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A hovercraft firm hopes to launch a service from the north Wales coast to Liverpool airport.
Third runway at Heathrow to cut noise levels for up to 325,000
Heathrow airport today published official figures to hit back at claims from London Mayor Boris Johnson that it had underestimated the noise of a proposed third runway.
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
BBC News
- Train tracks warning for studentsUniversity students are being warned not to use railway lines as shortcuts home following the death of an 18-year-old who was hit by a train.
- The plant that dominates Britain's railwaysThe plant that dominates Britain's railways
The Guardian
- Britain's new railway revolution - the shop arriving at platform 2 is for youNetwork Rail has been steaming ahead making millions by turning stations into retail honeypots - now click-and-collect centres plan to electrify the processMount the steps in a discreet corner of London's King's Cross station and you find yourself in a light, airy bar-restaurant with distressed wooden floors and comfy vintage leather sofas reminiscent of a hipster hangout.Once the station's parcel sorting office, in plans for the £500m rejuvenation of the station that was completed last year the space had originally been earmarked for staff locker rooms. Instead it has become part of...
The Herald
- Stray balloons cause trams to shut down for two hoursEdinburgh's costly trams have come under fire again after they were brought to a halt by stray balloons.
Network Rail
- Services between Liverpool and St Helens resume as railway reopens on timeThe line between Liverpool and St Helens has reopened today (14 July) after a nine-day closure to improve the railway in the north west of England.
- Roundham level crossing users get safety messageUsers of Roundham level crossing in Kidlington are being targeted this week in a campaign by Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) to help them stay safe on the railway.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Rail regulator considers bid for more services between Bradford and London PLANS for a new inter-city rail service linking Bradford with London six times a day are now being considered by the rail regulators.
Sheffield Star
- Sheffield MP signs railway motionSheffield MP David Blunkett has expressed concern about Government plans for northern rail services.
Wales Online
- 'Shirty and unprofessional' - which train company got up the nose of First Minister Carwyn Jones?Mr Jones issued the rebuke to Arriva Trans Wales after a snarky response to criticism of a lack of Welsh announcements at a Cardiff station
Bucks Free Press
- Tributes to leading HS2 campaigner AN MP has led the tributes to a prominent HS2 campaigner, who died last week.
Other Regional Press
- Department of Transport approve earlier, faster trains between Devon and London Devon is to get earlier, faster trains to London in the first significant redesign of the mainline timetable in a decade.
Freight on Rail
- Landmark Planning Permission for Radlett Rail Freight Terminal.Planning permission1 for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFIs) at Radlett in Hertfordshire sets a crucial precedent which will allow more freight to be removed from our congested road network2, according to Freight on Rail.
Global Rail News
- Senate backs French rail reformThe French senate has adopted draft legislation which aims to re-establish cut ties between the country’s infrastructure manager and operator.
- DfT ‘confusing’ industry with train procurement stanceThe Department for Transport (DfT) has ‘created confusion’ within sections of the rail industry with its involvement in several multi-billion pound train orders, a new report has suggested.
- DB passenger compensation hits record highDeutsche Bahn (DB) has had to pay a record €40 million in compensation to passengers who had their trains delayed or cancelled last year.
- Stations as a serviceSo what are railway stations for? The answer is obvious: they are the places where you go to catch or get off trains. For many this is true; cold, draughty platforms that are not nice to hang around on – especially if trains are delayed. Writes Clive Kessell
Railnews
- Dawlish report 'due this week' Unconfirmed reports suggest that the DfT is about to publish a report which examines an alternative route to the far south west avoiding the vulnerable sea wall at Dawlish in south Devon. Two fierce storms closed the route in early February after a stretch of the coastal line was demolished by high seas. The line reopened in April, hut in the wake of the storms Ministers and Network Rail promised to examine a relief route avoiding the sea wall.
Other News Sources
- MPs HS2 petitions committee will not meet outside LondonThe Committee of MPs who will hear the petitions of people wanting changes to the HS2 Hybrid Bill has announced their timetable for hearings.
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