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Tuesday, 09 October 2018

BBC News

• Mostyn shortlisted for 1,000 train manufacturer jobsA Welsh port is in the running to be the site of the Spanish train manufacturer Talgo's first UK base, potentially creating 1,000 jobs.
• Hull Trains services 'not fit for purpose', says MPTrains used on a service between Hull and London are "not fit for purpose", an East Yorkshire MP has said.
• Heathrow fined for USB stick data breachA worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public.
• Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week closure as demand fallsUK's biggest carmaker will shut its Solihull plant due to weak demand but no jobs will be lost.

The Guardian

• Jaguar Land Rover to shut Solihull plant for two weeks after China sales slumpThe facility, which employs 9,000 staff, will close from 22 October

Times Online

• ScotRail boss defends using 40-year-old carriages [Subscription]Passengers do not care about the age of their transport, the boss of ScotRail has insisted after being challenged over the use of 40-year-old carriages on a new high-speed train.

The National

• Rail bosses insist delays due to leaves on the line are 'no joke'SPECIALIST trains, more workers, distinctive glues – yes, it’s leaves on the line time again.

Network Rail

• How major Derby upgrade completion benefits passengersWe’ve just handed back Derby station following a £200m project to enable faster and more reliable journeys.

Sky News

• What the HS2 stations in Birmingham and Solihull could look likeCurzon Street in Birmingham and Interchange Station in Solihull will 'enhance rail connectivity' and provide jobs, HS2 bosses say.

Belfast Telegraph

• Leaves could disrupt Northern Ireland rail servicesTranslink has warned rail passengers of potential delays and cancellations due to leaves on the lines.

Birmingham Mail

• Contest seeks ideas to replace the £56 billion planned HS2 high speed rail lineWarwickshire MP Craig Tracey backs competition calling for projects that could be built instead of the £56 billion rail line

Birmingham Post

• Designs revealed for new HS2 stationsGallery showcases the future of high-speed stations in Birmingham city centre and Solihull
• Hope over number of flights between India and West MidlandsThe mayor is currently on a visit to India in the hope of increasing trade to the region

London Evening Standard

• Race hate suspects 'said Tube passengers would blow District line train up'Two suspects remarked that a District line Tube train was going to be blown up as they targeted passengers in a suspected racist hate crime, police said.
• Uber strike in London, Birmingham and Nottingham: Drivers to walkout tomorrow for 24 hours Uber drivers will strike tomorrow for 24 hours in London, Birmingham and Nottingham.
• Heathrow Airport fined £120,000 over lost USB stick data breachHeathrow Airport has been fined £120,000 after an employee lost a memory stick containing sensitive information about up to 60 people.

Manchester Evening News

• How would a 'clean air' tax work in Greater Manchester?Leaders are considering whether to charge the dirtiest vehicles entering certain parts of the conurbation, including the city centre, to slash pollution. Here’s how it might work

Other Regional Press

• "What one really needs are trains that run on time"Commuters in Lancashire have told 2BR they won't even benefit as Northern offers compensation to more people.

Train Operators

• Northern celebrates official unveiling of £500m new train fleetNorthern has unveiled the first two trains in a £500m new fleet that will set new standards for customers using local rail in the north of England.

New Civil Engineer

• Gallery | Revised designs for HS2 Birmingham stationsRevised images of the two High Speed 2 Birmingham stations have been released ahead of the start of tendering for construction of the stations.
• Government could strip Crossrail of delivery if costs further increaseThe Department for Transport (DfT) could take over the running of Crossrail if costs continue to escalate, it has emerged.

Rail Magazine

• Talgo shortlists English and Welsh locations for new factorySpanish train manufacturer Talgo has announced its shortlisted locations for its UK factory, which could employ as many as 1,000 people.

Aviation Industry

• Airbus: Faury to replace Enders as CEO in 2019Airbus is completing its ongoing leadership transition by naming Guillaume Faury its new CEO. read more
• SWISS adds three wet-leased Saab 2000sLufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has added three Saab 2000 turboprops to its fleet, wet-leased from Slovenia-based Adria Airways, and will end the wet-lease of one Austrian Airlines Bombardier Q400, all as of Oct. 28. read more

Other News Sources

• Excuses over Sleeper train delay slammedRAIL bosses have been slated for making "absurd" excuses over delays to the launch of new Caledonian Sleeper trains on the Highland mainline.
• Behind the scenes at London Underground’s Bank tube station upgradeThe cramped maze of tunnels that make up Bank tube station are about to change, as a set of huge new tunnels are being dug next to the Northern line that will transform the amount of space deep underground.
• Bristol Airport appoints new directorsBristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) has said it has appointed three new directors including a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).