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UK finds express 'runner' for Olympics - Business Weekly
Barton said: “With new trains leaving every 15 minutes to and from central London, the Stansted Express offers an excellent connection to the capital. With a number of high profile global events taking place during 2012, the Stansted Express will play ...11 Hours 43 Minutes agowww.businessweekly.co.uk

Travelodge plans new hotel for Southampton City Centre - Andover Advertiser
The latest news comes as Travelodge prepares to open a 60-bed hotel opposite Eastleigh railway station in April on the site of the former Earth Club and Bar. It already operates a hotel in Lodge Road, Southampton. CHG Developments, the owners of the ...12 Hours 25 Minutes agowww.andoveradvertiser.co.uk

Paddington road to be closed for two years - Westminster Chronicle
Andy Mitchell, Crossrail programme director, said: "It's vital that the impact of Crossrail's construction on central London is kept to a minimum. "A full closure of Eastbourne Terrace will mean that construction of the new station box at Paddington ...9 Hours 48 Minutes agowestminster.londoninformer.co.uk

Firebug destroys medical kit - Oxford Mail
AN ARSONIST broke into an ambulance at Oxford railway station stole a bag of medical equipment and drugs then set light to it. British Transport police are seeking witnesses after the ambulance, parked near the station's short-stay car park at the rear ...15 Hours 28 Minutes agowww.oxfordmail.co.uk

Boris wants to control every railway in London - CITY A.M.
The Mayor's proposal would see control of franchises on suburban lines in the capital's rail network devolved from central government to Transport for London (TfL). TfL would have direct control over the lines, setting standards before hiring a third ...17 Hours 45 Minutes agowww.cityam.com

Real lives: Army duty inspired a life spent helping out others - Edinburgh Evening News
Anna was a pupil at Broughton primary and secondary schools and when she left got her first job at Leith Central Station with the then-LNER Railway company. In 1942, she joined The Royal Army Service Corp and was based in Hastings on the south coast of ...06 February 2012 07:51www.scotsman.com

LS travel retail marks return to UK rail channel at London Cannon Street - MoodieReport
Fin Casey, Managing Director of LS travel retail UK & Ireland, said: “I am delighted that we are working with Network Rail and are continuing to grow our UK presence with this significant new opening in central London. Network Rail has a clear and ...06 February 2012 06:15www.moodiereport.com

Millions urged to miss work to avoid one-hour Olympic queues on the Tube - Daily Mail
Olympic organisers are also asking people to walk to work from mainline railway stations or cycle from home. Transport chiefs predict there could be hour-long queues at 29 of the capital's Tube stations if businesses fail to take action.04 February 2012 17:48www.dailymail.co.uk