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TT2 takes control of Tyne Tunnels
Friday 01 February 2008 |
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A new era in the history of the Tyne Tunnels begins on 1st February 2008 as TT2 Limited begins its 30-year concession to operate and maintain the existing tunnels and deliver the New Tyne Crossing project. ...read full story |
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Trees and shrubs cleared for New Tyne Crossing work
Friday 18 January 2008 |
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Work will start on clearing trees and shrubs along the line of the proposed second Tyne vehicle tunnel on Monday, January 21. ...read full story |
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Major step forward in tunnel safety
Thursday 17 January 2008 |
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The New Tyne Crossing will be the safest in the UK - thanks to a state-of-the-art active fire suppression system which is now included in its design. ...read full story |
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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 Scheme
Thursday 29 November 2007 |
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The New Tyne Crossing project will deliver a second two-lane vehicle tunnel under the River Tyne and will refurbish the existing tunnel to bring it up to 21st century safety standards. ...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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Legal challenge fails
Friday 05 May 2006 |
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The legal challenge by a South Tyneside resident against the Government's decision to approve the New Tyne Crossing has failed. ...read full story |
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Legal Challenge hearing concludes
Thursday 06 April 2006 |
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The hearing of the Legal Challenge against the Secretary of State for Transport’s decision to approve the New Tyne Crossing concluded yesterday (Wednesday 5 April). ...read full story |
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Bidding on New Tyne Crossing may be completed sooner than expected
Wednesday 15 March 2006 |
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T4, comprising Edmund Nuttall Ltd, Mowlem plc and Vinci SA amongst others, has withdrawn from the bidding to procure the New Tyne Crossing because of issues within the consortium arising from the change of ownership of one of its member companies. ...read full story |
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Bidding starts for New Tyne Crossing
Thursday 09 February 2006 |
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Letters inviting the three short-listed bidders to formally tender for the New Tyne Crossing have now been issued. ...read full story |
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Date set for challenge to New Tyne Crossing decision
Friday 03 February 2006 |
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The Legal Challenge to the Government’s decision to approve the New Tyne Crossing will be heard in the High Court in London on April 5, 2006. ...read full story |
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Land probe for New Tyne Crossing
Monday 23 January 2006 |
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Site investigation work will begin on February 6, 2006 to collect additional information on the ground conditions for the New Tyne Crossing. ...read full story |
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Invitation to Tender for New Tyne Crossing to be issued.
Monday 23 January 2006 |
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Letters inviting three short-listed bidders to formally tender for the New Tyne Crossing are to be issued on February 8, 2006. ...read full story |
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New funding option considered for New Tyne Crossing
Friday 21 October 2005 |
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The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (TWPTA) has today (Friday 21 Oct) confirmed that it is to explore new funding options for the building of the proposed New Tyne Crossing, in a bid to ensure best value for money on the estimated £185 million project. ...read full story |
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Legal challenge will delay New Tyne Crossing
Thursday 01 September 2005 |
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The construction of the £185 million New Tyne Crossing today (Thurs) faces further delay following a legal challenge to the Secretary of State’s decision of 21 July. ...read full story |
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Tunnel decision will boost jobs and prosperity in the North East
Tuesday 02 August 2005 |
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The North East is preparing for a major boost to its economy following the Government's go-ahead for a £185 million second vehicle tunnel under the River Tyne. ...read full story |
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