'Entirely new approach' to transport as TfN submits statutory body plan
Rail Technology Magazine - Transport for the North (TfN) is formally seeking permission from the DfT to become the first sub-national transport authority in England. If transport secretary Chris...
View ArticleIf the Midlands makes the most of HS2, the UK will get most out of the Midlands
Rail Technology Magazine - Maria Machancoses, programme director at Midlands Connect and director at Midlands Engine, writes for RTM about the opportunities HS2 will create for the region and the...
View ArticleFlexible seating plans for West Midlands
Rail Magazine - Bidders for the West Midlands franchise will be able to remove seats from trains providing they meet certain criteria.
View ArticleGB Railfreight set to be sold to Swedish firm
Rail Magazine - An irrevocable offer had been submitted by EQT Infrastructure II to buy GB Railfreight from Groupe Eurotunnel SE.
View ArticleMayor of London presents business case for TfL taking on new routes
Rail Magazine - Devolving inner-suburban services to TfL would deliver the equivalent of 4.30 for every 1 spent says business case submitted by Sadiq Khan.
View ArticleBrodie-owned DMU enters traffic with ScotRail
Rail Magazine - Brodie returns a Class 156 to traffic after it was badly damaged by floods. It's first '156' owned by a company other than Porterbrook or Angel Trains.
View ArticleFirst new-look Northern DMU in traffic
Rail Magazine - Northern unveils its first refurbished train.
View ArticleNetwork Rail lights plan for Anglia crossings
Rail Magazine - Warning lights will be installed at three level crossings in East Anglia where no warning systems or barriers are in place.
View ArticleCrossCountry extension a lost opportunity
Rail Magazine - Transport lead of West Midlands Combined Authority says recent Direct Award for CrossCountry franchise is a lost opportunity to boost passenger capacity.
View ArticleIts a thumbs up for Heathrow runway
Other Regional Press - The Governments decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow, announced today, has been welcomed by Luton based easyJet.
View ArticleChanges to Stagecoach and EYMS Hull bus timetables revealed
Other Regional Press - Bus passengers in Hull are being warned of several changes to services in the city, which come into effect next week.
View ArticleMP backs talking bus campaign
Other Regional Press - A North-east politician has backed a campaign to make audio-visual announcements on new buses compulsory....
View ArticleMP hits out at bus service axeing
Other Regional Press - A local MP has joined unhappy passengers to complain about a popular local bus service being cut.
View ArticleNetwork Rail chief reminds politicians they must decide on rail...
Other Regional Press - The electrification of the rail line from Cardiff to Swansea has been raised in clear and succinct language by Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy, but are we any closer to...
View ArticleHeathrow gets a third runway but what about the North?
Other Regional Press - Mid Yorkshie Chamber of Commerce chief Martin Hathaway said the Heathrow decision must not mean neglecting the regions
View ArticleThird runway at Heathrow 'is great news for Wales'
Other Regional Press - THE NEWS that a thirdrunway at Heathrow Airport has been given the go-ahead by the Government has been welcomed by theSecretary of State for Wales.
View ArticleMorning news headlines: Conservatives in turmoil over Heathrow third runway...
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View ArticleCould London-style double deckers speed up Reading's number 17 buses?
Reading Evening Post - Reading Buses is looking "at all possible ways of reducing journey times"
View ArticleLong time Heathrow expansion critic Essex MP James Cleverly will back third...
East Anglian Daily Times - Essex MP James Cleverly has said he will back the expansion of Heathrow despite being a long term critic of the plan.
View ArticleTransport Secretary Chris Grayling argues Heathrow expansion is good for Wales
Wales Online - In his own words, Mr Grayling makes the case that a busier Heathrow will boost Wales' economy
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