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The new transport secretary, Chris Grayling, says he has no plans to scrap the high-speed HS2 rail project.
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Blackpool MP given top government job
Blackpool MP Paul Maynard has been awarded a top ministerial position by new Prime Minister Theresa May.
Scotrail passenger complaint risen 38 percent since Abellio takeover
COMPLAINTS by rail passengers have soared in the 12 months since a Dutch firm took over the ScotRail franchise.
Monday, 18 July 2016
BBC News
- Southern dispute is transport secretary's 'top priority'New Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says the Southern rail dispute
- HS2 rail project backed by new transport secretaryThe new transport secretary, Chris Grayling, says he has no plans to scrap the high-speed HS2 rail project.
The Guardian
- HS2 will go ahead, says new transport secretaryChris Grayling promises not to scrap high-speed rail project and says quick decision is needed on airport expansionThe new transport secretary has backed the high-speed HS2 rail project. Chris Grayling promised not to scrap HS2, after questions were raised about the project’s future under Theresa May’s new government. Continue reading...
The Scotsman
- ScotRail sees a huge rise in disgruntled passengersComplaints by rail passengers have soared in the 12 months since a Dutch firm took over the ScotRail franchise.
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Train union set to escalate action as driver-only impasse deepens [Subscription]Rail unions have threatened to escalate strike action after little sign of a resolution in the dispute between train workers and ScotRail.
City AM
- The new transport secretary says it's full speed ahead for HS2It's full-speed ahead for the High Speed 2 rail project - despite concerns over budget-busting costs and criticism that it is flawed a "vanity project".
London Evening Standard
- Gatwick Express revealed as Britain's most delayed rail routeThe Gatwick Express train service is the most delayed in Britain, it was revealed today.
- Transport Secretary Chris Grayling vows to press on with HS2 projectTransport Secretary Chris Grayling today vowed to press ahead with the high-speed HS2 rail project.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Hexham railway bridge reopens after six weeks of motoring misery The bridge has been closed to traffic since June 6, turning Hexham into a 'ghost town' and causing congestion for motorists
Yorkshire Post
- Grayling promises May government will back high speed rail projectNEW TRANSPORT Secretary Chris Grayling has scotched suggestions the new Government could scrap the planned HS2 rail line through Yorkshire.
- Policing Leeds railway station: Commuters, revellers and football fansWould you support changes to make the station a safer place at night?
Blackpool Gazette
- Blackpool MP given top government jobBlackpool MP Paul Maynard has been awarded a top ministerial position by new Prime Minister Theresa May.
Daventry Express
- Scotrail passenger complaint risen 38 percent since Abellio takeoverCOMPLAINTS by rail passengers have soared in the 12 months since a Dutch firm took over the ScotRail franchise.
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