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Labour pledges to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes in England and Wales
Labour is pledging to spend £1.3bn a year to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes and fund the expansion of new services in England and Wales. During a visit to Nottingham later, Jeremy Corbyn will say services have been "devastated" by austerity. The Campaign for Better Transport said local authority bus budgets have been cut by 45% since 2010.
On the map: Now Google Maps displays real-time electric car charging points
Electric car drivers will today find it easier to find charging points for their vehicles as Google included real-time data on the sites across the UK and US.
Thursday, 25 April 2019
BBC News
- Borders Railway performance summit arrangedMembers of the public are to be given their chance to question senior ScotRail executives about performance on the Borders Railway.
- Labour pledges to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes in England and WalesLabour is pledging to spend £1.3bn a year to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes and fund the expansion of new services in England and Wales. During a visit to Nottingham later, Jeremy Corbyn will say services have been "devastated" by austerity. The Campaign for Better Transport said local authority bus budgets have been cut by 45% since 2010.
- Tesla reports $702m quarterly lossThe US electric car and battery maker said it would return to profit in the third quarter.
- Boeing uncertain how 737 crashes will hit profitsBoeing still does not know how the crisis over the safety of its 737 Max jets will hit its financial performance.
- Easyjet bans nuts on all flights to protect passengersAirline to stop passengers eating nuts on flights if other passengers suffer an allergy.
- Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan bossCarlos Ghosn, who faces financial misconduct charges in Japan, is set be released from custody on bail.
Department for Transport
- HS2 completes biggest demolition challenge yet at site of new Old Oak Common tunnel crossover boxHS2 has cleared a key construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station, as work to deliver Phase One of the UK’s new high speed rail project continues to ramp up.
The Independent
- Labour pledges £1.3bn for thousands of bus routes 'devastated' by austerityPlea comes ahead of local elections on 2 May
The Telegraph
- UK must kick-start carbon capture or risk spiralling climate change costshe Government faces spiralling climate change costs unless it accelerates plans to fund a new breed of carbon capture projects by the mid-2020s, according to MPs.
- Scrap free bus pass and TV licence for pensioners to promote "intergenerational fairness", peers say [subscription]Free bus passes, TV licences and winter fuel for pensioners should be scrapped, in a bid to promote ‘intergenerational fairness’, peers say.
Times Online
- Local roads are poor, admits minister (Jesse Norman MP) - [subscription]Local roads are “not in great shape” because they are seen as the poor relation of Britain’s transport infrastructure, MPs were told yesterday. Jesse Norman, the transport minister, said the government would need to up its game because the network’s condition might hold back the development of self-driving cars, which needed “better marked” roads to operate.
- Arriving soon: the bus hailed with an app [Ireland] - [subscription]Ordering public transport by app has moved a step closer. The National Transport Authority is exploring “demand responsive transport” (DRT) services as part of improvements.
- Scotland gears up to embrace electric cars [subscription]Improving Scotland’s network of electric vehicle charging points and boosting its digital connectivity are among the aims of a new strategic plan by the Scottish Futures Trust.
- Northern rail project set to be given a green light [subscription]Fixing Britain’s chronic productivity problems will be at the heart of the government’s spending review this year, the chancellor pledged yesterday as he signalled plans to approve the £39 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
- Red Box: You wait ages for a bus — 3,000 routes have been cut since 2010 - Andy McDonald MP [Subscription]What stops you being late for work and getting told off by the boss? What makes sure you get home in time to put the kids to bed? For millions, the answer is a bus. More journeys are made on buses than on any other form of public transport.
City AM
- With Crossrail at a standstill, what other London transport projects have been put on hold?Last year was a particularly trying year for transport. The botched May timetable change caused widespread disruption across the country, prompting infuriated passengers to lodge 1m claims against train operator Govia Thameslink alone.
- On the map: Now Google Maps displays real-time electric car charging pointsElectric car drivers will today find it easier to find charging points for their vehicles as Google included real-time data on the sites across the UK and US.
Labour Party
- Labour unveils £1.3bn bus transformation fund to reverse Tory cutsLabour has unveiled a new plan to set up a £1.3bn ‘bus transformation fund’ that will reverse Tory cuts to 3,000 bus routes and reinstate services across the country.
Bristol Live
- CrossCountry moves Bath to wrong side of Bristol in 'geographically challenged' mapA man travelling through the South West was left a little bemused by a train company's geography - which put Bath between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.
London Evening Standard
- Virgin Trains announces plans to 'abolish' standing on trains under 'airline model' for rail travelStanding on trains could be a thing of the past under radical new proposals by Virgin Group.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Chris Grayling unwilling to have honest debate about rail, says Labour after request to delay bad news announcementLabour have accused Transport Secretary Chris Grayling of being "not willing to have an honest, open and genuine debate about rail" after The Yorkshire Post revealed he had asked senior officials to keep quiet about delays to a major infrastructure scheme.
