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Government funding boost for bus industry in drive to improve air quality
Funding will be awarded to 20 local authorities as part of the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which was launched in 2017 and is run by the Joint Air Quality Unit.
Heathrow rejects accusation it thwarted rival proposal for an extended runway
A fresh row has erupted about expansion at Heathrow, after the Transport Secretary said the “main reason” he could not recommend the extended runway option was because the airport owners would not guarantee to build it.
Heathrow landing charges could be capped at expanded airport, Transport Secretary says
irport charges at an expanded Heathrow could be capped by the industry regulator, according to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling as he revealed the Government would soon welcome proposals for southern rail access.
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BBC News
- Commuters protest over Telford's MP's no demand for rail stations commentRail users have protested after an MP said there is "no demand" for trains to stop at smaller stations.
- Government 'must protect' Bombardier in NI, MPs sayMPs want Boeing's actions against Bombardier taken into consideration when they bid for government tenders.
- South Western Railway train derailed on 'unsafe' tracksAbout 300 people were on board the train when it came off the tracks near Wimbledon.
- Tesla reports record loss but says outlook is positiveElon Musk's car firm Tesla says it 'learned many lessons' from its production plans for the Model 3.
Department for Transport
- Government funding boost for bus industry in drive to improve air qualityFunding will be awarded to 20 local authorities as part of the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which was launched in 2017 and is run by the Joint Air Quality Unit.
- Government funding for cleaner busesBus and Coach Minister Nusrat Ghani announces funding for 20 local authorities as part of the Clean Bus Technology Fund.
Financial Times
- Airbus wins new deal for A400M Founding nations agree delivery schedule for military transporter and ease penalties
- Elon Musk: guidance counsellorTesla is the proof that corporate targets do not have to mean short-termism
- Former Uber chief hints at regret over deal at heart of Waymo trialCourt hears details of Travis Kalanick’s messages to engineer accused of stealing secrets
The Independent
- Fly to Gatwick rather than Heathrow? That’ll be an extra Ł3,000, says Lastminute.comA Scottish couple who bought a Cuban holiday through an online travel agent were surprised to see they were routed from Edinburgh to Heathrow, even though the transatlantic flight to Havana was departing from Gatwick.
- Heathrow rejects accusation it thwarted rival proposal for an extended runwayA fresh row has erupted about expansion at Heathrow, after the Transport Secretary said the “main reason” he could not recommend the extended runway option was because the airport owners would not guarantee to build it.
The Telegraph
- Heathrow landing charges could be capped at expanded airport, Transport Secretary saysirport charges at an expanded Heathrow could be capped by the industry regulator, according to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling as he revealed the Government would soon welcome proposals for southern rail access.
- Cyclists face ban from A-road as groups warn decision would set 'extremely dangerous precedent'
Times Online
- New drivers face night ban in probation scheme for licences [Subscription]Young motorists could be banned from the road at night if plans for probationary driving licences are approved.
- Labour councils are boxing clever in fight against austerity - John McDonnell MP [Subscription]...With Carillion collapsing two weeks ago and the East Coast franchise failing this week, the “public bad, private good” ideology that has dominated British politics since the 1980s should be reaching the end of the line. Yet government ministers still lumber on, zombie-like, clinging to the dead promises of privatisation, unable or unwilling to think of workable alternatives.
City AM
- China's Didi Chuxing is partnering with 12 auto giants on a car-sharing platformChinese ride-hailing behemoth Didi Chuxing announced today that it has launched a car-sharing platform alongside 12 auto giants including Geely Auto and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi.
- Dubai is working with digital map firm Here to use a "live map" for its driverless vehiclesDubai said today it is working with digital mapping firm Here to use a live HD map for driverless cars as it looks to get 25 per cent of public transport self-driving by 2030.
- Ready for take off: London to explore how drones can be rolled out across the capitalLondon has been selected as one of five cities to explore in detail how drone technology could be utilised across the UK.
The Mirror
- Bus driver sacked after 'racing through red light' and causing this terrifying near miss Operator YourBus in Derby said they had no choice but to let the driver go after footage of the incident emerged
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Wrexham bus station once blighted by drug use to get cash injection New travel information office and supervisor in store for facility which acts as 'the gateway to Wrexham'
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Photos show 'decoupled' train stranded after splitting outside Leeds Station This is the train that caused hours of delays for Leeds passengers today.
- Fire causes 'severe disruption' to rail services between Leeds and Manchester A factory fire near the railway line between Todmorden and Rochdale has caused "severe disruption" to services this morning.
Other Regional Press
- 'We'll get the best High Speed 2 rail deal for Staffordshire' vowCouncil chiefs in Staffordshire have vowed to get the best possible deal during negotiations on the Ł56 million high speed rail link.
- Opening of new Dundee rail station delayed by two monthsThe opening of Dundee’s new railway station entrance has been delayed due to the collapse of a sub-contractor working on the site.
RMT
- EAST COAST RAIL SHAMBLES DEEPENSEast Coast rail shambles deepens as RMT reveals that Tory government have smashed apart public sector fall-back option
Aviation Industry
- Norwegian to push out long-haul Wi-Fi as quickly as possibleLCC Norwegian is aiming to roll out long-haul connectivity as soon as the systems are approved for use on its Boeing 787 and 737 MAX aircraft. read more
- Safran Group holds 88% of Zodiac Aerospace’s share capital The French financial markets authority has published the final results of Safran Group’s initial tender offer on Zodiac Aerospace shares. read more
- Lufthansa CEO expects rise in growth, competition; unveils new liveryLufthansa Group chairman and CEO Carsten Spohr said the company will focus this year on further developing its premium carriers—Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Austrian Airlines—but he expects strong competition in Germany after airberlin’s insolvency last year. read more
Other News Sources
- Guildford station planning appeal: Developer Solum thanks 'hundreds of residents' for supporting scheme Solum's Ł150 million regeneration of Guildford railway station was given the green light by the Planning Inspectorate on January 22
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