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Train problems on Wales' railways were deliberately "stored up" by the UK government, a Welsh Government civil servant has told assembly members.
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Thursday, 06 December 2018
BBC News
- UK government stored up Welsh train problems, says civil servantTrain problems on Wales' railways were deliberately "stored up" by the UK government, a Welsh Government civil servant has told assembly members.
- The 92-year-old that depends on the community to see her husbandThere are no buses in this Yorkshire town but locals are finding their own way to get around.
- ScotRail and RMT settle pay dispute after train disruptionThe union has been demanding better rest day payments for train staff in line with train drivers.
- Brexit holding Northern Powerhouse back, says think-tankThe Institute of Public Policy Research North says the Northern Powerhouse has been
- Northern: RMT rail strikes to continue after talks collapseThe RMT calls Northern a
- Ryanair compensation claims to go to courtThe aviation regulator takes legal action over the airline's refusal to compensate thousands of passengers.
- HS2 and Crossrail chairman resignsSir Terry Morgan steps down from both roles after reported government pressure over Crossrail delay.
- Is the HS2 rail project in trouble?With the resignation of the chairman of HS2, how is the high-speed rail project shaping up?
ITV News
- Cumbria coastal rail route set for £3m upgradeNetwork Rail is investing £3m to replace 5,000 yards of ageing and worn out railway track on the Cumbrian coast.
Department for Transport
- Williams Rail ReviewA call for evidence to support a review of the organisational and commercial frameworks of the UK rail industry.
The Guardian
- Talks to avert Northern train strikes collapseRMT union claims it is victim of contempt as Northern hopes to continue discussions
- Sir Terry Morgan resigns as chairman of Crossrail and HS2Sir Terry Morgan, the chairman of Crossrail and HS2, who last week predicted he would be sacked from both roles “within days” due to delays and cost overruns, has resigned.
Times Online
- Stagecoach considers selling US businessStagecoach has been driven into the red after writing down the value of its struggling US business amid discussions about selling its American operations.
- Sponsored motorways move into the fast lane [Subscription]Their names are plastered all over the country’s favourite sports stadiums, tourist attractions and museum exhibitions. Now big businesses are to compete for the naming rights to Britain’s busiest roads.
- Aberdeen bypass will cost £1bn, contractors tell MSPs [Subscription]The total cost of the constructing the Aberdeen bypass will top £1 billion, contractors have confirmed to Holyrood.
- Scotrail disruption over new train timetables branded ‘unacceptable’ [subscription]The Scottish transport secretary has branded as “unacceptable” the cancellation of hundreds of rail services and the prospect of travellers facing further misery because of a shortage of available staff.
- Air travel initiative to take off with £150m investment [Subscription]The government will commit up to £150 million today to develop the next generation of electric aircraft, including advances such as vertical take-off and autonomous capability, and drones by 2025.
- HS2 chairman quits as costs mount [Subscription]Sir Terry Morgan, the chairman of HS2, has resigned and will be replaced by Allan Cook, a chartered engineer. Sir Terry, who was appointed in August, also quit as chairman of Crossrail. It was feared that criticism of his handling of Crossrail, which is months behind schedule and almost £1 billion over budget, would undermine HS2.
- Ryanair, where things can only get bitter [Subscription] Having no control of the workforce is a worry for all chief executives. Except, of course, for Michael O’Leary. The Ryanair boss likes to boast about it — at least when the crew fails to turn up and he cancels your flight.
Reuters News
- Chairman of Britain's Crossrail and HS2 project resignsLONDON (Reuters) - The chairman of Britain’s delayed 15-billion-pound London Crossrail project, Terry Morgan, has resigned, the Department of Transport said on Wednesday.
Labour Party
- While the boss of HS2 has resigned, passengers and taxpayers will be asking why Chris Grayling has not accepted any responsibility – McDonaldAndy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the resignation of HS2 boss Sir Terry Morgan, said:
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Here's why businesses are backing Bradford's city centre high-speed rail station ambitionThis month sees the submission of Transport for the North's (TfN) strategic case for NPR to the Department for Transport, in which Bradford has been calling for a city centre station on the new line between Manchester and Leeds.
Bristol Live
- New rail line MetroWest between Portishead and Bristol moves step closerCommuters face a whole new method of getting to work as plans to reopen the rail link between Portishead and Bristol have moved a step closer.
London Evening Standard
- Volkswagen boss predicts end is in sight for petrol and diesel carsThe production of diesel and petrol cars could start to come to an end in eight years, according to a motor industry chief.
- HS2 and Crossrail boss Sir Terry Morgan quitsSir Terry Morgan has resigned as chairman of HS2 Ltd and Crossrail Ltd, the Department for Transport announced today.
