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Every family is paying £180 to keep Britain’s railways running even if they never use the train, according to research. The amount of taxpayer funding injected into the rail industry is now running at about two to three times higher than under British Rail in the late 1980s.
‘We don’t care who runs Leeds and West Yorkshire buses, as long as they run them well’
In the latest in a series of articles examining bus services West Yorkshire - and growing calls for a major overhaul of the network - Aisha Iqbal speaks to public transport campaigners in Leeds.
Transport group calls for Metro to be run by Nexus once again
A public transport group says German firm DB Regio's contract to run the Tyne and Wear Metro system should not be renewed.
Heathrow yet to 'engage' with government on night flights ban
The airport's CEO John Holland-Kaye says it needs to work with the government and airlines before making any commitment
Boris’s transport deputy to quit City Hall for Arup
Boris Johnson’s chief transport advisor, Isabel Dedring, is leaving City Hall to take up a new role with design and engineering group Arup.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
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- Ethiopian Airlines soars with state helpAfrican carrier has benefited from rivals’ struggles and a generous backer
- EasyJet founder demands higher dividendSir Stelios Haji-Ioannou increases pressure on airline
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- Liverpool John Lennon Airport seeks young firefighting cadets Programme is offering three 12-month placements to young people from South Liverpool aged 18 to 24
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- British Airways to fly from Stansted for the first time British Airways is to fly from four London airports for the first time.
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- Heathrow yet to 'engage' with government on night flights banThe airport's CEO John Holland-Kaye says it needs to work with the government and airlines before making any commitment
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- SAS launches ‘cheaper’ hand-luggage only fareSAS says ‘Go Light’ option around £10 less expensive
- Heathrow: 'No discussions yet' with government on environmental issuesHolland-Kaye says he hasn't had a conversation around concerns such as night flights and noise
- British Airways to start Stansted flightsCarrier will fly from Essex airport for the first time this summer
- Private jet firm Victor joins GTMCLondon-based aviation firm becomes industry partner
- Ryanair to launch Manchester-Nuremberg routeCarrier will also increase frequency between Stansted and German city
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- British Airways launches Stansted flightsBritish Airways is to start flying from Stansted Airport this summer to the popular holiday sunspots of Faro, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza.
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