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David Cameron promises a decision on airport expansion by the end of the year and denies being
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SCOTRAIL bosses are reducing the number of trains that will run on Sundays because of a shortage of available drivers. The train operator is to publish a new reduced timetable for Sundays which will come into force from this weekend.
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MINISTERS have been told to move the Department for Transport to the North to help shift more funding away from the South.
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- Heathrow growth 'could help Wales'Wales could benefit from the expansion of Heathrow Airport if direct links can bring visitors in more quickly, the deputy tourism minister says.
- VIDEO: New Heathrow runway: Possible flightpathHow might planes reach the new runway that has been proposed at Heathrow?
- VIDEO: Runways report devastating, say localsRunways report: Harmondsworth residents give their reaction to the Airports Commission report recommending a third Heathrow runway.
- ScotRail to reduce Sunday servicesScotRail says it will be reducing its rail services on Sundays because it does not have enough drivers.
- Heathrow backed - now it's up to the politiciansNow it's up to the politicians
- Rail upgrades get £17m EU fundingEU funding of 24m euros (£17m) has been secured for two railway upgrades in Northern Ireland, including the Londonderry-Coleraine line.
- Rail delays at Manchester PiccadillyA number of train services at Manchester Piccadilly station are cancelled or delayed due to damaged overhead lines, Network Rail say.
- Living under a flight pathResidents on proposed third Heathrow runway
- Airport decision by end of 2015 - PMDavid Cameron promises a decision on airport expansion by the end of the year and denies being
- Third runway 'good for Scotland'The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) welcomes recommendations for a third Heathrow runway, saying it would be good for business.
- VIDEO: 'London risks being bypassed'In an interview with the BBC the chairman of the Airports Commission, Sir Howard Davies, talks about the commission's support for a third Heathrow Airport runway.
- US airlines investigated over pricesThe Justice Department investigates if US airlines are colluding to keep ticket prices high.
Financial Times
- Cameron's Heathrow stance dealt big blowSir Howard Davies's unequivocal backing for third runway puts pressure on PM
- Airports panel backs Heathrow expansionDavies calls for ban on night flights to reduce noise level
- Reaction: UK airports panel decisionBusiness, political and environment groups give their verdict
- Q&A: Airports Commission reportThe key findings of the Davies report on airport expansion, and what happens next
- Heathrow expansion faces multiple hurdlesTory opponents whose constituents live under the flight path will fight to the end
- Uber set to open in 7 new Indian citiesRide-sharing app launches biggest single expansion in rapidly growing market dominated by Ola
- Heathrow plan ‘fundamentally different’Sir Howard Davies believes radical changes by the airport make its plan viable
- Danish court rules against RyanairCarrier must sign collective agreement with local staff or face blockade from trade unionists
- Stagecoach starts park-and-ride schemeCompany hopes to replicate Greater Manchester facility in other cities grappling with congestion
- A convincing case for Heathrow expansionCameron must end years of dithering and back the Davies plan
The Guardian
- The Guardian view on expanding Heathrow: just say no | EditorialThe debate about where to build extra airport capacity has been a giant distraction. The climate demands drawing a line under aviation’s growthBritain finally confronted the point of a decision on a difficult question that it had ducked for far too long. Or, at least, that is how the Airports Commission presented its endorsement of an extra runway at Heathrow. The airwaves reverberated with the voices of the sort of men who never shrug off a boyhood Airfix fixation, arguing with burning intensity about whether the precise spec and coordinates of the Heathrow proposal, and its Gatwick rival, ha...
- Heathrow expansion risks deepening London's air pollution crisisA third runway could throw air quality standards and UK climate targets to the wind The UK government's Airports Commission has recommended that a new runway at Heathrow should go ahead, but only with a legally binding commitment to control air and noise pollution.If the government decides to act on Howard Davies' recommendation (and doing so would be a political minefield) Londoners will be forgiven for treating any air quality guarantees with a heavy pinch of salt. Continue reading...
- This Heathrow report got Cameron off the hook. But it won’t be the last word | Simon JenkinsHoward Davies thinks a trickle-down effect from the airport will benefit the whole country. This clearly cannot beGovernment inquiries are Britain’s bullfights. They are expensive, ritualised, interminable and the cause of lavish corporate expenditure. They all have the same ending: a man in a suit pirouetting over a pile of bleeding meat.The bleeding meat of Wednesday’s Davies report is London’s environment, apparently in need of yet more air, noise and traffic pollution at levels that should be unthinkable within the built-up area of a 21st-century metropolis. Continue reading...
