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Wales rail upgrade 'not going to happen overnight'
First Minister Carwyn Jones has warned rail passengers that substantial improvements to local services from a new operator in Wales could be years away.
East Coast rail franchise 'to be scrapped' by transport secretary
Chris Grayling likely to introduce not-for-profit arrangement on line from London to Edinburgh
Heathrow rail bidder tables 'two-for-one proposal [Subscription]
A Heathrow rail bidder has tabled a half-price, two-for-one proposal combining works from west and the south of the airport.
Alstom confirms plans to bring hydrogen trains to the UK
Alstom today confirms plans to bring its world leading hydrogen technology to trains in the UK. This is the first substantive industry response to the Governments challenge to remove diesel rolling stock by 2040. The company is working with Eversholt Rail on plans to convert Class 321 electric trains to hydrogen operation, fitting hydrogen tanks and fuel cells to upcycle trains that are some of the best proven on the network into Britains most advanced
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BBC News
- Train firm fined as boy nearly falls through train toilet floorA steam railway trust has been fined 40,000 after a boy nearly fell through the open floor of a toilet cubicle.
- Wales rail upgrade 'not going to happen overnight'First Minister Carwyn Jones has warned rail passengers that substantial improvements to local services from a new operator in Wales could be years away.
- Tesla's Elon Musk overhauls managementThe carmaker plans to restructure its operations amid concerns about its production schedule.
The Guardian
- East Coast rail franchise 'to be scrapped' by transport secretaryChris Grayling likely to introduce not-for-profit arrangement on line from London to Edinburgh
- We cant keep chopping down trees without harming ourselvesThe UKs abundant woodland has proven health benefits. Thats why Network Rails destructive scheme must be opposed
The Telegraph
- French train giant Alstom set to make UK's first hydrogen fleet at British siteFrench train manufacturer Alstom is set to become the first company to bring hydrogen trains to the UK with its plans to convert an existing fleet.
Times Online
- Uber heads to court with new boss at the wheelA director of Amazon has been named as the new boss of Uber in Britain, only weeks before the taxi-hailing app launches a legal challenge to win back its licence in London.
- East coast rail franchise to be scrapped for the third time [Subscription]The government is preparing to scrap the troubled east coast rail franchise for the third time in 11 years after the operator was hit by multimillion-pound losses.
- Rural drivers pay 14 more to fill up tank [Subscription]Motorists in isolated areas pay up to 14 more to fill up their cars than urban drivers, a survey has found.
City AM
- Easyjet narrows losses as first-half revenue soars by 20 per cent to hit 2bnEasyjet racked up revenue topping 2bn for the first time in its first-half results, citing a boost from failed rivals and soaring ancillary sales.
- TfL names head of new consulting arm as it eyes millions in revenue by working on transport projects across the worldTransport for London's (TfL) new consulting arm is picking up steam, with the appointment of a new boss for the business, as the transport organisation eyes millions in fresh revenue to help boost its finances.
Bolton News
- Demands for speed limit to be reduced on 'dangerous' Wigan RoadHIGHWAYS bosses are being urged to reduce the speed limit on a
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Airport announces first official charity partnership FOUNDATIONS of both Bradford City and Leeds United have joined forces to become Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) first ever official charity partnership.
Liverpool Echo
- Fears new rail service from Port of Liverpool will not get enough wagons off the roadPeel have said the new freight route from the Port of Liverpool to Scotland will help reduce traffic problems in Seaforth
London Evening Standard
- Bank junction traffic ban could be made permanent after drop in accidentsA ban on lorries, cars and taxis at one of London's most notorious junctions could be made permanent.
- Londoners share pipe dreams of what they would do if they could design capital's transport network from scratchLondoners have shared their pipe dreams of what they would do if they were to design the capital's transport network from scratch.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- ScotRail facing criticism for dip in performanceDelays have blighted rail travel in the north and north east over the past six months, new figures have revealed.
East Anglian Daily Times
- 20mph zone for Anglesea Road in Ipswich not approved despite Tory letterPlans to create a 20mph zone in an area of Ipswich have not been approved, according to highways chiefs despite a letter being sent to residents.
Other Regional Press
- Drivers face 50mph motorway limitDrivers on one of the busiest stretches of motorway in Kent will have to drive at 50mph for the next two years.
Construction Enquirer
- 200m rail deal for SSESSE Enterprise Rail has been awarded a five-year programme of works through Network Rails building and civils framework.
Construction News
- Carillion collapse delays 263m Barking Riverside rail dealThe awarding of a 263m contract for a new east London rail line has been pushed back following Carillions collapse, Transport for London documents have revealed.
New Civil Engineer
- Heathrow rail bidder tables 'two-for-one proposal [Subscription]A Heathrow rail bidder has tabled a half-price, two-for-one proposal combining works from west and the south of the airport.
Rail Magazine
- Interiors of new Sleeper coaches begin to take shapeInteriors are being fitted to Caledonian Sleeper Mk 5s at Polmadie, ahead of their introduction into traffic this October on the Lowlander service.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Campaigners ask Grayling for dedicated rail reopenings fundTransport secretary Chris Grayling will receive a letter today urging him to him to introduce a new fund to pay for the opening of additional railway lines and stations.
Aviation Industry
- China’s Sichuan Airlines weighs alliance optionsChengdu-based Sichuan Airlines is considering joining an alliance to pave the way for rapid international expansion. read more
- Russia’s Utair 2017 net profit down 55.4% in 2017Russia’s Utair Aviation reported 2017 annual net income of RUB 2.4 billion ($42.2 million), down 55.4% from a RUB5.5 billion in the year-ago period. read more
- WestJet details 737 premium-economy retrofitsWestJet’s premium-economy trial has paid off, convincing the Calgary-based LCC to launch a fleet-wide retrofit that will see new, larger two-by-two seats replacing the current three-by-three test configuration that uses a blocked middle seat. read more
- Airbus presents ‘Day & Night’ first-class concept designAirbus Interiors Services is introducing a new concept in first class where the passenger is given both a seat and a private sleeping area. read more
- US-UAE Open Skies terms reaffirmed, including fifth freedom rights All sides are claiming a “win” in the US agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on their Open Skies aviation agreement, but the agreement stays fully intact and the document drawn up by the two governments indicates US carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have achieved very little in their three-year campaign to clip the wings of the major Gulf carriers. read more
Other News Sources
- Scotrail marks 10th anniversary of Alloa line re-openingScotRail have hailed the Alloa line a phenomenal success, on the 10th anniversary of its official reopening.
- Alstom confirms plans to bring hydrogen trains to the UKAlstom today confirms plans to bring its world leading hydrogen technology to trains in the UK. This is the first substantive industry response to the Governments challenge to remove diesel rolling stock by 2040. The company is working with Eversholt Rail on plans to convert Class 321 electric trains to hydrogen operation, fitting hydrogen tanks and fuel cells to upcycle trains that are some of the best proven on the network into Britains most advanced
- Ribble Valley rail boost bidRIBBLE Valley Council’s economic development committee has officially backed stepping up the campaign to boost rail links to the borough.
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