Bucks Free Press
- Bucks councils issue joint statement calling on the Government to delay HS2 workCouncils from across Bucks have issued a joint statement, calling on the Government to delay HS2 works until the detailed design has been properly approved and the full cost of the scheme has been made clear.
Kent Online
- Tom Tugendhat calls for Delay Repay 15 scheme for trains more than 15 minutes lateA Kent MP has called for rail bosses to repay fares on trains more than 15 minutes late
Other Regional Press
- Why the 25 bus to Holborn now runs from Ilford almost empty passing AldgateAxing the West End section of the 25 bus route that runs through east London has led to a dramatic drop in passenger numbers, according to transport campaigners.
- Borders Rail bosses under fire for axeing 15 services in one dayBorders Railway bosses have come in for criticism for mass cancellations of trains on the Tweedbank-to-Edinburgh route less than a week after the firm’s chief executive promised that improvements were imminent.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Blog: Jane Fisher, Transitions and Projects Director on new trains, station enhancements and £1bn investmentAhead of the upcoming TCR Midlands event 18-07-2019, we caught up with Jane Fisher, Transitions and Projects Director for West Midlands Trains. As Transitions and Projects Director, Jane explains her role and the key issues West Midlands Trains are addressing. She also explains why she’s...
- TfL commissioner urged to quit after downplaying Crossrail 'tragedy'Transport for London’s (TfL) chief commissioner has been told to consider resigning after he “watered down” key messages between Crossrail and TfL over the project’s extensive delays and £3bn overspend, according to a damning City Hall report. The London Assembly...
- Virgin Trains proposes radical new airline-style model for fare and franchisingVirgin Trains has put forward radical new proposals to manage rail services using an airline-style model, abolishing standing on trains and forcing passengers on long-distance journeys to pre-book seats. The train operator wants to introduce a brand-new ticketing and franchising model and say...
- Elaine Clark, Chief Executive of the Rail Forum Midlands on supporting the Rail Sector DealThe Rail Forum Midlands are playing a huge part in the delivery of the Rail Sector Deal. Chief Executive Elaine Clark explains how she and her team are working to support SME's in the rail sector grow their business through collaboration and build on existing skills ahead of TCR Midlands...
- Siemens submits plans to build £200m train manufacturing site in East YorkshirePlanning applications for a £200m rail manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire have been submitted by Siemens. The ‘train factory’, first revealed early last year, will build state-of-the-art trains for the Piccadilly Line, and will create up to 700 jobs and a further 1,700...
Aviation Industry
- Boeing suspends revenue forecasts as 1Q earnings show MAX impactBoeing has posted its 2019 first-quarter results, which indicate the initial financial impact of the 737 MAX crashes and groundings as well as acknowledging continued uncertainty about the full cost. read more
- Salzburg Airport closes for five weeks for runway renovationAustria’s Salzburg Airport shut down operations for five weeks beginning April 24 to renovate its 59-year-old runway. Aircraft operations are scheduled to resume May 28. read more
- Cabin experts see ancillary potential in overhead bins Aircraft cabin experts believe there could be scope to monetize overhead storage space, causing a ripple effect of customer service benefits. read more
- Boeing knows its hardest cost is restoring confidenceBoeing will have been glad to get today behind it, the latest in a series of grim days since the second 737 MAX crash and the new narrowbody was grounded. read more
Other News Sources
- Promised improvements to Leeds train services delayed by up to TWO YEARSTransport chiefs will look at why a number of big projects won't be finished on time
- Transport bosses announce delays to rail projectsDelays in several schemes to boost local rail travel will be scrutinised by transport bosses later this week. Members of West Yorkshire Combined Authority will hear about delays to platform improvements at Leeds rail station, which will improve services to Skipton, Ilkley and Bradford, and plans to have more London bound trains linking to Bradford being put back a year.
- Mayor and TfL launch three new Low Emission Bus Zones to tackle London’s toxic airBuses are now clean and green in 10 Low Emission Bus Zones across the city, with two more to be completed ahead of schedule later this year
- Nimrod bus starts with fanfareA NEW bus route to serve Warndon, Brickfields and Blackpole into the city centre has been launched by First Bus amid a fanfare of music from the city’s favourite son Edward Elgar.
- Teesside University supports development of innovative rail monitoring systemA new product developed with support from Teesside University is set to revolutionise train locomotive maintenance by using Internet of Things technology.
- Transport Commissioner faces Assembly grillingTransport for London (TfL) has been at the centre of the Crossrail delay since it was announced in August last year.
- TfL commissioner faces questioningThe commissioner of Transport for London (TfL) will face questions about delays to Crossrail after a report suggested he should resign.
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