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Intercity East Coast rail franchise examined by Committee
The Transport Committee hears from rail professionals as part of its inquiry into the Intercity East Coast rail franchise.
Northern Rail: Sir David Crausby backs calls to strip Arriva of franchise
MP DAVID Crausby has backed Andy Burnham's call for a probe into Northern Rail's failures.
Wales and Borders rail franchise and Metro winner to be revealed next week
Keolis and MTR will learn next week if they have won the Wales & Borders franchise and contract to deliver the next phase of the Metro
Oxford Bus Company to launch Uber-style on-demand service
Oxford's new demand-responsive ridesharing service aims to tempt people out of their cars
Friday, 18 May 2018
Government
- 800k Stansted cycle path upgrade opensA section of the national cycle network linking London Stansted Airport with communities across Essex has reopened after a 800,000 upgrade.
BBC News
- East Coast Main Line takeover: Your questions answeredThe BBC's Transport correspondent Victoria Fritz answers your questions about the future of the East Coast Main Line.
- China car app Didi updates safety measures after murderThe country's equivalent of Uber is overhauling a service following the murder of a female passenger
- Pedal powerDockless bike tech has massively boosted bike-sharing. Is it the future of two-wheeled transport?
Department for Transport
- New Operation Stack plans to keep Kent movingPlans to improve overnight lorry parking and to ease traffic in the event of cross-Channel disruption announced.
The Guardian
- People dont want railways to be political totems. They just want them to work - Andrew AdonisBritains railways dont need to be wholly nationalised or private. A mixed market will deliver the best deal for taxpayers and customers
- Rail commuters warned of disruption in timetables shake-upGovia Thameslink Railway is bringing in extra services but is withdrawing others
- All aboard for the railway hokey cokey [Letters]The Guardian is right to ask for nationalisation to be given a chance
The Herald
- Rail ticketing makes no senseHELP me please. I just dont understand railing ticketing in Scotland.
The Independent
- Hands off my favourite railway: a love letter to the East Coast Mainline Picture a train where you could sit in peace for four hours, with a plug socket (crucial), Wi-Fi (helpful), in a comfortable seat (imagine!), with ample leg room (paradise). I have just described my favourite railway line and no, its not the Orient Express. Its the East Coast Mainline.
- Eurostar strike: Train passengers on London-to-Paris route face weekend disruptionFour trains between the capitals are cancelled on Friday, while passengers in northern England face strikes next week
- Train timetable changes: What will they mean for your journey?Britains biggest-ever transformation in rail schedules takes place this weekend. For some, it means more and faster trains. But not everyone is a winner. These are the key issues when the new times take effect on 20 May
The Scotsman
- Alastair Dalton: Driverless vehicles a benefit but not a panaceaThe driverless vehicle is here but not yet in Scotland.
Times Online
- No 10 is overcomplicating things: the solution to imports is in ports - Royston Smith MP [subscription]was one of a number of MPs who met the prime minister in Downing Street this week to discuss the Brexit negotiations. I was struck by how complicated this seems to have become.
- East coasts relaunch in need of cash [Subscription]Plans to reintroduce a 70-year-old rail brand to the east coast mainline could backfire unless the service is improved, an academic has warned.
Transport Committee
- Intercity East Coast rail franchise examined by CommitteeThe Transport Committee hears from rail professionals as part of its inquiry into the Intercity East Coast rail franchise.
City AM
- Mayor says TfL has been given new powers to tackle dangerous taxi and private hire activity in LondonTransport for Londons (TfL) compliance officers have been granted sweeping new powers to carry out road stops without an accompanying police officer for the first time.
- This London Tube map shows the busiest morning times for key Zone 1 and Zone 2 stationsWhile many don't have much choice on what time they have to get into work in the mornings, Transport for London (TfL) says if you can tweak your journey slightly you can avoid the peak rush.
- Accounting anomaly buries HS2 contract labour costs in government transparency dataThe actual monthly costs for the controversial High Speed 2 (HS2) project have been buried in the government's transparency data due to an accounting anomaly that one pressure group has called "nonsensical".
Bolton News
- Northern Rail: Sir David Crausby backs calls to strip Arriva of franchiseMP DAVID Crausby has backed Andy Burnham's call for a probe into Northern Rail's failures.
- Green light for 200k demolition of old Moor Lane bus stationTOWN hall chiefs have given the green light for the demolition of the old Moor Lane bus station.
