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Monday, 09 December 2013

BBC News

• Major UK airports 'back to normal'Flight schedules are back to normal, UK airports say, after a software glitch caused disruption for thousands of passengers on Saturday.

Financial Times

• BA tries to block pension payout riseAPS pension scheme’s trustees face legal challenge from International Airlines Group over move to add 0.2% to one-year’s payments for retired workers
• More delays in air traffic control glitchA further 18 flights were cancelled on Sunday, mainly because aircraft and crews were unavailable because of knock-on effect of Saturday’s disruption

The Guardian

• Boris Johnson: bike death protests risk scaring cyclists off the roadLondon mayor says focusing on fatalities may be counter-productive at a time when number of deaths is not increasing

The Herald

• Airports back to normal after IT failureSCOTTISH airports are back to normal service after a technical fault at a crucial air traffic control centre caused hundreds of flights across the UK to be delayed or cancelled.

The Independent

• Coalition is ’totally ignoring’ disabled on transport issuesThe Government is “squandering” an opportunity to make public transport more accessible to disabled people after MPs’ recommendations on improvements were “effectively ignored”, campaigners have said.
• Backlog of flights could see airport chaos continue A glitch at an air traffic control centre that caused severe delays to flights on Saturday may continue to inconvenience passengers.     
• Huge disparities in train services across Britain There are huge disparities in the quality of train services in different regions of Britain, according to a report for the Campaign for Better Transport.    

The Scotsman

• Scottish rail customers happiest in UK with serviceSCOTLAND has the best train service in Britain because of high passenger satisfaction and well-kept stations, analysis by transport campaigners showed today.

The Telegraph

• The UK hasn't had a new runway in 60 years - that could soon changeIn nine days’ time, one man hopes to end half a century of government inertia over how to expand London’s airport capacity
• Mayor’s adviser admits 'Boris airport’ may be dumpedBoris Johnson's adviser concedes that if Davies Commission rules any options out, the Mayor's proposed island airport is "most at risk"

Mail Online

• How traffic fumes can be deadly - even at 'safe' levels: Living near a busy road can increase risk of premature death by 7%A major study found exposure to traffic pollutants can push up the risk of dying by seven per cent, compared with living in quieter neighbourhoods.

Derby Telegraph

• Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin launches faster Derby trains TRANSPORT Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has officially launched East Midlands Trains’ new timetable which features faster journey times between Derby and London.
• Faster Derby to London rail trips from today DERBY train operator East Midlands Trains will today launch its new timetable which will feature faster journeys to London. Thanks to line speed improvements, which have been carried out this year, the average journey time between Derby and London will reduce by four minutes to one hour 39 minutes.

London Evening Standard

• Flights resume after technical glitch, but cancellations continue to affect HeathrowFlights from major airports around the UK resumed today after a technical glitch caused travel misery yesterday.

Wales Online

• Wales rail network is 'among worst in Britain' as train stations get £24m boostRevamps for Aberystwyth, Pontypridd, Port Talbot Parkway, Rhyl and Ystrad Mynach stations are to be announced

Yorkshire Post

• Region’s passengers ’getting worst deal’ on trains“huge disparities” in the quality of train services in different regions of Britain are highlighted today in a new report which warns passengers in the north east of England are among those getting the worst deal.

Carlisle News & Star

• CUMBRIAN TRAVELLERS DINING OUT ON TRAIN FAYRERail travellers from Carlisle could have a sweet treat during their train journey next week.

Other Regional Press

• Rail services in East of England inaccessible to may people according to reportConsultants Credo alongside the Campaign for Better Transport found that services in East Anglia were held back by a relatively sparse network which made services inaccessible to many people.
• Anger at possible bus axeTENSIONS were running high in Belton last week as the future of the 129 bus was debated.
• Passengers with First Great Western to get 50% off parkingPassengers travelling with First Great Western will be able to get 50 per cent off weekend parking from tomorrow (Sunday) until the end of January.
• Train station upgrade the right tracksTrain users and residents in Leighton-Linslade have had their first glimpse of the major improvements taking place at the town’s station to improve access.
• Luton Airport returning to normal as air traffic control problem resolvedAIRPORTS across the UK, including Luton, are returning to normal today (Sunday, December 8) after yesterday's technical problem with air traffic control that led to delays.

C.N.N.

• Railroad in New York train derailment announces safety upgrades

Global Rail News

• Metro-North told to improve signalling system after fatal derailmentMTA has been ordered by the US Government to take action to ensure Metro-North services don’t break speed limits in the future following a derailment that led to the deaths[...]

Other News Sources

• FTA backs 50mph trial on A9The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has stated its support following today’s announcement by Minister for Transport and Veterans – Keith Brown MSP of a proposal to implement a 50 mph HGV speed limit trial on the single carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. “FTA is in full support of the announcement by Keith Brown today of the 50mph trial on the A9”, said Malcolm Bingham FTA Head of Road Network Management Policy who has contributed to the A9 Safety Group on behalf of FTA members.” In a letter to the A9 Safety Group, Keith Brown has said that the trial, wh...