as Operation Tellergate begins POLICE will be taking a different form of transport from today.
- Bus depot plan to go before planning panelA STONE yard in Keighley could become a new depot for the town’s school buses if plans are approved tomorrow.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Second new bus route arrives in south east LondonTravel options in south east London have been improved with the launch of the new route 335, linking Kidbrooke and North Greenwich. The 335, which began operating on Saturday 26 October, is the second new bus route to arrive in Greenwich this year, following the launch of the 301 between Bexleyheath and Woolwich in June. The new high frequency 335 will use double-deck buses, running every 12 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes, and every 15 minutes during evenings and Sundays. Geoff Hobbs, Director of Public Service Planning at TfL, said: “We are committed to improving and growing the b...
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