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THE woman drafted in to fix Britain’s rail network says she will consider all options, including privatisation — but that the status quo will not continue.
Sunday, 20 September 2015
BBC News
- 'Nothing is off-limits' in Network Rail plan [video]The rail boss asked by the government to come up with a revival plan for Network Rail has told the BBC that everything is on the table, including putting part or all of the company into private hands.
- Thousands of journeys on new railwayA total of 23,500 journeys are made on the new Borders Railway during its first 10 days, according to ScotRail.
- Cyclists warned against using pathsPolice are asking cyclists to stay off footpaths in Inverness after receiving complaints about near misses between people on bikes and pedestrians.
- Labour plans slow rail nationalisationLabour would renationalise the railways
- Wrong-way M60 drivers to be prosecutedDozens of drivers are to be prosecuted after they were caught driving the wrong way down a slip road of the M60 near Sale.
- Network Rail sell-off 'on the table'The executive asked to come up with a plan to revive Network Rail's fortunes says she cannot rule out recommending privatisation.
The Guardian
- London-bound Virgin Atlantic plane's wing hits fence in New YorkFlight 26 grounded at New York’s Kennedy AirportNo injuries reported as 276 passengers are bused back to terminalA London-bound plane about to take off from New York’s Kennedy Airport has been grounded after its wing hit a fence. Authorities say the incident happened at 8.30 am Saturday as Virgin Atlantic Flight 26 was being pushed back from the gate by a tug. Continue reading...
The Independent
- Jeremy Corbyn reveals first official policy: To renationalise the railwaysJeremy Corbyn unveils his first official policy since becoming leader of the Labour Party, with plans for a “People’s Railway” under which his government would fast-track a renationalisation of England’s rail network.
- Jeremy Corbyn reveals first official policy: To renationalise the railways Jeremy Corbyn unveils his first official policy since becoming leader of the Labour Party, with plans for a “People’s Railway” under which his government would fast-track a renationalisation of England’s rail network.
The Scotsman
- CalMac’s next generation to require bigger portsBIGGER, faster and more weather-resistant ferries are being planned as the next generation of vessels for CalMac’s west coast network.
The Telegraph
- HS2 planners warn trains may terminate in the suburbs as Euston redevelopment is pushed backScheme's city to city selling point marred as alterations to London terminus now scheduled to take 16 years
Times Online
- Scrum for trains angers fans [subscription]Fears were growing this weekend about the ability of Britain’s creaking rail infrastructure to cope with the thousands of fans attending Rugby World Cup matches after a second day of transport chaos.
- Car makers’ ‘dirty tricks’ to fool European emissions tests [subscription]EUROPE’S car makers have been accused of cheating tests designed to cut air pollution.
- Railways could be privatised, says train tsar [subscription]THE woman drafted in to fix Britain’s rail network says she will consider all options, including privatisation — but that the status quo will not continue.
City AM
- Train company apologises for service for World Cup gameTrain company First Great Western has issued an apology after acknowledging it did not prepare a sufficient amount of service to take customers to Cardiff for a world cup game.
Mail Online
- Virgin Rail lines up Ł27m dividend as sales hit Ł1bn after a surge in passenger numbers Virgin Rail Group saw sales break through the Ł1billion mark last year after a surge in passenger numbers and paid out a bumper Ł27million dividend to its parent companies.
- All change! Train staff are ordered to be polite: New rules could see firms forced to pay millions if employees are rude to passengers New rules could see the firms forced to pay millions of pounds if their trains are dirty or crowded, if conductors or platform staff are unhelpful or impolite, or if information boards break down.
- Gatwick airport valet company drove car 800 miles while family are on holiday Advertising executive Phil Cockrell left his Mercedes with a valet parking company at Gatwick before flying off to Crete. He spotted there were 800 extra miles on the clock when he got back.
The Mirror
- Jeremy Corbyn reveals how Labour will renationalise railways if he becomes Prime Minister The Labour leader will spell out his long-held determination to bring the rail network back into public ownership at Labour’s annual conference in Brighton next week
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham passengers are owed up to Ł1.7m in flight compensationApproximately 56,000 Brum holidaymakers were affected by flight disruptions this year while jetting off on their summer breaks from Birmingham Airport
Bolton News
- Road misery for drivers as A666 to close for start of Ł7.3 million scheme DRIVERS face more misery when one of the main routes into Bolton is closed overnight throughout October.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Stena boss at odds with government over Menai Bridge closures Ian Davies says he wants Welsh government to look at installing wind barriers to stop road being closed to lorries in bad weather
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow-bound plane grounded in New York after wing hits fence before take offA Heathrow-bound plane has been grounded in New York after its wing hit a fence prior to take off.
Wales Online
- Plane carrying 200 passengers forced to make emergency landing at Cardiff AirportHolidaymakers cried and held hands when flight TOM6555 faced 'technical issues'
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Contactless travel plan between Leeds and rest of the north gathers speedContactless card travel between Leeds and the rest of the North could be one of the major benefits to emerge from better transpennine cooperation.
Plymouth Herald
- Train expert: Rail station revamp could make Plymouth 'hub of the South West' A TRANSPORT expert says a high class revamp of Plymouth railway station would cost "tens of millions of pounds" but said such an investment would be "Plymouth's statement of intent" to become a growth hub for the region.
Railway Gazette
- Rail industry news in brief - September 2015 To improve links between the Trans-Siberian and BAM routes, Russian Railways has opened the...
Other News Sources
- Cycling and public transport the priority for Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner as he gets transport role City MP Daniel Zeichner has joined Labour's frontbenches as part of its shadow transport team.
- Petition launched for new traffic measures on 'extremely dangerous' Cranleigh road Campaigners want to reduce accidents, casualties and confusion over who has the right of way on Elmbridge Road
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