Major commuter railway line set to close for a week for repair work
Other Regional Press - A MAJOR railway line in Hampshire is due to close for more than a week as part of a multi-million pound investment in the network.
View ArticleZac Goldsmith doing 'all he can' to block Heathrow expansion after reported...
Other Regional Press - After reportedly visiting Number 10 on Monday, Zac Goldsmith has said he is doing all he can to ensure the expansion of Heathrow is not approved.
View ArticleBus driver's act of kindness goes viral as he helps young girl make it to school
The Shields Gazette - A bus driver's act of kindness towards a South Tyneside schoolgirl has gone viral.
View ArticleNew Anglia LEP plans new drive to close regions productivity gap
East Anglian Daily Times - Plans for a new drive to boost productivity in Suffolk and Norfolk are being drawn up by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
View ArticleRail disruption until 2018 on Preston - Blackpool line
Blackpool Gazette - Train passengers in Lancashire are facing disruption for up to 20 months as work begins next week to electrify the line between Preston and Blackpool.
View ArticleFewer drivers caught using mobile phones blamed on budget cuts
Yorkshire Post - The number of motorists caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel has fallen by almost half in four years, it has been reported.
View ArticleStaff at Doncaster train operator set to stage 24-hour strike
Sheffield Star - Workers on the Virgin Trains East Coast line, which runs through Doncaster, are to stage a 24-hour strike next week in a row over jobs and conditions.
View ArticleLondon airport passengers face walks of up to a kilometre to catch flights
London Evening Standard - London airport passengers often have to walk up to a kilometre from check-in desks to the departure gates, new research shows.
View ArticleTrain fare dodging barrister Peter Barnett sacked from profession
London Evening Standard - A barrister who was one of Britains most prolific rail-fare dodgers has been sacked from his profession.
View ArticleWallasey Tunnel to get Fast Tag lane for buses and lorries
Liverpool Post - Merseytravel to trial new pre-paid device scheme
View ArticleYou can now book train tickets six months in advance on Virgin Trains
Liverpool Post - Virgin Trains has increased its booking period from three months to six months
View ArticleBirmingham Airport plans 100m overhaul
Birmingham Post - Transport hub vows to improve parking, speed up baggage handling and add extra capacity for check in
View ArticleExpanding Birmingham Airport will be Labour mayor candidate Sion Simon's...
Birmingham Mail - Labour mayor candidate Sion Simon sets out his vision for Birmingham and the West Midlands
View ArticleHeathrow investors snub Grayling call for Hub commitment
Sky News - Leading Heathrow shareholders are refusing to back a rival proposal following talks with Chris Grayling, Sky News learns.
View ArticleElon Musk plans to get humans to Mars in six years
The Guardian - SpaceX founder tells meeting of astronautical experts that his only purpose is to make life interplanetary, revealing plans for reusable ship to MarsSpaceX founder Elon Musk has outlined...
View ArticleCap on rail fares announced for passengers in Wales
ITV News - The Welsh Government has announced that regulated rail fares in Wales will not rise above the rate of inflation until at least October 2018.
View ArticleLlanfyllin Railway barrow and spade at auction for 3,000
BBC News - A piece of railway history made to mark the start of work on a Powys rail line 155 years ago is due to be auctioned.
View ArticleGHA Coaches: Welsh Government to 'cover some council costs'
BBC News - The Welsh Government will cover some local authority costs, following the collapse of a Wrexham bus company, councillors are told.
View ArticleCardiff camera catches 800 vehicles making illegal turn
BBC News - More than 800 vehicles were filmed making an illegal turn at a Cardiff junction in the last few weeks, the council says.
View ArticleTrains are back but replacement bus services are still running
Other News Sources - A TRAIN operator ran buses alongside trains sparking complaints of confusion and congestion amongst passengers.
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