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Five new railway stations could open to boost England-Wales journeys

The UK and Welsh governments announced they are working together on a study to develop options for new stations and services.

The Independent UK

Tom Watson and Arlene Foster among new peers with seat in House of Lords - see full list

In a list released on a day of chaos for the government, TUC General-Secretary Frances O'Grady and retired Tory MP Nicholas Soames, grandson of Winston Churchill, were appointed to the House of Lords

Daily Mirror

Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app

Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014

The Guardian - UK

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Network Rail boss reveals he has spoken to the PM about the rail strikes - as ministers refuse to meet unions

Network Rail boss Sir Peter Hendy told on Monday how he had spoken with Boris Johnson about this week’s rail strikes - an admission likely to spark fresh demands for ministers to hold direct talks with unions to avert them.

Evening Standard

Plans for £3bn HS2 line WILL be abandoned, government confirms

The 'Golborne Link' had been expected to open in the late 2030s or early 2040s

Manchester Evening News

Government confirms move to scrap £3bn HS2 link

Construction was due to start in the early 2030s

Birmingham Post

Easter travel disruption to hit air, rail, road and sea in UK

Dozens of flights cancelled and ferry firms struggling to meet demand in run-up to bank holiday weekend

The Guardian - UK

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Network Rail boss slams FA for scheduling cup semi-final while West Coast main line is closed

‘We’ve effectively given the world two years’ notice of the closure,’ says Sir Peter Hendy

The Independent UK

Sir Peter Hendy calls for extra funding by UK Government for 'strategic transport links'

Union Connectivity Review author also defends expensive investigation of fixed link to Northern Ireland

Insider UK

Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge: Boris Johnson study cost taxpayers £900,000

Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy led the investigation, which found that a bridge would cost £335 billion, while a tunnel would require a budget of around £209 billion

Belfast Live

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