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HS2: Wales should get 5bn from rail scheme spending, says minister
Ken Skates says Wales should get a share from up to 106bn going to the rail scheme in England.
Petrol and diesel car sales ban could start in 12 years, says Shapps
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tells the BBC a sales ban could be brought forward again.
'1bn pledged' for cycling and walking routes across England
The government has earmarked 1bn for safe cycling and walking routes in the next five years not 350m, as Boris Johnson mistakenly told parliament in what one expert called a car crash of an announcement, the Guardian has learned.
The fraught politics behind HS2 North
SPECIAL REPORT: If the lead-up to this week's announcement has been a political minefield, the next stage could be even more complicated, Jen Williams reports.
Transport Ministers threaten to take action against TransPennine Express if services fail to improve
'We have been clear with the operator that it must take urgent steps to address the poor performance'
Thursday, 13 February 2020
BBC News
- Teesside Airport flight subsidy divides mayoral contendersNew flights from a regional airport are being subsidised by taxpayers, it has been revealed. Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has contributed funds to support routes from Teesside International Airport.
- Worcestershire's first railway station in a century to openA county's first new railway station for more than a century is to open to the public this weekend.
- Birmingham Clean Air Zone delay over checker service problemsThe transport secretary said officials are resolving
- HS2: Wales should get 5bn from rail scheme spending, says ministerKen Skates says Wales should get a share from up to 106bn going to the rail scheme in England.
- HS2: Cubbington Wood group to continue their protestCampaigners camping at Cubbington Wood prepare for eviction after the high-speed rail line is approved.
- Transport for Wales staff to wear body cameras as violence risesMore than 350 incidents of violence towards staff and the public were recorded in Wales last year.
- HS2: Why do big government projects cost so much?HS2 is far from alone when it comes to government projects that have gone over budget.
- Nissan seeks $90m damages from former boss Carlos GhosnThe move comes after Mr Ghosn fled Japan where he faces charges of financial misconduct.
- BA plugs flight gap abandoned by FlybeThe airline says it can make its new Newquay-to-Heathrow service work without a subsidy.
- Petrol and diesel car sales ban could start in 12 years, says ShappsTransport Secretary Grant Shapps tells the BBC a sales ban could be brought forward again.
Financial Times
- Can the world kick its oil habit?Demand rose to a record 100 million barrels a day last year — even as the fossil fuel has become politically toxic
- HS2: High Spender 2.0It is an inescapable fact that — as with most projects — budgets and timetables expand
- Chinese airlines rush to refinance fleets because of coronavirusChief of jet leasing company Avolon says carriers race to preserve cash as planes are grounded
- High Speed North will be built in full, says transport secretaryRelief for sceptical local leaders as Shapps gives assurances on regional rail boost
The Guardian
- If Boris Johnson really wants to improve the UKs buses, he should look to SwitzerlandLocal authorities need greater powers, such as those enjoyed by the Swiss, if the prime ministers 5bn pledge is to help
- HS2 could be slower north of Birmingham to cut costs ShappsHS2 could run slower north of Birmingham in order to cut costs, Grant Shapps has said as he criticised the projects obsession with cutting journey times.
- '1bn pledged' for cycling and walking routes across EnglandThe government has earmarked 1bn for safe cycling and walking routes in the next five years not 350m, as Boris Johnson mistakenly told parliament in what one expert called a car crash of an announcement, the Guardian has learned.
- UK could ban sale of petrol and diesel cars in 12 years, says ShappsThe government could ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in 2032, three years earlier than previously suggested, the transport secretary has said.
- From driverless cars to smart ambulances: what 5G really means and why it matters5G is big news for individuals and businesses. Understanding how it will transform the way we live, work and play is an essential first step in embracing this new technologyWhat is 5G and how is it different to 3G and 4G?5G is the next-generation mobile network that everyone’s talking about. If you think your 3G or 4G smartphone is fast, life is about to get a whole lot faster. 5G will pave the way for super-fast upload and download speeds, more reliable web connectivity and fewer delays in the transfer of data (or “latency”). O2 estimates that 5G latency will be as low as 1 millisecond versus...
The Independent
- British travellers face being turned away at EU airports over new passport expiry rules after BrexitA traveller whose British passport has almost 15 months to run could be turned away from the airport
The Scotsman
- Is HS2 rail link being built in wrong direction? – Bill JamiesonPerhaps work on controversial HS2 high-speed railway should have started at the other end, suggests Bill Jamieson.
Times Online
- Ban on petrol and diesel car sales could come in 2032 [subscription]A ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could be introduced within ten years, The Times has learnt. Ministers are considering a 2030 cut-off date for the sale of new combustion engine cars and vans ten years ahead of the existing target to tackle climate change and improve air quality.
- Green benefit of electric cars depends on source of power [subscription]The emissions savings from switching to an electric car depend heavily on the source of the power used to make it and charge its battery.
- Crossing will get sensors to prevent closures caused by falling ice shards [subscription]Commuters who use the Queensferry Crossing breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as the bridge reopened about 40 hours after a traffic ban was introduced because of falling shards of ice.
- Bombardier exploiting suppliers by paying late, says small business commissioner Philip King [subscription]Bombardier has been accused of exploiting its suppliers by the payment watchdog. The small business commissioner said that the British division of the manufacturer had mistreated companies for at least the past two years by failing to settle invoices on time.
