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Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge could solve backstop issue [subscription]
The civil service has prepared plans for Boris Johnson to build a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, it emerged last night. Documents leaked to Channel 4 News showed that the Treasury and the Department for Transport have been asked to analyse the costs and risks.
Lords approved HS2 Birmingham-Crewe extension before parliament shutdown
The House of Lords last night approved the High Speed Two (HS2) extension from Birmingham to Crewe before parliament was suspended for five weeks.
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
BBC News
- What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be.
- British Airways warns of continuing disruption after strikesBritish Airways says it will take "some time" for flights to get back to normal, despite the end of a two-day strike by pilots.
The Guardian
- Mini workers face two weeks of unpaid leave in event of no-deal BrexitBMW will make workers at its Mini plant in Oxford take unpaid leave for two weeks or more if a no-deal Brexit causes major disruption to its business.
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- Could Boris Johnson have the answer to solve the Brexit deadlock? [subscription]Boris Johnson is considering plans for a regulatory border in the Irish Sea as he seeks a new Brexit divorce deal with the EU.
Times Online
- More BA misery despite strike end [subscription]British Airways passengers are likely to face disruption for several more days despite the end of a 48-hour walkout by pilots.
- Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge could solve backstop issue [subscription]The civil service has prepared plans for Boris Johnson to build a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, it emerged last night. Documents leaked to Channel 4 News showed that the Treasury and the Department for Transport have been asked to analyse the costs and risks.
City AM
- Lords approved HS2 Birmingham-Crewe extension before parliament shutdownThe House of Lords last night approved the High Speed Two (HS2) extension from Birmingham to Crewe before parliament was suspended for five weeks.
- Frankfurt Motor Show: Car industry bosses warn against no-deal BrexitBosses at car makers BMW and Vauxhall, which collectively employ more than 7,000 people in the UK, have warned about the destructive effects a no-deal Brexit could have on the automotive industry.
Sky News
- Unpaid parking fines fuel increase in debt collector referrals Unpaid parking fines and council tax arrears made up almost all of the 2.6 million debts referred to bailiffs by councils in England and Wales in 2018-19.
London Evening Standard
- British Airways strikes latest: Flight disruptions set to continue after pilots strike ends Disruption to British Airways flights will continue, despite the end of a 48-hour strike by pilots in a dispute over pay.
Yorkshire Post
- Enough is enough as rail services go from bad to worse across the North The Yorkshire Post saysJUST when you think things cant get any worse, they do. This timeless adage doesnt just apply to the political crisis over Brexit it is equally applicable to the shameful state of the regions railways.
- Why HS2 can be the biggest change to our railways since the Beeching Report - Natalie SykesTravel is never far from my mind, whether its reaching the North of England from the capital or trying to travel across the world amid extreme weather conditions.
North Wales Live
- The Virgin Atlantic publicity stunt that saw these amazing Airbus images captured over WalesAirbus A350-1000 caused a stir when it was seen circling the region on Saturday
Other Regional Press
- Decision to review HS2 rail project slammed as 'bizarre' after billions already spentFormer Labour transport secretary Lord Adonis says the review could see the high-speed rail project cancelled
Rail Magazine
- Britains railways gear up for a no deal BrexitEUROTUNNEL and the rail freight community say they are prepared for a no deal Brexit should the UK leave the European Union without an agreement on October 31 - but Labour says it would cause chaos on Britains transport networks.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Tim Wood on bringing together the voices of the northAhead of joining the TransCityRail North panel in October, RTM cover star Tim Wood, Northern Powerhouse Rail Director, TfN talks to us about NPR, HS2 and rebalancing the UK economy.
- Rail revolution: Azuma rollout underwayFollowing the release of their new Azuma trains on the East Coast Main Line, operator LNER spoke to us about what the new rolling stock will mean for them and their passengers. With the sixth Azuma train having entered service in June, it is becoming an increasingly common site to see the...
- Cleaning up the railwaysJim Knox, director of Gard Chemicals, explains how the company is helping the rail industry ensure they have the best cleaning and maintenance chemical products available to them. Gard Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of a unique and comprehensive range of industrial chemical cleaners...
Aviation Industry
- Austrian Airlines tests drones for aircraft inspectionsLufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines has been trialing the use of drone technology to inspect paint and structural damage on its fleet of 36 Airbus A320 family aircraft. read more
- Spirit debuts new seats with more legroom; calls pitch ‘outdated metric’Spirit Airlines has unveiled newly designed seats to maximize usable legroom, as the Florida-based carrier believes passenger comfort can be improved without rethinking the ultra-LCC’s 28-inch seat pitch. read more
- FAA proposes A220, E2 engine checks after inflight shutdownsFAA is proposing inspections and replacement of certain Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan oil system components to eliminate an issue linked to at least two inflight shutdowns. read more
- British Airways, pilots have no agreement as two-day strike endsBritish Airways (BA) is anticipating continued disruption to its operations Sept. 11, despite the end of the two-day strike by the British Association of Airline Pilots (BALPA) that is concluding without an agreement. read more
- Pegasus CEO: New runway, aircraft will provide wider horizons A combination of increased capacity at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport and the arrival of larger aircraft in the fleet will bring brighter prospects for Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines, CEO Mehmet Nane said. read more
- US senators call out Boeing for lack of transparency over MAX reviewTwo US lawmakers are calling on Boeing to display “full transparency and cooperation” with regulators reviewing changes to the 737 MAX amid reports that regulators have grown frustrated with a lack of information from the manufacturer. read more
Other News Sources
- London regeneration: Old Oak Common, a scheme in trouble?In the fourth part of this series, Property Investor Today explores the regeneration works at Old Oak Common a key part of the HS2 project and the beating heart of Londons co-living moment.
- HS2 plan for 100 lorries per day through village approved - despite residents' objectionsCONTROVERSIAL plans for an initial 100 lorries per day through Balsall Common for HS2 preparatory works have been approved despite residents and councillors concerns.
EIN News Subscription
- Families meet with US transport chief over 737 MAX crashWASHINGTON: Relatives of some victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 met with US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for about two hours on Tuesday (Sep 10), six months after the plane crashed into farmland outside the capital Addis Ababa.
- European regulator plans its own test flights of Boeing 737 MAX in sign of rift with FAAEuropes aviation regulator will send its own test pilots and engineers to fly forthcoming certification flight tests of Boeings newly modified 737 MAX, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Tuesday
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