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Government invites local authorities and private sector companies to invest in the rail network.
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A new privately built railway line would be constructed into Heathrow from Waterloo station in London under government plans to expand Britain’s rail network without using taxpayer money upfront.
Sadiq Khan says London has hit "milestone" of 100 charging points for electric vehicles across city
London's mayor Sadiq Khan has today unveiled 100 rapid charging points for electric vehicles, as the capital moves closer to its target of becoming a zero-emissions city.
Scotland’s rail investment strategy for next decade published
Transport Scotland has today published its strategy for investment in rail improvements over the next decade.
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
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- ICAO reappoints secretary general for a second termICAO has extended secretary general Fang Liu’s mandate for a second three-year term, building on her initial appointment that started on Aug. 1, 2015. read more
- Virgin Atlantic posts 2017 net loss on operational, economic challengesUK company Virgin Atlantic Group posted a £48.5 million ($67.6 million) net loss for 2017, reversed from a £187.3 million net profit for the year-ago period. read more
- Pilot union signs protocol to unite Ryanair's European pilotsThe European Cockpit Association (ECA), which indirectly represents over 38,000 pilots across Europe, has signed a protocol, which it says will give pilots at Irish LCC Ryanair a pan-European voice. read more
- Biometric boarding begins for Lufthansa LAX departuresLufthansa has begun using biometric self-boarding gates at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the carrier said March 19. read more
- China's Ruili Airlines begins international serviceChina's Ruili Airlines is scheduled to open its first international route March 25 from Kunming to Sihanoukville, using a Boeing 737. read more
- SWISS works through CSeries engine mods Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is working with Pratt & Whitney through a modification program for the geared turbofans that power its fleet of Bombardier CSeries. read more
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