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Tolls
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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In September 2007, the Tyne and Wear Transport Authority announced the tolling regime up to 2014. ...read full story |
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The Concessionaire
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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A new company has been set up by the consortium that successfully tendered for the contract to part-fund, design and build the new vehicle tunnel and to operate and maintain all the tunnels under the River Tyne for the next 30 years. ...read full story |
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New Tyne Crossing contract signed
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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The signing of the contract for the New Tyne Crossing was formally acknowledged today (29 Nov) by the scheme's promoter, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (TWPTA) and preferred bidder, the Bouygues-led Consortium. ...read full story |
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Involving local communities
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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The TWPTA and TT2 are committed to making the New Tyne Crossing an exemplar project in terms of communicating with and involving local communities. ...read full story |
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Employment, training and business opportunities
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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As well as providing a stimulus to wealth and job creation along the A19 corridor, the New Tyne Crossing will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for local people and businesses. ...read full story |
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Motorists raise thousands for local kids
Thursday 25 October 2007 |
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Motorists using the Tyne Tunnel have raised nearly £3000 for local children following a charity collection to celebrate its Ruby Anniversary. ...read full story |
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Tunnel tolls for buses end after 40 years
Monday 22 October 2007 |
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An agreement between Go North East and Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (PTA) has ended forty years of toll payments for bus services using the Tyne Tunnel and passengers are set to benefit from reduced fares as a result. ...read full story |
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Tyne Tunnel celebrates 40 years on Tyneside
Friday 19 October 2007 |
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The Tyne Tunnel will celebrate its Ruby Anniversary today (Friday 19th October). ...read full story |
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Decision to be made on tolling plan for second Tyne Tunnel
Friday 21 September 2007 |
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Transport chiefs in Tyne and Wear will be asked to approve the tolling strategy for the New Tyne Crossing when they meet on 27 September 07. The strategy is essential to provide the finance required to deliver a new and improved crossing under the Tyne. ...read full story |
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Ground investigation works to prepare way for New Tyne Crossing
Monday 23 July 2007 |
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Major ground investigation works will start in North Tyneside and South Tyneside on Wednesday July 25 in preparation for the start of construction work on the New Tyne Crossing next spring. ...read full story |
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Preferred Bidder Designate announced for New Tyne Crossing.
Thursday 12 April 2007 |
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A consortium led by civil engineering company Bouygues Travaux Publics has been appointed Preferred Bidder Designate for the New Tyne Crossing project, it was announced today (12 April 2007). ...read full story |
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Dignitaries see educational benefits of Tunnel
Monday 26 March 2007 |
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The Elected Mayor of North Tyneside and the Leader of South Tyneside Council have jointly launched new web-based teaching materials based on operations at the Tyne Tunnel, including the New Tyne Crossing. ...read full story |
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Date set for Tyne Tunnel radio service
Wednesday 21 February 2007 |
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Drivers using the Tyne Tunnel will be able to continue listening to their favourite radio station as they pass under the river when rebroadcast equipment goes live on Thursday, March 1. ...read full story |
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Archaeology dig ends
Thursday 08 February 2007 |
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Archaeological excavations along the line of the proposed New Tyne Crossing have ended without any significant finds. ...read full story |
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Final bids in for New Tyne Crossing
Tuesday 23 January 2007 |
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The two consortia bidding to undertake the New Tyne Crossing project have now submitted their ‘best and final offers’ (BAFO). ...read full story |
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Time team follows line of New Tyne Crossing
Thursday 11 January 2007 |
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A team of archaeologists will begin digging along the line of the second Tyne vehicle tunnel on Monday (January 15) to see if they can find significant traces of the past.
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