- Are we on the brink of an electric car revolution?Electric car sales have fallen far short of predictions, but the global push to cut carbon emissions and improved techology could see them poised to hit the mainstream, says Renault-Nissan’s head, Carlos GhosnCarlos Ghosn, the fast-talking head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, is not keen to be drawn on targets for electric car sales. A 2011 prediction of 1.5m Renault-Nissan electric vehicles by 2016 turned out to be wildly optimistic. The group just passed the 250,000 mark.Ghosn was not alone. President Barack Obama predicted 1m electric cars in the US by 2015: in January the total was 280,000...
- Cameron warned of Commons defeat if he fails to back Heathrow expansionSir Howard Davies’s independent airports commission report makes strong recommendation for third runway at HeathrowTory grandees are warning David Cameron that he will face a heavy parliamentary defeat if he fails to back a third runway at Heathrow airport, in line with the morning’s recommendation by Sir Howard Davies’s independent airports commission.The prime minister and the Tory chief whip, Mark Harper, have been told that the pro-Heathrow contingent in parliament – comprising a sizeable number of Tories, the Labour party, the SNP and the DUP – has a clear Commons majority. Continue readi...
The Herald
- Third of ScotRail services to be axed on Sundays over dispute A THIRD of Sunday rail services will be withdrawn from this weekend as ScotRail struggles with a shortage of train drivers.
- PM in a holding pattern over Heathrow with no place to land, claims Labour's HattieSCHADENFREUDE, the joy of revelling in someone else's misfortune, is a rather popular pastime on the green benches.
- Hundreds of Scottish drivers on roads despite clocking 12 penalty pointsHundreds of drivers in Scotland are still on the road despite having more than 12 penalty points on their licences.
- Risk of SCOTLAND could end up with even fewer connections to an expanded Heathrow than it has now unless the Government reforms how it uses public subsidies to support domestic routes, the Airports Commission has warned.
The Independent
- Heathrow Airport expansion: How the small village of Harmondsworth could be destroyed to clear space Those unfamiliar with Harmondsworth – one of three villages that would be destroyed should the Heathrow expansion go ahead – might be forgiven for thinking it is just another commuter village, but an impressive 600-year-old, Grade I listed barn and the 11th-century St Mary’s Church prove otherwise.Â
- Heathrow airport expansion: Government will decide on plans by end of the year, says Cameron The Government will decide on airport expansion plans within a year, the Prime Minister has announced following the publication of a long-awaited report.
The Scotsman
- ScotRail to cut Sunday train timetablesSCOTRAIL bosses are reducing the number of trains that will run on Sundays because of a shortage of available drivers. The train operator is to publish a new reduced timetable for Sundays which will come into force from this weekend.
The Telegraph
- Calais crisis: Channel Tunnel entrance blocked with burning barricadeFears that illegal immigrants will take advantage of a second shut-down at Calais in just over a week, as ferry and rail traffic comes to a halt
- Westminster Underground tube station evacuated and closedSuspected fire at the underground station that serves the Palace of Westminster
- Sketch: Will there be a third runway at Heathrow? No ifs, no buts - and no answersAfter Sir Howard Davies publishes his report on airport expansion, David Cameron is asked whether he'll keep an old promise to oppose a new runway
- Government split on third runway ruling for HeathrowThe Prime Minister will
Mail Online
- What a third runway at Heathrow Airport could mean for travellers The building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport will see increased competition between airlines meaning lower fares for customers, it is claimed.
- Millions of London Underground commuters in packed carriages hotter than the Sahara As the country recorded its hottest July day on record, temperatures on the London Underground sky-rocketed to an astonishing 100F (37C).
- David Cameron 'bullied by Boris Johnsonon Heathrow' over third runway David Cameron was accused of allowing himself to be ‘bullied’ by Boris Johnson yesterday amid signals he could ignore a major independent report calling for a third runway at Heathrow.
- Heathrow's third runway is welcomed by Alex Brummer who lives in flight path Several mornings a week, the first sound to be heard in my home close to Richmond Park in South-west London is the low rumble of the heavily laden jets heading for Heathrow, writes ALEX BRUMMER.
Birmingham Post
- UK automotive sector hits an all-time highFigures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed turnover reached a new historic high in 2014 following a 6.6 per cent increase since 2013
- Off yer bike: West Midlands among lowest numbers of UK cyclists, with Birmingham in declineCity council argues Birmingham Cycle Revolution, which is seeing £60 million invested in ‘bike-friendly’ initiatives over six years to 2018, will see decline reversed
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Leeds Bradford Airport boss backs third runway plan at Heathrow THE BOSS of Leeds Bradford Airport has backed a recommendation for a third runway at Heathrow, which he says would benefit Yorkshire's economy.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- AM calls for giant cruise ship dock to be developed at Holyhead port Plea comes weeks after a giant cruise ship carrying 2,500 passengers was turned away from Anglesey because current jetty isn't suitable for use in high winds
London Evening Standard
- David Cameron cabinet war as Airport Commission backs third runway for Heathrow David Cameron faced civil war in Cabinet today as the Airport Commission strongly and unequivocally backed a third runway at Heathrow.
