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Monday, 26 November 2018

BBC News

• M4 relief road: Next FM may decide on £1.4bn planCarwyn Jones says a decision to build M4 relief road in south Wales may be made by his successor.
• Commuters across Wales must 'share the pain'Transport for Wales warns of overcrowding and limited rail services amid
• Port of Cromarty Firth to invest £30m in expanding quaysideThe Port of Cromarty Firth says it will help it to accommodate some of the world's largest cruise ships.
• Welsh ports Brexit 'gagging orders'Non-disclosure agreements have been signed as part of preparations to leave the European Union next year.
• Government 'not giving enough advice' on electric carsThe National Franchised Dealers Association says people are confused about whether to buy the vehicles.
• Independent rail complaints service is launchedPassengers who are unhappy with how their complaints are handled can now appeal through new service.

ITV News

• New ombudsman service for dealing with train complaintsRail passengers unhappy with how their complaints have been handled will be able to use a new service from Monday.
• Jersey Airport aims for air traffic technological first in the British IslesJersey Airport is aiming to be a leader in aviation technology by having the first certified remote digital tower in the British Isles by December.

The Guardian

• Bath residents resent £9 congestion charge plan to tackle pollutionCity says government is forcing it to take action to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels
• New ombudsman gives rail commuters a fast track for complaintsRegulator criticised for not tackling issues such as rising fares or complicated tariffs

The Independent

• Trains ombudsman service created as last resort for passengers making complaintsRetrospective claims are barred, so passengers embroiled in disputes about the botched new timetables cannot use it

Times Online

• Rail passengers’ ombudsman to rule on refunds [Transport]Rail companies will be forced to pay compensation for late trains, mis-sold tickets and dodgy wifi under a new passenger complaints service.

Daily Express

• Drivers WARNED as cycle lanes to be equipped with cameras which could fine you £130Cycle lanes across the country are set to be equipped with cameras which can fine motorists up to £130 for committing certain offences.

Network Rail

• This month we outlined how green initiatives at London King’s Cross were making a significant impact on the station’s sustainability.They’re just some of the measures we have taken to improve sustainability across the network.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Dundee bus firm to face government inquiry over cancelled servicesDundee’s biggest bus operator is set to be hauled in front of government transport officials in a major probe into cancelled services, the Tele can reveal.

Manchester Evening News

• Iran has now ditched them so why are we still running the 'bus-train'?Described as 'trucks on tracks' - northern commuters are still travelling on them

Wales Online

• The huge number of Transport for Wales services which will be disrupted next weekAnd normal service will not resume for another two to three weeks

Yorkshire Evening Post

• New Dispute Resolution Ombudsman to handle complaints from Yorkshire rail passengers Rail passengers who are unhappy with how their complaints have been handled will be able to use a new service from today.

Other Regional Press

• New Swindon bus corridor is just the ticket say operatorsJourneys for bus passengers across Swindon should be quicker now work on the Regent Circus bus corridor is finished.
• Petition started to bring late night 'Christmas party bus' to seaside townA petition has been launched in the hope of extending a late night 'Christmas party bus' to a Devon seaside town.
• Town councillors condemn bus travel funding cutsMembers of Biddulph Town Council say the proposals to restrict bus pass use and phase out the Your Staffordshire card will hit 'real people'
• Elderly people in Cottonmill left isolated without vital Sunday bus serviceElderly people are being left isolated and unable to join community events because they live in certain areas of St Albans not serviced by buses on a Sunday.
• Lisa Morris opinion: Why are we determined to fight Gatwick Airport plans?The aim is to be more agile and responsive in our work to counter the threat from Gatwick Airport and its master plan for a three-runway airport.
• A closer look at the design features for the new Halifax train station Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are keen to hear what people think about the new Halifax train station and how they want to see it improved in the future.

Construction News

• London's rail infrastructure 'hampering growth'Shortcomings in the capital’s rail infrastructure are hampering economic growth and quality of life, a new report by the London Assembly has said.
• HS2 boss: Government will give 'no more money' for schemeSpeaking exclusively to Construction News, Mr Thurston said there was “no more money” for the scheme, having told the CN Summit that HS2 was currently in talks with phase one civils contractors to reduce costs by spring next year.

Rail Advent

• Most reliable electric trains from London Northwestern RailwayLondon Northwestern Railway has announced that it has won this year’s Golden Spanner award for the most reliable First Generation Electric Multiple Unit in the UK.

Other News Sources

• Mayor gives safety assurances in wake of tragic tram crashThe Mayor of London has made assurances that trams will be made safer following the biennial anniversary of the tragic Croydon tram crash.