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Airport expansion: Choose Heathrow or Gatwick soon, MPs urge Government
There is mounting concern that the main parties have not committed themselves to backing whichever option is eventually selected by the Airports Commission
Network Rail privatisation to be discussed by government officials in order to shake off debt burden
Government officials could meet this week to discuss the potential privatisation and restructuring of Network Rail.
North Wales 'left out' of European Commission transport funding map
Aled Roberts AM fears improvements to the A55 and rail electrification could be jeopardised by the disappearance of the region from the map
Just £12.5 million allocated to 'revolutionise' rail services in North, Treasury reveals
George Osborne accused of making "vague commitments" after it emerges talk about new rail not backed up by cash
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BBC News
- Mid Wales train journey film launched at galleriesA film chronicling a cross-Wales railway journey from Ceredigion is being shown at galleries along the route.
- Station house reopens after makeoverA railway station house, once seen as an
ITV News
- Local shops to sell smartcard travel ticketsRail, bus and tram passengers in South Yorkshire will be able to buy selected travel tickets from their local shop from today.
The Telegraph
- Easter travel: long delays on trains and roads expectedAround 16 million cars will use the roads, many with no option due to works on railways between London, the North West and Scotland
- Network Rail to be broken up or sold off under restructuringNetwork Rail's £33bn debt pile is dragging the economy further into the red now that it is a public sector company
Times Online
- The Crossrail ripple effect [Subscription]It won’t boost property prices only in areas right by its stations. Nearby neighbourhoods will also benefit
- Whitehall in talks on Network Rail break-up [Subscription]Civil servants explore options including a split into regions, selling stations and privatisation
City AM
- Network Rail privatisation to be discussed by government officials in order to shake off debt burdenGovernment officials could meet this week to discuss the potential privatisation and restructuring of Network Rail.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- North Wales 'left out' of European Commission transport funding mapAled Roberts AM fears improvements to the A55 and rail electrification could be jeopardised by the disappearance of the region from the map
Journal Live
- Beth Farhat column: concern is growing on rail franchisesRegional head of the TUC calls for a publicly owned rail net worth that puts people before profit
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- The North East's lost railway stations tell the story of our region's historyThe changing face of the North East rail map as we reveal the old railway stations of the region which have now closed
- Just £12.5 million allocated to 'revolutionise' rail services in North, Treasury revealsGeorge Osborne accused of making "vague commitments" after it emerges talk about new rail not backed up by cash
Wales Online
- Plans to link up North Wales and Manchester Airport 'blocked', says Arriva Trains WalesExperts say that changes in England mean that the firm will not be able to run regular services to Manchester Airport, which accounts for more Welsh business travellers than any other.
Bucks Free Press
- HS2: Select committee 'to visit Bucks in May' The committee of MPs hearing evidence on the proposed HS2 railway line are due to visit Buckinghamshire in May, according to an MP.
Other Regional Press
- Major Upgrade Planned For Basingstoke-Reading Train ServicesBasingstoke is going to benefit from the largest train upgrade on the Great Western network in a generation.
- Ghost stations of North Lincolnshire - how many can you remember? THOUSANDS of people travel through North Lincolnshire by train every week.
- MP hopes for 'sense to prevail' over proposed HS2 spurWARRINGTON North’s MP has received confirmation from the transport secretary that her questions on the viability of the HS2 spur through the town were valid during a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday.
- Pull your finger out and get a move on Eric Pickles tells fellow minister as he enters debate on Wisbech to March rail line re openingIn an open letter released this week Mr Pickles disclosed he has told business minister Greg Clark “it would be helpful if we could bring forward the proposed delivery” of the rail line.
- Smart421 boss hails company’s role in Abellio Greater Anglia’s ‘smart’ ticketingA Suffolk company involved the delivery of “smart ticket” technology which is being adopted by regional rail operator Abellio Greater Anglia has welcomed news of the new facility’s launch later this year.
Other News Sources
- MP slams rail service and says Clacton will be hit with work set to continue to cause disruption over bank holidaysRAIL works will carry on over May’s bank holidays, despite promises by rail bosses that disruptive works would not continue after Easter.
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