- Jim Armitage: Heathrow is the only realistic solution for a third runway For business, there was never any competition.
Manchester Evening News
- Trapped rail passengers describe how they were 'close to fainting' in carriages after Piccadilly goes into meltdownServices have now resumed again - but passengers stuck on trains bound for the station have described miserable conditions
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Government admits Tyne and Wear Metro's creaking 40-year-old trains must be replaced The Government is talking to transport authority Nexus and local councils about buying new trains for the Metro, says Transport Minister
Northern Echo
- Wensleydale Railway to host its first-ever festival of railway literature A HERITAGE railway, dubbed the great survivor for managing to stay on track while others have become distant memories, is marking the 25th anniversary since it was rescued with by hosting a first-ever festival of railway literature.
The York Press
- Electric buses back on York's roads after blaze ELECTRIC buses have returned to York's roads one week after a devastating fire grounded them.
This Is Local London Network
- Minister: 'Clear direction' promised by autumn before vote on Third Runway TRANSPORT Secretary Patrick McLoughlin told the Commons today the Government would give ‘clear direction’ by the autumn on how it planned to respond to the Third Runway recommendations.
- "No more traffic with expanded Heathrow", says director of environment Heathrow will provide a third runway without any additional airport-related traffic on the roads, according to its director of environment and sustainability.
Wales Online
- City MP dismisses glossy images of Cardiff's new bus station as an 'uncosted aspiration' that may never happenCardiff North MP Craig Williams raised concerns as a report on the bus station goes before Cardiff council's ruling body on Thursday
Yorkshire Post
- Move Transport HQ to the north, ministers toldMINISTERS have been told to move the Department for Transport to the North to help shift more funding away from the South.
- Leeds business leaders welcome Heathrow reportBusiness leaders in Leeds have welcomed a long-awaited report which recommends building a third runway at Heathrow, saying it could bring a huge boost to the county.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Heatwave causes delays on East Coast Main LineOn the hottest day of the year train passengers on the East Coast Main Line have expressed their frustration at delays, after speed restrictions were imposed because of the risk of tracks buckling.
Reading Evening Post
- Heathrow third runway: Reading Borough Council will study the small print Reading Borough Council's deputy leader wants assurances about public transport links to Heathrow Airport
- Rail services to and from London Paddington delayed due to speed restrictionsDelays of up to 30 minutes on Wednesday because of the heat on the tracks
Other Regional Press
- £10m pledge will kickstart Durham Tees Valley Airport's Southside development Initial plans include a new link road and first building for major Aero Centre Tees Valley - the new business park
- £10m scheme set to open up south side of Durham Tees Valley Airport for development Airport majority shareholder Peel Holdings pledges £5m to north-south link road plan at Durham Tees Valley Airport
- Airports Commission: Kent politicians and campaigners 'delighted' new Gatwick runway NOT recommended by Sir Howard Davies reportPoliticians and campaigners say they are
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- London's first double-decker electric-only bus plannedA double-decker London bus powered solely by electricity will be tested in October, Boris Johnson has said.
- London buses to test automatic speed-limiting technologyNew technology that can limit the top speed of buses on different roads will be tested on two routes in the capital in a bid to increase road safety. The Intelligent Speed Application (ISA) uses GPS technology installed on buses. It tracks the vehicles' positions on a digital map showing the speed limit for the roads they are travelling on and restricts their engines accordingly. More than 1,800 people have been killed or badly hurt by London buses over a five-year period. Road hazards Transport for London (TfL) said ISA would come into force on 47 London buses from next month. It said the...
- Stagecoach expansion yields profit boost, despite falling US revenuesThe train, coach and bus operator Stagecoach has cashed in on growing demand for public transport, despite huge falls in oil prices – and expects the recently won East Coast mainline to generate significant profits. UK rail operations for the company behind one half of the West Coast rail franchise, jumped 8.7 per cent in the year to end of April – the most impressive rise across its business portfolio. Stagecoach did suffer, though, in its North American division, where the plunging oil prices had a bigger impact on pushing gas-guzzling citizens back into their cars. Its chief ...
- Oyster Card-style ticket machines arriving on Greater Manchester busesTransport chiefs are to spend £1m installing ‘smart-ticket’ machines on up to 1,000 buses - which will make it easier for passengers who also use trams and trains. Companies are being asked by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to bid for a contract to fit the card-based machines in vehicles owned by around 30 small-to-medium sized bus operators. Up to 1,000 electronic ticket machines could be installed as part of the five-year £1m contract. TfGM bosses want smaller operators equipped for a ticketing system, which will work across various modes of public tanspor...
