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Monday, 27 November 2017

Government

• Wales and Borders rail franchise 2018 procurementAgency agreement 2 signed by between the Secretary of State for Transport and Welsh Ministers about the future management of the Wales and Borders rail franchise.

Financial Times

• Emerging Asia in race to build metros amid choking congestionManila, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City invest heavily in new transport systems

City AM

• Crossrail 2 crunch talks on funding lined up for next month with transport secretary Chris GraylingCrossrail 2 chiefs are set for fresh talks with the transport secretary next month to secure backing for their funding proposals for the £31bn railway line.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Reckless rail passenger survey proves train guards are vital says RMTSurvey shows 70% of travellers would try board a train after door alarm had sounded which shows driver only trains not safe says union

Yorkshire Post

• Huw Merriman: Repay passengers without further delay MY Bill would ensure that passengers on trains, flights and other domestic transport systems automatically received in their bank account the compensation due to them without first having to work out their rights or apply for it.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Go-Ahead set to remain under pressure amid passenger slowdownThe group behind strike-hit Southern Railway is set to remain under pressure this week following a predicted passenger slowdown on its Southeastern network.

Other Regional Press

• Tunnels, trams or driverless cars? What should transport look like in Oxford by 2050DRIVERLESS cars, a city-wide zero-emission zone and a tram system could well be the new norm by 2050 according to Oxford City Council as it seeks to map out its future vision.
• AM demands apology over delays to Ebbw Vale line work A GWENT AM has demanded an apology from the Welsh Government over delays to work to double the number of trains travelling between Ebbw Vale and Cardiff.

Rail Magazine

• Final Class 387 Electrostar rolls off production lineBombardier completes final Electrostar completed at Derby Litchurch Lane.

Other News Sources

• How does Leeds' transport system need to improve? 10 ideas for buses, trains and bikesWe spoke to Leeds Civic Trust director Martin Hamilton about what he would change