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A union has released footage of "toxic" diesel fumes being emitted by a train as it pulls into Leeds' rail depot.
Britain’s first all-electric bus town to pave the way for green communities of the future
Local areas will be able to apply for funding to become Britain's first fully electric bus town.
Will HS2 really benefit the north?
As the government prepares to give the green light to a new high-speed rail line between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, Helen Pidd looks at the dire state of transport links in the north of England.
Nicola Sturgeon drawn into CalMac ferries row as state intervention slammed by shipyard boss
Jim McColl, former Ferguson Marine boss, said good work on the vessels in Port Glasgow was 'abandoned' when the state stepped in to nationalise the yard.
Revealed: Tube-style vision for £15bn West Midlands Metro and rail revolution
Andy Street has unveiled plans to open up eight new Metro lines and 21 new rail stations as part of a scheme to revolutionise public transport across the region.
Thursday, 06 February 2020
BBC News
- Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus townLocal authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses.
Department for Transport
- Britain’s first all-electric bus town to pave the way for green communities of the futureLocal areas will be able to apply for funding to become Britain's first fully electric bus town.
Financial Times
- Burnham seeks ˜tens of millions" for transportBus and rail services must be integrated to help level up regions, Manchester mayor says
Times Online
- £170m on offer so electric buses can turn Britain greener [Subscription]Diesel buses will be replaced by electric vehicles under government plans to be announced today to clean up air and cut congestion in built-up areas.
Other Regional Press
- Bus lane cameras could be used to fine driversMotorists who sneak in to bus lanes could soon face automatic fines – as Hertfordshire highways chiefs consider plans for a network of road-side cameras.
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