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Electric and hybrid trains power ahead to cut emissions
‘Bi-mode’ capability and other advances reduce fossil fuel use in rail transport. The sound of trains departing from London’s St Pancras Station on the 70-mile journey to Corby, in Northamptonshire, has changed.
Six key corridors need transport upgrades to improve East of England connectivity
Transport East has identified six core corridors that are vital to improving the connectivity of the East of England.
Tuesday, 07 December 2021
BBC News
- First Potteries bus ticket price hike blamed on fuel cost riseTicket prices have been increased by a Staffordshire bus company for the first time in two years due, it says, to rising fuel and energy costs.
- Arriva Cymru: Bus drivers agree £12/hour pay deal following strikesArriva Cymru drivers accept the offer following strikes across north Wales in November.
Birmingham Mail
- Every appeal against controversial Walsall bus gate successful as plea made to driversEvery single appeal against fines from a controversial Walsall bus gate, where nearly 25,000 drivers were caught in just five months, has been successful.
Birmingham Post
- Arriva Cymru drivers accept pay offer in move that drops strike threatBus drivers from six depots voted overwhelmingly for industrial action last month
Daily Post (North Wales)
- North Wales bus strike threat dropped as Arriva drivers accept pay offerBus drivers voted for industrial action last month and 400 walked out in November
Other Regional Press
- Slough bus lanes are 'adding almost another three minutes to car journey times'Controversial bus lanes have again been criticised for holding up drivers and not being effective. Councillors have slammed the scheme set up along part of the A4 after raising concerns over traffic congestion and air pollution
Other News Sources
- Sidcup bus route welcomes all new electric serviceAn all new electric bus has started its services passing through Sidcup station. The 160 electric bus service from Catford Bridge to Sidcup station started its route as of December 1.
- Hereford transport hub scheme has to 'start over'The Hereford Transport Hub - a major project putting the start and finish for the city's public transport in one place - has barely moved beyond the design stage before running out of money.
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