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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September and October rail industrial action

‘This is a political dispute caused by the government,’ claims train drivers’ union

The Independent UK

Government urged to include self-driving vehicle legislation in King’s Speech

MPs said the UK should seek to ‘maintain’ its ‘competitive advantage’ over other countries in relation to the technology.

The Independent UK

Why Triumph is committing its future to Moto2

By the end of that season, it will have been a decade since the Hinckley-based motorcycle manufacturer – which can trace its roots to the original Triumph Engineering Company founded in 1885 – became the sole engine supplier of the Moto2 class.

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Why Britain’s Triumph is committing its future to Moto2

Autosport

Six ways to get Britain’s railways back on track – and six reasons for cheer

As the industry struggles with multiple challenges, here are the issues it needs to tackle, and some hopeful developments

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: Bus cuts in your area as ‘half of routes scrapped’

Ministers are worried bus cuts could be an issue at the next general election, The Independent understands

The Independent UK

Drink-drive fatalities on UK roads hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021

Evening Standard

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National Highways accused of ‘systemic failure’ on cycling provision in England

Freedom of information responses on design standards suggest cyclists being ‘endangered’ on shared-use paths

The Guardian - UK

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021.

The Independent UK

Coroner to raise concerns over older drivers self-certifying after deadly crash

Louis Thorold, five months, was in a pram when an elderly driver turned into the path of a van, forcing it on to the pavement where it hit him.

The Independent UK

Rail ticket office closure consultation extended after outcry from passengers

Passenger groups said the Department for Transport was ‘spooked’ by the threat of legal action from disability campaigners and mayors including Andy Burnham

Evening Standard

Almost one in seven rail passengers standing during peak hours in cities

A total of 13.8% of passengers were standing on peak rail services arriving or departing from cities across England and Wales in autumn 2022.

The Independent UK

‘Absolute scandal’ - Concern over lack of step-free platforms at Old Oak Common station

Mayor Sadiq Khan agreed with Liberal Democrat Caroline Pidgeon that it would be “heartbreaking” if the station was not fully accessible

Evening Standard

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some services on the days of industrial action

The Independent UK

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Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some services on the days of industrial action

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some kind of service on the strike days

Chronicle Live

Calls to upgrade and dual the A69 after almost 200 crashes in four years

Forty-four of the crashes were deemed as serious and six people have been killed

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some kind of service on the strike days

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Boy died in bus collision after friend unlocked e-scooter, inquest told

Family calls for more restrictions on underage access to electric scooters after Mustafa Nadeem was killed last December

Manchester Evening News

Plans for more passengers to claim flight delay compensation scrapped

The Department for Transport said 'further work' is needed before the rules change

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some kind of service on the strike days

The Independent UK

Government drops plan to allow more passengers to claim compensation for delayed flights

‘Further work’ is needed before the rules are changed, says the Department for Transport

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about July rail walkouts

All train operators are likely to run some kind of service on the strike days

The Independent UK

Flight compensation overhaul dropped from first consumer reforms

The Department for Transport said ‘further work’ is needed before the rules are changed.

Birmingham Post

LNER managing director on what next for direct London route for Cleethorpes as he joins test run

Azuma completes test run through key stations of Market Rasen, Barnetby and Grimsby as route extension to Cleethorpes considered

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