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Sale of bus giant nets millions for Scots transport chief
SIR Brian Souters investment vehicle is set for a windfall of nearly 160 million following the sale of Falkirk bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited.
We need to do more to get women into the rail industry [subscription]
You may think of the rail industry as a bit of a mans world, but it has not always been that way. As early as the 1850s, women were breaking stereotypes as labourers on the very first train lines. And throughout World War II women kept our railways running, supporting our economy at a time of national need.
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- Monorail trains for the Egyptian capital Cairo will be built in Derby.Bombardier Transportation will work with Egyptian firms on the Cairo infrastructure and will develop and build the rolling stock in Derby, after being named as the preferred bidder.
- Alexander Dennis sold to Canadian firm for 320mThe world's largest producer of double-decker buses, previously owned by group of Scottish investors, sells for 320m.
- Pacer trains 'could be used as village halls'Community groups are being asked for ideas to reuse the 30-year-old carriages as they end service.
- P&O seeks 33m in damages over Brexit ferry settlementThe company also wants courts to cancel the Department for Transport's settlement with Eurotunnel.
Financial Times
- Heathrow must curb pollution to avoid airport expansion disasterHead of advisory body urges airport to address environmental impact of a third runway
The Guardian
- Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern rail franchiseAndy Burnham and Steve Rotheram urge transport secretary to take action after year of misery
- 33m polluting cars still on EU roads after Dieselgate scandalMore than three quarters of the 43m cars tampered with in the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal are still on the road four years later.
- The North Coast 500 route: getting the best out of Scotlands Route 66 - lettersWe can make the NC500 a slower and more fulfilling experience for residents and travellers, writes Pamela King
The Herald
- CalMac hits out at council after ferry in near-missat too dark pierLIGHTS are so dark at one of Scotland's busiest island ferry terminals that state-owned Caledonian MacBrayne reported near-miss involving its staff as a vessel docked.
- Sale of bus giant nets millions for Scots transport chiefSIR Brian Souters investment vehicle is set for a windfall of nearly 160 million following the sale of Falkirk bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited.
The Scotsman
- Scotrail passengers hit by shortage of catering staff on long-distance journeysScotRail passengers are being left without refreshments on journeys of up to three-and-a-half hours because of a shortage of catering staff.
The Telegraph
- Flybe boss stands down after takeover by Virgin consortium [subscription]he boss of struggling low-cost airline Flybe is hanging up her wings following its sale to a consortium including Virgin Atlantic in February.
Times Online
- Insurance premium blow for cars at hackers mercy [Subscription]Owners of modern cars that can be hacked by high-tech thieves could be hit by a rise in insurance premiums.
- Extra safety lay-bys added to next generation of roads [Subscription]Extra lay-bys will be built on stretches of smart motorways that do not have hard shoulders amid safety concerns from drivers.
- Diesel drivers face 50 in fees to take car into London [Subscription]Drivers of older diesel cars will be charged as much as 50 a day to use their vehicle in central London, with some of the proceeds used to help protect schools from air pollution.
- Ministers fail to set the pace on old rolling stock [subscription]In these austere times, the Department for Transport is nothing if not inventive. Having inflicted Pacer trains on the north of England for four decades, the DfT is retiring the rolling stock that was converted from buses and was never meant to be in service for more than a few years.
- We need to do more to get women into the rail industry [subscription]You may think of the rail industry as a bit of a mans world, but it has not always been that way. As early as the 1850s, women were breaking stereotypes as labourers on the very first train lines. And throughout World War II women kept our railways running, supporting our economy at a time of national need.
- Drivers start to overcome fears about electric cars [subscription]More than two thirds of Irish people would consider buying an electric car despite concerns about the vehicles range, a survey has indicated.
London Evening Standard
- Sutton set for a property boost if TfL approves tramlink extensionA 425 million London Tramlink extension is being considered by Transport for London.
Manchester Evening News
- 'Strip Northern Rail of its franchise', says mayor Andy Burnham, one year on from the timetable meltdownGreater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham say things have not improved enough - and their patience has now run out
- 'If this is the Northern Powerhouse, they can keep it': Government launches 'exciting' plan to turn Pacer trains into village hallsPacers could also become community spaces or cafes once they are finally replaced by new trains, according to the government, one year after the northern rail meltdown
Other Regional Press
- 'Give Pacer trains a new lease of life - maybe as a cafe'Rail enthusiasts mourning the impending loss of Pacer trains from Britain's railways have been asked to come up with ingenious ways of giving them a new lease of life.
- London Northwestern Railway considering changes to trains at Kings Langley and Apsley after commuter chaosTrain operator London Northwestern Railway has said it is "seriously considering" whether it can increase capacity on the morning services at Kings Langley and Apsley after last week's chaos.
Rail Magazine
- Rail freight sector outlines hopes for UK growthA better joined-up railway with strong incentives to accommodate rail freight growth is a key requirement, according to the freight sectors submission to the Williams Review.
Aviation Industry
- Flybe CEO to step down in wake of consortium takeoverFlybe CEO Christine Ourmires-Widener will resign effective July 15, the UK regional carrier said in an announcement that comes three months after it was taken over by a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium. read more
- Lufthansa Cargo cuts schedule as demand weakensLufthansa Cargo (LHC) will reduce its flight schedule in the second and third quarters in the face of weakened market demand. read more
- New Swedish airport readies for openingAs Sweden’s airline industry grapples with the new phenomenon of “flight shame,” which has seen some travelers starting to shun air travel because of environmental concerns, a new airport is scheduled to open in the country in December. read more
Other News Sources
- Metro Mayors call for Northern to be stripped of rail franchise 'as soon as possible'The Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region have called on the Transport Secretary to terminate Northerns rail franchise "as soon as possible".
- Metro Mayors call for Northern to be stripped of rail franchise 'as soon as possible'The Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region have called on the Transport Secretary to terminate Northerns rail franchise "as soon as possible".
EIN News Subscription
- Time for the airlines to get their green thinking to into the airLast weeks elections across Europe brought a wave of local and European politicians centre stage that represent strong environmental agendas.
- EU signals caution on Boeing 737 MAX return with no rubber stamp of FAAEuropean regulators assessing changes to Boeing Co.s grounded 737 Max will scrutinize the jets entire flight-control system before a return to the skies can be approved.
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