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Tuesday, 20 August 2019

BBC News

• On board Wales' first electric bus in NewportElectric buses are being introduced to routes in Newport in a bid to cut carbon emissions.
• Boris Johnson: UK 'will be ready' for no-deal BrexitThe PM insists the UK will be ready for a possible no-deal exit, after warnings in a leaked report.
• Harland and Wolff workers 'buoyant' over shipyard's futureAdministrators say there have been positive discussions with potential buyers for Harland and Wolff.
• E-Scooters: Should they be legal on public roads?Some riders are calling for regulation rather than an outright ban.
• Cleaners pay campaign starts at Scottish railway stationsThe RMT union wants all cleaners at major railway stations to be paid the Real Living Wage.
• Ferguson shipyard deadline set for ferry delivery scheduleDetails of when the publicly-owned Ferguson yard will complete two CalMac ferries must be announced by November.

The Guardian

• City of London tightens rules on skyscrapers over wind tunnel fears Developers will have to modify designs deemed likely to affect cyclists and pedestrians

The Herald

• SNP ministers under fire for record number of car journeysSNP ministers racked up a record total of chauffeur-driven rides last year at a cost of £1.3m to taxpayers.

The Independent

• From Cardiff to Holyhead: A race against Wales' longest train routeOur travel correspondent is making the most of the UK in August by taking on a challenge a day, and hopes that you might follow.

Times Online

• World’s biggest container ship MSC Gülsün makes waves on first European visit [Subscription]The world’s largest container ship has arrived in Europe after its maiden voyage from China.
• Uber names Melinda Roylett as UK chief as it seeks smoother ride [Subscription]Uber has hired a new boss for the UK and Ireland as it battles to secure a long-term licence to operate its taxis in London.
• Credit card company sale lifts clouds at low-cost carrier Norwegian [Subscription]Norwegian Air has buttressed its balance sheet before the usually quiet winter season by offloading its remaining stake in its consumer lending business.
• Troubled bus maker Wrightbus en route to being rescued [Subscription]Talks over the rescue of Wrightbus are understood to be at an advanced stage, with an update on the future of the troubled bus maker expected this week.
• No-deal Brexit: Business chiefs accuse ministers over planning [Subscription]Ministers were accused of “concealing the facts” over a no-deal Brexit yesterday as business leaders expressed fury over leaked government documents that outlined the prospect of widespread disruption.

City AM

• Abellio boss ‘confident’ review head will not scrap franchise model The boss of Abellio has said he is “confident” the rail franchise model will not be scrapped just a day after his firm took over one of the leading contracts in the UK.

Mail Online

• Could Marchioness disaster happen again? Officials fear many older vessels are still not sturdy enough to survive a collision on the Thames, 30 years after the horror that claimed 51 livesThe chances of an older vessel surviving a collision on the Thames have not significantly improved since the Marchioness disaster 30 years ago, officials warn.
• Cornish town bans camper vans from its cliff-top car parks because second-home owners complained they were spoiling the VIEWA Cornish town has banned camper vans from its clifftop car parks because second home owners complained they were spoiling the view, locals have claimed.

Sky News

• Thames safety warning on Marchioness 30th anniversaryLittle has been done to reduce the risk of older boats sinking on the River Thames since the Marchioness disaster 30 years ago, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has warned.

Liverpool Echo

• Northern Rail is selling train tickets for just 10p and 5pTickets come on a first come first served basis and can be bought from today August 19
• Three months of city centre road closures confirmed as huge Churchill Way Flyovers destruction beginsMersey Tunnel and other key routes will be affected in mammoth project

London Evening Standard

• Silvertown Tunnel: Pollution expert who backed ULEZ slams Sadiq Khan over £1 billion schemeA pollution expert today warned Sadiq Khan was going in the
• Ryanair strike dates latest: Why are pilots striking? What can you do if your flight is affected? Everything you need to know about the Ryanair strikes in August and September
• New railcard offering teens half-price train travel goes on saleA new railcard giving teenagers half-price train travel goes on sale on Tuesday.

Yorkshire Post

• Public asked for their views on major £2.9bn rail upgrades across West YorkshireNetwork Rail is to consult with the community and businesses in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, as plans for a major upgrade of the Transpennine line move into the next stage.

Kent Online

• Maidstone bus station underneath the Mall to get £1.5million revampPlans for a £1.5million revamp of Maidstone's bus station are just a few months away.

North Wales Live

• What West Coast mainline takeover will mean for services from your train stationVirgin Trains are set to be replaced by FirstGroup plc and Trenitalia UK Ltd on the West Coast mainline route this December

Construction News

• City of London strengthens wind tunnel planning guidanceThe City of London Corporation is introducing stricter wind condition standards on new proposed developments.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Mid-Cheshire Line speed increase after £800k rail upgradeFollowing the completion of an £800,000 investment into new railway tracks, passenger trains operating on the Mid-Cheshire Line between Northwich and Manchester have seen their potential speed tripled.