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HS2: hated by some, halted in parts, but still making progress
At Old Oak Common in west London, work is well under way, but the controversies around the high-speed line may multiply with Boris Johnson as prime minister
Boris Johnson vows to transform local buses as he delivers major speech on transport infrastructure [subscription]
Boris Johnson has pledged to begin making improvements to the bus system throughout the country "as a matter or urgency" as he focuses on "the local services people use everyday".
Cleveleys MP Maynard returns to rail role
Blackpool North and Cleveleys MP Paul Maynard is returning to his former transport role as part of the changes brought in by new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
LETTER OF THE WEEK: Western Rail Link to Heathrow really is a ‘no-brainer’, says Richard Benyon
This week’s Letter from Westminster comes from Newbury MP Richard Benyon. He writes: I have written before about the Western Rail Link to Heathrow (WRLtH) and the good news is that it looks as if this small but vital addition to our rail network will actually happen. The less good news is that by current estimates it might take until 2027 to be up and running.
Sunday, 28 July 2019
Bikebiz
- TfL sets out plans for walking and cycling improvementsTfL has set out the next steps for walking and cycling improvements in West London, which include a new seven-kilometre cycle route and new pedestrian crossings.
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