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Sunday, 08 May 2016

BBC News

• The transport legacy of outgoing mayor Boris JohnsonMy time covering transport at BBC London has nearly mirrored his in office - and so as he departs I thought it timely to put down some non-definitive thoughts.
• Port terminal marks golden anniversaryThe Port of Grangemouth is celebrating 50 years since the first container vessel called at the facility.
• VIDEO: In 360: What's going on at London Bridge?The BBC's Richard Westcott took a 360 degree camera to capture the full extent of the building work on the Thameslink line.

The Herald

• Air rage? Ground fury at the airport was off the scaleGOLGOTHA. Armageddon. Chaos. That’s how I described the scenes at Luton Airport last week to the long-suffering Manager, Matt, the sole soul prepared to pop his placatory head above the parapet and face the frustrated former passengers, the army of angry travellers whose flights had long since left.

The Telegraph

• 'Dictatorial' HS2 to bar hundreds of victims from objectingS2 has been accused of “dictator-like arrogance” after demanding that more than 600 people and groups – including the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright, and the Commons Speaker, John Bercow - be banned from objecting to the controversial high-speed rail scheme.

City AM

• London mayoral election 2016: Andrew Adonis could take on top transport job if Sadiq Khan winsChair of the National Infrastructure Commission Andrew Adonis is tipped to take on a top transport job is Sadiq Khan becomes Mayor of London.

Mail Online

• Now HS2 really is taking Liberties: Britain's new high-speed rail line is set to pass just 800 yards from Tudor-era cottageA descendant of the founder of world-famous department store Liberty is battling to save the country house the family has owned for generations from the ravages of Britain’s new high-speed rail line.

Conservative Party

• Stephen Hammond: Boris’s Legacy 4) Transport. On buses, tubes and those famous bikes, he kept the capital moving.At 10pm, the polls close and the future of transport in London will be determined. This will be a vastly different future depending upon who is the winner. Over the last eight years in Boris we have had a mayor who has consistently invested in the network. 

The improvement in the Tube and the record numbers of people who travel on it daily are a direct result of the update of signalling and improved maintenance of the system.

Transport Briefing

• Stations and links at risk in HS2 ‘wreck’ [Subscription]Britain’s £55bn high-speed rail project is in crisis as officials consider axeing stations, rail links and platforms amid fears costs will run out of control.

Birmingham Mail

• Almost 100 laser attacks on planes at Birmingham Airport, according to shock figuresFlight hub is ranked second-worst in Britain for attacks, amid fears phenomenon could cost lives

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Hundreds of Bradford's children take part in nationwide cycling competition HUNDREDS of schoolchildren from across the Bradford district have taken part in a nationwide cycling competition.

London Evening Standard

• Sinkhole opens up in major east London roadWest Ham fans have been warned of travel disruption after a sinkhole opened up in the middle of a major east London road.
• Autistic teenager stranded on London bus after her freedom pass cancelled without warningAn autistic teen was left stranded on a London bus after the freedom pass she has held for nine years was unexpectedly revoked by the council.

Manchester Evening News

• The Leigh Guided Busway park and ride with 265 spaces - and just THREE drivers using itIt's early days, say transport bosses, and other park and ride facilities on the route have been more successful
• Car gets stuck on new Leigh Guided Busway tracksThe car became stuck on the tracks at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon
• Pilots report dangerous laser attacks more than three times a DAYThe lasers can dazzle or blind pilots, putting aircraft and passengers in danger and potentially causing eye damage to the crew

Sheffield Star

• Changes to bus services between Sheffield and Chesterfield set to come into forceChanges designed to improve bus services between Sheffield and Chesterfield are set to be introduced by Stagecoach from tomorrow.

The York Press

• Flying Scotsman to travel in secret Details of Flying Scotsman's journeys on the national railway network are being kept secret for safety reasons.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Learner biker caught riding wrong way down M6 TollA learner motorcyclist got lost on the M6 Toll and then drove the wrong way along the hard shoulder before police caught up with him.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Site of failed traveller camp plan could be used to boost rail commuters in MorleyExpansion plans at Morley rail station could prove a boost to commuters in Leeds.

Londonist

• 7 Radical Alternatives To A Third Runway At Heathrow AirportThe long, drawn out argument about how to meet London's airport needs shows no sign of abating any time soon. Should we build a third runway at Heathrow? How about extending Gatwick or Stansted? All of the above?

Other Regional Press

• Holyrood 2016: Investment in jobs and better public transport are priorities for the BordersAS a regular bus traveller, 34-year-old Barrie Cunning knows all about transport issues in rural areas.

Other News Sources

• One on three Brits would consider an e-bike over public transportFollowing a survey by cycling brand Shimano in collaboration with OnePoll - 34% of Brits would choose an electric bike rather than public transport for their daily commute.