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• Wheely good news for route 300: Workington to Carlisle, as more people hop on the bus!

  08-04-2025 02:00 via cumberland.gov.uk
  Local Government - Cumberland Council is pleased to announce that passenger numbers on Route 300 between Workington and Carlisle have increased by 20.
  
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• WECA mayor candidate Steve Smith speaks out against LTNs

  08-04-2025 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - The Tory says hemp;#39;s heard from people saying the do not want them
  
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• UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit

  08-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.
  
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• Transport Secretary unveils blue plaque for Great Western Railway pioneer

  08-04-2025 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - A blue plaque honouring Great Western Railway?s (GWR) first locomotive driver has been unveiled as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations of the birth of the railway.
  
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• "Too many challenges for approval": cross-country open access plan withdrawn

  08-04-2025 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Grand Union has withdrawn its plan for an open access service between Cardiff and Edinburgh.
  
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• Smooth, speedy and free. But will cyclists be prepared to wait for the Silvertown bike bus?

  08-04-2025 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Shuttle bus will run every 12 minutes through Sir Sadiq Khan?s new road tunnel under the Thames
  
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• Siemens launches new centre with ground-breaking ceremony

  08-04-2025 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -Siemens has begun work on its new ?100 million centre in Wiltshire by staging a ground-breaking ceremony. Rail minister Lord Hendy joined members of Siemens Mobilitymp;#146;s leadership team, Chippenham MP Sarah Gibson, past employees, and members of the local community to celebrate the occasion.
  
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• Should UK take on tough new licensing laws used in Canada - where deaths of young drivers have fallen by 83?

  08-04-2025 02:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The UK government is facing accusations of being mp;amp;quot;disingenuousmp;amp;quot; and mp;amp;quot;irresponsiblemp;amp;quot; amid growing criticism for not introducing tougher licensing laws for new drivers.
  
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• Scottish university students welcome First Bus electric vehicles

  08-04-2025 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - STUDENTS at Robert Gordon University (RGU) gathered on campus to celebrate the arrival of a new fleet of 36 First Bus electric vehicles.
  
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• Ryanair calls for comprehensive reduction in air transport tax

  08-04-2025 02:00 via aviation.direct
  Aviation Industry- Ryanair is putting pressure on the German government to completely abolish the air traffic tax and significantly reduce air traffic control and security fees. The airline argues that the high costs place German air traffic at a significant disadvantage compared to other European countries.
  
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• Prices for used Teslas drop in US and Britain

  08-04-2025 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - A glut of former fleet cars may explain the fall rather than any link to Elon Musk but the brand is undoubtedly under pressure
  
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• Planning application submitted for St Helens transport interchange

  08-04-2025 02:00 via sthelensstar.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A PLANNING application has been submitted for a ?43m transport interchange in the heart of St Helens town centre.
  
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• New green buses for local communities after government announces £38m funding

  08-04-2025 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - A total of 319 new zero-emission vehicles will be brought into service across the UK, by the Spring of 2027
  
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• Let's get West Yorkshire moving again, says MP

  08-04-2025 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - It is difficult to envision a region with more untapped potential than the North of England. The North is rich in talent, creativity, and culture; however, the last decade has been characterised by underinvestment and unfulfilled promises.
  
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• Labour urged to create 'Transpennine Growth Corridor' helmed by minister to capitalise on rail project

  08-04-2025 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - The Government must create a special ?growth corridor? to capitalise on the Transpennine Route Upgrade to help rebalance the UK?s economy, a new report has said.
  
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• Labour urged to create 'Transpennine Growth Corridor' helmed by minister to capitalise on rail project

  08-04-2025 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - The Government must create a special mp;#39;growth corridormp;#39; to capitalise on the Transpennine Route Upgrade to help rebalance the UKmp;#39;s economy, a new report has said.
  
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• Keswick is again part of Britain?s railway network

  08-04-2025 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Avanti West Coast and bus company Stagecoach have again joined forces to make Keswick in Cumbria part of Britain?s railway network, with a virtual railway station that allows visitors to the Lake District to enjoy seamless journeys by train and bus.
  
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• Keswick is again part of Britain's railway network

  08-04-2025 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - Avanti West Coast and bus company Stagecoach have again joined forces to make Keswick in Cumbria part of Britainmp;#39;s railway network, with a virtual railway station that allows visitors to the Lake District to enjoy seamless journeys by train and bus.
  
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• Just 3 of local roads were repaired last year, new figures show

  08-04-2025 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Problems caused by potholes include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover reveals scale of Donald Trump's tariffs with US sales figures

  08-04-2025 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The luxury car maker on Saturday confirmed it will mp;#39;pausemp;#39; shipments to the US as it works to mp;#39;address the new trading termsmp;#39;
  
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• How Might Starline Impact Europe's Transport Emissions?

  08-04-2025 02:00 via sustainabilitymag.com
  
  News from Europe - Starline high-speed rail aims to enhance European logistics, cutting emissions and boosting economic ties through sustainable freight integration
  
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• Government unveils bold plans for zero emission vehicle transition amid tariff uncertainty

  08-04-2025 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The government has announced significant changes to its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in response to global economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts on the automotive sector.Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the package of reforms yesterday, confirming the 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel car sales while introducing greater flexibility for manufacturers.mp;amp;nbsp;The changes include allowing hybrid vehicles to re
  
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• Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England

  08-04-2025 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals.
  
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• Government invests nearly ?38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England

  08-04-2025 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals.
  
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• Fresh plans for Liverpool Street Station submitted

  08-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Revised plans to redevelop Liverpool Street Station have been submitted to the City of London Corporation, Network Rail has said.
  
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• Electric coach charging in London: Bus depots and more needed

  08-04-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - But little encouragement from TfL that bus depots will support electric coaches within London
  
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• Councils given funding for zero-emission buses

  08-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Two councils in Surrey and East Sussex are among 12 local authorities to receive a share of ?37.5m of government funding for new zero-emission buses.
  
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• Continued public free transport for commuters

  08-04-2025 02:00 via euroweeklynews.com
  News from Europe - Starting Tuesday, April 8, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility launched the sale of free passes for Renfe train services and state-owned buses for the May to June 2025 period.
  
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• Carmakers demand more help from Starmer to survive Trump tariffs subscription

  08-04-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - The prime minister watered down his pledge to ban all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, but the industry says he should go further
  
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• Car ban in Wrexham city centre with cameras to enforce new rules

  08-04-2025 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The changes will come into force from next Monday with vehicles barred at certain times of the day
  
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• Bradford to be served by cutting edge 'tri-mode' trains after £300m order is placed

  08-04-2025 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - SERVICES between Bradford Interchange and London are set to be operated by state-of-the-art mp;#39;tri-modemp;#39; trains in the future
  
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• Birmingham Airport changes ahead of 'busiest Easter on record' as 650,000 passengers expected

  08-04-2025 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - More than 650,000 passengers are expected through the doors at BHX this Easter
  
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• £38 million allocated to further 319 zero-emission buses in England

  08-04-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Money is for 12 previously-successful ZEBRA 2 bids to expand existing vehicle procurements
  
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• 'Game changer' idea to extend Elizabeth Line from Heathrow into Surrey

  08-04-2025 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Improved access to airport would be needed to cope with any expansion but questions remain over funding
  
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• ?38 million allocated to further 319 zero-emission buses in England

  08-04-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Money is for 12 previously-successful ZEBRA 2 bids to expand existing vehicle procurements
  
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