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FirstGroup awarded new rail deal
Transport company FirstGroup extends its franchise to run rail services between London, South Wales and the South West until 2019.
Heathrow sound simulator aims for a quiet take-off in central London
Arup SoundLab aims to win over opponents of third runway by simulating future noise levels. Gwyn Topham tests the noise
Hitachi Rail Europe named as FirstGroup preferred supplier for AT300s
New trains to be delivered subject to DfT approval.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
BBC News
- Climate change congestion fee callCongestion charges should be considered to help the Scottish government reach its climate change targets, a report concludes.
- Kennedy referred to PPS over railwayA Stormont committee is to refer Transport Minister Danny Kennedy to the Public Prosecution Service over the upgrade of the Londonderry railway line, says one of its members.
- FirstGroup awarded new rail dealTransport company FirstGroup extends its franchise to run rail services between London, South Wales and the South West until 2019.
Department for Transport
- £275 million to improve local roadsTwenty eight councils in England win funding for local infrastructure projects.
- Updated Crossrail 2 route protected from conflicting developmentThe government has updated plans to protect the proposed route for Crossrail 2 from conflicting development.
Financial Times
- FirstGroup to expand commuter servicesTrain operator to add 4,000 seats as part of Great Western line deal
- Shipowners must consolidate, says RossExcess capacity blamed on investors who ploughed money into new ships
The Guardian
- Heathrow sound simulator aims for a quiet take-off in central LondonArup SoundLab aims to win over opponents of third runway by simulating future noise levels. Gwyn Topham tests the noise
The Herald
- Report calls for Scotland to follow London and introduce congestion chargesScotland should follow London and introduce congestion charging to help meet its climate change targets, according to a report.
The Independent
- Network Rail may sell off telecoms rightsThe Department for Transport is considering forcing Network Rail to sell its telecoms work to the private sector
The Telegraph
- Heathrow commits to increasing domestic flights in bid for expansionHeathrow, the UK's busiest airport, has pledged to open new domestic routes if its plan for a third runway are approved
Times Online
- Heathrow link cuts fares to foil CrossrailBritain’s most expensive railway per mile is taking action against the expected onslaught on its business from Crossrail by deciding that from Friday accompanied under-16s will travel free, permanently.
- Nightshift putting Britain on right trackNetwork Rail is spending £38bn but critics wonder if it is money well spent. John Collingridge joined a team on the Midland main line
Mail Online
- Drivers being taken for a ride on diesel prices says RAC highlighting government figures Fuel retailers are ripping off the public and businesses on diesel charges, according to the RAC. The comments came as it highlighted Government figures for February
The Mirror
- 'Shocking' video shows driver filming himself dancing and flexing muscles at wheel of his carThe video has come under fire from road safety campaign group Brake which said the man showed
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Bradford's newest train station on track to open this summer BRADFORD'S newest train station is on track to be up-and-running this summer.
London Evening Standard
- Motorists face £20 fines for leaving engines idling while stationary in West End Motorists who leave their engines idling in central London could face a fine of £20 under plans to improve air quality.
- Man 'playing guitar on tracks' holds up rush hour trains in Walthamstow A man singing and playing guitar on train tracks ground rush-hour services to a halt in north-east London this morning.
Manchester Evening News
- Metrolink users facing severe rush hour delays due to points failureThe problem struck shortly before 6am at Queen’s Road, causing disruption on trams between Bury and Altrincham, and between Bury and the Etihad Campus.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Heathrow to support new flight routes between Newcastle and LondonThe region's economy could benefit by up to £4 billion as part of today's announcement by the London airport
Bucks Free Press
- Safety fears for pedestrians on new £300k cycle route Fears have been raised over the safety of pedestrians on a new £300,000 cycleway project, with residents worried there could be a serious accident.
- Improvements for Marlow line as new £68m rail deal announced Commuters' lives are set to become a little easier from the autumn after a raft of upgrades were announced as part of a deal on the route covering Marlow and Bourne End.
Crewe Chronicle
- HS2 could come to Crewe sooner than planned, Transport Secretary saysCheshire East has welcomed the news from Patrick McLoughlin
Plymouth Herald
- Heathrow sets aside £10million to help reopen Plymouth City AirportTHE company behind Heathrow has added to growing speculation that Plymouth airport may be set to reopen.
Other Regional Press
- High-speed rail link should pass through Cambridge as city takes ‘enhanced role’ in London’s futureCambridge should take a key role in making London the world's greatest city – including being a critical hub on a new high-speed rail line.
