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£25m plan for hi-tech solution to Heathrow's third runway
Ultra high definition cameras and artificial intelligence to monitor aircraft and save congestion
Heathrow Airport's third runway should be scrapped and all growth halted, says report
Noise levels for residents near Heathrow and City Airports are 'unacceptable'
Unmanned ships go full steam ahead [Subscription]
More unmanned ships could be introduced to British waters under plans to make the UK a hub for the technology.
Birmingham and Solihull join forces with North of England to demand Government completes HS2 high speed rail line
Call for the Government to back HS2 comes as an inquiry asks whether the project will cost even more than £56 billion
Thursday, 24 January 2019
BBC News
- East Midlands Airport bosses 'ignored security lapses'Management at an airport ignored "an uncomfortable truth" about security practices when it dismissed a member of staff, a tribunal has found.
- Machynlleth declares 'climate emergency'Machynlleth joins cities like Bristol and London in a dramatic approach to reduce its carbon footprint.
- Portaferry-Strangford Ferry 'must sail earlier'Commuters urge earlier sailing of ferry as it fills up too quickly during the morning rush-hour.
- Could women solve the global pilot shortage?As the world's airlines need to recruit more pilots, efforts are increasing to appoint more women.
- 'The perception was women didn't fly aircraft'EasyJet's newest female pilot says the industry is
The Guardian
- £25m plan for hi-tech solution to Heathrow's third runwayUltra high definition cameras and artificial intelligence to monitor aircraft and save congestion
- Older drivers can check if they’re still safe to drive – or cycle insteadPhilip Graham on improving his driving in his 80s, A Howlett on the benefits of cycling, Adrian Brodkin on a possible case of the crown versus Prince Philip, and Simon White on the threat of mobility scooters
- Government will miss its cycling target by a mile. It's time to investIt is possible a million or more people have cycled past the Houses of Parliament in the past 12 months, but you could be forgiven for thinking this has gone unnoticed by those on the other side of the black railings.
The Independent
- Heathrow Airport's third runway should be scrapped and all growth halted, says reportNoise levels for residents near Heathrow and City Airports are 'unacceptable'
The Telegraph
- Knife crime epidemic on Britain's railways as police respond to three incidents a day [Subscription]Police officers are having to deal with three knife offences a day on Britain’s railways, new figures show.
Times Online
- Unmanned ships go full steam ahead [Subscription]More unmanned ships could be introduced to British waters under plans to make the UK a hub for the technology.
- Mammoth draft of no-deal Brexit law to keep trains running [Subscription]The Irish government will unveil the first draft of its omnibus Brexit legislation today setting out contingency measures to ensure that there is no disruption to Irish law if Britain crashes out of the European Union.
City AM
- Commuter chaos: Black cabs hold up Tottenham Court Road during rush hour for a third dayBlack cab drivers have launched a third day of protests during London's evening rush hour, gathering on Tottenham Court Road and halting traffic.
Network Rail
- Disused Kent railway line set for new lease of lifeFolkestone residents can begin looking forward to an exciting new future for the northern section of the disused Folkestone Harbour branch line as Network Rail today announced that it is to clear the line and begin discussions with local stakeholders on potential community uses.
Birmingham Mail
- Birmingham and Solihull join forces with North of England to demand Government completes HS2 high speed rail lineCall for the Government to back HS2 comes as an inquiry asks whether the project will cost even more than £56 billion
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Airport trials new high-tech AI to cut bad weather delaysArtificial Intelligence is being trialled at Heathrow airport in a bid to cut delays caused by bad weather.
Northern Echo
- Mayor set for historic victory as leaders vote on Durham Tees Valley AirportA MAYOR’S ambitious plan to transform an airport by bringing it into public ownership is expected to be approved today.
Wales Online
- The new south Wales railway station with a 5,000 plus job business parkA new south Wales park and ride mainline train station with a major business district, which could eventually provide up to three million sq ft of new office space accommodating at least 5,000 workers, is on track to open in 2022.
- How the rising fares on Cardiff Bus compare to other citiesWhen Cardiff Bus announced bus fares were set to go up in February, some passengers weren't happy.
Other Regional Press
- Southend Airport at the forefront of tackling drone nuisanceSOUTHEND Airport is spearheading the fight to tackle the threat of rogue drone users.
Construction News
- HS2: Party leaders urged to back completion of £55.7bn lineCivil and business representatives from the Midlands and north of England have called on the big four party leaders to publicly commit to the completion of HS2.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Delayed new Caledonian Sleeper trains complete first test to London in 'exciting landmark'New Caledonian Sleeper carriages have made their first test run from Scotland to London Euston ahead of the £100m fleet’s delayed launch in May this year. The carriages will include en-suite bathrooms and double beds, operating between London, Glasgow, and Edinburgh – but were...
- Siemens-Alstom merger on the brink as French and German officials rally supportOfficials from the French and German governments are frantically lobbying to try and save the Siemens-Alstom merger after the EU’s top competition official has said she isn’t swayed by the seemingly final antitrust concessions made by the companies, leaving the merger on the...
The Business Desk
- Region’s leaders get on board call for ‘unwavering support’ for HS2’s northern routesProminent figures from the West Midlands have signed an open letter calling on party leaders to publicly commit to completing HS2 Phase Two in its entirety, alongside counterparts in the East Midlands and the North of England.
Aviation Industry
- Boeing's high-capacity 737-8 makes first flightBoeing flew the initial high-density seating minor-model derivative of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft for the first time Jan. 13.
- FAA imposes ETOPS restrictions on more Trent 1000 enginesNew restrictions on a subset of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power Boeing 787-8s are not expected to be as disruptive as similar limitations on Package C engines, but could produce more headaches for affected operators ahead of permanent fixes the OEM is introducing. read more
Other News Sources
- Electrification ‘could save’ threatened St Rollox rail worksTransport Secretary Michael Matheson is to consider electrifying the track into the threatened St Rollox rail yard in Glasgow.
- TfL unhappy with rate of progress on Crossrail tunnelsTransport group says efficiency rates on work have been ’disappointing’
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