Bristol Live
- Is this the end of the Portishead to Bristol MetroWest rail line? Central government has refused to fund schemeThe Department for Transport has now revealed its bid for central government funding was not successful
Manchester Evening News
- Sneak preview of Manchester Airport's new super-terminal - as building work reaches half way pointThe airport has promised a better, faster and more modern airport experience with T2 doubled in size.
Metro
- Rail staff told: Dont help the disabled if it makes us lateRAIL bosses have been accused of insulting disabled passengers in a drive to cut delays as they introduce new timetables.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- What is next for the East Coast franchise and the UK rail networkMany think the failure of the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise could mean re-nationalisation of the network
Wales Online
- Wales and Borders rail franchise and Metro winner to be revealed next weekKeolis and MTR will learn next week if they have won the Wales & Borders franchise and contract to deliver the next phase of the Metro
Bucks Free Press
- Transport chief pledges to fix potholes across county The county’s transport chief has pledged to repair potholes across Bucks after “record breaking” winter damage.
Other Regional Press
- AM speaks of 'frustration' over lack of Newport to Ebbw Vale rail linkTHE lack of a direct link between Newport and Ebbw Vale is the subject of a great deal of frustration, an AM has said.
Bus and Coach Buyer
- First in UKs first cross-modal public transportMyFirstMile trial links passengers with bus services via a cab
- Oxford Bus Company moves into ride sharingGo-Ahead operator in UKs most ambitious demand-responsive bus service
- Sadness as Martijn Gilbert to leave Reading BusesMunicipal operation holds fond place in heart for CEO, who is moving to Go North East
- Enviro400H now with ultra-capacitorsGo-Ahead London is the launch customer for the next generation of hybrid double-deck buses from ADL in partnership with BAE Systems.
Coach and Bus Week
- Ipswich Buses appoints new Managing DirectorHeath Williams has been appointed as Managing Director of Ipswich Buses taking over from the operators interim Managing Director, Rob Bellamy.
- Go-Ahead to launch most ambitious ride-sharing service yetPassengers will be able to call for a minibus which will arrive within minutes
- Scottish Citylink discount supports young peopleTo celebrate the Year of Young People 2018, thousands of young people are to receive a 20% off discount on all Scottish Citylink coach services across Scotland.
- Zero-emission zones to be brought forward?In the final draft of the Mayor of Londons Environment Strategy, Sadiq Khan says he wants to bring forward the introduction of zero-emission zones in some parts of the capital from 2025 to 2020.
- Stagecoach secures tender to operate two new Matlock servicesStagecoach will soon begin operating two new bus services in Matlock, branded MatlockBus with three dedicated drivers.
- Martijn Gilbert appointed as Managing Director of Go North EastGo-Ahead Group has announced the appointment of Martijn Gilbert as Managing Director of its Newcastle-based bus operation, Go North East.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Oxford Bus Company to launch Uber-style on-demand serviceOxford's new demand-responsive ridesharing service aims to tempt people out of their cars
- Successful bid sees West Yorkshire set for cleaner airOver 230 of West Yorkshires buses will have emission-reducing clean technology fitted after approval at West Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting on Thursday (10 May).
- System to detect branches and potholes unveiledStudent entrepreneur Connell McLaughlin, 19, has created an embedded sensor system that detects and reports hazards, including potholes and overhanging tree branches.
- Stagecoach South West Falcon celebrate half a million passengersThe South West Falcon from Stagecoach has celebrated carrying over half a million passengers by surprising customers at Plymouth Coach Station.
Aviation Industry
- Air Canada: No plans to exercise 787 optionsAir Canada does not plan to exercise options on Boeing 787s, CFO Michael Rousseau said at a recent industry event. read more
- SAS launches Wi-Fi on European flightsScandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched high-speed Wi-Fi on its short- and medium-haul routes between Scandinavia and Europe, allowing passengers to stream and browse the internet after the aircraft is airborne. read more
- United Airlines CFO Levy abruptly resignsUnited Airlines CFO Andrew Levy has resigned, effective immediately, and the Chicago-based airline said it has started a search for a replacement. read more
Other News Sources
- First Minister downplays expectations over Welsh rail franchise as London Crossrail looks for 500m bailoutThe First Minister has sought to reduce expectations around the impact of the new rail franchise in Wales.
- New Middlesbrough Bus Station could be smaller under new plansProposals to replace the 36-year-old bus station have been considered by Middlesbrough Councillors
- Bristol Airport plans to increase size of terminal and to double passenger numbersRecord number of passengers and more destinations than ever before form key parts of Bristol Airports long-term expansion plans.
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