Manchester Evening News
- Plans revealed for latest Airport City developmentIcon Industrial also set to deliver The Hut Group’s new logistics and global content creation studio
- Family 'humiliated' after Northern worker refused to help with daughter's wheelchairThe family have issued a complaint asking Northern to train staff on invisible disabilities
Wales Online
- Transport for Wales train catches fire and passengers evacuatedPassengers had to be evacuated from a train after it caught fire. A small external fire started after a fault on the Transport for Wales train from Cardiff to Treherbert.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Birmingham to Walsall train line extension could be derailedPlans to restore train services to a trio of Black Country stations for the first time in 50 years could be derailed after it emerged a section of the track along the route is not electrified.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- State of the art rail hub a ‘game-changer’ and ‘catalyst’Leeds is one step closer to having the largest rail test facility of its kind in the world.
Other Regional Press
- MP welcomes consultation on Hassocks to Clapham Junction trainsArundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbert has welcomed news that Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the Southern and Thameslink operator, will undertake a public consultation to add direct peak-time train services from Hassocks to Clapham Junction.
- Spanish construction giant Ferrovial is looking to sell its UK subsidiary Amey.
Rail Magazine
- Rolling stock panel dismisses idea of shorter-lifespan trainsDesigning trains with a lifespan of just 20 years, in order to reduce their capital cost, has been rejected by a panel of rolling stock experts.
- Network Rail's eye in the skyCleared for take-off. Network Rail’s fault-finding team strap themselves into the helicopter.
- Nervous operators force Network Rail to defer King’s Cross planThe £237 million upgrade of King’s Cross station throat will be delayed by up to a year, RAIL can exclusively reveal.
Rail Technology Magazine
- First CP6 contracts awarded by Network Rail in major £645m dealThe first major contracts for CP6 have been awarded by Network Rail, worth a combined £645m.
- First CP6 contracts awarded by Network Rail in major £645m dealThe first major contracts for CP6 have been awarded by Network Rail, worth a combined £645m. Story Contracting has been announced as the winner of ‘Lot 2,’ which covers renewals and enhancement work in Scotland and is worth around £135m. ‘Lot 3’ is valued...
- Spanish infrastructure group looking to sell Amey Spanish construction giant Ferrovial is looking to sell its UK subsidiary Amey. Ferrovial is putting its global support services division, which includes the Oxford-based Amey. Investment bank Goldman Sachs has been appointed to explore the sale of “part or all” of the division. The...
- ScotRail announces new train station retail opportunities ScotRail has announced a range of new retail opportunities at train stations across the country as it looks improve the quality of facilities at stations. Over 20 stations, including Aviemore and Bathgate, are being made available for new ventures – from coffee and outlets to other...
Aviation Industry
- Ryanair faces CAA legal action after rejecting strike compensationThe UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is taking enforcement action against Ryanair over the airline’s refusal to compensate passengers affected by strikes earlier this year, but the Irish LCC is standing its ground. read more
- European regional carriers urge EC to clarify post-Brexit landscapeThe European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has urged the European Commission to ensure continuity of services in the aftermath of the UK leaving the European Union (EU), or Brexit, on March 29, 2019. read more
- JAC retires last Q400 as ATR turboprops arriveJapan Air Commuter (JAC) removed its last Bombardier Q400 from service Nov. 30 as the airline phases in ATR turboprops. read more
- Royal Air Maroc to become 14th oneworld memberThe oneworld global alliance announced Dec. 5 that Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will become its 14th full member airline, likely being inaugurated in mid-2020. read more
Other News Sources
- UK bus and coach market sees fall in demandNew bus and coach registrations fell by 8.8% in the third quarter of 2018, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
- £3m plan to replace 5,000 yards of worn-out track on Cumbrian railway lineNetwork Rail is investing £3m to replace 5,000 yards of ageing and worn out track on the Cumbrian coast line to provide smoother, faster and more reliable journeys for passengers.
- Galliford Try has appointed Sean Blackmore as its rail director to lead its growth in the sector.Sean Blackmore joins Galliford Try from Murphy where he was major projects director leading schemes including the HS2 enabling works.
- Villagers propose futuristic magnet train as solution to dormitory town strifeVillagers have proposed building a futuristic magnet train through North Somerset to avoid the creation of a ‘dormitory town the size of Wells’.
- Window open for residents to submit comments to Government body on plans for rail depot south of NorthamptonResidents can now register as interested parties with the Planning Inspectorate so they can comment on the plans for a rail depot on land south of Northampton.
- New ScotRail timetables coming into place from this weekend - what to expectIT’S all change from this weekend as new ScotRail timetables prepare to roll out. The national rail provider said the changes, from Sunday, December 9, will deliver faster journeys, more seats and more services for customers.
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