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Two thirds of bus users 'unhappy' with local services
A Citizens Advice Scotland report raises concerns about poor value for money, punctuality, safety and cleanliness.
This firm has come up with an 'M25 for high-speed trains' spanning both Heathrow and Gatwick
A new proposal for a new high-speed railway passing both Gatwick and Heathrow has been developed to enhance other major infrastructure projects for the south east.
'East West Rail and Expressway to Cambridge will increase pollution'
A GREEN MEP has attacked the Government's future transport projects including a new diesel-powered train line and a potential £3bn expressway.
Wednesday, 07 March 2018
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- Two thirds of bus users 'unhappy' with local servicesA Citizens Advice Scotland report raises concerns about poor value for money, punctuality, safety and cleanliness.
- Leith trams survey questions need for extensionCouncillors want to extend the Edinburgh trams to Newhaven to cope with rising resident numbers.
- Father calls for safety railings after Manchester canal deathNick Pope calls for safety measures after his 19-year-old son Charlie was found dead in Manchester.
- Vauxhall chief warns of Brexit threat to Ellesmere PortThe head of Vauxhall has said lack of clarity over Brexit threatens the future of Ellesmere Port.
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- North and South move to map out border crossings for Brexit [Subscription]Dublin and Belfast are working together to map out for the first time the number of border crossings on the island.
City AM
- This firm has come up with an 'M25 for high-speed trains' spanning both Heathrow and GatwickA new proposal for a new high-speed railway passing both Gatwick and Heathrow has been developed to enhance other major infrastructure projects for the south east.
The Mirror
- EasyJet passengers taken 235 miles by BUS in 27-hour trip after delayed flight Travellers faced an epic saga including a six-hour wait for a hotel room, four coach journeys lasting over nine hours and a long border crossing
- Hear pilots' hilarious conversation during mid-air refuelling as they talk food, solve riddles and discuss how comfy their seats are Boom-operator Senior Airman Jordan Smith chews the fat with the two fighter pilots as they top up their tanks thousands of feet above the ground
Belfast Telegraph
- Ryanair boss attacks Heathrow expansion costMichael O’Leary joked that it takes “skill and inventiveness” to spend as much as £14 billion on expanding the west London hub.
- New rises in Translink bus and rail fares to take effect at end of monthThe public transport company increased prices by 2.8% on Ulsterbus services, 3% on rail services, and by 10 pence on a single extended Metro bus journey.
Birmingham Post
- Ongoing diesel slide drags down UK car market again Professor David Bailey gives his view on the latest car sales figures, which are down again driven in large part by the collapse in diesel sales.
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube worker reveals 'secrets' of the London Underground that will improve your journeys A Tube worker has revealed the "secrets" to improving your London Underground journey including what to do if you cannot pay.
- Black taxi drivers offered £1,550 to dump dieselBlack taxi drivers are today handed a £1,550 incentive to dump dirty diesels in a move to help clean up London's air.
- Southeastern rail passengers stuck on Lewisham 'train from hell' will get £100 extra compensationRail passengers left stranded on a Southeastern train in freezing weather for four hours in south London are now set to receive £100 extra in compensation.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Union calls for Northlink ferry services to be nationalisedUnion bosses will also be making the case for public ownership of the inter-island ferry service, currently operated by Shetland Islands Council.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- At last! New Willenhall Railway Station plan backed after years of campaigning The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to unveil proposals for a station at the site of the town's old station on Bilston Street.
Yorkshire Post
- The Yorkshire Post says: Passenger rights. Grayling and communicationIT speaks volumes about the railway industry that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling feels compelled to order train companies to improve their communication with the public.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Police study finds switching off street lights in Essex has no impact on crime levelsTurning street lights off at night has not made Essex less safe, a new police report has found.
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- Track fault on Chester to Cardiff line responsible for train damageA faulty railway line on the Chester to Cardiff route was found to be responsible for causing an entire fleet of trains to be taken out of service for repairs.
- 'East West Rail and Expressway to Cambridge will increase pollution'A GREEN MEP has attacked the Government's future transport projects including a new diesel-powered train line and a potential £3bn expressway.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Government to review driving laws in preparation for self-driving vehiclesThe Government has commissioned a detailed review of driving laws to ensure the UK remains one of the best places in the world to develop, test and drive self-driving vehicles. Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced the start of a 3-year review by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission to examine any legal obstacles to the widespread introduction of self-driving vehicles and highlight the need for regulatory reforms. The work will be crucial in examining how current driving laws – designed with traditional motoring in mind – can support the next ...
- South Kensington Tube station to be transformed to provide step-free accessTransport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans to transform South Kensington Tube station, which will see the station upgraded and the surrounding land sensitively developed, reflecting its status as an iconic gateway to one of London’s most beloved cultural areas. TfL has selected Native Land as its preferred joint venture partner to develop the land owned by TfL around the station. The development will be respectful to the character of the local area and will provide step-free access to the District and Circle line platforms via a new entrance on Thurloe Street. The scheme will also im...
- PD Ports signs five-year deal with All Steels TradingOne of the UK’s largest steel traders has just signed a new five year deal with PD Ports at Groveport, the inland port complex on the River Trent that has direct sea access along the Humber Estuary. Steel trader, All Steels Trading imports steel from all over the world and sells to both stockholders and end users with the ability to deliver steel products in the UK and Europe within 48 hours from the time of order; with Groveport an integral part of that supply chain. Groveport is an important part of the PD Ports’ operations in the UK and with steel products being ha...
Rail Technology Magazine
- Minister confirms there are 'no plans' to extend Crossrail to BasingstokeJo Johnson has confirmed that there are no plans to lengthen Crossrail to Basingstoke despite speculation from other MPs. Following questioning from North East Hampshire Conservative MP Ranil Jayawardena, the rail minister said the government’s priority was to see the current project...
Railway Gazette
- Connectors for onboard data networksCONNECTORS: TE Connectivity has launched a range of M12 rail connectors offering data transmission...
Aviation Industry
- Wizz Air further expands Vienna operations Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air will add two more Airbus A321s to its Vienna, Austria base in early 2019, bringing the total number of aircraft based there to five. read more
- United backs down on bonus lottery after employee backlashUnited Airlines management did a fast U-turn March 5 after a proposed overhaul of quarterly employee bonuses met with barrage of resistance. read more
- Lufthansa mulls additional A350 orders Lufthansa is considering a follow-up order for more Airbus A350s now that the airline has seen the initial results of flying Airbus’ latest widebody. read more
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- Hull Trains will soon have bigger carriages after £60m investmentThe Hull firm has come under criticism this week after services were severely affected by maintenance problems following wintry weather
- Chris Grayling tells Devon there is 'no quick fix for Dawlish line' but describes it as 'most important rail project in the entire country'Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has reassured West Country businesses and travellers that the Government IS on the case to make the Dawlish rail line secure for the future.
- Surrey bus network 'fourth worst hit' since 2013 but county council says private companies are to blame Surrey County Council is at odds with the private bus companies as to the reason for the decline
- Surrey bus network 'fourth worst hit' since 2013 but county council says private companies are to blame Surrey County Council is at odds with the private bus companies as to the reason for the decline
- FTAs highly-anticipated transport manager conference returns to BelfastBelfast will, once again, host the Freight Transport Association's annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco. ...
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