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Crossrail: Elizabeth line confirmed to open on 24 May
The Office of Rail and Road grants approval for the railway to begin running on 24 May.
Anger over hundreds of axed train services for newly nationalised ScotRail over driver shortages
Hundreds of trains services have been cancelled or curtailed this week due to driver shortages linked to a bitter pay dispute ahead of a possible summer of discontent on the newly-nationalised Scots rail network.
Summer of rail strikes ahead after unions dismiss pay offer [subscription]
Railway passengers face a summer of disruption with two unions planning industrial action over pay and a threat to hundreds of jobs in Scotland.
DfT pledges £1m to finance world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight
The Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged £1m to finance the world’s first net-zero flight. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has called on the global aviation industry to work on the project, inviting international airlines to collaborate alongside the UK Government to deliver the demonstrator flight in 2023. “This trailblazing net zero emissions flight, a world [...] The post DfT pledges £1m to finance world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight appeared first on CityAM.
Independent rail firm bids to launch as rival to Great Western on the mainline from south Wales to London
'We will drive value for money for passengers and taxpayers by providing more choice for rail-users, as well as providing a more personal, customer-focussed train service'
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- Platinum Jubilee: London buses go purple to commemorate QueenCelebratory announcements will also be made on the Jubilee and Elizabeth lines to mark the occasion.
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- Wrightbus Australia hydrogen deal could open door for "tens of thousands" of ordersTwo hydrogen buses will be trialled after being built in conjunction with an Australian counterpart
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- Residents in Gwynedd fear they could be left without a village bus service after contract endsLlew Jones Coaches is dropping the number 76 bus which could leave some communities without transport
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- South London bus drivers are set to strike for 3 daysThe strikes will affect 37 services in South London.
- Swindon Bus Boulevard plans welcomed at public exhibitionThe huge Bus Boulevard project is set to be completed in 2024.
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