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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Network Rail "broke all the rules" when pushing through the new rail timetable in May, leading industry expert Chris Gibb has said.
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
BBC News
- Further delay for Carlisle Airport passenger flights launchThe launch of passenger flights from Carlisle Lake District Airport has been delayed for a second time.
- Manchester Airport taxi drivers protest against new rank siteManchester Airport said passengers were unaffected and a review of the new system would be held.
- Ryanair agrees to meet union ahead of strike dateRyanair pilots in the Republic of Ireland had voted to strike for 24 hours on Thursday
- Rail timetable changes scaled back to avoid further chaosTimetable changes for eight franchises, including Govia Thameslink Railway, have been postponed.
The Guardian
- Rail passengers in timetable chaos face compensation battleFrustrated travellers trying to cope with a disrupted service must fight for refunds
- Rail firms forced to abandon winter timetable changesTrain operators will leave schedules unchanged to avoid repeat of May fiasco
- From trains to buses, we need to rethink UK transportGuardian readers respond to recent stories about local bus services and railways
Times Online
- Drivers will get lessons in staying green [subscription]Learner drivers will be taught how to save fuel by not over-revving engines as part of a plan to cut roadside emissions.
- New railway timetables suspended [Subscription]New rail timetables due to be introduced later this year will be shelved after the shambolic introduction of schedules in May.
- Car buyers left in limbo as emission tests cause delaysMotorists are facing delays of more than six months to order new cars as manufacturers struggle to get to grips with tough new emissions tests.
City AM
- Nissan admits to misconduct over emissions tests in JapanNissan has admitted to falsifying tests on its exhaust emissions from cars built in factories in Japan.
- TfL warns of no Piccadilly Line service and further disruption from Tube strike across four days this weekTransport for London (TfL) has today warned there will be no Piccadilly Line service if a Tube strike across four days this week goes ahead from Wednesday.
- Half of new cars sold in the UK to be ultra-low emission by 2030At least half of all new car sales are to be ultra-low emission by 2030 under a government pledge to reduce the UK's carbon footprint.
- Outgoing Network Rail boss Mark Carne to step down in AugustNetwork Rail has confirmed that Mark Carne will work his last day as CEO on 13 August, after four years at the helm.
- Rail industry 'broke all the rules' in pushing through May timetable, says Network Rail directorGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Network Rail "broke all the rules" when pushing through the new rail timetable in May, leading industry expert Chris Gibb has said.
Mail Online
- Diesel cars still best option for long journeys says transport secretary Despite a pledge to see the end of petrol and diesel vehicles on UK roads by 2040, transport secretary Chris Grayling states that diesel cars may still be the most sensible option for long journeys.
- Overweight baggage charges cost customers Ł550m Since January 2013, around 46million Britons out of 100.7million who have flown abroad have underestimated the weight of their luggage resuling in fees of at least Ł553million.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- First phase of Leeds Bradford Airport redevelopment is completeTHE first phase of Leeds Bradford Airport’s redevelopment has now been completed.
- Historic train back on track following 22-year restorationAN Historic Yorkshire train is back on the tracks following a 22-year restoration project.
Liverpool Echo
- Lime Street station will be completely closed for the next two weeksRemaining platforms will close on Friday evening in last phase of eight-week closure
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube strike: Last ditch bid to stop strikes on the Piccadilly line at key depotCrisis talks were taking place today to try to avert a 52-hour strike on the Piccadilly line this week.
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport black cab drivers have stopped picking up passengers due to taxi rank disputeThe row between Unite and airport bosses has escalated through the day, with drivers initially boycotting just the new rank - which is around the corner from the terminal and not visible to passengers
Nottingham Evening Post
- Commuters welcome plans to upgrade links between Nottingham and BirminghamA multi-million pound investment in the rail network will see the number of trains from Nottingham to Birmingham and Lincoln double
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Work on Aberdeen-Dyce railway line upgrade now over half completeWork on a major upgrade on a north-east railway line is on track, according to a transport operator.
Other Regional Press
- Copeland MP Trudy Harrison hits out at "abysmal rail service."Mrs Harrison says she's one of hundreds of Cumbrian commuters at their "wits end."
- Merseyrail appoints new commercial directorMERSEYRAIL has appointed a new commercial director. Former head of marketing and CSR with Merseyrail, Suzanne Grant led the team responsible for revenue growth and producing the award-winning Wirral Track Renewal information campaign.
- Lincolnshire district's vision to reopen 'lost' village train stationsOne town could also get a direct service to London
Rail Technology Magazine
- State-of-the-art Dundee station opened after 20 years of planningArticle written by Callum Wood of Rail Technology Magazine Dundee station opens its doors to the public after 20 years of planning and development. Located on the western edge of Dundee’s central waterfront, the £38m development is part of the £1b Dundee waterfront development...
- Rail Delivery Group to focus on 'reliability' for December timetablesThe network timetable for the December 2018 will focus on reliability to prevent more disruption to the nation’s networks, the Rail Delivery Group has announced. Every year, the national timetable is routinely changed in order to adapt to seasonal changes and to enable new services. These...
- Progress for passengers but more improvement needed, ORR say Good progress has been made in customer service along the railways, but more improvement is needed with harder work form the industry, a consumer group of the ORR has said. In a report from Consumers, Stephanie Tobyn, deputy director, said highlights such as all 17 train companies committing to...
Railway Gazette
- Rath Group becomes fortieth Vectron customerEUROPE: Rath Group has awarded Siemens a contract to supply three Vectron multisystem locomotives...
- Female-fit workwear range expandedCLOTHING: Ballyclare has significantly expanded its range of protective and high visibility...
Aviation Industry
- Beijing’s new airport scheduled to open in September 2019 Beijing's new airport, at Daxing on the southern side of the city, will go into operation Sept. 30, 2019, officials have decided. read more
- Europe ATM sees rise in air traffic, delays for 2017Air traffic and en-route delays both increased last year in Europe, according to an annual review of air traffic management (ATM) performance. read more
- Scottish regional Loganair posts annual loss on Flybe splitScottish regional carrier Loganair recorded its first annual loss for 17 years in 2017-18—the cost of a breakup with larger regional partner Flybe. read more
Other News Sources
- 'Battle Over Heathrow's Third Runway is Not Over Yet'The chair of the Independent Hammersmith & Fulham Commission on Airport Expansion has responded to MPs' approval of proposals for a third runway at Heathrow.
- Millions of trees to be planted along route of HS2 high speed railwayLaunching the 'More Than a Railway' policy document, bosses outlined plans for a 'green corridor'
- Passenger fury as commuter service repeatedly cancelled An early morning commuter service which calls at five stations in the Wakefield district has been cancelled repeatedly during the past week, as chaos on the railways continue
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