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Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
The most dynamic countries are surging ahead with high-speed rail. Others, like Britain, are stuck in the station - Christian Wolmar
With all our grumbling about trains and it is close to a national pastime, it is easy to forget the successes. There is a tale to tell, for example, about high-speed trains, that goes beyond the endless wrangling over HS2.
HS2 'reset' sees new civil engineering deals signed
As part of the HS2 reset programme, the company responsible for Britain's new high-speed railway, HS2 Ltd has renegotiated contracts with two of the civil engineering joint-ventures building the railway.
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- Free bus travel for 11 to 16-year-olds confirmedThe scheme is expected to benefit some 200,000 young people across Greater Manchester.
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- New Extra Mile flexible bus in Ulverston sees rising demandThe Extra Mile, launched in Ulverston and surrounding areas on July 20, is already making a difference by offering transport without the need for a fixed timetable or route.
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