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Network Rail has asked a director mentoring consultancy to review the effectiveness of its board every year as it struggles with spiralling costs.
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Britain’s railways are worse than networks in other major European countries because of high fares and slow trains, a study has found.
Regional governments try to win back control of their bus networks
MORE people in England travel to work by bus than by all other forms of public transport combined—about 12% of the working population. Bus passengers make 5 billion journeys a year, three times as many as train passengers. And yet English buses are spluttering.
Monday, 31 August 2015
BBC News
- Worksop's £3.2m bus station opensThe new station in Worksop follows three multi-million pound bus stations in the county in the last decade at Mansfield, Newark and Retford.
- Ferries resume after Calais blockadeFerry services resume at the Port of Calais following a fresh protest by former workers of a dissolved ferry company.
Financial Times
- Airlines invest in DIY to improve servicesGroups including BA trial permanent electronic bag tags to reduce queues
- Allianz and Canadian fund eye UK airportGerman insurer and Borealis, part of Ontario pension scheme, explore bid to US owners
- British Airways in landmark pensions caseMillions of pounds and role of trustees at stake in clash over airline’s pensions
- Transdev exits Jerusalem light rail planCampaigners claim victory but French group says move is strategic
The Guardian
- Porn star to be featured on Taiwan travel cards to 'cheer commuters up'Protests after Japanese star Yui Hatano’s image is printed on Easycard travel cards which can be used on metro and bus routes Commuters in Taiwan will start using prepaid travel cards featuring a photo of a Japanese porn actor from Tuesday, despite protests from politicians and parents.Yui Hatano, one of Asia’s most popular adult movie actors, will appear on limited-edition series two cards, which can be used on the metro and bus networks and at convenience stores in the capital Taipei. Continue reading...
- Ferry services resume between France and England after Calais blockade liftedP&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways says services have begun again, however some are still subject to delaysCross-channel ferry services have reopened following a fresh blockade at the Port of Calais which disrupted the bank holiday journeys of thousands of passengers.Ferry service operators P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways both said services have resumed, however some were still subject to delays. Continue reading...
The Independent
- Consultant to check on struggling Network RailNetwork Rail has asked a director mentoring consultancy to review the effectiveness of its board every year as it struggles with spiralling costs.
- Ferry services to and from Calais resume after thousands are held up by blockade Ferry services have resumed to and from the French port of Calais following a fresh protest by former workers of MyFerryLink - but the biggest ferry operator is warning of the risk of continued delays.
The Scotsman
- Driver of bus that killed pensioner faces sackTHE driver of a double-decker bus that ran over and killed a pensioner in the city centre could be facing dismissal.
The Telegraph
- Airport-style train checks are 'security theatre and useless against terror attacks'European ministers said they will step up security on in the European rail network, with tougher ID checks and baggage searches and more armed patrols and spot checks, after the thwarted gun attack on a French train last week.
Times Online
- Travellers ripped off by ‘second-rate’ rail network [subscription]Britain’s railways are worse than networks in other major European countries because of high fares and slow trains, a study has found.
- Migrant crisis halts Eurotunnel freight trains [subscription]KEY supplies to carmakers and supermarkets could dry up after the migrant crisis forced Eurotunnel to stop freight trains using the Channel tunnel for five days.
Daily Express
- Bank Holiday misery for UK holidaymakers as striking ferry workers block Calais portTHOUSANDS of British holidaymakers have faced fresh Calais chaos after being left stranded in France by striking ferry workers who have blocked the northern port.
Mail Online
- UK's 10 most exorbitant rail routes are run by First Great Western and Virgin Trains Both First Great Western and Virgin Trains have been named and shamed, after being exposed for regularly charging fares that cost three-and-a-half times the price per mile of those sold by other firms.
- Fresh misery for holidaymakers and lorry drivers as striking French ferry workers blockade Calais leaving thousands stranded Services ground to a halt yesterday with passengers left stranded for hours because of protests by former staff of the now dissolved MyFerryLink, who used lifeboats to block ships from docking.
The Mirror
- Calais ferry services reopen following blockade that caused Bank Holiday chaos for Brits - but delays are expectedMayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart said she regretted that the port had been taken "hostage" by striking workers
Bolton News
- Yob hurls stone at Northern Rail train as it passes through Bolton A YOB hurled a stone at a train as it was travelling through Bolton.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Historic steam wagon returns to Llangollen after more than 100 years The wagon used to transport meat from Ruthin Station to Rhydwral Farm and was last in the Denbighshire town in 1905
- Petition against Llangefni link road which campaigners say will 'damage ancient woodland'Anglesey Council say the road would enable 'significant economic development' but there are fears it could damage the habitat of the red squirrel
London Evening Standard
- Victoria line reopens: Engineering work finishes two days early as Walthamstow and Tottenham reconnected to Tube networkVictoria line engineering works that left Walthamstow and Tottenham without Tube trains for a month have finished two days early, ending weeks of misery for commuters.
The York Press
- York bus driver wins award A YORK bus driver has been named as community champion from nearly 7,000 First employees across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
Wales Online
- Aerial footage 'to prove' that little stands in the way of reopening the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen rail lineTraws Link Cymru are planning to place a camera on a microlight, capturing the entire route
Yorkshire Post
- Momentum behind restoration of missing rail linkCONFIDENCE is growing behind a bid to get a missing stretch of trans-Pennine railway track reinstated after more than 40 years.
Blackpool Gazette
- Anger at rail passengers’ ticket cost riseRail campaigners say passengers will be left out of pocket when new price rises introduced by Virgin Rail start next month.
North Wales Live
- Heathrow Airport invites Merseyside firms to join its supply chain £15.6bn third runway extension will provide opportunities for small firms
Other Regional Press
- Opening of new rail link could be delayed until next summer THE opening of the final section of new railway between central Oxford, Bicester and London could be delayed until next summer.
- Visit the VIP RailwayLet’s be honest: we’ve all hankered after driving a steam engine at one time or another. Now we’ve all got the opportunity to make that ambition a reality.
- Rail services affected by major engineering works this weekend Virgin and London Midland are among the operators hit by Bank Holiday improvement works
The Economist
- Regional governments try to win back control of their bus networksMORE people in England travel to work by bus than by all other forms of public transport combined—about 12% of the working population. Bus passengers make 5 billion journeys a year, three times as many as train passengers. And yet English buses are spluttering.
Airportwatch
- International Experiences on Public Transport Provision in Rural Areas. Mobility is one of the key elements that supports economic activity and promotes social equity. With decreasing population in rural areas and ageing society it is becoming increasingly difficult, however, to provide access to adequate transport services for citizens in rural areas without significant cost increases.
Aviation Industry
- Airline, TSA pass the buck when luggage pilferedQ : My 18-year-old daughter recently flew from Portland, Ore., to Jacksonville, Fla., connecting through Atlanta. Her flight on Delta Air Lines was delayed more than three hours into the wee hours of the morning.
- Best and Worst Airlines For Holiday Travel 2015Other airlines must be so jealous of Hawaiian Airlines. It keeps nabbing the top spot as the best airline to fly during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
- IATA boss Tyler to retire in 2016Former Cathay Pacific CEO will step down after five years in the role
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