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Keith Williams on the challenge of building a 21st-century rail network for Britain [Subscription]
On Wednesday night I was caught up in the disruption between Paddington and Slough after overhead wires were bought down in testing. An hour-long journey turned into four hours. The incident itself is not the issue — test trains will bring down overhead wires from time to time. It’s an occupational hazard of a working railway.
ScotRail breaks vow to ditch old models in U-turn on draughty 1970s commuter trains
The transport firm said there is now "no firm date" for when the old stopgap 314s will be phased out despite assurances made early last year.
Sunday, 21 October 2018
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- Merseyrail stations to close for platform upgradesNine Merseyrail stations will temporarily close as part of the first phase of improvement work ahead the arrival of new trains in 2020.
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- North West rail workers stage 32nd strike over role of guardsRail workers are staging their 32nd strike today in the long-running dispute over the role of guards on trains, leading to a significant reduction in services.
- Transport Minister greeted by protesters over Oxford to Cambridge ExpresswayTransport Minister, Jesse Norman, was greeted by protestors on Thursday when he arrived in Oxford to view one of the country's biggest road schemes.
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- Survey shows a strong drive to curb cars in Scottish city centres [Subscription]Poll reveals almost half of residents back Paris-style traffic-free schemes to cut pollution and protect pedestrians and cyclists
- Spokesperson: the ‘Dutch reach’ and other proposed rules to protect cyclistsBritish newspapers this week reported that the Highway Code, the British version of our own Rules of the Road, are soon be reviewed to give bicycles precedence over cars. For example, under the proposed changes to the rules, motorists could be required by law to always give priority to cyclists as well as pedestrians when turning.
- Keith Williams on the challenge of building a 21st-century rail network for Britain [Subscription]On Wednesday night I was caught up in the disruption between Paddington and Slough after overhead wires were bought down in testing. An hour-long journey turned into four hours. The incident itself is not the issue — test trains will bring down overhead wires from time to time. It’s an occupational hazard of a working railway.
- Philip Hammond urged to cut tax on electric company cars in budget [Subscription]The chancellor is under pressure to bring forward tax cuts for company electric cars in next week’s budget.
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- Canadian pension fund circles Gatwick as deal nearsA Canadian pension fund is preparing a bid for a stake in Gatwick Airport which could be worth £3bn, Sky News reports.
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- ScotRail breaks vow to ditch old models in U-turn on draughty 1970s commuter trainsThe transport firm said there is now "no firm date" for when the old stopgap 314s will be phased out despite assurances made early last year.
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- New online map reveals cheapest possible way to complete train journeys in UKA new online map has been created which shows the cheapest way to complete train journeys – rather than the quickest.
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- Groundbreaking at £11m York rail developmentINVESTMENT worth £11m will modernise a York train maintenance depot, making way for longer trains and more carriages.
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- South Bucks District Council backs controversial third runway plans at HeathrowSouth Bucks District Council (SBDC) has backed controversial plans to create a third runway at Heathrow Airport – despite concerns previously being raised over the impact it could have on some residents in the area.
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- More trains from Maidstone to London demanded by Maidstone Borough Council and MPs Helen Grant and Tom TugendhatMaidstone Borough Council plans to join forces with local businesses and MPs to pressure the government for more trains to London.
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- The incredible impact rail staff wearing bodycams is having on our trainsVirgin Trains said the number of assaults on its employees has fallen month by month
- Economy boost to West Sussex from Gatwick Airport passengersA FREE promotional advertising space showcasing the rich variety of experiences available to West Sussex visitors was unveiled at Gatwick Airport.
- SLOUGH: Heathrow summit heldSlough Borough Council hosted a summit in the town to discuss the proposed airport expansion, which they claim will make sure any development is both well-planned and sustainable.
- RBWM: Link Rail to not be discussedThe future of the proposed Windsor Link Rail will not be discussed at an upcoming Windsor Town Forum meeting, despite pressure from residents to have the topic added to the agenda.
- Reopening after 50 years on track in GrantownTHE next arrival at Grantown East Station is scheduled to arrive on time... 50 years to the very minute that the last passenger train departed.
- Transport of delight for disabled BorderersA NEW minibus has been rolled out to offer affordable transport to disabled and elderly Borders residents.
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- Airport looks for its next charity partnerEdinburgh Airport is seeking applications for its next Corporate Charity of the Year, to follow on from 2018 partner Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).
- British Airways staff at Heathrow to walk terminal floors, “reaching out to customers”British Airways has announced plans for a multi-million pound investment in staff training at Heathrow, with the aim of “empowering” employees to solve any customer problem that may arise.
- Staff on South Western Railway strike to for five daysA THIRD of all services on South Western Railway could be scrapped due to five day school holiday strike by rail staff next week.
- Government promises to cut unfair 'Redhill Hump' rail fares following five-year campaignAn annual all-zone season ticket from Redhill to London currently costs £204 more than the same ticket from Three Bridges - five stops further down the line
- Cheshire West to close school transport loophole for rural pupilsBOROUGH chiefs will look to close a policy loophole which means some rural students qualify for free school transport – on buses that do not exist.
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