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• The elephant in the middle aisle

  22-11-2024 01:00 via aef.org.uk
  
  Aviation Industry- Author: Celeste Hicks In the autumn budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a 50 increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) on certain private jet flights, and launched a consultation on taking mp;amp;#8230;The post The elephant in the middle aisle appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.
  
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• Hundreds of travellers stranded as Gatwick airport is evacuated – video

  22-11-2024 17:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Bomb disposal experts were deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found in the luggage area at the south terminal. Passengers have been warned to expect significant disruption and the public have been urged to avoid the areaGatwick airport evacuates terminal after suspected prohibited item found Continue reading...
  
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• Network Planning Manager (West) – Oxford Bus Company

  22-11-2024 17:10 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  Network Planning Manager – West
  Job Location: Cowley House Depot, Watlington Road, Oxford but travel to other depots may be required.
  We are looking to recruit an experienced Network Planning Manager or someone with Network Planning experience who is looking to take it to the next level, to support the Commercial Department in producing attractive timetables, duties and rotas to meet the evolving needs of our customers and stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will
  
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• Gatwick airport reopens terminal after bomb scare evacuation

  22-11-2024 16:37 via theguardian.com
  
  Security cordon lifted and train services resume, though travel plans still disrupted for thousands of peopleGatwick’s southern terminal reopened for passengers on Friday afternoon after a security alert that caused widespread disruption was cleared by police.Thousands of people were evacuated from the building as bomb disposal experts responded to reports of a suspected prohibited item in the luggage area. Continue reading...
  
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• Wrightbus StreetDeck Ultroliner next-gen to get Cummins power

  22-11-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Wrightbus will utilise Cummins power in its StreetDeck Ultroliner diesel double-decker for the first time in a next-generation variant of that model.
  
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• Why Network Rail departed from its pledge of 100 renewables for non-traction power

  22-11-2024 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Network Rail stopped buying exclusively renewable electricity in 2023 for non-traction power due to the high cost of renewable energy generation obligation (REGO) certificates.
  
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• Wheelie bins left in path of oncoming trains

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Trains have been struck about 100 dangerous items in a 12-month period, Northern says.
  
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• UNVI L24 midicoach makes UK debut at Euro Bus Expo

  22-11-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Coachtraders and UNVI debuted the new DAF XB-based L24 midicoach at Euro Bus Expo. It is a model that the manufacturer?s Commercial Director Carlos Rivo underlines has been designed specifically for the UK and Ireland.
  
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• UK?s most unreliable train route where only 14 of trains run on-time

  22-11-2024 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - A new study has revealed the UK's most unreliable train route where only 14 per cent of trains are on time as well as the most unreliable and complained about stations
  
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• UK's most unreliable train route where only 14 of trains run on-time

  22-11-2024 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - A new study has revealed the UKmp;#39;s most unreliable train route where only 14 per cent of trains are on time as well as the most unreliable and complained about stations
  
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• Tributes paid to John Prescott after former Transport Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister dies aged 86

  22-11-2024 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Tributes have been paid to John Prescott following his death at the age of 86.The Labour politician was Deputy Prime Minister from 1997-2007, and Environment, Transport and the Regions Secretary in Tony Blair?s first Labour government from 1997-2001. He was made a member of the House of Lords in 2010.
  
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• Transport Secretary promises ?vision-led approach? for project funding

  22-11-2024 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Louise Haigh said the switch could have ?a lasting impact on transport for decades to come?.
  
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• Transport Secretary promises 'vision-led approach' for project funding

  22-11-2024 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Louise Haigh said the switch could have mp;#39;a lasting impact on transport for decades to comemp;#39;.
  
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• Transport secretary pledges A66 dualling meeting

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The transport secretary has pledged to meet with two MPs who are pushing for the A66 to become a dual carriageway.
  
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• Transport for Wales maintains Gold Membership with The 5 Club.

  22-11-2024 01:00 via news.tfw.wales
  
  Trafnidiaeth Cymru[Transport for Wales] - Transport for Wales (TfW) is among a leading group of organisations exceeding the benchmark of having 5 of their workforce enrolled in ?earn and learn? programs.
  
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• Single bus fare cap could rise to £2.50 next year

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The single bus fare cap in West Yorkshire could rise by 50p to mp;pound;2.50 next March, under plans unveiled by the regionmp;#39;s mayor.
  
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• Single bus fare cap could rise to ?2.50 next year

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The single bus fare cap in West Yorkshire could rise by 50p to ?2.50 next March, under plans unveiled by the region's mayor.
  
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• Sheffield buses: Transport Secretary 'well aware' of 'unreliable' local route and says it will get better

  22-11-2024 01:00 via thestar.co.uk
  Sheffield Star - A local Sheffield bus route blasted as unreliable and ?often delayed? will get better after a mp;pound;17million investment by the government, the Transport Secretary has said.
  
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• Richard Foord MP: Public or private, trains must run on time

  22-11-2024 01:00 via sidmouthherald.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - On Tuesday of this week, MPs debated bringing passenger railway services into public ownership.I think I may share with many people who have written to me about this the following view: I don?t particularly care whether trains are run by the Government or by train operating companies; the main thing is that they run on time!
  
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• Railway anti-social behaviour campaign stepped up

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail enforcement and British Transport Police officers will be at Brighton station in East Sussex on Friday, as part of an ongoing drive to reduce anti-social behaviour on trains.
  
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• Rail operator sells 30,000 ?green passes? in first month

  22-11-2024 01:00 via portugalresident.com
  News from Europe - A ?20 monthly rail pass launched last month has already seen 30,000 units sold in one month, said Portugal?s Minister of Infrastructure this Thursday.
  
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• Northern?s plans to improve rail services slammed as ?unacceptable? and ?vague?

  22-11-2024 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Proposals to improve rail services in the north have been slammed by regional politicians for being too ?vague? and ?completely unacceptable?.
  
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• Northern's plans to improve rail services slammed as unacceptable and vague

  22-11-2024 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Proposals to improve rail services in the north have been slammed by regional politicians for being too vague and completely unacceptable
  
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• Northern trains have struck 97 objects in the last twelve months

  22-11-2024 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Train operator Northern has shared that its trains struck 97 objects in the last twelve months.
  
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• New Street still busiest station outside London

  22-11-2024 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Regulators reveal the most popular and least used stations in the West Midlands.
  
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• New interim chair of body overseeing £1bn North Wales Growth Deal

  22-11-2024 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The board of Ambition North Wales has appointed leader of Wrexham Council as interim chair
  
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• New hopes for axed town bus service

  22-11-2024 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TALKS are to continue to re-start a town bus service for Lyme Regis mp;#150; possibly with the help of Government funding.
  
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• New active transport route proposed may improve cycle route

  22-11-2024 01:00 via penarthtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - LOCAL residents have an opportunity to give their opinion on a proposed active transport route before it goes to planning.
  
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• Multiple bus franchising models to be in Buses Bill, hints minister

  22-11-2024 01:00 via route-one.net
  
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Multiple bus franchising models are being explored by the government as part of work to reform service delivery in England, Under-Secretary of State for Transport Simon Lightwood told a full house of industry members during a keynote address at Euro Bus Expo at the NEC Birmingham on 14 November.
  
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• MP column: Labour?s billion-pound bus investment is the first stop on fixing our public transport

  22-11-2024 01:00 via worksopguardian.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Tories neglected the bus services used by hardworking people in this country. Now, we?re putting money back in routes for rural areas and small towns.
  
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