- NORTHERN POWERHOUSE: Rail ‘devolution’ deal is completedTransport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin met leaders of Rail North Ltd at the Port of Liverpool to sign a formal agreement in a major step towards devolution of rail services in the North.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Cornwall transport improvements make progressThe transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has visited Cornwall to inspect the progress of a number of initiatives aimed at improving the region’s connectivity. One of the highlights of his tour was a turf-cutting ceremony to kick off work on the dualling of 2.8 miles of the A30 between Temple and Higher Carblake. The £56 million project will also create three new junctions at Cardinham Downs, Preeze Cross and Temple For. He was also able to hear opinions from local people about plans to turn the A30 between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross, which the government hopes will...
Rail Magazine
- Hitachi Rail Europe named as FirstGroup preferred supplier for AT300sNew trains to be delivered subject to DfT approval.
- For the Fallen ‘91’ designated for National CollectionScience Museum ratifies designation of commemorative locomotive.
- New trains for South West in new First Great Western franchise dealMore than 360 AT300 vehicles destined for Devon and Cornwall.
- Patrick McLoughlin’s TransPennine Express announcementSecretary of State for Transport makes official announcement regarding Direct Award for TPE
Rail Technology Magazine
- Deutsche Bahn and Bombardier settle legal disputes on vehicle projects Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Bombardier Transportation have reached an out-of-court settlement on several vehicle projects.
Railnews
- More new Great Western trains are part of franchise award FIRSTGROUP has reached agreement with the DfT for a further Intercity Great Western contract, after months of detailed negotiations. The new contract runs until April 2019. The GW network faces major changes between now and 2019, including electrification and new Intercity Express trains.
Railway Gazette
- Sifer 2015 draws infrastructure firms FRANCE: No less than 22% of the exhibitors participating in the ninth Sifer trade fair taking place...
Aviation Industry
- WestJet issues another ‘scam’ warningFor the second time in five months, Calgary-based WestJet has issued a “scam†warning related to a fraudulent offer for its services. read more
- Salmond: HS2 should start in Scotland for SNP-Labour dealFormer minister would want amendments to Labour budget for SNP backing
- Heathrow unveils £10m fund to boost regional connectivityHeathrow has unveiled a package of commitments for new routes, increased frequencies and funding for regional airports.The measures, conditional on expansion, include a £10 million Heathrow Route Development Fund which aims to boost connectivity on domestic routes from Heathrow.
- Lufthansa services return to normal after four-day strikeUnion fails to rule out further action
- Stansted wants 40-minute rail journey to LondonAirport wants new rail franchise to commit to 12 key targets
- Vietnam Airlines joins GTMCVietnam Airlines has been named as the latest company to join the GTMC as an industry partner.
- Flybe cancels London City-Dublin routeRegional carrier to stop operating route on May 31
Other News Sources
- Atkins to provide HS2 BIM servicesGREAT BRITAIN – Atkins has won a four year contract to provide BIM technical services to HS2, the company behind Britain’s new north-south rail link.
- What Heathrow expansion will mean for ScotlandEvidence is emerging of the upsides that Heathrow expansion would bring to Scotland and the rest of the UK.
- Home Affairs Committee report reflects FTA’s passport check concernsThe Home Affairs Committee has said today that it can’t see how the Government can fulfil its pledge to deliver 100% exit checks – reiterating ...
- FTA conference to focus on health and safety in logisticsJudith Hackitt CBE, Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, will be giving an overview of the HSE’s key messages at the Freight Transport ...
- Resale value of electric cars on the rise The resale value of electric cars will soon match their diesel counterparts, making them a more attractive proposition, experts have claimed.
- Avolon delivers its first Boeing 787-9 to Virgin Atlantic | 23 MarchAvolon (NYSE: AVOL), the international aircraft leasing company, today announces the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 to Virgin Atlantic. Todayrsquo;s delivery is the first of four B787-9...
- “Air Transport News” Awards 2015: The Athens International Airport is the “Airport of the Year” in the category 10-30 million passengers A new significant distinction for the Athens International Airport:nbsp;In the context of the ldquo;Air Transport News 2015rdquo; awards ceremony (Geneva, March 21st), the Athens Airport won...
- Brisbane Airport launches trial of Australia's first Digital Departure CardBrisbane Airport (BNE) is leading the way with the trial of an innovative Digital Departure Card* for international passengers, removing the age old necessity of hand writing the official lsquo;...
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