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Budget 2017: Railcard extended for people aged up to 30
Railcards offering discounted train travel are to be extended to people up to 30 years old.
Eurotunnel renamed Getlink in preparation for post-Brexit era
Company says rebrand to very Anglo-Saxon name is needed because it owns businesses beyond the Channel TunnelEurotunnel is preparing for the post-Brexit era with a corporate rebrand, with the company being renamed Getlink.The French company, which operates the Channel Tunnel, has chosen the admirably Anglo-Saxon name to mark the group's passage into an exciting new era for mobility infrastructures.
Nearly two thirds of Heathrow's 20,000 noise complaints came from 10 people during the third quarter of 2017
Nearly two thirds of the 20,642 noise complaints made to Heathrow Airport over the past three months came from 10 people.
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
BBC News
- Budget 2017: Railcard extended for people aged up to 30Railcards offering discounted train travel are to be extended to people up to 30 years old.
The Guardian
- Eurotunnel renamed Getlink in preparation for post-Brexit eraCompany says rebrand to very Anglo-Saxon name is needed because it owns businesses beyond the Channel TunnelEurotunnel is preparing for the post-Brexit era with a corporate rebrand, with the company being renamed Getlink.The French company, which operates the Channel Tunnel, has chosen the admirably Anglo-Saxon name to mark the group's passage into an exciting new era for mobility infrastructures.
Times Online
- Carillion in ‘high-risk’ contracts row [subscription]The government has come under fire after Carillion continued to win new contracts, despite Whitehall rules designed to limit taxpayer exposure to “financially distressed” companies.
Mail Online
- Teens waved to passengers as they 'train surfed' in Essex Harris Ahmed, 18, and a 16-year-old friend filmed themselves 'train surfing' on top of a carriage as it sped through Brentwood in Essex, but the pair were caught when they posted their clip online.
The Mirror
- Millions of people under 32 will get cheaper train tickets in this Tory bid to nab votesThe so-called 'Millennial Railcard' for those under 32 will be announced in the Budget and is likely to offer a third off travel - for an annual £30 fee
Belfast Telegraph
- £1.7bn to boost transport links between city centres and struggling suburbsThe Transforming Cities fund will aim to improve connectivity, reduce congestion and introduce new mobility services and technology.
London Evening Standard
- 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.
- Budget 2017: Philip Hammond to announce new 'millennial' railcards for under 30sRailcards offering young people cut-price train tickets are set to be extended to anyone under 30 years old.
- Revealed: Map of new Night Overground shows 24-hour stations - but there is no link to Victoria line Night TubeA map of London's new Night Overground has revealed the east London stations that will be linked up to the service.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Rail complaints 'disappointing' says Stourbridge MP Margot James Complaints over railway services in the West Midlands are 'disappointing' but not 'surprising', an MP has said.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Teenagers filmed themselves ‘train surfing’ under electricity cables in Essex and put footage on YouTubeTwo teenagers waved to passengers on a rail platform as they clung on to a train underneath overhead electricity cables in Essex, a court heard.
Other Regional Press
- Jesmond Metro added to best railway stations listJesmond Metro station has been named among Britain’s 100 best railway stations in a newly published book.
- Four companies shortlisted to build new state-of-the-art DLR trainsMobile charging points, on-board information and air conditioning are set to greet commuters when the new Docklands Light Railway trains come into operation.
- Here's how rail passengers can save the lives of suicidal peopleSamaritans to give vital information in Huddersfield
Rail Technology Magazine
- Night Overground night service will start in time for ChristmasLondon Overground night services will begin in east London on Friday 15 December 2017, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced. The 24-hour service will run between New Cross and Dalston Junction, extending to Highbury and Islington sometime next year. The launch follows the success of...
- Southeastern fined £2.5m after cleaner is electrocuted on live railSoutheastern Trains along with a company contracted to clean its trains have been fined following the death of a cleaner three years ago. The prosecution, which was brought about by the Office of Rail and Road, has resulted in a £2.5m fine for the train operator and a £1.1m fine for...
- TfL opens bidding for 43 new DLR trainsTransport for London (TfL) has taken a step forward in its search for a manufacturer to provide 43 new trains for Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Plans will see the capacity on the line increase by as much as 30%, with new walk-through trains replacing stock that could be as much as 25 years...
- Transforming Cities Fund to provide additional £1.7bn in city transport fundingThe government has today announced that it will release £1.7bn of extra transport funding for cities ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. Prime minister Theresa May made the announcement, which includes £250m specifically for the West Midlands region. The Transforming Cities Fund is...
Railway Gazette
- World rail freight news round-upThe European Rail Freight Association has 'strongly welcomed' the adoption of EU rules providing...
- EU vehicle authorisation process agreedEUROPE: A major step towards implementation of the technical pillar of the Fourth Railway Package...
- Groupe Eurotunnel rebrands as GetlinkEUROPE: Channel Tunnel concessionaire Groupe Eurotunnel changed its name to Getlink with effect...
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