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Unions have failed to force a judicial review into the consultation process for the awarding of rail franchises.
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Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button could soon be thrilling the crowds as they race around Parliament Square and accelerate up the Mall.
Forget high-speed rail, we need a Tube system in the north
High-speed rail will play a key role in spreading growth beyond London but there is an even more compelling economic case to build a “mega metro” to dramatically improve transport links between Britain’s major northern cities. Next week, the Cities Growth Commission, which I chair, will publish a new report outlining the need for better transport infrastructure linking the former powerhouses of Britain’s manufacturing economy: Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.
Saturday, 12 July 2014
BBC News
- Train fire halts services at stationAround 30 passengers are evacuated during a train fire at a railway station in Conwy.
- Rail stations sport fun Games signsScottish rail stations are given 'fun' new, sport-related names to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Lords committee launches HS2 inquiryA House of Lords committee launches an inquiry into the proposed £50bn High Speed 2 rail scheme, which could cut journeys between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
- Rail unions refused franchise reviewUnions have failed to force a judicial review into the consultation process for the awarding of rail franchises.
The Telegraph
- Forget high-speed rail, we need a Tube system in the north High-speed rail will play a key role in spreading growth beyond London but there is an even more compelling economic case to build a “mega metro” to dramatically improve transport links between Britain’s major northern cities. Next week, the Cities Growth Commission, which I chair, will publish a new report outlining the need for better transport infrastructure linking the former powerhouses of Britain’s manufacturing economy: Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.
Birmingham Post
- Gallery: Snow Hill railway station through the ages Take a fascinating look at old black and white photography from yesteryear
The York Press
- Electrification of York rail route could be in jeopardy, MPs warned RAIL chiefs have refused to guarantee that electrification of the line between York and Manchester will go ahead – warning that the cost is still unknown.
Other Regional Press
- Disruption on the railways Railways in Oxfordshire will be disrupted by works next spring.
- Rail services in Weymouth on the right track as a tourism draw WEYMOUTH is welcoming a range of special day-trip rail excursions this summer providing an extra boost for the economy.
Other News Sources
- JV chosen for £600m Northern Line ExtensionBreaking: A Ferrovial/ Laing O’Rourke joint venture has been named preferred bidder for the huge Northern Line Extension contract.
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