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Monday, 07 April 2014

BBC News

• Rail station consultation extendedA consultation over proposals to install a new railway station in a mid Wales town is extended.
• East Coast Line: RMT in legal battle over franchiseRail unions launch a legal battle over reprivatisation of the East Coast line, and challenge two other franchise extensions.

The Guardian

• Rail unions launch legal action against East Coast reprivatisation plansAslef, RMT and TSSA seek judicial review of the government's decision to push rapid franchise competition for East Coast
• HS2 risks putting costs before countryside, MPs warnReport calls for full environmental surveys along length of route and ringfencing of cash to preserve habitatsAreas of irreplaceable natural value along the route of the HS2 rail project, including ancient woodlands that are the home to rare bats and butterflies, are at risk of being subordinated to "crude economic calculations", according to a report by MPs.The report says better safeguards for the countryside must be imposed, and warns that the high-speed trains of HS2 must run slower than the 225mph planned if the £43bn rail scheme is to be built without excessiv...

The Herald

• Unions bid to stop rail deal RAIL unions have launched a legal challenge to the Government over the awarding of franchises to train companies.

The Telegraph

• Make High Speed 2 trains go slower, demand MPsGovernment should examine option of maximum speed being slashed from 225 mph to 185 mph to reduce carbon emissions, Environmental Audit Select Committee says    

Mail Online

• Train lover builds Britain's largest indoor model railway which is 3,000ft long, has 28 trains and features scenes from around the worldThe display, dubbed 'Wroxham Miniature Worlds', was created by train enthusiast Sean Green, 45, and his son, Robert, 23, in Hoveton, Norfolk.

Birmingham Mail

• Transport enthusiasts were given a sneak peak at city's new trams One of the Urbos 3 trams - which will be in use later this year - was wheeled into Snow Hill Station to give visitors a closer look

Other Regional Press

• Stay connected at Luton stationsFree WiFi is coming to key stations on the First Capital Connect (FCC) rail network.

Other News Sources

• Mayor backs 20 Miles More campaignLiverpool mayor Joe Anderson has pledged his support for the 20 Miles More campaign for a direct HS2 link to the city.