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The airline considers whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports.
Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations, bus services, and tram routes
New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.
Saturday, 12 June 2021
BBC News
- West Midlands tram services suspended after fault discoveredNo trams will run on the West Midlands Metro network until further notice.
Network Rail
- Four Network Rail employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday HonoursFour Network Rail employees have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published on Friday 11 June.
Bolton News
- Leaders call on Government to 'make the North a priority' in rail plan NORTHERN leaders say that they “cannot continue to wait” for the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan - expected to outline commitment to HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - and that the plan should fully incorporate the North’s priorities.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Northern trains set to be busier during Euro 2020RAIL users are being warned to expect busier than usual trains during Euro 2020.
Other Regional Press
- 'It feels like LLAL isn't disclosing information': Luton Airport company under fire from councillorsA Luton Borough Council executive member described it as "worrying" that its airport company board might be reluctant to disclose information.
- More and faster trains promise from LNER on East Coast Mainline for Grantham, though some routes will sufferMore and faster trains are promised from LNER on the East Coast Mainline to London, York and other major towns, though some routes will suffer.
- Machynlleth railway line closed for rest of month for bridge raising projectEngineers working to raise a Machynlleth railway bridge out of a flood zone are battling through "extreme weather" conditions, they say.
- Rail upgrade plans "ignoring rural Wales" says Powys councillorA Montgomeryshire county councillor has accused Transport for Wales of a "lack of ambition" over its plans to improve Welsh North-South rail connections.
Business Live
- Boost for Liverpool trackless tram plans as 'Lime Line' talks underwayThe light rail system would connect the city centre with Paddington Village and the main university campuses
Other News Sources
- Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations, bus services, and tram routesNew details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.
- Winchester to London: South Western Railway network issuesCOMMUTERS are being advised not to travel on South Western Railway network due to major disruption.
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