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rain operators are poised to net millions more from Britain’s most profitable lines after ministers hit the pause button on a string of rail tenders.
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- Green Swedes shun holiday flights for lure of the trainAlejandra Fuentes and her family decided to let the train take the strain when they went on holiday from Sweden last year to Torremolinos in southern Spain.
- Brexit plea over Scotland's perishable exportsScotland's transport secretary says priority should be given to produce such as Scottish seafood.
- Ryanair cancels some Belfast International-London Stansted flightsPassengers on some services have been told their flights have been cancelled.
The Independent
- Gatwick to Boston and New York to become the new transatlantic battlegroundPlane Talk: Prepare for a fares war from Sussex to the States
The Telegraph
- Franchise freeze will add millions to rail giants’ profits [Subscription]rain operators are poised to net millions more from Britain’s most profitable lines after ministers hit the pause button on a string of rail tenders.
Times Online
- Stagecoach’s mixed signals [Subscription]Want to know how to make money from a rail franchise? Don’t run any trains.
- Air pollution: it’s time for some green sky thinking [subscription]Shocking data released last week named Ryanair as the first airline to make it onto the list of Europe’s top 10 polluters, taking its place alongside nine coal-fired power stations. The next airline on the list was easyJet, in 31st place.
- Canary Wharf owner may sue TfL, led by Mike Brown, over Jubilee line delays [Subscription]Canary Wharf is threatening to sue Transport for London (TfL) over what it regards as a poor Jubilee line Tube service at its Docklands estate.
- A prototype for environment-friendly homes [Subscription]As did electric cars a decade or so ago, off-grid houses may seem like a pipe-dream oddity, the preserve of eccentric eco-extremists. An off-grid house is one that provides its own utilities — its heating, lighting, water and waste-disposal needs.
City AM
- Boeing to reduce 737 model production in wake of crashesBoeing is set to temporarily cut its production of the 737 airliner as the fall-out of crashes involving the model in Ethiopa and Indonesia continue.
Yorkshire Post
- Yorkshire is losing out on digital 'jobs of the future' because of its poor transport links, warn business and political leadersYorkshire’s burgeoning digital sector is being stifled by poor transport links across the region and patchy broadband connectivity, according to business and politics experts.
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Blackpool Gazette
- Cars could soon be banned from driving down roads where schools are located Cars could soon be banned from driving down roads where there are schools, in a bid to improve air quality.
Carlisle News & Star
- Stagecoach confirms fare increase for Cumbria bus servicesBUS operator Stagecoach has confirmed a fare increase will come into effect from today for Cumbria services.
Hull Daily Mail
- Hull's lost and forgotten railway lines and stationsDemolition work has revealed the unexpected sight of a huge Victorian railway goods station hidden behind metal screens for nearly 40 years.
North Wales Live
- Average speed cameras have now been installed on this notorious North Wales roadThe busy stretch is infamous for racing and has saw a number of fatal and serious crashes
- The new Airbus jet that could save passengers hundreds of pounds in annoying baggage chargesThe Airspace XL cabin has been fitted on new A321 jets and it is good news for passengers
Other Regional Press
- Proposed plans for new bus shelters in UlverstonUlverston Town Council has submitted an application for two new bus shelters to be built on major town roads.
- New trial to tackle anti-social behaviour at Surrey train stationsA new Station Watch Scheme will be trialed at Guildford and Woking stations to tackle anti-social behaviour.
- Tourist expert floats idea for a nostalgic return of Kessock ferry linking Black Isle village and Highland capitalTHE return of an historic ferry route linking the Black Isle and Inverness could rekindle fond memories and boost the peninsula’s economy.
Airportwatch
- Ford peddles its green wares in cycling mecca [Subscription]The car giant chose Amsterdam as the venue for announcing plans to electrify its entire range — but not everyone feels the power
Other News Sources
- Hastings conference looks at potential route of new seafront ‘mini-tram’Hastings Borough Council hosted a conference last week about sustainable transport.
- 'The service is rubbish...' - Peeved passengers slam First Potteries as ELEVEN bus routes change today in yet another timetable shake-upThe latest changes affect almost a dozen North Staffordshire routes
- Heathrow Airport rolls out high-speed passenger wi-fi across all terminalsLondon Heathrow Airport has launched a high-speed wi-fi service in partnership with Boingo, providing passengers at all terminals with speeds of up to 100Mbps.
- Sensory Rooms to be rolled our across all terminals at HeathrowHeathrow opened its newly refurbished Sensory room in Terminal 3 the latter part of 2018 and they are working with the HAAG (Heathrow Access Advisory Group) and local charities to ensure we have suitable solutions to meet the needs of their passengers.
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