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As railways fall deeper into chaos, insiders say the transport secretary is partly to blame for the timetables disaster
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- Space sector: Lack of action from Welsh ministers, warns expertA space expert says the Welsh Government
- Caerphilly Cedar Tree road closure for 'chaos' road worksThere have been traffic problems during the work in Caerphilly, prompting anger from businesses.
- Hailstorm halts M9 motorway trafficDrivers were forced to pull off the main carriageway of the M9 after the motorway was pounded with large hail stones.
- Birthday Honours 2018: Network Rail boss made CBE amid travel chaosNetwork Rail admits the
The Guardian
- Chris Grayling to blame for rail chaos, says Lord Adonis Former Labour transport minister says his successor should have blocked train timetable changes I did when I was in charge
- The great timetable fiasco: whats gone wrong with Englands railways? After years of engineering upgrades, the stage was set for a vastly improved service: instead, two franchises are crippled
The Herald
- Greens challenge SNP over rail and bus nationalisationMINISTERS are facing a bid at Holyrood to force them to nationalise Scotlands buses and rail services.
Times Online
- Every which way but Luas [Subscription]On a trip behind the scenes of Dublins tram network, Graeme Lennox discovers a world that takes in pop stars, big red buttons and spotters
- Stobart row escalates with bonus for ex-boss Andrew Tinkler [Subscription]Exiled former chief Andrew Tinkler handed 5.6m
- Rolls-Royce boss Warren East to axe 4,000 jobs in cull of managers [Subscription]10% of workforce in peril as Derby home bears brunt of cuts
- Chris Grayling passing the buck for trains chaos [Subscription]As railways fall deeper into chaos, insiders say the transport secretary is partly to blame for the timetables disaster
City AM
- New Octopus Energy tariff aims to slash charging cost for electric vehicle ownersOctopus Energy has launched a new time of use energy tariff especially designed for bringing down the charging cost for electric vehicle (EV) owners.
Mail Online
- Hundreds of cheeky cyclists bare all as they take part in the World Naked Bike Ride around London The annual World Naked Bike Ride event, now in its 12th year, sees a swathe of people strip off for a ride to raise awareness of the 'vulnerabilities' of cyclists. Hundreds took to the streets in London today.
- Parts of Scotland are struck by ‘dangerous’ hailstones that stop traffic Many Britons basked in glorious sunshine today with Central and Southern England experiencing hot and humid weather while temperatures hit as high as 73F (23C) in Northern Ireland.
This is Money
- London's ultra-low emission zone to extend to North and South Circular Mayor Sadiq Khan confirmed that the ultra-low emission zone introduced next year will be expanded to the North and South Circular roads from October 2021.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Call for Government to back public transport improvementsWEST Yorkshire Combined Authority has called on the Government to back its plans to upgrade the Leeds City Region transport network.
London Evening Standard
- Gatwick Airport in pictures: Global travel hub celebrates 60th anniversaryGatwick Airport today marks 60 years since it was officially opened by the Queen.
- Boy, 14, charged over seven moped robberies in one hour in north London A 14-year-old boy has been charged over seven moped robberies which happened over one hour in broad daylight in north London.
- World Naked Bike Ride 2018: Hundreds take part in cycle ride around the capitalHundreds of cyclists have taken part in the World Naked Bike Ride in an annual protest aimed at celebrating the human body and campaigning against dependency on cars.
Northern Echo
- Land slippage forces closure of road A ROAD has been closed today following land slippage.
- Air ambulance welcomes new recruitA PILOT has swapped sojourns over the North Sea for emergency missions with the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).
- Youngsters 'playing on emergency helipad' sparks warningYOUNGSTERS have been warned about potentially endangering lives after reports of children playing on a helicopter pad used by emergency services.
- 20mph speed limit around school will keep pupils safer A HEADTEACHER believes a new lower speed limit set to be introduced near his school will 'prevent injuries and save lives'.
The York Press
- Drink driver caused £10,000 damage A DRINK driver from York caused £10,000 of damage when he ploughed into cars parked outside his neighbours’ houses at midnight, York magistrates heard.
Bucks Free Press
- 'Dangerous' path leading to busy dual carriageway is 'serious accident waiting to happen' Walkers are calling for a “dangerous” footpath leading to the A404 to be made safer amid fears that a pet or child could run out on to the dual carriageway causing a serious accident.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Driver arrested after car carrying baby is hit by train at Suffolk crossingA heroic man has told how he rescued a baby girl from the wreckage of a car after it was hit by a freight train at a level crossing in Suffolk.
- Arrests made and vehicles seized as task force checks driversFive people were arrested after 75 vehicles were stopped by police during a multi-agency task force operation to catch criminals using the roads.
Other Regional Press
- Drivers warned ahead of A31 road closures The A31 in Dorset will be closed overnight this month and next while road markings are renewed.
- Letter: How many accidents are caused by poor road surfaces? Withsome dismay I note that more road works are due to blight the motorist. Junction improvement work.This time on Abbotsbury Road. Why?
- Canopy project attracts supportPEOPLE trying to restore the canopy to Bradford on Avon railway station footbridge have received commitments totalling 15,000 to kick-start the scheme.
- New parking zones approved – but only top priority will go aheadPOTENTIAL top priorities for where new parking restrictions could be introduced in Oxford have been agreed.
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