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Huge increase in passengers standing in first year of West Midlands Trains
The number of passengers standing on morning trains rose dramatically in the first year West Midlands Trains took over a main franchise in the region.
New transport secretary could hand Euston land to developers – even if HS2 is abandoned
THE new transport secretary is set to decide whether £6billion of prize land around Euston should be handed over to developers, even if the controversial HS2 rail scheme is abandoned.
Williams lifts the veil on forthcoming rail review
Keith Williams has confirmed that a new national railway body is to be recommended in his forthcoming Review, and that he is also looking at removing the profit motive from train operating contracts. Giving evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee, he revealed that the new national body would be in charge of letting these contracts.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
BBC News
- Fewer West Midlands Trains services due to shortage of crewBuses were running on some lines including Nuneaton and Atherstone, Hednesford and Rugeley Trent Valley and Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.
- Dundee Airport's London route extended into 2020The air link between Dundee City Airport and London Stansted will continue into 2020, it has been announced.
- Does London have enough disabled car park spaces?One car park operator is failing to provide the recommended numbers, the BBC has discovered.
Financial Times
- Boeing boss to admit ˜mistakes" before CongressMuilenburg to begin two days of testimony, his first since fatal crashes of the 737 Max
The Scotsman
- Rail freight has chance to offer a new line in high-speed delivery John YellowleesIf we are to provide a serious response to the present climate emergency, there will have to be behavioural change, not only by customers, but also by providers of transport services. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport was fascinated to hear from Karl Watts, chief executive of new kid on the track, the Rail Operations Group (ROG), about a big new opportunity for rail freight to raise its game.
Times Online
- Ex-ministers’ warning over safety of smart motorways without hard shoulders [subscription]Four former transport ministers are demanding an urgent reform of the smart motorway programme amid concerns that drivers’ lives are being put at risk. The cross-party group, including the minister in office when the scheme was approved, have called for safety improvements to protect motorists who are stranded on motorways without a permanent hard shoulder.
City AM
- Rail: Williams review recommendations 'could take 10 years to implement'Some recommendations of an upcoming wide-ranging independent review into Britain’s railways could take up to a decade to implement, the review’s chairman suggested today.
Birmingham Post
- First West of England shortlisted for two accolades at the UK Bus Awards"Reaching the finals is a huge achievement"
Bolton News
- MP Chris Green backs bid to improve train station access BOLTON West MP Chris Green has backed two projects to improve disabled access at railway stations in his constituency.
- Hall I' th' Wood station work dates are confirmed by rail bossesTHE main works to extend platforms 1 and 2 at Hall I' th' Wood station will take place on two weekends next month.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- On the Buses with police officers as Operation Tellergate begins POLICE will be taking a different form of transport from today.
- Bus depot plan to go before planning panelA STONE yard in Keighley could become a new depot for the town’s school buses if plans are approved tomorrow.
Derby Telegraph
- Latest on move to reopen historic railway line between Burton and Leicester to passengersPlans to reopen a historic railway line between Burton and Leicester have taken a "major step forward".
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube delays: Commuters hit with disruption on two London Underground lines and London Overground Two London Underground lines have been hit with disruption this morning while there are also issues on the Overground.
The York Press
- Rail projects set to benefit York and SelbyNIGEL Adams MP has welcomed an announcement by the transport secretary Grant Shapps of rail projects that will benefit York and the Selby district.
- Council writes to Boris Johnson pleading for A64 dualling A LETTER pleading for the A64 to be upgraded has been sent to the Prime Minister.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Huge increase in passengers standing in first year of West Midlands TrainsThe number of passengers standing on morning trains rose dramatically in the first year West Midlands Trains took over a main franchise in the region.
Yorkshire Post
- 'There needs to be someone accountable for rail,' says man behind overarching reviewA new “independent guiding mind” for the rail industry would provide accountability where this has been lacking in the past.
Bucks Free Press
- Great Missenden HS2 protest - Police arrive at the site A large police presence has arrived at the site of an anti-HS2 protest in Great Missenden this morning with protesters calling the officers arrival a ‘waste of resources.
Cambridge News
- We need to ban cars from driving on some Cambridge roads Some people are calling for roads to be partially closed to cars to improve air quality in the city
East Anglian Daily Times
- Giles Watling takes chair of East Anglia's attempt to improve rail routesClacton MP Giles Watling has taken over as chairman of the Great Eastern Rail Taskforce after Priti Patel had to stand down after being appointed Home Secretary.
Leeds Live
- Leeds MPs call on government to terminate Northern's contract to run train servicesFive Labour MPs who represent Leeds say passengers are "paying for a woeful service"
Other Regional Press
- New transport secretary could hand Euston land to developers – even if HS2 is abandonedTHE new transport secretary is set to decide whether £6billion of prize land around Euston should be handed over to developers, even if the controversial HS2 rail scheme is abandoned.
- Northern train bosses to face grilling New trains on the Furness and Lakes lines have been let down by continued problems with services, councillors have complained.
- Far north line to benefit from Network Rail Scotland funding boostTHE far north line is to benefit from a funding boost by Network Rail Scotland to improve performance in the Highlands and the north-east.
