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Monday, 07 May 2018

BBC News

• Gatwick Airport 'chaos': Southern say 'don't travel to Brighton'Passengers said there was "absolute chaos" at Gatwick Airport because of overcrowding on rail replacement services on the Brighton mainline.
• Belfast International Airport apologises over security delaysBelfast International Airport has apologised to passengers who faced delays going through the security search area on Saturday morning.
• ScotRail apologises for Glasgow Central train disruptionServices to and from Glasgow Central high level were disrupted after severe damage to overhead lines.
• Britain's 'best and worst' railway stations namedThe most popular and unpopular stations in Britain are revealed in a transport watchdog's survey.
• Air France could 'disappear' as more strikes beginFrance's economy minister says the national carrier could 'disappear', as staff begin another strike.

ITV News

• GWR blames Network Rail's late timetables for delays and cancellationsGreat Western Railway is warning passengers of delays and cancellations on rail services - blaming Network Rail for confirming timetables later than usual.

The Independent

• EU offers free European rail pass for 1,900 British teenagers this summerBrussels is bestowing a once-only opportunity for fewer than 2,000 British 18-year-olds: “a travel pass to discover Europe” between July and September this year.

The Scotsman

• Travel chaos as all trains cancelled at Glasgow Central station Saturday night revellers were left scrambling to find alternative modes of transport after all trains leaving Glasgow Central stations were cancelled
• Road rage looms over deck chairs in Edinburgh parking bays

The Telegraph

• HS2 will push more top jobs to London, not spread them out, French rail showsBritain's high-speed rail line HS2 could concentrate more of the top managerial jobs in London rather than spreading well-paid work across the country as politicians hope.
• BA and Virgin planes warned to stay within an hour of an airport amid engine safety concernsBritish Airways and Virgin planes have been warned to stay within an hour of an airport over safety fears for their Rolls-Royce engines.

Times Online

• Vacuum packed: the 760mph goods train [Subscription]Transporting people through enclosed vacuum tubes at 760mph, hyperloop technology promises to revolutionise the way we travel in the next decade.
• Poison pill threat to First Group sale [Subscription]First Group’s most prized asset could be a “poison pill” in any takeover of the transport company. Ahead of this week’s “put-up or shut-up” deadline for Apollo Global Management, the US fund that made a takeover approach for First Group last month, City analysis of the train and bus operator’s assets raised questions over its Great Western Railway franchise as well as its Trans Pennine and South Western railway divisions.

City AM

• Bank holiday travel: Rail engineering works to continue throughout MondayLondoners travelling home tomorrow will need to plan around tube works, as engineering continues for the full Bank Holiday weekend.

Daily Record

• ScotRail runs out of buses after disruption between Aberdeen, Glasgow and EdinburghThe firm said anyone travelling from Aberdeen to Edinburgh or Glasgow will be able to use their ticket tomorrow.

Network Rail

• Southend set for rail transformationSouthend passengers are set to benefit from a bigger and better railway as work ramps up to upgrade the Southend Victoria branch line.

Birmingham Mail

• Here’s what an underground tube system could look like in BirminghamIs it time for Birmingham to have its own underground?

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• MP holds discussions with Leeds Bradford Airport over no-stopping clearwayMP Alex Sobel has held discussions with Leeds Bradford Airport amid concerns over its planned 24 hour red route clearway.

London Evening Standard

• British students offered free Interrail pass in EU pilot schemeBritish teenagers will soon be able to travel around Europe for up to 30 days using a free Interrail pass.

Manchester Evening News

• Passengers describe 'chaos' at Manchester Piccadilly after signalling failureOperators warn of cancellations, delays and diversions after a track circuit failure at Ardwick

Northern Echo

• Heathrow expansion could benefit North Yorkshire businessesA DALTON company is on the shortlist to benefit from the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Wales Online

• Cardiff Central is 'one of the UK's least popular railway stations'The station is one of the ten least popular among rail travellers in the UK

Carlisle News & Star

• One month to go until flights take off from Carlisle Airport Construction work is ramping up ahead of the first commercial passenger flights there for about 30 years

Other Regional Press

• 'Isolated' villagers demand bus u-turnCAMPAIGNERS claiming their growing village has been left “a public transport island” for hours every day are demanding action.
• Rail summit on key Ely North junction agrees early lobbying of government is essential to secure funding A rail summit called by South West Norfolk MP Elizabeth Truss turned into a war cabinet on Friday when she and three other East Anglian MPs together to decide a plan of action to force the government’s hand over the Ely North rail junction.

Other News Sources

• Bus lane cameras in Chester are NOT workingWell, the cameras are in place to deter motorists from entering bus lanes around Chester but it turns out none of them have been working.