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Sunday, 25 September 2016

BBC News

• Wales AssemblyRecorded coverage of the debate in the Welsh Assembly on transport in Wales,

The Guardian

• How driverless cars could change our whole future | John NaughtonVast areas of land are covered in parked cars. When self-driving vehicles become commonplace, we might devote that dead space to something useful insteadI’m looking at two photographs of the main street of the small town in which I was born. Both are taken from the same vantage point – looking up the hill to the T-junction at the top. The two photographs are separated by nearly a century: the first was taken in the 1930s, the second sometime in the last few years.Topographically, the street remains largely unchanged: it’s a straight road with two- or three-storey shops and houses on either sid...

The Herald

• Edinburgh Trams boss quit over THE former boss of Edinburgh Trams quit his job in anger over the “outrageous” spying carried out against his colleagues by rival transport firm Lothian Buses.

The Scotsman

• Forth Bridge closure ‘changes commute forever’Scots’ commuting habits could be permanently altered by major transport disruption incidents, academics have predicted.

The Telegraph

• This is why you shouldn't leave your car behind a Boeing 757�

Daily Record

• Calls for ScotRail to be taken back from Dutch control following service complaintsCritics want operators Abellio to be ditched at the earliest opportunity and a publicly-owned Scottish organisation installed in their place.

Mail Online

• Jeremy Corbyn, a ram-packed Virgin train and my reserved seat: The Mirror's unbelievable journey to Labour conferenceJeremy Corbyn was in my seat. What were the chances? That less than a month after the leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition derailed himself over a train seat, he'd be sitting in mine?
• Paris tests its first ever unpiloted minibuses on French capital's streets� The vehicles - which French transport chiefs hope will be running regular routes within two years - is being tested on the banks of the River Seine today.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Cycling sportive leads line-up of events for all the family this weekend A CYCLING event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Bradford is one of the highlights of events taking place this weekend across the district.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Watch this incredible Airbus formation flightAll the wings for the planes are built at the plant in Broughton in Flinsthire, where 6,000 workers are employed

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Ambitious plans for new £70million train line to Aberdeen Airport and AECCCity council chiefs have unveiled ambitious £70million plans for a rail link to the airport and new exhibition and conference centre.

Wales Online

• These photos show how Porth railway station has been transformed by 73 new parking spacesA Rhondda railway station now has 73 extra spaces as a park and ride scheme was officially opened this week.

Blackpool Gazette

• YES to bus hub - NO to bus stationA bus ‘hub’ will be built as part of Blackpool’s £24m tramway expansion.
• Trams suspended following fireTram services in Blackpool are currently suspended after a fire on a heritage tram.

Other Regional Press

• Process for rail campaign branded “bizarrely complicated”The entire Levenmouth community has been urged to demand a fair and transparent process in the bid for a rail link.
• Turning circle row could scrap plans to pedestrianise Queen Street PLANS to pedestrianise Queen Street could be have to be abandoned if an Oxford college continues to block a new bus turning circle.
• New Oxford to London rail link almost ready after track work finishes COMMUTERS and rail bosses have welcomed the completion of the new track between Oxford station and Oxford Parkway that will signal the start of a new service in December.
• Rail bosses "flabbergasted" by bridge repairs needed after two years RAIL bosses have been left baffled after a new bridge opened less than two years ago is already in need of resurfacing.
• Preston Bus drivers work to rule in attempt to speed up pay riseDisgruntled Preston Bus Ltd workers have decided to work to rule in an attempt to speed up pay rise negotiations.
• High-flier Maureen takes to the road for National ExpressFormer flier Maureen Baxter’s life as a travel pioneer has brought her back down to earth.

Other News Sources

• ‘Once-in-a-generation’ changes to rail links?Changes to the Great Northern timetable proposed for 2018 will mean more rail routes from Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and Potters Bar into London and beyond.
• ScotRail passengers will soon be able to pay with contactless cardsPASSENGERS will soon be able to pay for tickets using new contactless bank cards, ScotRail bosses have revealed.
• 'Unprecedented' �90million to be pumped into roads to boost infrastructure COUNTY council chiefs say they are pumping in �90m into roads to keep traffic moving in Hampshire.
• South West Trains delays after train breaks down at London Road railway station in Guildford Lines were blocked between Guildford and Effingham on Saturday morning after a train broke down at London Road railway station
• Lawyers call on Government to release details of GTR's franchise agreement LAWYERS acting on a behalf of a group of commuters have written to the Department for Transport asking if Southern's parent company has breached its franchise agreement.