- Yusen Logistics upgrades Heathrow air freight capabilityYusen logistics is invested in relocating and upgrading its key UK air freight gateway at Heathrow as a result of the continued expansion of its UK air freight operations. The NYK group’s freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary said the new facility was now fully operational and provided “fully integrated, ultra-high security warehousing space with temperature controlled processing capability”. It said the facility fulfilled the stringent requirements for food and pharmaceuticals – both rapidly growing parts of Yusen Logistics’ business. It said the facility...
- Logistics academy to be opened in LiverpoolOne of the largest logistics training schools in the country has opened its doors in Liverpool. The City of Liverpool College has launched the academy working with key partners including international training firm Transline Group. The academy will also work with key employers including Stobarts, Royal Mail and B&M. The new academy will provide apprenticeships and professional qualifications and training which will help students get the skills they need to pursue a career in the industry or upskill those currently working in logistics. The College’s existing logistics provision enjo...
- New shipping minister hails ‘innovative’ Port of TyneThe Government’s new shipping supremo has made South Tyneside his first port of call. Ports and Shipping Minister, Robert Goodwill MP, paid his first official visit to the UK port by dropping in at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields, on Thursday. While on a tour of the 600 acre estate, the Minister learned about developments at the port, such as the rapid progress that is being made on a £25 million investment project The Port is currently investing in the construction and refurbishment of 329 metres of quays, which comprises a 125 metre extension to the existing Riverside Quay ...
- New cruise terminal and riverside berth confirmed for Hull portA cruise terminal and riverside berth have been confirmed as part of plans to transform Hull, the city council has said. Cabinet members approved a decision to find a private sector developer for the project. The new terminal and riverside berth
- CILT welcomes the airports commission’s final reportLeading logistics and transport professional body, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), has responded to the publication of today’s Airports Commission’s final report. The Commission has recommended the Heathrow North West Runway option, which was also preferred by the CILT, primarily on transport and logistics considerations. CILT therefore reminds the Government that its preference was based upon strict conditions to be laid down to guarantee that the environmental impact of this option is minimised. The Commission's recommendations go a long way tow...
- Wincanton wins national contract with HalfordsHalfords, the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, has appointed Wincanton as sole operator of its national transport contract. The contract will go live this summer and will see Wincanton operate more than 80 vehicles as it oversees the distribution of the retailer’s goods from its flagship operational base in Coventry, as well as sites in Redditch, Bury, Mossend, Portbury and Greenford. Halfords awarded the contract to Wincanton after working together to establish improved ways of working. During this period Wincanton also demonstrated its expertise in chan...
Railnews
- Heathrow plan involves rail upgrades, but no HS2 spur The Airports Commission has supported proposals to build a third runway at Heathrow, in the face of rigorous opposition from environmental groups and politicians, including Boris Johnson. The Commission envisages direct railway connections from the west and south but rules out a spur from HS2 at Old Oak Common, saying there is no robust business case and that such a link would be
- Majority vote for RMT strike at First Great Western Four out of five RMT members on First Great Western have voted in favour of a strike in protest at what the union says is a lack of 'very basic assurances' about the new Intercity Express Trains, which are being manufactured by Hitachi. The RMT is now considering its next move.
Aviation Industry
- Heathrow runway decision: industry urges actionITM calls for additional runway at Gatwick to be given go-ahead
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- Blackburn holidaymakers offered 'no support' by Jet2holidays after Tunisia terror attack BLACKBURN families caught up in the Tunisian terrorist attack have criticised their holiday provider for not giving them enough support.
- Heathrow flies above Gatwick: Reaction to Airports Commission recommendationHeathrow third runway described as
- Heathrow Airport third runway backed by Airports Commission Campaigners from all sides and politicians representing areas around the two airports - both of which border Surrey - have been reacting to the news
- Committee on Climate Change endorses LCRS approach to reducing emissions from logisticsThe Freight Transport Association has called for more Government support to help transport operators make carbon savings following publication of ...
- FTA urges Government to act on Heathrow runway recommendationThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the Government to make a quick decision on airport expansion in the south east after an ...
- Heathrow report 'steaming poo' for Cameron - senior ToryThe pre-briefing on Sir Howard Davies' report on airport capacity focused on the Gatwick caveat - we like Heathrow but Gatwick will do. The final report is written nothing like that.
- Heathrow third runway: business says 'pick up the shovel'It's taken a three-year investigation but today the Airports Commission announced what many had expected - that a third runway at Heathrow is the preferred option to expand the UK's airport capacity.
- New runway should be built at Heathrow rather than at Gatwick A long-awaited report into airport capacity has recommended that a new runway should be built at Heathrow rather than Gatwick.
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