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£500m for reopening rail lines a ‘great start’

Jan 28th 2020

28 January 2020

Welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a £500 million fund to reopen former rail lines and another round of the New Stations Fund, Darren Shirley, chief executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Improvements to regional connectivity should focus on sustainable transport

Jan 15th 2020

15 January 2020

Commenting on the Government’s announcement of a review of regional connectivity including regional airports, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

£500m rail reopening fund announced – Campaign for Better Transport responds

Jan 6th 2020

6 January 2020

Welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a £500 million fund to explore reopening former rail lines, Darren Shirley, chief executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Rising fares and broken promise for rail commuters

Jan 2nd 2020

2 January 2020

Campaign for Better Transport is pressing for a full reform of the rail fares system as commuters returning to work today were hit by a 2.8 per cent rise. 

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