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Reeves under pressure to agree new HS2 Euston leg ahead of Budget

Transport officials are pushing the Treasury to give the green light to build an HS2 tunnel under central London to Euston, i understands.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Mayor releases statement on reopening plans with new update

The airport, also known as Robin Hood Airport, is based in Finningley near Doncaster and was first opened to travellers on April 28, 2005, initially operated by Peel Airports, a division of The Peel Group. It is one of only two commercial international airports in Yorkshire, along with Leeds Bradford Airport.

ORR calls for action after concerns about reliability of Northern Trains help for disabled passengers

The rail regulator wants to see an improvement plan from the train operator, who again rated poorly in ORR's latest survey about the experience of passengers who pre-booked additional assistance with their journey.

Rail freight keeps UK moving, says Logistics UK

Latest government figures demonstrate beneficial impact to economy of using rail to transport goods, business group says

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  • First new Greater Manchester railway station for 25 years a step closerThe first new train station in Greater Manchester for 25 years looks a step closer with the city region?s combined authority (GMCA) poised to compulsorily buy land for its ?32m development at Golborne in Wigan. GMCA wants to buy land where four residential properties, two primary schools and a commercial property currently sit in order to site the new station off Railway Road.

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  • Camden boost for freight operatorsNetwork Rail has given reassurance to freight operators DB Cargo, GB Railfreight and Freightliner, after they all objected to conversion of a disused London viaduct between Camden Gardens and York Way (near King?s Cross) into the Highline public walkway.

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  • Future-proofing the EU?s road transport sector: A roadmap for policymaker actionThe commercial road transport sector is essential to the EU?s economy, responsible for moving over 77% of inland goods and connecting millions of people daily. However, as the EU moves towards greener, more inclusive economies, the industry faces challenges on multiple fronts: a critical shortage of professional drivers, rising environmental concerns, and the need for increased efficiency. In this context, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has published its Manifesto for 2024?2029, providing a roadmap for how the European Parliament can support this critical industry in the coming years. ​
  • Hyperloop: from sci-fi to priority for next EU transport commissionerEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has tasked her incoming transport commissioner with developing the hyperloop, but a recent test of the technology shows there is much to be done before it becomes the next high-speed transport mode.

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