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total ban on night flights at Heathrow would “seriously damage” the UK’s economic competitiveness by hitting important export industries and regional growth, a major aviation body has warned.
Gridlocked: How Britain’s broken roads are a bottleneck for the economy [Subscription]
The country’s infrastructure has come under more strain than ever and requires swift, significant action from the government. Analysis by Peter Yeung
Northern Line extension row over extra costs on the £1.2bn project remains unresolved seven months on
A row over extra costs to the Northern Line extension is still yet to be resolved, six months since Transport for London (TfL) said that court could be an option in the stand-off, though not one it was keen to pursue.
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- China links could aid regional airport bid for SwanseaSwansea and Pembrey both have airports but neither operate scheduled flights.
- Red diesel trial collapse shows 'systemic disclosure failings'The collapse is indicative of a
- Cyclist caught riding Manchester Mo-bike on M60 hard shoulderPolice say the cyclist was riding along the M60's hard shoulder near the Trafford Centre at about 05:30 BST.
The Guardian
- Millions of trees at risk in secretive Network Rail felling programmeExclusive: Plan to stop leaves and branches falling on lines has already led to thousands of trees being chopped down
- Hermes faces legal fight with some drivers over worker rightsIn latest gig economy case, eight couriers act after being forced to declare as self-employed
The Independent
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport closed as power outage sparks major flight delays for passengersDutch airline KLM airline has to cancel several flights and is advising passengers how to rebook
- Total ban on night flights at Heathrow would “seriously damage” the UK’s economic competitiveness by hitting important export industries and regional growth, a major aviation body has warned.Dutch airline KLM airline has to cancel several flights and is advising passengers how to rebook
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- Heathrow night flight ban would 'damage' UK economy, major trade body claimstotal ban on night flights at Heathrow would “seriously damage” the UK’s economic competitiveness by hitting important export industries and regional growth, a major aviation body has warned.
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- Letters to the Editor: Renationalise: it’s the only way to save our railways [Subscription]Your article “Rail pain piles up as five operators totter” (News, last week) is a reminder of how precarious our system of rail franchising has become. Now that the UK’s worst-rated operator, Southern, has bought out its liability for future performance, it is clear to commuters that decision-making at the DfT is not fit for purpose.
- Gridlocked: How Britain’s broken roads are a bottleneck for the economy [Subscription]The country’s infrastructure has come under more strain than ever and requires swift, significant action from the government. Analysis by Peter Yeung
- Too many cars chase too little road spaceDrivers face delays of up to five minutes per mile because of congestion caused by surging car ownership.
- Drivers pay high price for roads worse than Chile’s [Subscription]Britain’s roads are worse than those in Chile, Cyprus and Oman despite motorists paying some of the highest taxes in the world.
- Roadwork ban to fight plague of potholes [Subscription]Dig up pavements instead, government orders utility firms as Britain’s streets crumble
- Tories hoping to put brakes on plans for blanket 20mph zones [Subscription]A proposed law that would cut the default speed limit on residential streets to 20mph would make Scotland’s roads the slowest in the world, the Conservatives have claimed.
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- Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler profits dip in spite of record unit salesProfits of Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler dipped due to rising raw material expenses and currency headwinds.
- Northern Line extension row over extra costs on the £1.2bn project remains unresolved seven months onA row over extra costs to the Northern Line extension is still yet to be resolved, six months since Transport for London (TfL) said that court could be an option in the stand-off, though not one it was keen to pursue.
- Aerospace sector on course to achieve record year for deliveries in 2018The aerospace sector achieved its best quarter for deliveries since 2015 this year, contributing £5.5bn to the UK economy.
Mail Online
- Heathrow considers £15 congestion charge for drivers using the 82 miles of road surrounding the airport in a bid to meet stringent emissions targets Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5672399/Heathrow-considers-15-congestion-charge-driveTransport Secretary says the charge is the only way airport can meet the targets Third runway will allow 740,000 flights a year, about 50 per cent more than now Pollution levels on the M4 near Heathrow are at two thirds above the legal cap
- New InterCity trains bought in £5.7bn rail revamp are running as 'ghost services' The hotly-anticipated Intercity Express Trains have come under fire after passengers were forced to squeeze into crowded carriages - while some were left locked and empty.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- College awarded funding to encourage more staff to cycle to workBRADFORD College has secured funding to encourage more members of its staff to cycle to work.
Bristol Live
- Bristol Airport launches new Thomas Cook flights to Egypt and GreeceWith summer looming and the school holidays fast approaching, it's looking like an excellent time to start think about that long-awaited holiday in the sun - and the choice of destinations to visit from Bristol Airport has just got even bigger.
Edinburgh Evening News
- Susan Morrison: In great tram wars, you must pick a side There are times when I think we’ve never been free of The Curse of The Trams. Probably the first question Mary, Queen of Scots asked when she stepped ashore was: “What about the trams, eh?”
London Evening Standard
- Heartbreaking footage shows blind man and guide dog struggling to board train at WaterlooA blind man has told how he was stuck at a train station for hours as passengers "barged past" him, told him there was no room to board and deliberately shut the carriage doors.
Northern Echo
- New cycle route for Ryedale moves a step closerTHE long-standing dream of creating a new cycle route between Malton, Norton and Pickering has taken another step forward.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Fletcher increases shipping fleetVessel management, platform supply and logistics company Fletcher Group has invested £4.9 million in two more ships in anticipation of a “rising market” in the North Sea.
Carlisle News & Star
- Borders Railway extension to Carlisle moves step closerThe case to extended the railway to the city is being explored as part of a Scottish Government study
East Anglian Daily Times
- Rail summit will hear progress report on improvements to Ely North junctionA major rail summit will this week hear how the campaign for long-awaited improvements to Ely North Junction is proceeding.
Other Regional Press
- Cycle route to be created for pupils at new Aberdeen schoolA cycle path will be created for Lochside Academy with part of Redmoss Road to close.
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- Network Rail works made 'virtually impossible' by ThameslinkNetwork Rail has complained that Thameslink timetabling made cruical engineering works “virtually impossible”, according to a report by the government spending watchdog.
Rail Advent
- Merseyrail reveal Ainsdale station updateMerseyrail has announced that the new ticket office at Ainsdale railway station will open on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Bombardier wins $586m tram supply contract in BrusselsBombardier Transportation has signed a $586m framework contract with the Brussels Intercommunal Transportation Company (STIB) in Belgium to supply up to 175 Flexity trams.
Other News Sources
- Caterpillar boss: Shipping industry ‘still very conservative’Marine Propulsion caught up with Caterpillar business development manager Bert Ritscher for a Q&A ahead of his appearance at the European Marine Intelligence Conference in Hamburg near the end of May.
- MP Lucy Frazer joins revolt against train service change that could hit commuters in the pocket - a petition has already gained 400 signaturesMP Lucy Frazer has attacked a decision to bring forward a rail service from Ely to London by 13 minutes that will add an extra £15 to the journey.
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