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Tory conference: Government confirms 25bn for road upgrades
Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.
Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry admits transport in the north of England is 'crap'
Jake Berry says he won't pretend transport in the north is good, but insists Labour must take a share of the blame
I'd back a 'fat controller' figure to run the railways, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he backs the idea of a 'fat controller' figure for the railways who is responsible for the tracks and trains as well as letting contracts to operators.
Monday, 30 September 2019
BBC News
- Bridge inspections after north east floodingAberdeenshire Council urges drivers to obey
- Tory conference: Government confirms 25bn for road upgradesInfrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves.
- M50: Almost €3m lost in unpaid tolls by NI driversAbout 1.4m journeys were made by NI drivers on the Dublin motorway last year.
- Wrightbus: Protest at Green Pastures Church over donationsHundreds of people gathered outside Green Pastures Church, which received 15m from the collapsed firm.
The Guardian
- New Zealand's airspace shuts down after fire alarm in radar centrePlanes briefly grounded across the country over ‘fault with main air traffic system’A fire alarm in New Zealand’s radar centre effectively shut down the country’s airspace, halting planes from taking off for a short time on Monday afternoon.Planes were stranded on the tarmac and landings were being “managed” by Airways NZ after the country’s navigation service provider confirmed “a fault with our main air traffic system”. Continue reading...
- Former Wrightbus staff protest over millions in donations to churchDemonstrators gather outside evangelical church linked to owners of collapsed bus makerAbout 500 former Wrightbus employees and their families have held a protest outside a church linked to millions of pounds in donations from the owners of the collapsed bus maker.About 1,200 jobs were lost last week when the Ballymena-based producer of the Routemaster bus used in London went into administration. The Unite union has warned a further 1,700 jobs could be at risk in the engineering company’s supply chain. Continue reading...
- Truck drivers should be routinely tested for sleep apnoeaHalf of Italian truck drivers surveyed suffered from a breathing problem that could cause them to fall asleep at wheelTruck drivers should be routinely tested for sleep apnoea after a study found that half of them suffer from breathing disorders.In a survey of 905 Italian truck drivers, it was found that approximately half suffered from at least one sleep-related breathing problem that could potentially cause them to fall asleep at the wheel. Continue reading...
The Herald
- Labour forces vote on ending ScotRail deal 3 years earlyLABOUR will try to cut short the current ScotRail franchise with a Holyrood vote on Wednesday. The party has tabled a motion saying Dutch-owned Abellio should lose its deal to run Scotlands trains in 2022, three years ahead of schedule, because of poor service.
The Scotsman
- Flashing 'wrong way' warning signs to be trialled at A1 and M9 motorway junctions after seven deaths in four yearsElectronic warning signs triggered by vehicles driving the wrong way onto motorways are being trialled in Scotland following a series of fatal crashes.
The Telegraph
- From smart buses to car sharing, we are only at the start of tech's transport revolution [subscription]ince it was created a decade ago, Uber has been so synonymous with controversy that it is often difficult to separate any of the good from the bad.
Times Online
- Conservative conference: Better broadband and buses in Sajid Javids vision for Britain [subscription]Sajid Javid will promise today that no community would be left behind in a 25 billion infrastructure revolution to include nationwide 5G broadband, revitalised bus services and upgrades to major roads.
- Argument over 120m sale of TfL headquarters turns ugly [subscription]Transport for London and its advisers have been accused of mishandling the 120 million sale of its Grade I-listed headquarters.
- New weapon to sweep away leaves on line [subscription]New technology designed to end disruption caused by leaves on the line is to be tested as train companies prepare for the annual autumn menace.
- Car charger deal paves way for electric revolution [Subscription]Restrictions on the use of electric car chargers will be lifted under plans to accelerate the use of green vehicles on Britains roads.
Sky News
- Tories to hail 'infrastructure revolution' - as MPs plot Brexit ambushSajid Javid will detail a multibillion pound spending blitz on roads, buses and broadband as the Tories continue their fightback at their conference in Manchester.
Birmingham Post
- Multi-million pound boost for zero-carbon planeZeroAvia hopes hydrogen powered HyFlyer project will lead to commercial aircraft with no carbon emissions
- Plans for walkway, cycle route and monorail over River Mersey drawn up by Liverpool and Lancaster university academicsWould you want to walk, cycle or get a train OVER the Mersey?
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Anger over taxi safety charges THE OWNER of a cab firm has accused Bradford Council of trying to make money after several cars failed safety checks carried out by the authority.
- Mass transit scheme 'really important' for future of West Yorkshire - according to Council leader A PROPOSED mass transit system linking key towns and cities would “future proof” public transport in the area - a committee was told.
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube delays: Commuters face travel chaos as severe delays hit three London Underground linesA signal failure at Bromley-By-Bow in east London has caused disruption across the Circle, Hammersmith and City, and District lines.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry admits transport in the north of England is 'crap'Jake Berry says he won't pretend transport in the north is good, but insists Labour must take a share of the blame
Sheffield Telegraph
- New name and branding for trains that operate in South YorkshireThe new operator of a number of trains that run across South Yorkshire has revealed the name and branding for the service.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Railways comeback driven by carsRising car ownership which saw Britain's rail network take a battering in the 1960s is now responsible for a rail revival, according to a new book which highlights the large number of railway stations which have been built or reopened in the last 40 years or so.
- HS2 to 'create new services', claimHS2 will create new rail services through stations in the Black Country and Staffordshire, supporters of the line have claimed.
Yorkshire Post
- I'd back a 'fat controller' figure to run the railways, says Transport Secretary Grant ShappsTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he backs the idea of a 'fat controller' figure for the railways who is responsible for the tracks and trains as well as letting contracts to operators.
Other News Sources
- Railway extension documents released by Scottish GovernmentMP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk, John Lamont, has commented on a FOI released by the Scottish Government showing memos about the possible extension of the Borders Railway.
- Ben Houchen: Growth is only possible with the right transport and digital connectivityWe must meet the challenges by investing in infrastructure, writes Ben Houchen, mayor of the Tees Valley
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