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Record boost to R&D and new transport fund to help build economy fit for the future
The UK will see its biggest ever increase in research and development investment and a new fund to transform transport connections within city regions across the country, the PM announced on Monday 20 November.
Rival Heathrow expansion consortium upbeat as Government opens door to competition
the Government looks to have given a rival bid to develop Heathrow’s third runway a lift after stating for the first time it welcomed competition in the construction of the nation’s airports.
Transport Secretary ignores letter from North East MPs about the Tyne and Wear Metro
It's been four months since 10 MPs wrote to the Government about the Tyne and Wear Metro but they still haven't had a reply
Minister quizzed over rail contract
QUESTIONS have been raised over the decision by Arriva Trains Wales to drop out of bidding to continue to run rail services in south Wales from next year.
Monday, 20 November 2017
Department for Transport
- Record boost to R&D and new transport fund to help build economy fit for the futureThe UK will see its biggest ever increase in research and development investment and a new fund to transform transport connections within city regions across the country, the PM announced on Monday 20 November.
The Herald
- New lifeline for multi-million pound Glasgow Airport tram-train linkFALTERING plans to connect Glasgow Airport to the rail network have received a major boost after the Transport Minister confirmed the scheme retains his full support.
- Have Glasgow political tribes reached a truce on over airport rail link?So Scotland’s transport minister has given his backing to the Glasgow Airport Access Project or GAAP. Well, kinda.
City AM
- Theresa May unveils spending plan for research and transport connectionsTheresa May will today visit the West Midlands to launch spending commitments for research and development, and transport links between cities.
Birmingham Mail
- Theresa May announces £250 million for major Midland Metro extension and moreWest Midlands will get £250 million for transport, including a major expansion of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill in the Black Country
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- High-speed rail campaign "will continue" as key transport board is presented with confidential plansDRAFT proposals for a new high-speed rail line across the Pennines have been put to a key board of transport bosses.
- Passengers asked to get involved with latest designs for £17m Forster Square station revampMEMBERS of the public will be asked how they would like a major £17m revamp of Bradford Forster Square station to look.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- If you're flying economy soon, DON'T watch this Airbus videoAirbus has offered a glimpse inside the luxurious cabin of one of its private jets
London Evening Standard
- 'Mr Smooth': Commuters hail 'Barry White of the DLR' for hilarious silky-voiced train announcementsA train announcer dubbed the "Barry White of London's transport network" has been delighting commuters with his silky voice and daily quips.
- All-night service to begin on London Overground from December 15East London's night-time economy is set for a festive surge when London Overground launches a round-the-clock weekend service ahead of Christmas, it was revealed today.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Transport Secretary ignores letter from North East MPs about the Tyne and Wear MetroIt's been four months since 10 MPs wrote to the Government about the Tyne and Wear Metro but they still haven't had a reply
Peterborough Telegraph
- Inquiry to look at new railway proposals in PeterboroughA public inquiry looking at plans to create a new stretch of railway track in Peterborough will begin next week after objections were raised by residents.
Other Regional Press
- Minister quizzed over rail contractQUESTIONS have been raised over the decision by Arriva Trains Wales to drop out of bidding to continue to run rail services in south Wales from next year.
- If you travel between Slaithwaite and Marsden you need to read this!Public meeting to discuss changes to rail travel from May 2018
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