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It's 'back to the 50s' as day trips replace the UK rail commute
Train operators may have to gear up for a 1950s-style future, where the biggest passenger demand is for summer day trips to the seaside rather than the morning commute to the office, industry bosses have suggested, as leisure travel is growing faster than the return to work.
Midland Metro plans will help 'neglected' Black Country communities
MP Nicola Richards is urging the Government to throw its weight behind the Midland Metro plans so that 'neglected' communities like Great Barr can feel the benefits.
Saturday, 19 September 2020
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- Bike retailers saddled with lower margins in state cycle schemeComplaints by manufacturers lead to talks with Cycle to Work providers about size of commissions
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- £2.4m walking and cycling route planned between Brighouse and BradleyPeople are being asked for their views on plans for a £2.4m cycling and walking route between Bradley and Brighouse
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- Beryl and Norfolk County Council encouraging greener journeys with ‘Car Free Week’ initiativeNorfolk County Council’s Pushing Ahead programme and Beryl have furthered their commitment to change people’s transport habits and attitudes to greener journeys by announcing a ‘Car Free Week’ initiative.
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