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The construction of High Speed 2 will cost 25 per cent more than similar rail projects in other countries, it was claimed yesterday, prompting further warnings that the scheme is too expensive.
Our in-depth interview with Stansted's chief executive Ken O'Toole
Although most of the 93,000 passengers passing through Stansted’s doors tomorrow for the start of their half term holidays will be blissfully unaware of it, the next few weeks will be a crucially defining moment in the history of Stansted Airport.
Friday, 19 October 2018
BBC News
- Inside Nottingham's 'secret' railway tunnelThe BBC has gained special access to a "secret" tunnel that runs beneath Nottingham city centre.
- Ryanair to launch new routes from CardiffCardiff Airport has announced new routes for its summer 2019 schedule.
- 'Same old problems' for Wales' new £5bn rail serviceCommuters have accused Wales' new £5bn rail franchise of failing to improve services after more disruption.
- Disabled rail users 'feel treated as an afterthought'A quarter of Wales' 222 stations are not wheelchair-friendly and only a third have full step-free access.
- Nottingham tram crash rise prompts video releaseThere have been about 40 crashes in the past year, say Nottingham Express Transit (NET).
- Paddington station: 'Near normal' service after rail chaosThree of the four closed lines into Paddington reopen but passengers have faced further disruption.
- When's a van a van and when's it a car?The weird and wonderful ways companies adapt their products to get around trade tariffs.
- What's the point of concept cars?Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production?
- Diesel and petrol ban should come much faster, say MPsThe government’s 2040 deadline for shifting to electric-powered cars criticised as 'unambitious'.
The Guardian
- MPs call for ban on petrol and diesel car sales by 2032UK risks falling behind global switch to electric vehicles with ‘unambitious’ target of 2040, says committee
- The Highway Code review is good news for cyclists but should just be the startClose passing and dooring are serious concerns but there is more to be done to make our streets safer and cleaner, from funding boosts to road planning
The Independent
- New Uber safety feature allows riders to call emergency services with tap of a buttonThe aim of the new safety measures is to 'increase transparency, accountability, and peace of mind for all customers'
Times Online
- Runway Revival [Subscription]The proposal to make full use of Gatwick airport’s second runway is to be welcomed. At present the runway is used only as a standby, when the main runway is out of action. Regulations decree that the two are too close together to be used simultaneously. Hence the plan to widen the second one, placing its centre line the legal minimum distance from its neighbour. The shift required is only a matter of 12 metres, but such is the need for increased airport capacity in southeast England that even relocating a strip of asphalt by this tiny distance should pay big dividends.
- HS2 set to cost 25% more than overseas rail schemes [Subscription]The construction of High Speed 2 will cost 25 per cent more than similar rail projects in other countries, it was claimed yesterday, prompting further warnings that the scheme is too expensive.
City AM
- 'Outstanding' summer for National Express UK coach businessNational Express made £5m coach sales a week in August, as an "outstanding" summer saw revenue in the UK increase by 10.1 per cent.
- Black cabs to launch in Paris (but will they go south of the Seine?)London’s black cabs will launch in Paris next year as the Chinese owner of the iconic design continues its global expansion.
- Buses to run for 24 hours a day under new £150m plans for Oxford StreetBuses will run for 24 hours a day under new plans to develop Oxford Street which London mayor Sadiq Khan wanted to pedestrianise before the plans were abandoned in the summer.
- FCA could slap fine on TfL for not informing London Stock Exchange of Crossrail delay in JulyThe financial watchdog is considering whether to launch a formal investigation into Transport for London (TfL) over its alleged failure to inform the London Stock Exchange (LSE) about the impending delay to Crossrail in July.
- Gatwick Airport publishes proposals to use emergency runwayGatwick Airport has published controversial plans to use its standby runway to increase capacity in a move that has been branded as "subterfuge" by campaigners.
- HS2 will cost taxpayers 25 per cent more than similar schemes abroad, says leaked reportHigh Speed Two (HS2) will end up costing taxpayers 25 per cent more than similar projects in other countries, a leaked report has said.
- Photo of Ryanair crew sleeping on airport floor was staged, airline saysA photograph of Ryanair crew sleeping on an airport floor was staged, footage from the airline showed today.
London Evening Standard
- Total ban on new petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward to 2032, MPs sayA total ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans should be brought forward to 2032 to boost sales of electric vehicles, MPs have urged.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- 'End the chaos' - Cabbies urge rethink over Wolverhampton Railway Station taxi rankCity councillors have joined forces with cabbies to urge Wolverhampton Council to 'end the chaos' at the taxi city's railway station's taxi rank.
Yorkshire Post
- 'HS2 have blatantly lied to us': Anger as demolition numbers for newly-built housing estate treble The Shimmer Estate in Mexborough has become emblematic of the controversy surrounding HS2, with the newly-built estate directly in its path. Some residents have already moved on but others are determined to stay put - despite the estimated number of planned housing demolitions being trebled last week. Chris Burn reports.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Greater Anglia funding crisis ‘shows franchising needs rethink’ – rail expert Christian WolmarIt may be impossible to provide rail franchises that satisfy everyone – that is the warning from transport expert Christian Wolmar after Greater Anglia’s financial headaches emerged this week.
