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Calls for judicial reviews against Heathrow expansion to be granted
Neighbours fighting the Heathrow Airport expansion say they hope they will be granted judicial review – or it will be like “slamming a door” in their faces.
Cardiff Airport in profit for the first time in eight years
It has been boosted by rising passenger numbers, but on the pre-tax profit measure is still loss making
I'm personally committed to bringing high speed rail to Bradford, says Transport Secretary Chris Grayling
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has described his "very strong and personal commitment" to improving Bradford's transport links as he gave his strongest indication yet that trains on a proposed high speed rail link would stop in the city.
Chancellor unveils funding for East Midlands expansion plans
The Chancellor has unveiled funding to support a development body to oversee plans to expand East Midlands Airport and the new HS2 station.
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
BBC News
- No tax rises on petrol, says Theresa MayFuel duty is to be frozen for the ninth year in a row, the prime minister is to announce - saying the government is "on the side of "hard-working families".
- New bridge cost over Peterborough rail line doublesThe cost of a new road bridge over a rail line to cut congestion has more than doubled to £30m, a council said.
- Fresh 24-hour London Underground strike announcedTube train drivers plan to strike for 24 hours on Friday and there may be another strike next month.
- Vauxhall owner warns of 'dramatic consequences' of BrexitPSA chief Carlos Tavares warns of
- Tesla production hits all time highThe report of record output comes at a turbulent time for the California-based electric carmaker.
- Citroën boss: 'Where does my handbag go'?Linda Jackson says women buy cars so their views on design should matter to manufacturers.
The Guardian
- Tolls on Severn bridges to be scrapped from 17 DecemberWelsh secretary announces charges will be abolished two weeks earlier than scheduled
- Activists accused of blocking Stansted flight go on trial over terror chargeDefendants locked themselves around plane returning migrants to Africa, court told
- Calls for judicial reviews against Heathrow expansion to be grantedNeighbours fighting the Heathrow Airport expansion say they hope they will be granted judicial review – or it will be like “slamming a door” in their faces.
Times Online
- Paris motor show: No-deal Brexit and we’ll have to leave, warns BMW [Subscription]Two of the biggest carmakers in Britain have outlined plans to move production and shut down factories after Brexit as the potential for a no-deal outcome hung over the Paris motor show.
City AM
- Rail regulator appoints interim CEO to replace government-bound bossThe rail regulator has appointed an internal candidate as chief executive to replace its outgoing boss Joanna Whittington, who is to take up a position in government.
- Former Stobart boss reduces stake in company after being sacked in boardroom bust upFormer Stobart Group chief executive Andrew Tinkler has reduced his stake in the company after being sacked over a boardroom bust up earlier this year.
Birmingham Post
- Theresa May insists only her Brexit deal can protect the car industryPrime Minister tells Birmingham Live that Brexit plan backed by Boris Johnson won't protect carmakers, in exclusive interview
Edinburgh Evening News
- Journey times on major Edinburgh rail services set to be reduced in coming monthsScotRail say that key journeys will benefit from more seats, quicker times and more services as of December
London Evening Standard
- Tube salvage from iconic signs to train door buttons for sale from £10Searching for that perfect piece to kick-start a gallery wall? These iconic Tube signs could be just the ticket.
- Central Line Tube strike: 24-hour London Underground walkout planned for FRIDAY sparking misery for hundreds of thousands of commuters Hundreds of thousands of London Underground passengers face fresh disruption as drivers plan to stage a strike on the Central line on Friday.
- 'Stansted 15' activists risked causing 'catastrophe', court told Protesters at Stansted Airport risked causing
- Hackney Central stabbing: Commuters flee in horror after man knifed on London Overground trainCommuters fled in horror as a rail passenger was stabbed on a London Overground train at a busy east London station.
Wales Online
- Cardiff Airport in profit for the first time in eight yearsIt has been boosted by rising passenger numbers, but on the pre-tax profit measure is still loss making
Yorkshire Evening Post
- North is wonderful but high speed rail would give it the "turbo charge" it needs, says transport bossGetting the Government to approve a high speed rail scheme connecting the biggest cities of the North is the key to giving the region’s growth a “turbo charge”, according to a leading northern transport official.
Yorkshire Post
- I'm personally committed to bringing high speed rail to Bradford, says Transport Secretary Chris GraylingTransport Secretary Chris Grayling has described his "very strong and personal commitment" to improving Bradford's transport links as he gave his strongest indication yet that trains on a proposed high speed rail link would stop in the city.
Carlisle News & Star
- Carlisle Airport closed for 'secret film shoot'BMW rumoured to have hired the airport to film ahead of its latest launch
East Anglian Daily Times
- Ipswich to Norwich train hit Network Rail engineering equipment near DissTrain services between Ipswich and Norwich were disrupted in the summer after a train hit engineering equipment left on the line by team employed by Network Rail, it has emerged.
Plymouth Herald
- Plymouth's multi-million-pound transport plan for roads, rail, cycling and morePlymouth is bidding for a slice of Government money to pay for major transport upgrades
Other Regional Press
- Ironbridge to Birmingham railway line is 'closer than ever'A railway linking the Ironbridge power station site with Birmingham and beyond makes more sense than ever, according to a councillor.
New Civil Engineer
- Government cracks down on late payers in constructionBusiness secretary Greg Clark has unveiled new measures to crack down on contractors suffering financial burdens due to late payments in the construction industry
- Ferry shuttle service to rival Rotherhithe crossingThames Clippers is set to table a rival bid to the proposed Rotherhithe crossing, New Civil Engineer can reveal.
- Rees-Mogg: ‘Pull the plug’ on HS2 to fund Bath bypassConservative member of parliament Jacob Rees-Mogg has urged government to “pull the plug” on High Speed 2 (HS2).
Rail Advent
- Birmingham New Street to host art installationBirmingham New Street to host art installation
Rail Technology Magazine
- HS2 recruits ex-St Pancras boss as new director for stationsHS2 has appointed Mike Luddy, the former director of St Pancras’ restoration, as the co-ordinator of commercial development at all four HS2 phase one stations.
- Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook launch UK first hybrid rail projectRoll-Royce is working with Derby-based train leasing firm Porterbrook to launch UK’s first hybrid rail project with an MTU drive system.
Aviation Industry
- ACI: Airports making progress on reducing carbon emissions Forty-eight new airports have joined the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, taking the total number of airports worldwide engaged in climate action to 246, Airports Council International (ACI) told the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva Oct. 2.
- IATA: Global passenger growth, freight volumes trend up in AugustGlobal airline passenger growth remained strong in August, with traffic demand rising 6.5% year-over-year (YOY), slightly higher than the 6.1% increase recorded in July.
- IATA survey reveals passengers want more real-time updates Air travelers want airlines to deliver more real-time information to their personal devices, including updates on flight status (82%), baggage (49%) and wait-times at security and immigration checkpoints (46%), according to survey data from IATAs latest Global Passenger Survey (GPS), released Oct. 2.
Other News Sources
- Chancellor unveils funding for East Midlands expansion plansThe Chancellor has unveiled funding to support a development body to oversee plans to expand East Midlands Airport and the new HS2 station.
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