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Sunday, 17 October 2021

The Scotsman

• Transport minister has 'no idea' why rail workers are set to strike during COP26Threats to cripple Scotland’s railway during COP26 are not “valid”, the transport secretary has said as the prospect of widespread strike action in Glasgow continues to grow.

The Telegraph

• Railways at risk of ‘master-slave dynamic’ [subscription]One of Grant Shapps’ top civil servants has said that the Government’s decision to axe rail franchising will create a “master-slave” relationship with train companies in thrall to the state.

Mail Online

• Nice flowers, but where do I put my luggage? Heathrow Express turns carriage into 'tranquil train' to host live YOGA class and meditation to calm passengersA train operator is making travel more tranquil - by hosting live yoga classes during journeys.

The Mirror

• HS2 rail's eastern leg to finally be killed off in Tory 'levelling up' betrayalLabour slammed Boris Johnson's all-talk government for betraying and leaving behind communities who have suffered a poor transport connectivity for a decade and were promised a levelling-up of the country

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham's mask plea to Greater Manchester as region's infection rates soarAndy Burnham and Greater Manchester health leaders have urged people to 'keep their discipline'

Northern Echo

• Teesside Airport: Station unlikely to have more services until 2024Teesside Airport station has been promised a £6m boost to revamp its tired facilities

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Glory at last for George the cat in 'World Cup'The wait is finally over for a Black Country railway station as it became the nation's favourite station.

Kent Online

• Disabled campaigners rejoice as Herne Bay railway station to have step-free accessLong-awaited plans for step-free access at Herne Bay railway station have been given the go-ahead.

Other Regional Press

• Saltburn to get direct rail service to York, Leeds and Manchester as Transpennine route is extendedThe extended service will run from spring next year
• Why you may have seen a huge tree being carried through the city centre this weekendIt was part of a protest against HS2

Rail Advent

• Transport for London completes work at Osterley – which becomes the 89th step-free stationStep-free access from street to platform is now available at Osterley Underground station following the installation of brand new lifts
• Work starts on a new ticket office at Ipswich stationDuring the coming weeks, Greater Anglia will carry out work to relocate the ticket office at Ipswich railway station.