- Concerns expressed over new A46 link road plansA consultation is due shortly
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Regulators launch revised strategy to deliver better services for commercial vehicle industriesThe Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published their strategic ambitions for the licensing and regulation of lorry, bus and coach operators and drivers. The revised plan sets out commitments to raise standards and find effective solutions to the issues that are important to their stakeholders. The commissioners will provide better services to operator licence holders, transport managers, professional drivers and others – delivering modern licensing and case management alongside fair hearings and robust and evidence-based decision making. To achieve this, they aim to ensure...
- Eddie Stobart partners with the Warrington Jobcentre to launch new work-ready Academy ProgrammeLeading supply chain, transport and logistics company, Eddie Stobart, in partnership with the Warrington Jobcentre, has announced the first cohort of a new ‘work-ready’ academy programme. The Eddie Stobart Academy Programme is split into two distinct sections of classroom learning and more practical working lessons, which have been designed to provide locals with the skills and experience to help them be ‘work-ready.’ For many participants, this will be the first time they’ve been given responsibility and ownership in a working environment, an experience tha...
- Second new bus route arrives in south east LondonTravel options in south east London have been improved with the launch of the new route 335, linking Kidbrooke and North Greenwich. The 335, which began operating on Saturday 26 October, is the second new bus route to arrive in Greenwich this year, following the launch of the 301 between Bexleyheath and Woolwich in June. The new high frequency 335 will use double-deck buses, running every 12 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes, and every 15 minutes during evenings and Sundays. Geoff Hobbs, Director of Public Service Planning at TfL, said: “We are committed to improving and growing the b...
- Test site to help develop autonomous ship workWork to develop and test marine autonomous surface ships has been given a boost after a site which will allow sharing of valuable data was chosen in Portland, Dorset (UK). The Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) MARLab which includes Solis Marine Consultants and Maritrace, have chosen Portland harbour as a test site for a new online platform which will allow data sharing. It means that data can be shared between the MCA and various other organisations, all of which will help in the development and testing of MASS in UK waters. Data collected around marine traffic moments, weather ...
- Tarmac and Forth Ports to create new construction materials terminal at Tilbury2Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has partnered with London’s fastest growing port, the Port of Tilbury, to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2, the new port being constructed on the north bank of the River Thames. The work will see the creation of new aggregate processing and manufacturing facilities, including an asphalt and ready mix concrete plant, at the new port terminal, supported by the terminal’s deep sea capacity for vessels up to 100,000 metric tonnes. Its r...
Rail Magazine
- Shapps supports Beeching axe reversalsSecretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps says he supports the reopening of routes closed in the Beeching cuts of the 1960s.
- Sheffield lays groundwork for tram-train schemesOne million passengers have used the Sheffield tram-train in the first year of its trial, according to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE).
Rail Technology Magazine
- North East and Highland passengers to benefit from £4.5m investmentNetwork Rail Scotland has committed to an extra £4.5m of investment for enhanced performance in the North East and Highlands. Regular maintenance budgets still stand; however, this boost will serve as a further addition to Scotland’s Railway and its reliability. The funds will be...
Railnews
- Williams lifts the veil on forthcoming rail review Keith Williams has confirmed that a new national railway body is to be recommended in his forthcoming Review, and that he is also looking at removing the profit motive from train operating contracts. Giving evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee, he revealed that the new national body would be in charge of letting these contracts.
Aviation Industry
- Paris Orly added to easyJet's worldwide connecting serviceUK LCC easyJet has added its Worldwide by easyJet connecting service to Paris Orly Airport, enabling passengers to use its self-connect desk to connect with long-haul partners Corsair and all-business class La Compagnie at the French capital’s second airport.
- Italy further delays Alitalia deadline as investor doubts continueItaly has authorized a further delay to the deadline for the presentation of a formal business plan for Alitalia's relaunch, further prolonging uncertainty over the bankrupt carrier's future as the final line-up of its rescue consortium remains unclear.
- Finland plans to use AI for improved airport efficiencyFinnish airport operator Finavia plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to cut delays at Helsinki Airport, after achieving strong efficiency gains and cost savings during a trial at a regional airport.
- DOT proposes changes to extended tarmac delay regulationThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed changes to its regulation governing extended tarmac delays for departing aircraft, with the intention of educing the number of tarmac delays that are subject to enforcement ... while still maintaining important consumer protections.
- Regulators temporarily restrict A220 operations on engine failure probeRegulators have mandated temporary operational limitations for Airbus A220 operators in the wake of three Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engine failures in the last three months.
- Muilenburg to tell Congress Boeing Got some things wrong Boeing got some things wrong related to the 737 MAX development and the response to two fatal accidents, and remains committed to answering every question the FAA has to get the aircraft flying again, CEO Dennis Muilenburg will tell a Senate committee Oct. 29.
Other News Sources
- National College for High Speed Rail rebrandsThe National College for High Speed Rail has been rebranded as the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI).
- Quirky TransPennine Express spot sees the unlikeliest of creatures get on boardTo give its new Nova fleet of trains a warm welcome, TransPennine Express has launched a campaign that sees the unlikeliest of creatures get on board.
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