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Rail operator Avanti West Coast to offer three classes of travel
A premium economy service will be on offer to passengers on the West Coast Main Line.
Boris Johnson throws HS2 and Heathrow Airport plans into doubt [subscription]
Boris Johnson cast doubt on two big transport projects as he entered the final leg of the election campaign, saying he still wanted to lie down in front of the bulldozers at Heathrow and that the case for HS2 deserved further scrutiny.
Bid to stop new runway at Gatwick Airport
A PROPOSED runway extension to the UK’s second busiest airport has been strongly opposed by a county council.
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BBC News
- Llangollen steam rail line nears opening as 45-year track work endsVolunteers have been working since the 1970s to rebuild a railway line between two towns.
- Air pollution: Cars, wood-burning stoves and industry targetedPublic Health Wales estimates air pollution contributes to up to 1,400 deaths a year in Wales.
- Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into police carThe driver put his Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in order to check on his dog in the back seat.
- Rail operator Avanti West Coast to offer three classes of travelA premium economy service will be on offer to passengers on the West Coast Main Line.
- South Western Railway strike: Rail union publishes plan to end guards disputeTwenty-seven days of strike action by Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members began a week ago.
- Rise of SUVs 'makes mockery' of electric car pushExhaust emissions from new cars have been increasing for the past three years, research suggests.
- E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook adsThe Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.
The Guardian
- Labour’s pledge to cut rail and bus fares would benefit the whole countryMillions can’t afford to run a car but have to, simply because the public transport system near them is so appalling
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Boris Johnson throws HS2 and Heathrow Airport plans into doubt [subscription]Boris Johnson cast doubt on two big transport projects as he entered the final leg of the election campaign, saying he still wanted to lie down in front of the bulldozers at Heathrow and that the case for HS2 deserved further scrutiny.
- New rail operator Avanti will offer three classes on west coast mainline [subscription]Three classes of travel will be reintroduced to Britain’s railway as part of the new service on the west coast mainline.
- Calls for segregated cycle lanes to cut car journeys [subscription]A national network of segregated cycle lanes is needed to reduce vehicle dependency, a study has suggested after it found that half of short journeys in Britain are made by car.
City AM
- General Election 2019: The rail industry's Christmas wishlistThe rail industry is on the verge of the most precipitous change since John Major took it private 28 years ago – whether it likes it or not.
- 'Warning bells': Former Boeing employee to testify after 737 Max concernsA former Boeing employee who said “warning bells” were going off in his head before two deadly crashes involving the best selling 737 Max plane is set to give what could be damning evidence against the firm tomorrow.
Birmingham Mail
- Boris Johnson defends getting 30-minute flight to Birmingham Airport instead of taking train or Tory busThe Prime Minister said the Conservative Party has offset the carbon contribution of his flights, which have drawn criticism from climate campaigners and Labour
Birmingham Post
- Derby rail consultancy on track for more growth after seven-figure management buyoutManagement takeover at Ford & Stanley backed by Allied Irish Bank
Daily Post (North Wales)
- New Cardiff to Holyhead express promises faster journey times - but some will lose outRail users have criticised Transport for Wales over plans to replace some train stops with a bus service
London Evening Standard
- Rail union leaders threaten more South Western Railway strikes in New YearCommuters starting their second week of 27 days of strike action today faced the added threat of more walkouts in the New Year.
The York Press
- LETTER: Rail companies should care more about passengersMy train from London arrived in York at 33 minutes late, missing the Malton train at 21.05.
- REVEALED: Areas of York with roads in the worst condition YORK roads are in a worse state than they were three years ago - with about 10 per cent of streets in some areas of the city in desperate need of repair.
Cambridge News
- A14 update: First crash on A1M link less than 10 hours after bypass openingThe new southern bypass opened at around 5am this morning
East Anglian Daily Times
- Why can’t Greater Anglia’s new trains cope with leaves on the line?Passengers on Greater Anglia’s rural routes are continuing to face massive disruption because of signalling problems – with investigators looking hard at whether there are issues with the new train fleet coming into service.
New Civil Engineer
- Stansted Airport to publish revised expansion plans next yearThe operator of London Stansted Airport has announced plans to submit a revised expansion proposal during the first half of next year.
- TfL boss vows to pay losing bidders on future jobsTransport for London (TfL) will reimburse bidders who miss out on major contracts, after successfully trialling the initiative on the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade, it has been revealed.
Rail Technology Magazine
- RMT puts forward settlement to end SWR strike As the second week of South Western Railway’s safety strike commences, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has set out a 6-point strategy to a settlement. The plan which was meant to be put forward at renewed ACAS talks that the company cancelled at the end of...
- Avanti takeover of the West Coast Main Line begins Long-distance train services on The West Coast Main Line will be officially taken over by Avanti West Coast today (Dec 9), marking the start of a new era of intercity and high-speed rail services in the UK. An Avanti train, featuring the new branding and franchise’s distinctive logo, will...
Railnews
- New Avanti franchise launches on West Coast The new Avanti West Coast franchise is being officially launched today. A consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia won the West Coast Partnership contract, displacing Virgin and Stagecoach after more than 20 years on the route, and assumed responsibility at 02.00 yesterday morning. The new operator will provide intercity services on the West Coast Main Line, and is also expected to introduce services on HS2 under a low-risk management contract in due course, assuming that the project goes ahead.
Aviation Industry
- Analysts: US airports to see strong demand in 2020US and other global economies might be plateauing but the 2020 outlook for US airports is positive, as strong demand and low fuel costs drive higher airline capacity, credit analysts said in a new report. read more
- Rolls-Royce CEO: Aviation must not lag on the environmentRolls-Royce CEO Warren East has cautioned that aviation’s share of worldwide emissions could hit 20-25%, up from around 2.5% today, if the industry does not act quickly enough on sustainability. read more
- Macquarie completes sale of Brussels Airport stakeTwo investment funds held by infrastructure investor Macquarie have divested a 36% stake in Brussels Airport Co. (BAC) to a consortium formed by Dutch pension fund APG, Australian investor Queensland Investment Corp. (QIC) and insurance company Swiss Life. read more
Other News Sources
- West Midlands mayor: ‘Don’t lose sight of HS2’s grand vision’The high-speed line, if it goes ahead, could have a transformational impact on Birmingham. But are the station designs and the line’s bigger dreams ambitious enough? asks West Midlands mayor Andy Street
- M23 overnight closures between Reigate and Gatwick as smart motorway works continue Five consecutive overnight closures are affecting several link roads and the motorway itself in the week ahead
- Bid to stop new runway at Gatwick AirportA PROPOSED runway extension to the UK’s second busiest airport has been strongly opposed by a county council.
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