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Rail electrification: Tory MP says bi-modal trains 'second-best'
A former Welsh Secretary has criticised plans to run diesel-electric trains instead of electrifying the line between Cardiff and Swansea.
Tory MPs threaten to rebel over HS2 train proposals
Seven Conservatives highlighted a host of issues with phase two of the £55.7 billion rail scheme between Manchester and Leeds during a Westminster Hall debate, including fears of major ground subsidence along the route.
Network Rail confirms Blackpool electrification plans
NETWORK RAIL has unveiled details of its scheme to complete the electrification of the railway between Preston and Blackpool North, and work will move into high gear this autumn during a 19-week blockade.
Thursday, 07 September 2017
BBC News
- Rail electrification: Tory MP says bi-modal trains 'second-best'A former Welsh Secretary has criticised plans to run diesel-electric trains instead of electrifying the line between Cardiff and Swansea.
- Swansea rail upgrade 'second-best solution', Crabb claimsEx-Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb says Swansea is being offered a
- Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: Lesley Hinds criticised lack of leadershipInquiry hears Liberal Democrat leader of city council should have
- PMQs: Cyclists to face tougher road safety laws?Dangerous driving offences should be extended to cyclists, as as MP claims existing laws are
- 'No immediate threat' to Kilkeel aerospace jobsUnion expects
ITV News
- MP says fears about HS2 must be consideredA Cheshire MP's demanding those responsible for phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail project listen to the concerns of local people.
Financial Times
- Daimler hedges on car-sharing future with Turo investmentAutomaker leads $92m investment round for San Francisco peer-to-peer rental start-up
- Ryanair to cut carry-on allowance to one item
The Guardian
- Government to look at extending dangerous driving offence to cyclistsTheresa May says transport secretary will look at whether law needs to be changed after case in which woman died in LondonThe government is to examine whether the offence of dangerous driving should be extended to cyclists after a case in which a woman died after being struck by a rider whose bike had no front brake.Speaking at prime minister’s questions, Theresa May said the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, would look at whether there was a need for a law change after the death of Kim Briggs. Continue reading...
- Well done, Ryanair - yes, Ryanair! – for shaming the speedy boarders | Stuart HeritageMaking those who stuff two bags into overhead lockers buy priority boarding has done what would once have been unthinkable: made Ryanair look goodNobody likes a speedy boarder. That’s just a fact, plain and simple. People who purchase priority boarding upgrades on low-cost airlines are genuinely worse than the devil. They’re snooty and snobby, and the only way they can distinguish themselves from the unwashed plebs they’re forced to share a plane with is by spending a fiver for the privilege of sitting in it first. They’re people who go on the internet specifically to pretend not to know who K...
The Herald
- Motorists face automatic penalties in air pollution crackdownDRIVERS of polluting cars, lorries and vans will incur automatic penalties under new SNP Government plans to cut air pollution in Scotland’s biggest cities.
The Scotsman
- Lesley Hinds ‘would not have signed’ trams contract if she knew truthFORMER councillor Lesley Hinds told the inquiry she would not have been happy about signing the contract in 2007 if she had known the true state of the project.
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Dangerous cycling law considered after death of Kim BriggsMinisters are considering whether laws on dangerous driving should be applied to cyclists after the death of a woman who was hit while she crossed the road.
- Wind power for British ships to curb emissions [Subscription]Huge ships could be powered by the wind under government plans to stamp out harmful emissions choking Britain’s coastline.
- Black boxes that monitor youngsters’ driving have saved 100 lives [subscription]Black boxes that monitor the driving habits of young people have saved 100 lives since they were introduced seven years ago, according to an analysis of road accident statistics.
- Edinburgh councillors ‘not told of tram problems’ [Subscription]A former transport convener at Edinburgh city council has told an inquiry that she was shocked to discover officials were aware of a “real problem” with the city’s trams project months before it became clear to councillors.
- Scottish cities to fine polluting drivers [Subscription]£30-a-day penalties in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen by 2020
Mail Online
- Drone flew just feet from Boeing 787 over London Heathrow The miniature aircraft was said to be beyond 'practical limits' when it came close to causing a disaster by flying across the passenger jet, over London Heathrow Airport.
- Plane 'crashes and explodes' at Wales' Caernarfon Airport Horrified witnesses reported hearing a 'massive explosion' before seeing a fireball as the aircraft crashed on landing at Caernarfon Airport in Wales, leaving one person dead.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Get onboard with Friends of Bingley and Crossflatts Train Station volunteers groupA volunteer group has been formed to look after Bingley and Crossflatts railway stations.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Ryanair is changing its policy on hand luggage...here's how it could affect you The Dublin based airline is reducing the allowance for passengers to free up space in lockers
- Pilot killed in Caernarfon Airport plane crash An investigation into the fatal crash has been launched
London Evening Standard
- Thousands of passengers face major disruption at Waterloo this weekendThousands of passengers were warned today they face more major disruption at Waterloo this weekend with some platforms closed and trains cancelled.
