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Sunday, 15 July 2018

BBC News

• Attenborough launches 'Boaty McBoatface' polar shipSir David Attenborough has launched the hull of the UK's newest polar ship, which is named after him.
• Govia Thameslink Railway introduces third timetable in two monthsGovia Thameslink Railway says the interim timetable starting on Sunday will be
• Large grass fire tackled near Heathrow AirportFifteen fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze, over five hectares of grass and scrubland.

The Guardian

• The crucial flaw of self-driving cars? They will always need human involvementThe introduction of new technology into everyday life will always take longer than you think

The Independent

• Sunday Train Chaos: Hundreds of Sunday trains across the north-west and west of England, plus South Wales, have been cancelled due to staff shortages.
• RYANAIR STRIKE: WHEN IS THE PILOT WALK-OUT AND WHY ARE THEY UNHAPPY?Pilots employed by Ryanair in Dublin have announced two more 24-hour strikes. It follows a one-day stoppage which led to the cancellation of 30 flights between the UK and the Irish capital, and the threat of cabin-crew strikes in four European countries later in July. Your questions are answered here.

Times Online

• Flying colours for aviation as historic planes take wing [subscription]The forthcoming air displays at Bray and Foynes will showcase the leading role Ireland played in getting airplanes off the ground
• ‘I felt we were all going to die’ says Ryanair passenger after emergency landing in Frankfurt-Hahn [subscription]Passengers claim they suffered burst eardrums, nosebleeds, headaches and shock when a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Croatia made an emergency landing at Frankfurt-Hahn airport in Germany on Friday night after the Boeing 737 lost cabin pressure.
• Ousted Stobart Group chief Andrew Tinkler threatens lawsuit [subscription]The estranged former boss of Stobart Group and several employees are threatening separate legal actions against the owner of Southend airport over a long-running corporate dispute.

London Evening Standard

• Overheard on the Tube: Londoners reveal the most bizarre conversations they've heard on the undergroundLondon Tube passengers have revealed some of the most bizarre conversations they have overheard on the capital's underground network.
• Feltham fire: Nearly 100 firefighters battle huge grass fire near Heathrow AirportNearly 100 firefighters battled a huge grass fire which raged for hours near Heathrow Airport.

Manchester Evening News

• Rail delays and cancellations have rocketed again - despite introduction of emergency timetables“It is frankly outrageous that the performance of train services across the north are getting worse again, even when fewer trains are running”
• Northern warns of Sunday train chaos - because so many staff booked the day off for the World Cup finalIt’s thought that many staff booked the day off hoping the England team would be in the final - now Northern are warning that it might have to cancel many services

Wales Online

• The 'locomotives graveyard' where hundreds of old trains were saved from the scrapheapThere wouldn't be a railway heritage business in the UK if it wasn't for this remarkable scrapyard

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Route to Wolverhampton bus station blocked by latest Midland Metro workPedestrians are finding their route to Wolverhampton bus station blocked due to the latest phase of the Metro extension work.

Other Regional Press

• Study looked at companies who trade internationally in the seven local authorities in the Gatwick Diamond region, including Mid SussexHOW Mid Sussex businesses benefit from trading internationally has been highlighted in a new report.
• Austerity cuts to buses mean 'entire communities are isolated' as millions fewer travel by busDr Paul Williams MP has called on the Government to properly fund bus services
• Council leader demands hourly trains from HS2The controversial high-speed rail line is set to cut through several villages and parishes in Stafford Borough.
• Big new plans for Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway with £250,000 expansion announced at 70th birthday partyThe Number One tourist attraction in North East Lincolnshire is about to get a lot bigger thanks to a £250,000 investment by the directors of Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway
• County council STILL has no electric cars as petrol and diesel ban creeps closerTHE county council has been told it ‘must set an example’ and buy more electric vehicles – as it emerges it still owns none.

Railway Gazette

• Freightliner to deploy RailSmart software suiteEUROPE: Freightliner has signed a five-year deal to use 3Squared’s RailSmart software suite,...

Aviation Industry

• Air China pilots wings clipped after smoking incidentTwo Air China Boeing 737-800 pilots have been suspended and had their contracts terminated after the co-pilot allegedly smoked during a flight, leading to an incident in which their aircraft rapidly descended. read more
• Ryanair 737 makes emergency landing after losing cabin pressureSome 30 people were treated for minor injuries after a Ryanair Boeing 737 lost cabin pressure, made a descent and did an emergency landing in Frankfurt July 14. read more

Other News Sources

• Passenger hits out at bus service during recent heatwaveDISCOMFORT and heat exhaustion have been among the complaints from a passenger using buses in the current high temperatures.
• Northern Rail travel CHAOS: Passengers face 170 service cancellations TODAY RAIL passengers face further disruption after Northern announced more than 170 services will be cancelled on Sunday.
• Bitter Stobart Group dispute will not threaten Carlisle Airport future, says sacked boss Andrew TinklerMillionaire businessman speaks exclusively about his determination for the project to succeed Andrew Tinkler The new terminal building at Carlisle Lake District Airport