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Friday, 11 December 2015

BBC News

• Driver's eye view of rail upgradeWelsh Secretary Stephen Crabb says the UK government is
• Further push to get Wales more HS2 cashPlaid Cymru intensifies its campaign to get Wales a bigger share of UK government spending on the HS2 high-speed rail in England.
• Tube fare dodging increases by 207%Losses from Tube fare dodgers have increased by 207% since 2010, the London Assembly Labour Group says.
• New �12m hybrid ferry set for launchA new �12.3m diesel-electric hybrid ferry will be launched at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow later.
• Anger over 'gutless' Heathrow delayBusiness groups have reacted with anger to the government's delay in reaching a decision on whether to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.

Financial Times

• Ford to spend $4.5bn on electric carsGroup plans to increase vehicles with electric drive option to 40% by 2020
• Fresh London airport delay sparks backlash‘Gutless’ government puts Heathrow or Gatwick decison on hold
• Fierce debate over benefits of new runwayEconomic stimulus put in scales against pollution and opposition
• Smaller airports prepare to mop up capacityAs decision on new Heathrow runway remains elusive, rival operators are upgrading facilities

The Guardian

• Business groups have reacted with anger to the government's delay in reaching a decision on whether to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.That the government is still delaying at this point in the political cycle shows how toxic an issue the third runway is
• Decision on Heathrow third runway put off until at least summer 2016Government announces postponement of final decision on airport expansion over environmental concernsDavid Cameron has delayed the decision on whether to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport until summer 2016 over environmental concerns.The government said it was supporting more airport capacity in the south-east by 2030, as recommended by the Airports Commission. However, it delivered a setback to Heathrow’s hopes of building a third runway by neglecting to mention the airport by name in its statement and making clear other viable options – such as expansion at Gatwick – were still on the ...

The Herald

• Forth Road Bridge bosses: we know how to repair crack... but it's only a temporary solutionEngineers say they know how to repair the Forth Road Bridge, however, the fix is not a long-term solution.
• Electric car giant Tesla opens first Scottish showroom in EdinburghELECTRIC car enthusiasts have hailed the arrival of US luxury brand Tesla as the manufacturer famous for its cutting edge zero emissions vehicles opened its first Scottish showroom in Edinburgh.
• Cameron kicks Heathrow expansion dilemma beyond London mayoral election to next summerDAVID Cameron has been accused of putting “political convenience before UK connectivity” after the Conservative Government announced a decision on whether to expand Heathrow or Gatwick airports had been pushed back to next summer – after the London mayoral election.

The Scotsman

• Waverley Station to get new level as passenger numbers soarA major redevelopment of Waverley Station has been announced with a new mezzanine level to free space for more platforms was proposed today by owner Network Rail.
• FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon under fire over Forth Road BridgeNicola Sturgeon today faced claims that the Forth Bridge budget was “hammered” in recent years as ministers lost a “gamble” it would last until the new crossing opened.

Daily Express

• Cameron branded GUTLESS by critics after delaying Heathrow runway extensionDAVID Cameron has been slammed for making a

Mail Online

• David Cameron puts Heathrow Airport's new runway off until at least the summer� Amid growing anger at repeated delays, cabinet ministers have put off a decision on plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport until at least the summer.

Birmingham Post

• Forget the Northern Powerhouse - is Government backing the 'Midlands Engine' at last? The Government has realised it needs to convince the Midlands it cares about more than the "Northern Powerhouse"

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Transport chiefs optimistic Apperley Bridge station will open on Sunday - despite safety certificate delay TRANSPORT chiefs say they remain

London Evening Standard

• Fare dodging on the Tube 'up by over 200 per cent'Transport for London has seen a staggering 207 per cent increase in losses to Tube fare dodgers in five years, new data shows.
• Business leaders urge David Cameron to stop holding up new Heathrow Airport runwayBusiness leaders from across Britain called on David Cameron to "stop procrastinating" over Heathrow expansion as the Cabinet finally gathered for a crucial decision-making meeting.
• Ministers delay decision on airport expansion until next summerNo decision on airport expansion will be made until next summer at the earliest, the government has announced.

Manchester Evening News

• New images shows possible high-tech future of Manchester Airport's check-in after 'Super Terminal' transformation Plan submitted to council for Manchester Airport's 10-year £1bn regeneration

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Heathrow third runway essential to North East say Newcastle Aiport officialsDecision is a 'defining moment' for the North East as if given the go ahead it would lead to big growth of air traffic in this region too

Wales Online

• 79 schoolchildren were 'seriously injured' on Welsh roads in a year – sparking appeals to 'make the school run safer'Sustrans Cymru wants the next Welsh Government to make the school run safer, suggesting fear stops parents letting their children walk or cycle

Other Regional Press

• FirstGroup chief executive promises faster and more frequent train services after group wins rail franchiseTim O'Toole pledges raft of improvements to TransPennine rail services

Rail Technology Magazine

• HEROS Helvetic Rolling Stock-Sale and Leasing of Used Locomotives, Rail Cars, Coaches, DMUs HEROS Helvetic Rolling Stock GmbH and its affiliates specialise in merchandising used railway rolling stock.

Aviation Industry

• American Airlines to add premium economy on international flightsService to be introduced in late 2016
• Government confirms runway decision delay until 'summer 2016'The government has confirmed it is further delaying the decision on whether to build a third runway at Heathrow, saying it “anticipates” a result in summer 2016.