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London prepares for launch of ultra-low emissions zone
Almost 1,000 people a year in London are hospitalised with asthma caused by pollution
Fed-up commuters write to Nicola Sturgeon to complain about ScotRail
Dozens of fed-up commuters have written to Nicola Sturgeon and her transport secretary to complain about the standard of service on Scotland’s railways.
Luton Airport sees drop in noise complaints in 2018
Luton Airport received a 46 per cent drop in noise complaints during 2018, according to recently published statistics.
Saturday, 06 April 2019
BBC News
- 'Victim fashion': Netherlands rail defends controversial campaign amid backlashThe Dutch rail infrastructure operator has defended its controversial "fashion line" featuring replicas of torn clothing worn by those killed and injured in railway accidents.
- Clearing London's waterways from a paddleboardOne woman is using her smartphone and paddleboard to rid London's rivers and canals of litter.
- London Underground workers to hold strike vote over payThe RMT union rejects a pay offer, saying it wanted
- Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing reduces 737 productionDeliveries of the 737 Max have halted following crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia.
The Guardian
- London prepares for launch of ultra-low emissions zoneAlmost 1,000 people a year in London are hospitalised with asthma caused by pollution
The Independent
- Uber to increase fares in central London to help pay new congestion chargeRide-hailing app adds £1 surcharge to every trip that enters zone
The Scotsman
- Fed-up commuters write to Nicola Sturgeon to complain about ScotRailDozens of fed-up commuters have written to Nicola Sturgeon and her transport secretary to complain about the standard of service on Scotland’s railways.
Times Online
- Polluting cars dodge ULEZ charge [subscription]Tough new emissions standards won’t stop dirty diesels pumping out pollution in the centre of London because of major flaws in the testing process, experts said yesterday.
- Passengers ‘wasting hundreds of pounds’ on season tickets [Subscription]Rail passengers may be wasting hundreds of pounds on “full-time” season tickets that lie unused for much of the week, government research suggests.
The National
- Dunoon has that sinking feeling over 'completely unreliable' ferry serviceA RETIRED teacher came into the Yes Forward Shop in Dunoon with problems. An immediate concern was the cancellation of the 907 bus service from the town to Glasgow. This service had to some extent moderated the disaster of the present passenger ferry service.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Airport boss is to retire from roleLEEDS Bradford Airport’s chief executive is to retire from his position later this month.
London Evening Standard
- Expand Ulez faster to save our children's health, Mayor toldMore than 800 parents, doctors and teachers have written to Mayor Sadiq Khan urging him to extend the ultra low emission zone, which comes into force in central London next week, to the rest of the capital
- Tube strike threat to shut down all London Underground lines over 'derisory' wage offerStrike action to shut down the entire Tube was threatened today as unions prepared for a major battle over pay.
Hull Daily Mail
- Hull Trains loans another train to avoid delays until £60m Hitachi arrivalThe operator endured a tough 2018 for delays and cancellations, but will welcome five new state-of-the-art trains in November
Other Regional Press
- Train station to be renamed in honour of Glastonbury FestivalGlastonbury founder Michael Eavis will also have train named after him
- London Overground cleaners picket HQ in Swiss Cottage demanding pay and holiday be restored by contractor VinciCleaners for the London Overground protested to demand a living wage outside Arriva Rail London’s headquarters in Finchley Road on Friday.
Train Operators
- New track to be installed in HarwichRail passengers in north Essex are advised to check before they travel while engineering work is carried out between Harwich Town and Harwich International this month.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Caledonian Sleeper unveil first look inside new £150m fleet Caledonian Sleeper has revealed the design and interiors of its new £150m fleet of trains as the service nears its launch at the end of May. The first images from inside the new trains built by CAF have been released, showing the interior design and layout of the rooms, double beds and...
- HS2 workers win £1m in back pay after 'underpayment scandal'A HS2 contractor has agreed to back pay over £1m to hundreds of its construction workers after Unite claimed they were being “systematically denied” their entitled holiday and agreed overtime pay. Last week it was reported that payslips from workers from Bowercross Construction...
- ORR approves action improvement plan from Network RailAn action plan from Network Rail to improve its performance in response to enforcement action taken against it in November last year has been given approval by the ORR. Network Rail has set out how it intends to improve its poor performance by working in collaboration with train operators to...
Aviation Industry
- Air France, KLM to partner with Greek regional Sky Express Air France and KLM have signed a commercialization agreement with Greek regional airline Sky Express that will allow the three airlines to boost their cooperation between Paris, Amsterdam and the Greek islands, Air France said in a statement. read more
- AIX Hamburg 2019: Diehl developing higher-quality cabin loudspeaker Diehl Aviation is developing an innovative way to replace conventional loudspeakers in the passenger cabin, using the lower panel of the overhead baggage compartment as a membrane. read more
- Boeing cuts MAX production rateBoeing announced late April 5 it will slow 737 MAX production from 52 to 42 aircraft a month by mid-April, indicating that the type’s grounding and delivery halt will last longer than initially expected. read more
Other News Sources
- New footbridge and lifts opened after £3.5m project at Scunthorpe railway stationThe new £3.5m structure will make both platforms at Scunthorpe railway station fully accessible
- Rail union to mark three years of campaigning against Southern over driver-only operationRail union the RMT said it will be holding a protest in London on Friday, April 26, to mark three years since the start of industrial action over driver-only operation.
- Region's rail network to receive £2bn boost over next five yearsLONDON Waterloo train users are being promised they will see a slice of more than £2billion of investment over the next five years.
- Airport growth critics hit out at Ryanair pollution riseA row over whether Stansted Airport should expand has escalated – as campaigners plan to use figures suggesting Ryanair is one of Europe’s biggest polluters in their latest judicial challenge.
- Drones are endangering airport operations, says UK Airprox BoardA report published by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has warned that illegal drone intrusions in airport airspace have increased by more than a third in 2018, putting aircraft and passengers’ lives at risk.
- Luton Airport sees drop in noise complaints in 2018Luton Airport received a 46 per cent drop in noise complaints during 2018, according to recently published statistics.
- Newcastle Airport promotes North East tourism with new websiteA new inbound tourism website has launched to promote the North East’s visitor attractions.
- Passengers hold farewell party for C2 bus as route is axedDriver in tears as popular route is stopped as part of TfL timetable shake-up
News from Europe
- Why EU-funded E-ferry is set to electrify the passenger ship sectorDanish operator Ærø Kommune's prototype electric ferry project could lead to widespread use of fully-electric power in the ferry sector
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