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With combined delays of 14-years why are Greater Manchester's rail upgrade projects now so off-track?
Major rail upgrades around Greater Manchester have been delayed by a combined total of more than 14 years, the M.E.N can reveal.
Trains through Shropshire on track to improve
One of the companies shortlisted to run trains through Shropshire later this year was in partnership with the failed firm Carillion.
Kier and Eiffage form 50/50 joint venture for HS2 contracts following Carillion collapse
The two remaining members of HS2’s CEK joint venture are to move forward as a 50/50 partnership to deliver two of the seven construction contracts for the London to Birmingham line.
Rail access “central” to Heathrow expansion
Improved rail access should be central to plans for an expanded Heathrow, according to the organisation proposing a new southern route into the airport.
Monday, 22 January 2018
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- Call to silence 'noisy' A40 Abergavenny-Raglan roadA battle to get officials to restore peace to a village is falling on deaf ears, campaigner says.
- Better Wales-England links 'drive up job prospects'The Welsh Secretary says Cardiff and Newport can benefit from closer working with Bristol and Bath.
- Are diesel cars always the most harmful?Some in the car industry claim that modern diesel engines have been unfairly maligned.
The Guardian
- New blue badge rules to benefit people with hidden disabilitiesChanges to scheme mean people with autism and dementia could be entitled to parking permits
Times Online
- Frightened pedestrians steer clear of spaces they share with drivers [Subscription]Controversial “shared space” roads could be given a safety overhaul after a review found that some pedestrians were too scared to use them.
- Abolishing the Severn tolls is just the first boost to cross-border growth [Subscription]At the end of 2018 one of the greatest economic barriers to Wales’ prosperity will be consigned to history when the UK government removes the tolls for crossing the Severn Bridges.
Other Regional Press
- Campaigners write to ministers opposing 'flawed' relief roadCAMPAIGNERS have written to Welsh ministers calling for the proposed M4 relief road around Newport to be scrapped.
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