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European firms line up to bid on more of Britain's rail franchises sparking fresh fury
ritain’s rail system is braced for a new wave of anger from politicians and the public after it emerged that operators owned by European governments are lining up to bid for more franchises.
Transport secretary Humza Yousaf says new Scots road projects will include capacity for driverless cars [subscription]
Self-driving vehicles carrying passengers and freight could soon become a feature on Scottish roads, the transport secretary has signalled.
Sunday, 08 April 2018
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- Major rail disruption after signalling fault near NewportRail passengers have faced major travel disruption in south Wales because of a signalling fault on Saturday afternoon.
- Man held for terror offences at Gatwick AirportThe 55-year-old suspect was held after arriving in the UK on a flight from Morocco.
The Telegraph
- European firms line up to bid on more of Britain's rail franchises sparking fresh furyritain’s rail system is braced for a new wave of anger from politicians and the public after it emerged that operators owned by European governments are lining up to bid for more franchises.
- Arrival of Uber forces famously surly Paris taxi drivers to take etiquette lessons
Times Online
- Transport secretary Humza Yousaf says new Scots road projects will include capacity for driverless cars [subscription]Self-driving vehicles carrying passengers and freight could soon become a feature on Scottish roads, the transport secretary has signalled.
- Geneva takes its cue on queuing from the Queen [Subscription]Perhaps Brexit Britain’s reputation abroad is not so bad after all. Foreign cities are using the British to teach their own residents some manners. The Swiss city of Geneva has employed actors dressed as Britons in a campaign to encourage “British-like” civilised behaviour on its public transport network.
- Car biz is hell for Tesla boss Elon Musk [subscription]Despite half a million frustrated would-be Tesla Model 3 owners, investors have yet to lose faith in the visionary boss
- Plans for third airport terminal set to fly again [subscription]The partnership behind plans to build a third terminal at Dublin airport has begun talks with An Bord Pleanala about pushing ahead with the multimillion-euro project, writes Philip Connolly.
City AM
- Digitalisation and data sharing key to UK remaining a "global player" in aviation, says governmentDigitalisation and data sharing are key to the UK remaining a "global player" in aviation, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said in its plans for its aviation strategy.
- Aston Martin to appoint three banks to prepare £4bn IPOLuxury carmaker Aston Martin is lining up three banks to manage a floatation that could value the firm at between £4bn and £5bn, according to reports.
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube strike April 2018: Londoners braced for 24-hour walkout in dispute over driverTube passengers are facing the prospect of major disruption as a strike hits part of the Underground network next week.
- Boss of rail awards forced to apologise after 'appalling' ceremony featured mock terror stunt on the anniversary of Westminster Bridge attackOrganisers of a major rail industry awards have been forced to apologise after the ceremony featured a mock terror attack that guests called "appalling".
- Tube passengers air their biggest gripes including not taking your backpack off and annoyingly leaning against the poleLondoners have aired their biggest gripes about the Tube, including people not taking their backpacks off, and leaning against the pole in the middle of carriages.
Blackpool Gazette
- Work finished on overhead wires on train route A major programme of works for the electrification of the line has been going on over the last six months, leading to total closure of the line and a replacement bus service.
Other Regional Press
- Stroud-based author maps Britain's railway empireAnthony Burton adores all things steam. So much so that he’s more inclined to take a boiler - not bathing - suit when he goes on holiday, he tells me in his study. The reason for my visit: the Stroud-based author has spent the last few months buried away in archives to dig up the story of how Brits gave railways to the world. The result is his new book, 'Railway Empire'.
- Railway station cleaned by kind-hearted volunteersWith no trains running due to engineering works, 14 people gave up their time to clear the station over the Easter weekend.
Rail Advent
- Grand Central save Eaglescliffe ticket officeGrand Central has announced that thanks to a collaboration between themselves and Northern, Eaglescliffe ticket office can continue to operate.
Railway Gazette
- Grand Central unveils refurbished trainUK: The first of 10 Alstom Class 180 Adelante inter-city diesel multiple-units to be refurbished by...
Other News Sources
- Heathrow auctions off Terminal 1 contentsThe entire contents of Heathrow T1 is being put up for sale at auction later this month, with members of the public able to bid for items including signage and furniture.
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