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Highway Code to promote 'Dutch reach' to protect cyclists
Government announces review of code in attempt to reduce road casualties
Hitachi reacts to London Paddington chaos, but no apology
The company has confirmed it is investigating the incident, but hasn't issued an apology to commuters
Thursday, 18 October 2018
BBC News
- Potholes 'could be prevented' by road-repairing droneResearchers have shown how flying robots could spot and fix cracks on road surfaces.
- Cypriot budget airline Cobalt has suspended operationsThe low-cost carrier, which flew to several UK destinations, cancels all flights from midnight.
- Paddington station: 'Near normal' service after rail chaosThree of the four closed lines into Paddington will reopen, but some further disruption is possible.
- Rest and be Thankful set to reopen on Thursday afternoonBEAR Scotland will carry out a full safety assessment before the final decision is taken.
- Flybe shares sink on profit warningAirline expects an annual loss of £12m after taking a hit from the weak pound and higher fuel costs.
ITV News
- Hitachi launches investigation into cause of damage disrupting train servicesHitachi, the company behind the new Great Western Railway trains says it will launch an investigation into the cause of the disruption of rail services that left plenty of commuters stranded today, 17 October.
The Guardian
- Highway Code to promote 'Dutch reach' to protect cyclistsGovernment announces review of code in attempt to reduce road casualties
- Flybe profits warning wipes 40% off regional airline's valueForecast of ‘softening’ revenues over next six months blamed on falling demand
The Independent
- Flybe profits hit by higher fuel prices and weaker poundBudget airline Flybe has warned that profits will drop in the second half of the year, due to a combination of lower demand, higher fuel prices and weaker sterling.
- Cobalt Air collapse: Thousands of Cyprus holiday plans wrecked after another budget airline ceases operationsCobalt, the Cypriot airline, has collapsed overnight. Tens of thousands of passengers are waking up to find that their tickets for future travel to and from Cyprus and Greece are worthless.
The Scotsman
- World’s shortest flight could be an electric first for OrkneyIslanders on Orkney may soon be part of another world first with plans to introduce electric planes on the shortest passenger flight on record.
- Scottish Government to crack down on private parking firms to regulate chargesThe Scottish Government has announced it is to crack down on private parking firms who issue motorists with fines of up to £180.
Times Online
- Open car doors Dutch way to avoid cyclists, drivers told [Subscription]Motorists will be required to learn the “Dutch reach” method to open car doors without hitting cyclists as part of an overhaul of the Highway Code announced today
- Flybe investors reach for the sick bags [Subscription]If Flybe’s turboprops were on the same flight path as the carrier’s stock price, the folk in the air traffic control tower would be diving for cover.
- Go-Ahead gets right signal from Norway [Subscription]After the storm over its Thameslink and Southern railway services, Go-Ahead has sought a calmer transport environment abroad.
City AM
- TfL and Westminster council face another clash in court over blocked CS11 cycle superhighwayTransport for London (TfL) and Westminster city council could face another clash in court over a decision to block a cycle superhighway project in north-west London.
- Consultation launched to pick best of three locations for £40m Nine Elms bridgeA consultation has been launched into finding the best location for a new bridge across the Thames to connect Pimlico to Nine Elms.
- Paddington disruption to continue into tomorrow as Network Rail carries out overnight repairsExtensive disruption at Paddington station today caused by damage to overhead cables will continue into tomorrow as Network Rail carries out vital repairs.
Mail Online
- Heathrow Airport plans to install facial recognition scanners so passengers can fly without having to show their passportsPassengers could soon fly from Heathrow without having to show their passport or boarding pass
Network Rail
- Let there be light! Plans announced for new transparent roof at Leeds Railway Station A new development that will improve the look and feel of Leeds Railway Station has been announced by Network Rail and the East Coast Main Line Railway Board.
Bolton News
- Plan to build new high speed railway on trackWORK on a new railway to connect the major Northern cities might begin as soon as 2020 as leaders prepare plans to put before the government.
Bristol Live
- Hitachi reacts to London Paddington chaos, but no apologyThe company has confirmed it is investigating the incident, but hasn't issued an apology to commuters
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Bid to reopen disused line won't be derailed by truck's Anglesey bridge strikeEnthusiasts are confident their plans to revive old Amlwch line are still on track despite last week's accident
London Evening Standard
- Bodycams lead to major reduction in attacks on Virgin Trains staffAttacks on rail staff have more than halved since an operator introduced body worn cameras, new figures show.
- London Paddington disruption: New £16m 'bullet' train wrecks 500m of power cables causing commuter mayhemA new £16million
- M40 delays: Multi-car pile up near Warwick closes busy motorway for third time in three daysA multi-car pile-up on the M40 has forced police to close the motorway for the third time in three days.
- Paddington disruption: Chaos on London rail lines could enter third day as power line failure continuesChaos on London's railway lines could continue into a third day as engineers were unable to complete repairs to severely damaged power supplies overnight.
Metro
- Virgin trains won’t let passengers take coffee without a paper bag Virgin Trains are in hot water over their policy to serve tea and coffee with a paper bag for ‘safety reasons’.
Yorkshire Post
- The Yorkshire Post says: Facelift for Leeds station is long overdueIn a week where it was revealed almost half of the trains serving Leeds have been late this year, it is fair to say long-suffering passengers who use the city’s railway station tend to have plenty of time on their hands.
Other Regional Press
- Cuts to subsidised bus budget approved by councillors could see routes axedSome £400,000 will be cut from the pot that funds subsidised bus routes in the county after councillors adopted a new transport strategy.
- Translink to start express bus service for East Belfast to cope with Glider demandThe new Urby express bus service will be introduced during the morning peak period from Dundonald Park and Ride and a return service for the evening and afternoon peak
- 'Reluctant' Leicestershire County Council signs off £400k-a-year HS2 spending - despite it not stopping in county'This is money we can ill-afford because we want to spend it on other things'
Rail Technology Magazine
- Paddington: New GWR Hitachi train takes down rail network whilst on its test runA brand-new test train has “severely damaged” overhead electric wires, causing massive disruption to all trains going into and out of London Paddington.
- HS2 plans to transform Leeds station approved by councilCouncillors have endorsed a “milestone” plan to transform Leeds station in preparation for HS2 arriving in the region.
- Network Rail starts consultation to remove worst rail bottle-neck in UKNetwork Rail has announced a public consultation into proposals for a major rail upgrade to the ‘Croydon bottle-neck’ on the Brighton Main Line, known as Britain’s worst railway bottle-neck.
Aviation Industry
- Munich Airport third runway may see significant delaysGermany’s Munich Airport will likely see a significant delay—if not an outright stop—of plans to build a third runway following regional elections in Bavaria Oct. 14. read more
- Scotland’s Loganair to increase jet fleetScottish regional carrier Loganair plans to increase the use of jets in coming years, as existing turboprop aircraft are retired. read more
- Air New Zealand inks autonomous air taxi partnershipAir New Zealand aims to help develop the autonomous air taxi concept by partnering with Zephyr Airworks—a company testing such an aircraft in New Zealand. read more
Other News Sources
- Hull council leader meeting with Hull Trains bossThe leader of Hull City Council Councillor Stephen Brady is meeting with Hull Trains today about recent cancellations to services.
- Passengers at Leeds train station to be flooded in light as new see-through roof gets go-aheadThe main entrance to Leeds train station will soon be that little bit brighter after plans to install a transparent roof were approved.
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