Reuters News
- Alstom board to discuss buying Bombardier rail unit - sources Alstoms (ALSO.PA) board will meet late on Wednesday to discuss buying Bombardiers (BBDb.TO) rail unit, sources familiar with the matter said, and a media report said the French train maker had valued the business at just under $7 billion (5 billion).
i News
- HS2 latest: Grant Shapps gives Northern leaders 'categorical confirmation' that it will reach Manchester and LeedsBoris Johnson told the Commons he would draw up a plan to design and deliver the scheme
Mail Online
- HS2 may run slower in the North to cut costs, ministers warnHS2 trains will have a top speed of 225mph, but only on relatively straight stretches of track - around 60 per cent of the line from London to Birmingham but less further north.
Birmingham Post
- TransPennine Express set performance targets to 'restore passenger trust'Northern leaders take major step to get franchise back on track after late 2019 woes
- Rolls-Royce’s new £90m aero engine testbed at Derby on course to start operationsOnce complete it will be the largest of its kind in the world
- Meet the Derby design firm behind the stylish TransPennine Express Nova trainsDGDESIGN played a key role in designing the exterior and interior of the new trains
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- 20mph plans for streets in Shipley Town Centre MUCH of Shipley town centre could soon become a 20 mph zone.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow vows to start work on third runway in two years as Boris Johnson challenged to throw weight behind critical expansion projectHeathrow today said it plans to send bulldozers in to start work on the third runway in 2022 and challenged the Prime Minister to throw his weight behind the critical expansion.
- Release full details of harmful dust on Tube, TfL bosses urgedTube chiefs today came under pressure to reveal full details of the amount of harmful dust on the Underground.
- Ban on sale of petrol and diesel cars could be just 12 years away, says ministerPetrol, diesel and hybrid cars could be removed from sale in just 12 years, the Transport Secretary has said.
Manchester Evening News
- The fraught politics behind HS2 NorthSPECIAL REPORT: If the lead-up to this week's announcement has been a political minefield, the next stage could be even more complicated, Jen Williams reports.
- Transport Secretary gives 'categorical confirmation' Manchester phase of high-speed rail link HS2 will 'definitely go ahead'The leader of Manchester city council, Sir Richard Leese, has met with Grants Shapps
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- The North's transport authority has told TransPennine Express it must improve services by MarchWarning from Transport for the North comes after the Government also said it had its eye on the train operator
- Transport Ministers threaten to take action against TransPennine Express if services fail to improve'We have been clear with the operator that it must take urgent steps to address the poor performance'
- Metro passengers to wait until summer 2023 for new trains - despite them arriving months beforeTransport bosses have revealed that the first carriages in the 362m fleet will not be put into service for months after they are delivered
The York Press
- Five designs for 16.5m new National Railway Museum hall unveiled YORK'S National Railway Museum has unveiled five shortlisted designs for its proposed new Central Hall.
Yorkshire Post
- HS2 decision will give confidence to British business to invest - Bank of England chiefThe Governments decision to back HS2 will boost the economy by giving investors confidence, one of the Bank of Englands most senior personnel has said.
Cambridge News
- Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner demands answers from Boris Johnson on Oxford-Cambridge ExpresswayThe Prime Minister did not confirm or deny whether the project would go ahead
East Anglian Daily Times
- When will ministers take a decision on A14 rebuild across Suffolk?Proposals to publish a list of new road schemes to be started over the next five years are believed to have been sent back to the drawing board following the governments decisive victory in Decembers General Election.
Reading Evening Post
- Three nights of M4 closures as smart motorway project continuesDrivers will being diverted off the motorway when the closures kick in
Other Regional Press
- One of Glasgow's most iconic murals has been recreated in Heathrow AirportRogue One's 'floating taxi' features in a new art exhibition which brings together the world's most Instagrammed street art
- Old Oak Common Set To Be HS2 London TerminusConcern that this could overstretch local infrastructure until link with Euston opens
- The Flying Scotsman to relaunch Hampshire heritage railway tomorrowTHE most famous steam locomotive in the world will re-launch Mid Hants Railway’s Watercress Line tomorrow.
- 50m electric bus fleet could be arriving in OxfordBUS passengers in Oxford could be the first in the country to use a fleet of electric buses costing up to 50m.
- Witney MP Robert Courts backs £5 billion transport spendWITNEY MP Robert Courts has welcomed the Government’s announcement to invest £5 billion into overhauling buses and cycling over the next five years.
- Jaguar Land Rover agency staff to be balloted for strike actionThe Unite union members are employed by logistics giant DHL
Bikebiz
- First Bicycle Mayor in a UK city appointed in CoventryCoventry has become the first UK city to get a Bicycle Mayor. Adam Tranter was born and raised in the city and now runs Fusion Media, a PR and marketing agency looking after brands such as Brompton Bicycles, Evans Cycles, Red Bull, Shimano and the Tour de France.
British Trams Online
- Contracts signed for new Metro fleetNexus and Stadler have officially signed the contracts for the delivery and maintenance of a new fleet of trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro. 42 new trains will be supplied up until 2024 to replace the current fleet, which has been in service since the Metro opened in 1980.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- CILT responds to Prime Minister’s confirmation that HS2 is to go aheadThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has warmly welcomed the Prime Ministers confirmation that HS2 is to go ahead in full. This was in line with CILTs advice to the Prime Minister that, in its professional judgement, HS2 is essential to tackling systemic congestion in the UK transport system. The Institute is also satisfied to hear of the announcement of investment in bus services, cycling routes and regional rail schemes. While welcoming the announcements on transport services and infrastructure, CILT urges the Prime Minister to ensure that, in paralle...
New Civil Engineer
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Rail Advent
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Rail Technology Magazine
- Nexus and Stadler contract officially signed off The Swiss train builder Stadler has officially been awarded the contract to produce the new train fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro. Following an 18-month global search by Nexus for the best manufacturing partner, Stadler will produce the 42 new trains, build a new maintenance depot and carry...
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