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• Huge transport plans for Greater Manchester town

  12-04-2025 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - The TfGM plans would see the road network altered, with a focus on active travel
  
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• Tram links and Bradford regeneration to be promoted at national event

  23-04-2025 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A mp;#147;CORRIDOR of opportunitymp;#148; that includes Bradford and a planned tram system will be pitched to national and international investors at a major event next month.
  
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• Tram link included in town's regeneration vision

  23-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Council chiefs outline plans to revive Middleton, with a new cinema and tram line featuring in the vision.
  
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• Train operator toasts Spring First Class menu with new pale ale and wine selection

  23-04-2025 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - TransPennine Express (TPE) has a First Class treat in store for customers with the launch of its brand-new spring/summer menu mp;#151; and theremp;#146;s something special on tap for beer lovers.
  
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• The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

  23-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.
  
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• Telford builder McPhillips lands £10m contract to build major transport hub

  23-04-2025 02:00 via shropshirestar.com
  
  Other Regional Press - A Telford building firm has won a mp;pound;10 million contract to build a major transport interchange in Hereford.
  
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• Sustainable Transport Corridor could create new green spaces

  23-04-2025 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - Efforts to tackle delays facing buses in York could also free up space for new green spaces and seating, depending on the results of an upcoming consultation.
  
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• Sustainable aviation fuel explained

  23-04-2025 02:00 via internationalairportreview.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Sustainable aviation fuel is a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel, but challenges hinder its widespread use in aviation, an industry that contributes 2.5 of the world?s CO2 emissions.
  
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• SNP minister reveals timeline for Ardrossan port nationalisation to accelerate Glen Sannox upgrade

  23-04-2025 02:00 via scotsman.com
  The Scotsman - Purchase of harbour for main Arran ferry route seen as vital for its overhaul to go ahead to accommodate large new CalMac vessels
  
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• Ryanair takes advantage of oil price fall to lock in cheaper fuel costs

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - Low-cost airline says US tariff turmoil has not affected bookings
  
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• Rail disruption now set to last more than a week

  23-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Bus replacements or diverted lines will be in place until Monday for some services.
  
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• Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo to launch Global Cargo Joint Business

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Qatar Airways Cargo, IAGmp;amp;#8239;Cargo and MABmp;amp;#8239;Kargo Sdnmp;amp;#8239;Bhd (MASkargo) have unveiled plans to create a Global Cargo Joint Business, aiming to build a more connected and agile network that meets the shifting demands of international trade and logistics.The partners say their combined expertise and infrastructure will deliver substantial customer benefits by streamlining product offerings, boosting connectivity and cutti
  
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• Passengers air views on 'cashless' bus trial

  23-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bus passengers have expressed mixed views on whether bus travel should be 'cashless' after a scheme to encourage contactless payments was launched in Kent.
  
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• Parents urged to help shape future of school buses

  23-04-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Parents and carers are being asked to share their views on the future of school bus services.
  At present, support for school buses varies across West Yorkshire's five local authorities.
  
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• One-third of Lower Thames Crossing budget spent on planning documents

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - More than mp;pound;450mn used for obtaining permission for road tunnel scheme
  
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• Number of people using the bus continue to rise in Cumbria

  23-04-2025 02:00 via timesandstar.co.uk
  
  Carlisle News & Star - The number of people making journeys on the bus in Cumbria continues to rise year on year as public transport slowly recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
  
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• Next stop Liverpool Baltic as £100m new station gets the green light!

  23-04-2025 02:00 via liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
  Local Government - Trains will soon be arriving in one of the worldmp;#39;s coolest neighbourhoods, after plans for the mp;pound;100m Liverpool Baltic station were given the green light!
  
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• NewPower buses ?most efficient on the market? Wrightbus claims

  23-04-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Analysis of real-world data confirms NewPower's battery-electric repowered buses offer class-leading range, according to manufacturer
  
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• NewPower buses 'most efficient on the market' Wrightbus claims

  23-04-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Analysis of real-world data confirms NewPowermp;#39;s battery-electric repowered buses offer class-leading range, according to manufacturer
  
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• New station entrance opens at Mirfield following TRU upgrades

  23-04-2025 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - On Monday, 21 April, TRU completed a series of Easter Weekend upgrades across West Yorkshire, including changes to Mirfield station.
  
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• Network Rail submits fresh bid to ‘future‑proof’ Liverpool Street station

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Network Rail has submitted a new application to redevelop London Liverpool Street station, aiming to make it mp;amp;ldquo;fit for the futuremp;amp;rdquo; as passenger numbers are predicted to soar.The station currently handles about 118mp;amp;#8239;million journeys a year across London, East Anglia and the east of England. Forecasts suggest this will rise to 158mp;amp;#8239;million by 2041.Under Network Railmp;amp;rsquo;s revised mp;amp;ldquo;futu
  
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• Network Rail submits fresh bid to ‘future ;proof’ Liverpool Street station

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Network Rail has submitted a new application to redevelop London Liverpool Street station, aiming to make it mp;#147;fit for the futuremp;#148; as passenger numbers are predicted to soar.
  
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• Network Rail pledge on new Botley Road walkway completion

  23-04-2025 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - Network Rail bosses are pledging to complete a new walkway for residents and pedestrians in the next few months.
  
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• Musk to prioritise Tesla over White House role as profits slump

  23-04-2025 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Electric-car makermp;#146;s sales knocked by political mp;#145;blowbackmp;#146;
  
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• Ministers failed to promote scrapping of peak rail fares, unions claim subscription

  23-04-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - RMT says SNP government was ?frightened? to properly advertise the trial scheme in case it was oversubscribed
  
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• Heathrow is the world's most expensive airport, so why is it so bad?

  23-04-2025 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Heathrow has yet again to rank in the top 20 in the worldmp;#39;s airport rankings. Itmp;#39;s time for a complete regulatory overhaul to give Londoners the hub they deserve, says Nigel Wicking
  
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• Freight paths exist on East West Rail, Rail Minister confirms

  23-04-2025 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Rail Minister Lord Hendy has confirmed that freight will run on the East West Rail network.
  
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• Edinburgh Airport chief's words on Prestwick not to be sniffed at

  23-04-2025 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - As we await the outcome of a takeover approach for Prestwick Airport, a recent conversation with Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar came to mind.
  
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• East Midlands Railway which serves Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough recovers nearly ?2 million from fare dodgers

  23-04-2025 02:00 via northantstelegraph.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - East Midlands Railway (EMR) has recovered more than ?1.9 million from fare dodgers travelling between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
  
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• Debate: Are the Aberdeen bus gates worth defending in court?

  23-04-2025 02:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - The Granite Citymp;#39;s bus gates saga will be coming to court this year - but are they worth defending?
  
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