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A London student has launched a smartphone app to help delayed commuters secure compensation from the vast sums being “hoarded” by train firms.
Southern rail: Chaos affecting commuters set to get even worse as unions threaten major new strike
A dramatic escalation of the Southern Rail dispute has been announced by union leaders.
Leader’s appeal to new Transport Secretary
Birmingham City Council leader Cllr John Clancy has urged new Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to put improved transport links between the UK’s major cities at the top of his ‘to-do’ list.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Gwynedd bus firm in France crash to hold internal investigationExpress Motors, which is based in Penygroes, says both of its drivers are now on their way back to the UK
Nottingham Evening Post
- Nottingham City Transport to become 'one of the greenest' bus operators in UK More than £16 million will be spent on making Nottingham City Transport's bus fleet more environmentally friendly.
Crewe Chronicle
- Bus services almost back to normal following collapse of GHA Coaches Cheshire East's transport management company praised for restoring services so promptly
Other Regional Press
- Commuter chaos expected in Broad Lane for six weeks with start of gas works Buses heading towards the city centre from Eastern Green will not stop along Broad Lane
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Volvo B8RLE is top of the league for Leicester Park and RideEight Volvo Bus B8RLEs have been delivered to established Leicestershire company, Roberts Travel Group. The vehicles feature MCV bodywork, and are earmarked for use on the Leicester Park and Ride bus routes, operated on behalf of Leicestershire County Council. Jonathan Hunt, Managing Director of Roberts Travel Group, said: “We have always had a good experience with our dealings with Volvo, and the locality of our Volvo dealership in Bardon makes it very convenient for any back up support. “The fuel consumption, reliability and size of this particular vehicle, with capacity for 91 p...
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