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'First class only' and no-frills style trains as part of rail reforms, industry body says
The rail industry unveils its vision for the future of services in Britain which involves the emergence of "First Class Only" trains and no-frills Ryanair style trains.
High court dismisses attempt to block third Heathrow runway
Campaigners had hoped to stop airport expansion, saying it was inconsistent with Paris Agreement on climate change
Labour wants to help Mayor Marvin Rees set-up a Bristol-run bus company
A future Labour government would give Bristol’s mayor the cash needed to run a city-owned bus company. Andy McDonald, Labour’s shadow transport secretary, said fresh funding announced by the opposition party could be put towards creating a city-run bus franchise or municipal, the type operated in places like Nottingham and Reading.
Call for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail services
Call for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail services
Wednesday, 01 May 2019
BBC News
- Heathrow campaigners lose challenge against third runwayCampaigners have lost a High Court challenge against the government's decision to approve plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport.
- The tricks of airport designIn 1995, French anthropologist Marc Auge categorised the airport as a “non-place”. Found the world over, non-places are devoid of identity – uniform structures (think Starbucks of McDonalds) that remain the same no matter where they are. By his definition airports are architectural machines, designed with the express purpose of moving people efficiently from one place to another.
- Why the bicycle's future looks brightOne autumn day in 1865, two men sat in a tavern in Ansonia, Connecticut, calming their nerves with a few stiff drinks.
- The turban-wearing British bus driver who changed the lawIt has been 50 years since Tarsem Singh Sandhu won the right to wear his turban to work.
- Nothing suspicious found on security alert plane at Glasgow AirportAn EasyJet flight was at the centre of a security scare after it landed at Glasgow Airport from Gatwick.
ITV News
- 'First class only' and no-frills style trains as part of rail reforms, industry body saysThe rail industry unveils its vision for the future of services in Britain which involves the emergence of "First Class Only" trains and no-frills Ryanair style trains.
The Guardian
- High court dismisses attempt to block third Heathrow runwayCampaigners had hoped to stop airport expansion, saying it was inconsistent with Paris Agreement on climate change
- Engineering college for HS2 ditches 'high speed' from its nameWhen the government decided to fund an institution to lure engineering students to learn everything needed for HS2, the biggest project around, it might have seemed a name with cachet. But 18 months since opening its doors and having struggled to attract entrants, the National College for High Speed Rail has decided to ditch the words “high-speed rail”.
- Luton airport cab drivers strike over pay ratesAddison Lee drivers complain their pay can sometimes be just £4.72 per hour
The Scotsman
- Therapy dogs brought in to Scottish airport for stressed passengersAberdeen International Airport has drafted in a team of four-legged volunteers after a successful trial over the busy Christmas and New Year period (2018).
Times Online
- Rail given prime spot in grand designs for the future of transport [Subscription]In recent weeks, a variety of transport issues have seized a slice of the news agenda.
City AM
- Jaguar Land Rover moves production of historic Defender model to SlovakiaJaguar Land Rover has today continued its process of shifting vehicle production away from Britain, by announcing it will build the next generation of the Land Rover Defender at its Slovakia plant.
- Private jet platform launches summer sale for trips from London to Paris, Ibiza and GenevaFlying by private jet might be one of the most lavish forms of travel, but this summer those who are lucky enough to have their own personal carrier can do so on the (relatively) cheap.
Bristol Live
- Labour wants to help Mayor Marvin Rees set-up a Bristol-run bus companyA future Labour government would give Bristol’s mayor the cash needed to run a city-owned bus company. Andy McDonald, Labour’s shadow transport secretary, said fresh funding announced by the opposition party could be put towards creating a city-run bus franchise or municipal, the type operated in places like Nottingham and Reading.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow campaigners lose High Court challenge against third runwayCampaigners trying to block the expansion of Heathrow Airport have lost a High Court challenge against controversial plans for a third runway.
Manchester Evening News
- Call for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail servicesCall for Greater Manchester to be given more devolved powers to run commuter rail services
Wales Online
- Long-closed 170-year-old railway line could be coming back to the ValleysA long-closed railway line could be making a return journey to the Valleys . A keen bunch of enthusiasts are hoping to bring back the Maerdy branch line, more than 55 years after it last saw any pasengers.
Other Regional Press
- A special look back to London Stansted airport in the 40s and 50sWe rewind the clock on London Stansted Airport this week as we take a look at the UK’s fourth busiest airport back in the 1940s and 50s, when it was a base to the US Air Force.
- Southern train passengers can now access free Wi-FiPassengers travelling with Southern can now log on to free Wi-Fi on all 299 of its trains now that engineers have completed a massive installation programme.
Christian Wolmar
- Rail 875: Electric is the buzz wordOf all the stupid decisions that successive governments have made about the railways over the past quarter of a century, few will have as long an impact as the decision to rein back on the electrification programme.
New Civil Engineer
- Galliford Try starts East Midlands Airport expansionGalliford Try has begun work on a £4.4M project to build more aircraft parking space at East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Rail Technology Magazine
- £14m Peak District rail freight extension unveiledA £14m rail freight extension in the Peak District has been unveiled by Network Rail to boost construction productivity and take lorries off the road.
- Commission calls for £10bn transport investment in Glasgow rail schemes and city-wide metro networkA Glasgow City Council commission has called for a £10bn transport investment into rail schemes and a city-wide metro system.
Railway Gazette
- London – Bordeaux high speed rail service ‘blueprint’EUROPE: A ‘blueprint’ for the operation of direct high speed services to and from London was presented to the Mayor of Bordeaux and the President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region on April 29.
Aviation Industry
- Deadline set to be extended for Alitalia rescue planAn April 30 deadline for the presentation of a new business plan to rescue Alitalia looked set to be extended after Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), which is expected to lead the relaunch, said it had discussed the possibility of an extension at a board meeting. read more
- Air France increases frequencies for winter 2019-20 scheduleAir France has made modest changes in its winter 2019-20 schedules, increasing frequencies rather than the number of destinations. read more
- Lufthansa stops Eurowings growth plans as 1Q losses mountLufthansa on April 30 decided to stop any planned growth of its low-fare brand Eurowings as that unit’s financial performance continued to deteriorate in the first quarter. read more
Other News Sources
- Therapy dogs brought in to Scottish airport for stressed passengersGiven that flying is now the safest form of travel, it is relatively rare to meet someone these days who suffers from aviophobia.
- Trimley residents fear being cut off during rail works at level crossingsPeople living near the Felixstowe rail line at Trimley say their lives have been affected by the work currently under way to upgrade the route.
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