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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
Financial Times
- Air France in talks with Alitalia to acquire carrierExecutives of Franco-Dutch group met Italian commissioners to discuss joining auction
City AM
- Heathrow Airport says Gatwick shouldn't "automatically" be next in line for expansion after completion of its third runwayLondon Heathrow has said Gatwick is not the automatic next choice for airport expansion in the UK – adding that there was “not yet any policy basis” for its rival being in prime position over the likes of Stansted or Birmingham.
- Easyjet expected to soar ahead following acquisition of Air BerlinEasyjet is set to make immediate gains from its recent acquisition of Air Berlin as new CEO Johan Lundgren prepares to give his first trading update at the company on Tuesday.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- New York flights from Newcastle are back as Jet2 ups its US offering for winter 2018 The airline has put eight New York trips on sale from Newcastle Airport between October and December this year
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