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London mayor Sadiq Khan under pressure to abandon fares freeze
London mayor Sadiq Khan was today under pressure to abandon his controversial fares freeze because of the soaring cost of Crossrail.
Commuter victory as rail firm ditches 'ironing board' seats on new trains
Commuters are able to enjoy a rare victory after one of the UK’s main rail operators upgraded its seating after passengers complained about “ironing board” chairs on trains.
The stark underfunding of Wales’ railways: Why trains that could travel 140mph only travel at 90mph
Funding for Wales' network has not received its fair share of funding, according to a leading transport expert
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
BBC News
- Why Wales' quietest station, Sugar Loaf, got busierRailway enthusiasts have made this remote halt an unlikely
- Fares could rise across London transportA fare increase of 1% above inflation from 2021 is proposed as TfL looks for budget cuts.
- Clapham Junction rail crash 1988: Events remember the deadWreaths will be laid to remember the 35 people killed near Clapham Junction station in south London.
- China to 'cut US car tariff to 15%'The reported proposal would make tariffs on US cars the same as those from other countries.
ITV News
- London mayor Sadiq Khan under pressure to abandon fares freezeLondon mayor Sadiq Khan was today under pressure to abandon his controversial fares freeze because of the soaring cost of Crossrail.
The Guardian
- The need to speed up rail electrificationYour report on the scope of the TransPennine route upgrade draws attention to the wider context of rail electrification schemes in the UK (Transport secretary considering ‘seriously flawed’ rail upgrade, 8 December).
- Major tube upgrades shelved as TfL struggles to balance booksCapital’s transport authority faces shortfall due to Crossrail delays and government cuts
The Scotsman
- Scotland’s least used railway station sees passenger numbers doubleIt’s a quaint station in a rural corner of Scotland, far removed from the hustle and bustle of urban transport hubs.
The Telegraph
- Commuter victory as rail firm ditches 'ironing board' seats on new trainsCommuters are able to enjoy a rare victory after one of the UK’s main rail operators upgraded its seating after passengers complained about “ironing board” chairs on trains.
Times Online
- Deficit of £2.7bn piles pressure on London mayor Sadiq Khan to ditch fares freeze [Subscription]The mayor of London was under mounting pressure last night after it emerged that the capital’s transport system could suffer a £2.7 billion shortfall because of declining passenger numbers and a delay to Crossrail.
Reuters News
- Alstom, Siemens submit measures to EC to get their deal passedPARIS (Reuters) - Alstom (ALSO.PA) and Siemens (SIEGn.DE) have agreed to submit measures to the European Commission to get their planned rail merger approved, after regulators had raised concerns over the deal.
City AM
- £10bn HS4Air project linking Heathrow and Gatwick airports 'rejected' by Department for TransportA £10bn project linking Heathrow and Gatwick airports, dubbed the ‘M25 for high speed trains’, has reportedly been rejected by the government.
Birmingham Mail
- Birmingham New Street named sixth busiest rail station in UK - these are the five which beat itBirmingham New Street has seen an astonishing 43,741,712 journeys this year
Edinburgh Evening News
- Two of Scotrail's new Edinburgh-Glasgow trains cancelled within 30 minutesTwo of ScotRail's new trains were cancelled between Edinburgh Waverley station and Glasgow this afternoon within 30 minutes, with all passengers then crammed onto the next service.
London Evening Standard
- Revealed: Crossrail delay will cost TfL £600m in lost faresThe delayed opening of Crossrail will cost Transport for London £600m in lost fares income, the Standard can reveal.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- ScotRail in scramble over ‘broken’ tripsBut timetabling problems and advance ticketing sales mean thousands of people may still be left stranded for hours or overnight.
Wales Online
- The stark underfunding of Wales’ railways: Why trains that could travel 140mph only travel at 90mphFunding for Wales' network has not received its fair share of funding, according to a leading transport expert
Yorkshire Post
- Britain’s least used railway station is in Yorkshire Only 40 passengers used British Steel Redcar in North Yorkshire in 2017/18, according to Office of Rail and Road figures.
Other Regional Press
- New in depth details released for £18m Elland train station project It is expected 400,000 passengers a year will use the new £18 million Elland Railway Station when the project is fully delivered by 2022.
- Didcot Parkway station footbridge to be removed as new one opensNetwork Rail will carry out the work at Didcot Parkway station between 6am and 6pm this Sunday.
New Civil Engineer
- Plans to link HS2 with Scotland ramp upPlans on how rail links between England and Scotland could be improved to capitalise on High Speed 2 (HS2) are ramping up.
Rail Magazine
- Released papers reveal Crossrail delay concerns in JulyConcerns about whether the central section of Crossrail would open in time were raised by then chairman Sir Terry Morgan in a meeting with the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) on July 26 - a month before the decision was formally taken to delay the opening until next year.
- TfL sets out five-year business planTransport for London says passenger income for 2018-19 is expected to be very close to the budgeted figure of £4.77 billion, despite delays to Crossrail, and that it is on track to beat cost estimates by £246 million.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Five new platforms for Waterloo station as old Eurostar terminal reopens The former Eurostar terminal at Waterloo station has been reopened for the first time in 12 years, bringing five new platforms to the Britain’s busiest railway station. Platforms 20 to 22 at Waterloo have been opened to the public, and platforms 23 and 24 are set to come into use in May...
- ScotRail brings in new Hitachi trains and services for disrupted timetable launchNew electric Class 385 trains and more than 100 new services have been introduced by ScotRail, but the launch of its new timetable has been plagued by signalling faults and staff shortages. ScotRail says new electric and high-speed trains including Hitachi’s new Class 385 stock will allow...
- Khan told in July of 'high risk' to Crossrail launch date as TfL reveals project's 'failed governance'Documents released by TfL show that the former Crossrail chairman Sir Terry Morgan warned Sadiq Khan in July that schedule plans were at “high risk” and have been called a “serious indictment of Crossrail’s failed governance.” Over 100 documents have been released...
Aviation Industry
- EASA, FAA expand CFM LEAP-1A cold-soak software fix to -1BsEuropean and US regulators have expanded a software-upgrade mandate to CFM International LEAP-1B engines that ensures Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft will not experience engine-fan-speed issues caused by extremely cold weather. read more
- UAC moves Superjet 100 from Sukhoi to Irkut in company restructureRussia’s Superjet 100 is no longer part of the Sukhoi product line as parent company United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) rearranges its structure to separate its commercial and military aircraft manufacturing assets. read more
- Swedish regional boosts fleet with ex-VLM Fokker 50sSwedish airline Amapola Flyg has acquired several Fokker 50s that became available after Belgian carrier VLM Airlines went into liquidation in August 2018. read more
Other News Sources
- Filey MP Brands Train Cancellations "Disgraceful"Another MP on the Yorkshire Coast has hit out at TransPennine Express over train cancellations.
- Wait a minute…Perth passengers hit in the pocket by ScotRail’s tiny timetable tweakScotRail is under fire for a tiny timetable tweak that has nearly doubled the price of a busy inter-city service from Perth.
- EU funds for German rail freight schemeThe European Commission has approved €350m in public funding to help shift German freight traffic from road to rail to reduce congestion and fuel emissions.
- A New 'Ghost Train' Just Started Running In LondonIf you're lamenting the loss of London's ghost train, then we've got spec-track-ular news for you — a new ghost train is now operating in the capital.
- TfL planning return of annual fare hikes as agency looks to balance books following Crossrail delayTransport for London has published preliminary plans to raise fares each year from 2021 as part of efforts to balance its books following the delayed opening of Crossrail.
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