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*Let's Keep Nottingham Moving*




'Government U-turn on HS2 would be huge betrayal' says council leader
HS2

The Government this week launched an independent review of the entire HS2 project, which will consider whether the 56bn project should continue, be cut back or cancelled altogether.

The review will question whether Phase 2b - the section from Birmingham to Leeds via Toton - should go ahead.

Nottingham City Council Leader Cllr David Mellen described the potential U-turn as a 'huge betrayal of people and businesses in the Midlands.'

Read Cllr Mellen's comments in full [ [link removed] ].

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Hello East Midlands Railway??
East Midlands Railway

Council Leader Cllr David Mellen welcomed the first train in the East Midlands Railway livery to arrive in Nottingham this week.

Operator Abellio has taken over the running of the franchise, promising 600m investment in improvements to rail services across the region.

This is set to include new trains, more services and faster journeys.

Read more... [ [link removed] ]

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Ebikes
Ever thought about trying an ebike???

Motor assisted pedalling makes it easier to navigate steep hills, travel longer distances or carry heavy cargo - making cycling an option for journeys that might otherwise seem too challenging on a traditional bike.

From 1 September the council is restarting its electric bike hire scheme - try an ebike for a week or a month and, if you decide to buy, you'll get a free lock and helmet!

Find out more. [ [link removed] ]

Don't just take our word for it - an electric bike helped Dunkirk resident Eric Foxley get back in the saddle, and you can find out how he got on here. [ [link removed] ]

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...And they're off! NCT ready to take over Racecourse P&R
Racecourse P&R NCT

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) this week officially launched the new Racecourse P&R service.

This will see the Red 44 become the most frequent park and ride service, while a new 50 service takes over from the existing Ecolink on Monday 2 September.

Counciillor Adele Williams, the City Councils Portfolio Holder for Transport, said, NCT offering to replace the Ecolink bus service on a commercial basis demonstrates the success of this route."

Read more. [ [link removed] ]

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Live travel info
Have your say??

Whether it's checking if your train's delayed, how much longer until your bus is due, or how busy the roads are,finding out whats happening on the transport network can help you plan your journey. It might even affect how you choose to travel.

We want to offer more live travel information so you can plan your travel at home or on the go using up-to-the-minute, accurate information.

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