- BA flight returns to Heathrow after 'engine catches fire' minutes after taking offA British Airways plane was forced to turn back to Heathrow after witnesses told how they saw flames rising from the engine.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Nissan's 7,000 strong workforce to receive prestigious Freedom of Sunderland CityAccolade recognises work to help establish the most successful car plant in the UK
Northern Echo
- Crucial meeting to decide sell off of Aysgarth station could seal future of Wensleydale railwaySUPPORTERS are expected to swamp a make or break meeting when a heritage railway decides whether to sell off it’s ‘golden assett’.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Tory MPs threaten to rebel over HS2 train proposals Seven Conservatives highlighted a host of issues with phase two of the £55.7 billion rail scheme between Manchester and Leeds during a Westminster Hall debate, including fears of major ground subsidence along the route.
Get West London
- Queuing is Britain's biggest bug bear when it comes to flying - especially at Heathrow AirportAirport security waiting times are on the up at Britain's largest airport, according to the latest statistics.
Other Regional Press
- Improvements to bus services after public have their say A RANGE of improvements to bus services in West Oxfordshire have been rolled out after people across the district gave their comments.
Buying Business Travel
- Trainline unveils service to save money on advance faresRail booking specialist will use data to predict price changes
Rail Magazine
- IEP ‘800s’: GWR driver training underwayFirst IEP passenger trains next month?
- FIRST PICTURE: TransPennine Express Class 397 takes shape in SpainConstruction of first 125mph TPE Class 397 underway in Spain
- RAIB to issue safety digests The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) to issue safety digests into three accidents last month
Rail Technology Magazine
- Junsin Industry-Cabinets, Subracks and Consoles for the Rail Industry Junsin Industry is an expert in information system integration in China's railway industry. The company's 'Weisheng' brand has been become the designated and recommended brand from many customers.
- Is the air on London Underground fit to breathe? Various studies in recent years have showed that London’s commuters could be exposed to dangerous levels of bacteria, particulate matter and nanodust particles on the underground system. In June, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launched a new plan to …
- East Midlands Trains passengers raise concern about 'rickety' rolling stockPassengers have revealed that their main area of concern ahead of the new East Midlands franchise being awarded is that of the age and quality of the rolling stock, new research has shown. The East Midlands Trains (EMT) passenger research, conducted by Transport Focus, highlighted that whilst...
- Trains running again between Bolton and Manchester after bridge collapseTrains have today started running again between Bolton and Manchester after services had been suspended on the line for a number of weeks. Initially, the line was closed during a Network Rail possession to improve the route ahead of electrification. This work at Bolton station, which included...
- Iconic Birmingham statue makes way for start of tram expansion projectThe Midland Metro tram expansion has taken a key step forward as one of Birmingham’s iconic landmarks, the Iron: Man, was lifted out of Victoria Square to make way for construction. Two cranes were used to raise the six-tonne metal sculpture out of the ground, marking the start of work on...
Railnews
- Network Rail confirms Blackpool electrification plansNETWORK RAIL has unveiled details of its scheme to complete the electrification of the railway between Preston and Blackpool North, and work will move into high gear this autumn during a 19-week blockade.
Railway Gazette
- Vollert develops VLEX road-rail shunting robotSHUNTING: Vollert has developed a compact battery-powered road-rail machine for light shunting of...
Aviation Industry
- AirBaltic to replace Bombardier Q400s with jetsLatvian carrier airBaltic, which is in the process of being reprivatized, plans to phase out its 12 Bombardier Q400s and replace them with either CSeries or Embraer E195-E2s. read more
Other News Sources
- ScotRail website crashes as almost 40,000 scramble for £1million of free ticketsA £1 million free ticket giveaway caused ScotRail’s website to crash this morning after drawing in tens of thousands of people.
- Google UK's country sales director: cycling is my secret work weapon Pete Cory, country sales director, Google UK says his daily cycle to work has opened the door to mindfulness.
- Our flight hell - LetterI write to register serious disturbance by planes arriving for Heathrow. This is not one complaint. I have kept a diary between September 2016 – 22 March 2017 let us say conservatively 4.30am -6am 10 fights; 6.01am – 9am 60 flights; 9am – 6pm I am out of the house,thank fully; then between 6pm – 11pm 150 flights, making a total daily number that affect me of 220 flights, over 187 days making it 41,140 complaints.
- Passenger survey reveals Gatwick Airport has the shortest security waiting timesThe average queue time was just four minutes
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