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Weeks to go until 'biggest train timetable shake-up in UK history'
There is less than a month to go until what's being called the biggest train timetable shake-up in UK history.
First/Trenitalia withdraws East Midlands bid
A Joint Venture between FirstGroup and Trenitalia UK has pulled out of the bidding for the East Midlands franchise.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
BBC News
- Rosyth - Zeebrugge ferry freight service axed after fireFerry operator DFDS has axed its freight service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge in Belgium following a fire on one of its ships.
- Images of £50m M6 motorway bridge revealedThe bridge would cut across a key roundabout on the M6 in Cheshire, easing congestion in the area.
ITV News
- All change at Exeter bus station in JuneSome services are to relocate from Exeter Bus Station in June to allow for work to start on a major redevelopment.
- Weeks to go until 'biggest train timetable shake-up in UK history'There is less than a month to go until what's being called the biggest train timetable shake-up in UK history.
Department for Transport
- Rail markets: implementing the market pillarConsultation description The market pillar directive will: establish the principle of open access to rail markets enabling new rail operators, subject to certain protections, to bid for access on to routes with existing franchise operators
The Herald
- Shortbread company among first to take advantage of rail freight serviceWALKERS Shortbread will be among the first customers to use a new rail freight service between Mossend in Lanarkshire and the quayside at Liverpool, which has been launched by Peel Ports and DB Cargo UK.
The Telegraph
- Rolls-Royce mulls European move as Brexit deal worries growRolls-Royce is preparing to relocate the “signing off” of British-made airliner engines to Europe, as the EU aviation authority will hold the right to certify they are safe to fly in the event of a hard Brexit.
Times Online
- Ferry fire sinks last route to ContinentScotland’s only ferry link with the Continent has been cancelled after a fire.
City AM
- Global investment manager AMP Capital makes a swoop for London Luton Airport as it picks up 49 per cent stake from ArdianAMP Capital said today it had picked up a 49 per cent stake in London Luton Airport.
- Half of all London Tube and rail pay-as-you-go journeys are now made using contactless as more passengers pay by smartwatchHalf of all Tube and rail pay-as-you-go journeys across the capital are now made using contactless payments, according to figures out today from Transport for London (TfL).
Mail Online
- Britain to sign Brexit deal with Michigan on driverless cars The UK is set to sign a memorandum of understanding to collaborate with the US state - which is home to Detroit, the centre of the country's car industry.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Group revamps railway stationsRAILWAY stations are being revamped by the community in a bid to reduce vandalism.
Edinburgh Evening News
- New ScotRail trains to ease crush on Edinburgh-Glasgow line The first of a fleet of stand-in trains has arrived in Scotland to help ease ScotRail’s carriage shortage crisis.
London Evening Standard
- Disused pre-First World War tunnel is resurrected for Crossrail lineA hidden tram tunnel has been used to help build the Crossrail line 100ft beneath the West End.
- Transport for London apologises after 'insensitive' noticeboard message sparks 'bodyshaming' rowTransport for London was forced to apologise after a noticeboard urging passengers to "dress for the body you have" sparked controversy.
- Megabus launches new £1 open-top sightseeing route around LondonLow-cost coach operator Megabus has launched a budget open-top sightseeing bus service in London.
- TfL Tube delays: Severe delays on Victoria line after several signal failures and faulty train spark travel miseryCommuters face rush hour mayhem on the Piccadilly and Victoria lines after signal failures and a faulty train caused delays.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- £1.4 million bus lane fine money to be spent in AberdeenMembers of the strategic commissioning committee will meet next week to decide on how to spend £1.45million obtained from fines paid by drivers using bus lanes.
The York Press
- Grand Central name train in the Bard's honour to celebrate pop-up Shakespeare's Rose TheatreRAIL company Grand Central honoured William Shakespeare's birthday by unveiling a train named after the Bard.
Other Regional Press
- Multi-million-pound investment at British Steel in Scunthorpe to step up production of revolutionary railsThe investment comes after Network Rail gave full approval for ultra-long versions of British Steel's Zinoco rail product
Train Operators
- Greater Anglia transforming Norwich depot in readiness for new trainsWork has begun to prepare Greater Anglia’s Norwich-based Crown Point Depot for the new fleet of trains that will serve the region from 2019, including sending engineers to Switzerland to learn how to look after them.
Washington Post
- Boeing: US gets the tanker it wanted, nothing more -- A Boeing executive said on Wednesday that the Air Force will get the tanker it ordered - and no more.
New Civil Engineer
- Leeds gets HS2 ready with £350M worksA £350M Leeds development, which will include Yorkshire’s tallest building, has been given the green light as the city prepares for the arrival of High Speed 2.
Rail Magazine
- £40 million Norwich Crown Point upgrade under wayWork has begun on a £40 million upgrade of Norwich Crown Point depot, ahead of the introduction of new trains.
- Cardiff-Swansea wires ‘not sensible’Electrifying the railway between Cardiff and Swansea was not a sensible thing to do, according to Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling.
- First/Trenitalia withdraws East Midlands bidA Joint Venture between FirstGroup and Trenitalia UK has pulled out of the bidding for the East Midlands franchise.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Grayling approves HS2 sidings proposalsChris Grayling has approved proposals to contract new railway sidings for HS2. New sidings are thought to be needed to replace those displaced by the HS2 Phase One rail lines. Under the Transport and Works 1992 Act, an application was made to construct railway sidings and associated works...
- Network Rail plans flood alleviation scheme for HeleNetwork Rail plans to carry out a flood resilience project in Hele, it has announced. Flooding has been a longstanding problem in the area around Station Road, and so a scheme has been developed which is expected to reduce the risk of flooding to the railway, as well as nearby homes and...
Railway Gazette
- Competition comes to Swiss long-distance networkSWITZERLAND: The Federal Office for Transport has decided to split the concession to operate...
- SB Rail awarded track machine contractUK: Network Rail has awarded the SB Rail joint venture of Swietelsky and Babcock International...
Aviation Industry
- EU regulator investigates Alitalia state loanThe European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Italy’s €900 million ($1.1 billion) bridge loan to flag carrier Alitalia constituted state aid and whether it complied with European Union (EU) rules for aid to companies in difficulty. read more
- Air France strikes continue to impact operationsAir France said it expected to operate almost 75% of its flights on April 24 as strikes over pay continue. read more
Other News Sources
- £15m upgrade at Belfast City airport gets underwayA £15m ($20.92m) infrastructure investment project at George Best Belfast City airport, which will see a significant improvement and expansion in duty-free and other retail facilities, has got underway.
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