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Rail subsidies fall 40% in five years
Train operators pay more to the government for their franchises than they receive in state aid, making them net contributors
Is this Britain's noisiest street? Hundreds of aircraft soar just 40ft above rooftops of Myrtle Avenue at the end of Heathrow's runway
Myrtle Avenue, located in the London borough of Hounslow, is believed to be one of the noisiest in Britain - as it's just a stone's throw from Heathrow Airport.
Friday, 22 August 2014
BBC News
- Heathrow Airport compensation views in Berkshire wantedPeople in Berkshire who think they should be compensated if Heathrow Airport is expanded are being urged to attend a series of exhibition events.
- Repairs to be carried out on A82More than £1m will be spent on improvements to the A82 at Glen Gloy between Fort William and Fort Augustus, says Transport Scotland.
- Easdale brothers bid for shipyardThe Easdale brothers confirm that they have lodged a formal bid for Ferguson Shipbuilders which has gone into administration.
- Small airports earn passenger praisePassengers should try to use the UK's smaller airports for a better holiday experience, a survey suggests.
- Tube passengers to be hit by strikeUp to one million passengers are expected to be hit by strike action as Tube drivers on the Central Line walk out over a
Financial Times
- Rail subsidies fall 40% in five yearsTrain operators pay more to the government for their franchises than they receive in state aid, making them net contributors
- Ryanair pursues Cyprus Airways takeoverIrish airline has expressed interest in buying the island’s flagship carrier, which could enable it to expand in the Mediterranean and north Africa
The Guardian
- London Underground drivers to strike on FridayServices on the Central and Waterloo & City lines, used by almost a million passengers a day, will be 'severely disrupted'Almost a million commuters and visitors to London face travel chaos on Friday because of a strike by tube drivers. Continue reading...
- Google lobbies to test self-driving cars in Matrix-style virtual worldTech giant seeks to overturn California regulatory requirement that autonomous vehicles must be certified on real-world roadsGoogle has built a "Matrix-style" digital simulation of the entire Californian road system in which it is testing its self-driving cars and is lobbying the state's regulators to certify them based on virtual rather than real driving.The extensive simulation reminiscent of the virtual cities created for human captives in sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix exists entirely inside computers at the company's Mountain View location, and the cars have so far vir...
The Herald
- Network Rail announces lengthening of Edinburgh platforms in £25m projectTHREE platforms are to be extended at Edinburgh Waverley as part of a £25 million investment to cope with longer trains and increased passenger numbers.
- Price of petrol falling, but not as fast as in EuropePetrol prices are falling in the UK, but not as fast as some across mainland Europe, the AA has said.
- Traders and families call for traffic routes to be amendedTRADERS and residents have called for a rethink of road closures in the capital amid claims rerouting plans have cut off families and firms.
- McColl launches bid to save shipyard and revive ClydeJIM McColl, one of Scotland's richest men, has tabled a bid to rescue collapsed Clyde shipbuilder Ferguson and aims to return the yard to its former glory by creating hundreds of jobs.
- Smaller airports are rated more highlyAir travellers should head for smaller airports to avoid holiday hassles, the results of a Which?
The Independent
- Central Line Tube strike: Friday's walkout could cause 'severe disruption' for commuters Commuters using the Central Line could face
The Scotsman
- Baggage reclaim at Scottish airports criticisedDELAYS suffered by passengers waiting for luggage at two of Scotland’s busiest airports are criticised today by consumer watchdog Which?.
- Steam trains will disrupt journeys on Borders lineSTEAM trains planned for the Borders railway to maximise its tourism potential will disrupt the new line’s regular services, The Scotsman has learned.
The Telegraph
- Petrol prices falling faster in FranceThe price of fuel is falling markedly faster on the Continent than in the UK
- Pregnant panda Tian Tian 'could miscarry cub' due to aircraft noiseEdinburgh Zoo asked air traffic controllers to tell pilots not to fly low over the enclosures, but the request was turned down
Mail Online
- Don't disturb the pregnant panda: Pilots are told not to fly over Edinburgh Zoo to keep the noise down while Tian Tian is expecting Pilots approaching Edinburgh Airport have been asked to avoid the airspace over the local zoo as Tian Tian the panda is expecting a cub by the end of August.
- Is this Britain's noisiest street? Hundreds of aircraft soar just 40ft above rooftops of Myrtle Avenue at the end of Heathrow's runway Myrtle Avenue, located in the London borough of Hounslow, is believed to be one of the noisiest in Britain - as it's just a stone's throw from Heathrow Airport.
Network Rail
- Passengers advised of upgrade work affecting rail services between Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Telford this bank holiday weekendPassengers planning to travel between Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Telford over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to check before they travel as upgrade work on the rail network will mean changes to train services.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- WATCH: Cambrian Coast line trains back on track after long delayNetwork Rail test locomotive makes its way across the new Pont Briwet bridge in Penrhyndeudraeth ahead of services resuming on September 1
Lincolnshire Echo
- How about these changes to rail services?The Echo of August 7 published three letters of concern for railway services at Lincoln. They all made valid points. I suggest the authors and anyone concerned about railways make use of the Department for Transport stakeholder consultation on the Northern and Trans Pennine franchises to make their view heard.
- How about these changes to rail services?The Echo of August 7 published three letters of concern for railway services at Lincoln. They all made valid points. I suggest the authors and anyone concerned about railways make use of the Department for Transport stakeholder consultation on the Northern and Trans Pennine franchises to make their view heard.
Manchester Evening News
- Town hall bosses call for better services on Rochdale's railway networkLeaders say cheaper fares, faster trains, more services and better carriages would boost town's economy
Sheffield Star
- Public help save gritting service on 141 Sheffield roadsPeople power has prompted a council U-turn – and saved winter gritting services on more than 140 Sheffield roads.
- Doncaster airport is best in UKDoncaster’s Robin Hood Airport is one of the best in the country when it comes to customer
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Free bus pass is just the ticket for young Leeds jobseekersA £1.2m free travel scheme is helping young jobseekers get on the road to success.
- Leeds airline puts faith in customers as it reveals new routeBosses at airline Jet2.com were today celebrating the super soaraway launch of a new route from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Yorkshire Post
- Smaller airports better bet for travellers looking to avoid hassles when jetting offIT APPEARS that small is very much beautiful for holidaymakers who are flying off to more exotic and sunnier climes.
Other Regional Press
- Fun day is cancelled after anti-third runway council discovers organiser is Heathrow Airport expansion groupRow over third runway debate leads to scrapping of junior school event
- Bus passes for older people in Northamptonshire now available onlineOlder people in Northamptonshire can now apply for a bus pass online.
Railnews
- New Southeastern managing director named David Statham has been named as Southeastern's new managing director. He will replace Charles Horton, who is taking the reins at the new Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise. The appointment means that the two franchises have essentially swapped managing directors, and also involves a move for David from FirstGroup to Govia.
Aviation Industry
- Ryanair appoints chief technology officer to lead digital strategy Ryanair has hired John Hurley as chief technology officer as the Irish budget carrier continues with its senior management revamp and push to step up its digital game. read more
- Management shakeup continues at BombardierBombardier has replaced its head of marketing for commercial aircraft, including the slow-selling and still-grounded CSeries airliner, as it continues a corporate restructuring and downsizing. read more
- British Airways introduces ‘hold flight’ service Short-haul flights can be held for £5 and £10 for long-haul flights
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