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Monday, 29 April 2013

BBC News

• Newport £22m railway station futuristic roof 'leaking' A railway station's futuristic roof is being repaired after leaks were reported less than three years after a £22m revamp.
• Heathrow expansion protesters hold Barnes rally Hundreds of people have gathered to demonstrate against the possible expansion of Heathrow Airport.
• Ebay auction of 'plebgate row' bikeThe bike at the centre of the Downing Street

Financial Times

• Bidders set to battle for Crossrail routeHuge interest in running trains on first new full-scale railway in the UK in more than a century is in part because of its high-profile nature
• Airlines hit as passengers shift to railAn analysis of the 10 busiest domestic air routes shows that rail’s market share increased from 29 to 46 per cent between 2006 and 2012

The Guardian

• Helmet cameras highlight divisions between cyclists and drivers Road-rage rider says devices should be used for safety, not online sensationalism
• Waitrose agrees buffet deal with Eurostar Grocery chain to supply cross-Channel rail service with snacks, ready meals and drinks in its first large onboard catering deal
• MPs cast doubts on £310bn rail infrastructure plan Public accounts committee says Treasury has not prioritised 200 key projects and urges minister to be 'realistic' about funding
• Crossrail contenders prepare to swoop for carriages contract Six bidders vie for contract to operate services on £14.8bn rail project, as doubt hangs over future of Bombardier plant

The Herald

• Glasgow's planners are sadly at fault in design for cycling infrastructure THE way cycle paths are constructed is just as much a matter of human rights as the proposed strict liability law, which rightly presumes fault lies with the motorist rather than the cyclist in the event of a collision.
• Blueprint to help Scotland get on the move EXCLUSIVE Transport expert calls for pedestrianised streets and better integration of local travel options By Judith Duffy
• Crossrail should be made a reality ON a recent mooch around the Gorbals, I was very impressed by the general buzz of activity in the area.
• Storm as critics say new tram shelters will not keep out the weatherPASSENGERS at Edinburgh's tram stops will be left cold and wet while they wait because the shelters will be inadequate, critics have warned.

The Independent

• MPs raise doubts over Chancellor George Osborne's £310bn infrastructure plan The credibility of George Osborne’s £310bn plan to boost economic growth by building roads, railways, airports and power stations is thrown into doubt today by MPs.Related StoriesUkip in chaos after leaked emails threaten to derail party on eve of electionTheresa May reads the riot act to police commissioners after expenses scandalsMichael Gove under fire for Department of Education's stonewalling of Parliament in response to MPs' questionsHistoric vote to ban neonicotinoid pesticides blamed for huge decline in beesMoney from health and education budgets could be 'reclassified' to protect def...

Daily Express

• Elderly fear bus travel THOUSANDS of pensioners live in fear that they will be injured while travelling by bus.

Mail Online

• Bus passes, winter fuel payments and TV licences 'should be taken back from rich pensioners', minister saysIain Duncan Smith has said the well off should pay back taxpayer-funded financial support that they do not need, such as the winter fuel allowance and free bus passes and television licences.

Belfast Telegraph

• There has been more strain in taking the train [Letter]TRANSLINK has said that it has not increased its fares.

Wales Online

• Routine of family life 'could hamper plans to make Wales a cycling nation'A leading academic is warning the family realities might make flagship bill difficult to implement

East Anglian Daily Times

• Brandon: Rail bosses to hear views after signal box causes hold-upsTRANSPORT chiefs will meet members of the public and MPs after concerns were raised about a rail crossing which has repeatedly brought a town to a standstill.

Other Regional Press

• Rail link campaign: Petition shows Wisbech wants a railwayCampaigners behind the fight to re-open the Wisbech rail link have given an update on the progress of the campaign and petition, which has over 2,500 signatures so far.
• Residents hope for U-turn over Balsall Common flightpath planRESIDENTS are hoping for a possible U-turn over new flightpaths out of Birmingham Airport which could take planes over Balsall Common.

Aviation Industry

• Air France - KLM Given "Hold" Rating at Commerzbank Corporates & MarketsKLM traded up 0.82% on Wednesday, hitting $9.84. Air France - KLM has a 1-year low of $3.81 and a 1-year high of $12.01. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $9.81. The company's market cap is $2.913 billion.
• Obama to nominate Charlotte mayor as transportation secretaryPresident Barack Obama will nominate Charlotte, N.C., mayor Anthony Foxx to be the next US transportation secretary, according to widespread media reports. read more
• Increasing aviation capacity critical: GTMCThe GTMC has unveiled findings from research that polled more than 1,000 UK frequent international business travellers at its annual conference in Barcelona.

Other News Sources

• Is it time rail passengers gave up on Brighton mainline? Train pain is a perennial problem for thousands every day. On Friday, bleary-eyed commuters were once again left stranded and late for work as the timetable disintegrated into hours of delays. With disruption on the Brighton mainline increasing, TIM RIDGWAY and BEN LEO ask if is it time for an alternative.
• GTMC 2013: 'Travel policies should measure revenue production'GTMC chief executive Paul Wait urges businesses to change their mindset on travel spend, at the guild's annual conference in Barcelona.