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Cancelling HS2 contracts to cost hundreds of millions of pounds

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the cost of pulling out of the agreements will ‘broadly balance out’ with money recovered from selling land.

The Independent UK

Mark Harper ‘proud’ of decision to axe Manchester leg of HS2

The Transport Secretary said ‘the facts have changed’ in relation to the high-speed railway project.

The Independent UK

France calls in sniffer dogs to hunt for bedbugs on trains

Public transport chiefs will boost health procedures, says minister

The Independent UK

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Key dates of the HS2 rail project

It has been controversial since plans for the rail line first emerged in 2009.

The Independent UK

Ramalinga Reddy alleges BJP instigates violence, saffron party retorts

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday accused the Opposition BJP and its workers of indulging in “troublesome acts in disguise” and alleged that they instigate communal violence in the State.

The Hindu

French government tries to reassure public amid bedbug 'hysteria'

The French government on Wednesday sought to calm growing public fears over a supposed bedbug invasion, saying there was no evidence of any resurgence of the biting irritants on public transport.

Radio France Internationale

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Transport Minister

Amidst the confusion surrounding carpooling apps, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday clarified that there was currently no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. The decision came after he held a meeting with various carpooling aggregators

The Hindu

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HS2 Timeline: How much has been spent and what happened?

HS2’s budget has ballooned, with costs reportedly breaching £100 billion

The Independent UK

Key dates of the HS2 rail project

HS2 has been a controversial project since plans emerged in 2009.

The Independent UK

Govt. to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators today

Karnataka govt to hold meeting with carpooling aggregators; no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. Transport Minister Reddy clarifies carpooling apps need license & yellow-board vehicles to operate. MP Surya urges govt to take back ban, says it encourages congestion.

The Hindu

ScotRail's 'controversial' alcohol ban to remain for foreseeable future

SCOTRAIL’S ban on alcohol on its trains is “under review” but will remain in place for the foreseeable future, the Transport Minister has said…

The National (Scotland)

Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

The Cabinet minister announced the Government will review its powers to prevent ‘overzealous use of traffic management measures’.

The Independent UK

Councils’ use of DVLA records flagged in ‘misuse of 15-minute cities’ crackdown

Transport Secretary Mark Harper made his comments from the main stage of the Tory party conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Chris Boardman: Rishi Sunak must ‘stick’ with pro-cycling plans

The Prime Minister is vowing to tackle a ‘war on motorists’ by curbing 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods.

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‘I’m not commenting on speculation’: Mark Harper refuses 10 times to answer questions on HS2

In an excruciating BBC interview, the transport secretary sticks resolutely to the party line on rail link … and fails to answer the question

The Hindu

Deadline for dashcam installation on buses extended

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus owners have been granted an extension till Oct 31 to install dash cameras. The request was made due to lack of quality cameras. Previous deadline was Sept 30.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary refuses to commit to HS2 Manchester leg as pressure builds on PM to ‘finish the job’

The route to Leeds was scrapped in 2021 due to surging costs

The Hindu

Kerala Transport Commissioner says fines for traffic rule violations aimed at safe commuting

Transport Commissioner S. Srijith clarified that the fines imposed on traffic rule violators are not for revenue generation, but to ensure road safety. At an awareness programme on road safety, actor Shane Nigam highlighted the importance of wearing helmets. He urged people to prioritize safety over their cell phones.

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Radio France Internationale

Paris launches emergency plan to fight spread of bed bugs

France’s Transport Ministry and Paris's town hall on Friday launched a battle plan to fight bed bugs that have recently appeared in public transport and cinemas. The measures come as France hosts the Rugby World Cup, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors.

The Independent UK

Key dates of the HS2 rail project

Plans for HS2 emerged in 2009.

Evening Standard

Car drivers face £4 toll to use Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, TfL draft road signs suggest

Draft TfL sign indicates the toll for car crossings from 2025, although TfL insists no final decision has been made on the new levies

The Hindu

Telangana, a hub of medical education: Harish Rao

Telangana Health Minister T. Harish Rao inaugurated Govt. Medical College in Khammam, part of State's endeavour to set up one college in each of 33 districts. Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accompanied him. Later, Health Minister attended Silver Jubilee celebrations of Mamata Medical College and 85th birthday of former Khammam…

The Hindu

Shakti smart card: Karnataka government proposes fee of ₹14.16, but Transport Minister wants to waive the charge

After the Karnataka government decided to levy a fee of ₹14.16 for the issuance of Shakti smart cards, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that they are currently in talks to eliminate registration fees, with the government covering the associated charges of issuing the smart cards.

The Hindu

Strict action against contract carriages operating as stage carriage: Transport Minister

The Hindu

CM should keep his word given to us, say transport workers

At Kothari Bhavan in Kalaburagi, a state-level conference of transport workers passed resolutions to treat them on par with govt. employees, pay pending wages and reinstate those removed during strike. Jewargi MLA Ajay Singh assured workers govt. will discuss issues with Transport Minister and find solutions. He recalled how CM…

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