- Nine days of disruption on rail services from this weekendRail users will be faced with nine days of disruption from this weekend as signalling system upgrades are carried out.
- Our in-depth interview with Stansted's chief executive Ken O'TooleAlthough most of the 93,000 passengers passing through Stansted’s doors tomorrow for the start of their half term holidays will be blissfully unaware of it, the next few weeks will be a crucially defining moment in the history of Stansted Airport.
Other Regional Press
- No warnings for ticket office closure at Ulverston stationThe ticket office in Ulverston has been closed for periods throughout the week with only a sign alerting them of its closure.
- Big rail changes planned at Croydon – but they may not help Brighton commutersA vision to have more trains run through East Croydon from the south coast to London may not necessarily benefit Brighton and Hove.
Bus and Coach Buyer
- First launches Euro VI fleet ahead of Glasgow LEZ implementationThe new vehicles are part of a £14m investment from First Glasgow in anticipation of the city’s Low Emission Zone being introduced
- New senior team at Wrights GroupThe new senior management structure at Wrights Group has been revealed.
- Journeying to zero emissionsIn the lead up to Euro Bus Expo 2018, Wrights Group talks through this year’s showing and shares details on its current endeavours. James Day reports
- Known for its lion-themed livery, Daventry-based Hunter’s Coaches has turned 21.Hunter’s Coaches’ lion-liveried vehicles have operated out of its home town of Daventry for 21 years now. Sitting down with its director, Ray Hunter, it is clear he is immensely proud of reaching this milestone year of operation. “It is quite a landmark,” he said. “What’s nice is the business hasn’t been handed down to me. I started with one coach in March 1997.”
- Confederation of Passenger Transport to face restructuring?Changes to the Confederation of Passenger Transport are believed to be in discussion, which may lead to a wider consultation across the membership soon, Bus & Coach Buyer believes.
- Airlynx Express disqualifiedSouthampton-based Airlynx Express is to have its licence revoked. Additionally, the company’s Keith S Trenchard has lost his repute as Transport Manager and is disqualified from acting as such for an indefinite period.
Coach and Bus Week
- Mirrorless technology now on trial with two UK operatorsThe launch of the First Glasgow ADL E400MMC last week also quietly heralded another landmark for the UK bus industry, the first vehicle to enter service that features mirrorless technology.
- TfL tender round reveals both gains and losses for London United and AbellioThe latest round of Transport for London (TfL) bus tender results have been announced.
- TfL launches Bus Safety Standard to eliminate fatalitiesTransport for London (TfL) has launched its Bus Safety Standard (BSS), which includes a raft of measures it hopes will spell an end to bus accident fatalities in the capital.
Construction News
- HS2 'tried to settle legal challenge' with shortlist shake-upHS2 considered adding a company to its £2.75bn rolling stock shortlist in a bid to resolve a High Court claim, documents from a legal challenge against the client’s procurement processes have alleged.
Rail Magazine
- Missing link - and a new landmarkThe Ordsall Chord in Manchester has transformed connectivity across northern England, by joining the city’s three main stations together for the first time.
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Tracking: Technology that boosts your business Knowing what your vehicles and drivers are doing when they have left base is an ever more powerful tool. It can help operations and benefit customers, says one recent convert to the idea of monitoring
- Tour Gloucester’s new ‘transport hub’Members of the public are being invited to take a look around Gloucester’s new £7.5m bus station – officially called Gloucester Transport Hub.
- City Circle stays with Scania for 20 Irizar i6SOperator’s 54-coach fleet at its London base is now on 100% Scania chassis with latest Irizar deliveries
- Lifting the lid on London Service PermitsTfL is consulting on changes to London Service Permits. But what are they and how relevant are they to your operation?
- New Glider penalty for no ticketWith Glider services and the new off-board ticketing system in place, Translink is reminding customers to ensure they have their ticket and have tapped before they Glide.
- New anti-hate crime campaign on B&H buses Brighton & Hove Buses is working with Sussex Police, Brighton & Hove City Council and community groups to tackle hate crime with a new ongoing poster campaign.
Aviation Industry
- Wi-Fi connectivity heading into ‘highly volatile’ times US-based connectivity specialist Air Informatics president & managing director Bruce Jackson believes that airline Wi-Fi connectivity is facing two to three years of volatility. read more
- Greybull becomes majority shareholder in MAEL UK-based MRO provider Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has finalized the terms of its new ownership structure, with a transaction in which UK investment group Greybull Capital becomes the owner of the company. read more
- Air France reportedly nearing pay agreement with unions Air France is nearing a deal with its workforce in a months-long pay dispute following negotiations between the new Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith and the French airline's unions.
Other News Sources
- Improvements To Scarborough Train Station SignageSignage about parking at Scarborough's train station is to be improved.
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