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Network Rail to complete second phase of M62 Castleton bridge replacement this weekend
The second phase of Network Rail's multi-million-pound project to rebuild Castleton bridge over the M62 in Rochdale takes place this weekend.
HS2 reveals enhanced designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station
HS2 has revealed a series of improvements to the design of the railway's landmark Birmingham Curzon Street station - further enhancing the passenger experience, accessibility and internal layout.
Hitachi shrinks battery technology for use on local trains
UK: A smaller and lighter version of the battery pack currently being tested on a Hitachi Rail inter-city train is being developed for regional, commuter and suburban trains on non-electrified lines.
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
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- Community transport funding boost a 'positive step'The announcement that community transport providers will get a funding increase of 4.2% has been described as a "positive step".
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- Coventry bus gate branded 'cash cow' as feature set to be made permanentThe bus lane at Hales Street in Coventry was brought in last year in a bid to reduce traffic problems in the area - it has since been branded a 'cash cow'
- North Yorkshire mayor 'would support' extension to £2 bus fare capThe Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has said he would support an extension to the £2 bus fare cap beyond December.
- Call to ditch busway and open new Haverhill train lineConcerns rise over plans for a new Cambridge busway, with calls to reopen the Haverhill train line instead
- Buses and bikes to get priority on key York city centre routeYork?s first sustainable transport route will put buses and bikes first on key roads in the city centre.
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- 44% of driver recruits given in-house training at GoBCOIn-house training is fast growing as the prime way to recruit new drivers, the Guild of British Coach Operators reports
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