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Monday, 02 June 2014

BBC News

• Network Rail prepares to electrify Crossrail in BerkshireNetwork Rail is to carry out preparatory work ahead of the electrification of a section of the Crossrail railway line in Berkshire.
• Roadworks in Shrewsbury to shut town centre roads for a monthWork on a busy town centre junction will mean a series of road closures, lasting over a month.
• Etihad finalises conditions for Alitalia investmentEtihad says it has finalised the conditions it requires for a major investment in Alitalia, following months of negotiations.
• Asbestos delays reopening of Tyne pedestrian tunnelThe planned reopening of the Tyne pedestrian and cycle tunnel has been further delayed so dangerous asbestos can be removed.
• Air New Zealand in big Airbus orderAir New Zealand has ordered 14 aircraft from European planemaker Airbus with a list price of $1.5bn.

Financial Times

• Flights resume as Indonesia ash dissipatesAustralian airlines forced to cancel flights due to a volcanic ash cloud from Indonesia’s Sangeang Api volcano resumed flying on Sunday as the plume cleared
• Manchester airport gains altitudeNumbers are rising by 5.5 per cent year on year, compared with 3 per cent for the UK as a whole, according to Civil Aviation Authority

The Herald

• Thousands take to Edinburgh's tramsTHE Edinburgh Tram system enjoyed a bustling inaugural weekend, despite some minor 'teething issues' being reported.

The Independent

• Church to oppose HS2 rail link - because it would desecrate graveyardsThe Anglican Church is to oppose the HS2 rail line because it would desecrate graveyards along the route and human remains would not be treated in a “decent and reverent manner”, according to a report.

The Telegraph

• Church of England to pray that HS2 will be haltedThe Church of England has announced its opposition to HS2 - saying the high speed rail line will desecrate graves and shatter peace

Mail Online

• HS2 route will destroy graves warns Church: Archbishops oppose controversial £43 billion project over concerns that human remains will be disturbed The HS2 line has come under fire from the Church of England – over concerns that human remains will be disturbed.

Birmingham Post

• MG adds more retailers to expanding dealer network Birmingham manufacturer on target to double network by end of 2014
• Farewell to 125 years of manufacturing at Dunlop tyre plant End of an era as staff leave north Birmingham factory for last time ahead as operations moved to Europe

Lincolnshire Echo

• Fire on board empty train at Lincoln station was a passenger service Fire crews from Lincolnshire have extinguished a fire on board an empty train at Lincoln station

Liverpool Echo

• Merseyrail stations to be spruced up with £3.7m projectWork to be carried out over the next three years, with

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Tyneside's Metro celebrates its 175th anniversary with a day of steamRail enthusiasts mark the 175th anniversary of the world's first commuter line with a stream train journey through North Tyneside

Wales Online

• Unfinished rail work will mean more delays in South WalesNetwork Rail did not complete the engineering work it had planned in May, which means rail passengers will face more delays in the future

Blackpool Gazette

• MP calls for extra trainsA campaign to increase the frequency of trains between Blackpool South and Preston have received political support. Blackpool South MP Gordon Marsden has added his voice to those calling for improvements to the South Fylde line.

Other Regional Press

• Ministers lobbied over £146 million Cornish rail project THE INTRODUCTION of a £14 million train care centre at Long Rock bringing more than 50 jobs to the area has moved a step forward.

Construction Enquirer

• Green light for Morgan Sindall £27m Crewe link roadMorgan Sindall has got the go-ahead to construct a 1.1 km long dual-carriageway link road near Crewe for Cheshire East Council.

Other News Sources

• Transport for London looks for £3.5bn of commercial revenuesTRANSPORT for London (TfL) has begun searching for a new sponsor of the city’s bicycle hire scheme, hoping to bring in more money and a long-term partner following Barclays’ departure.
• Transport Minister opens £1.5 million Goole project which will "boost local economy"Transport Minister Robert Good has visited Goole to open a new £1.5 million roundabout which will cut down on congestion and, according to the government, help boost the local economy.