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International co-operation only way to get travellers home and beat coronavirus, says the Foreign Secretary
At a US-chaired virtual meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers today, members of the G7 committed to use their collective power and resources to respond to the “unprecedented” challenge of getting stranded nationals home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: London transport workers 'dropping like flies'
Images of London's rammed Tube carriages have been all over the media and there has been little chance for many key workers using the service to stay two metres away from others.
Podcast | Heathrow West CEO Carlton Brown talks about expansion on the latest episode
The latest episode of The Engineers Collective podcast is out now. Featuring Heathrow West chief executive Carlton Brown, the latest episode of NCE’s podcast is hosted by editor Claire Smith and features editor Nadine Buddoo.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is urgently seeking local authority transport data to aid the response to Covid-19.
ITS (UK) said it is is supporting the DfT – an executive member – in sourcing data sets of transport movements from local authorities across the country.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Government
- Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staffThe Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus (COVID-19).
- International co-operation only way to get travellers home and beat coronavirus, says the Foreign SecretaryAt a US-chaired virtual meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers today, members of the G7 committed to use their collective power and resources to respond to the “unprecedented” challenge of getting stranded nationals home during the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC News
- Coronavirus: London transport workers 'dropping like flies'Images of London's rammed Tube carriages have been all over the media and there has been little chance for many key workers using the service to stay two metres away from others.
- Coronavirus: New Tube restrictions to stop non-essential journeysLondon mayor Sadiq Khan said the number of Tube passengers fell by a third on Wednesday.
- Coronavirus: London City Airport to shut due to outbreakAll commercial and private flights will be temporarily suspended from Wednesday evening.
Financial Times
- Air freight shortage hits Europe coronavirus drugsGenerics industry body warns of severe constraints on suppliers in Covid-19 battle
The Guardian
- Airbus and Dyson among firms expecting green light to make ventilatorsThe companies will start making up to 30,000 ventilators from next week to help the NHS fight Covid-19Coronavirus – latestSee all our coronavirus coverageDyson, along with a separate consortium of manufacturers led by Airbus, is expecting the government to give it the green light to start making up to 30,000 medical ventilators from next week, after finalising plans to supply thousands of devices to help the NHS fight Covid-19.The proposals differ, with the Airbus-led Ventilator Challenge UK consortium planning to scale up production of existing models and also expected to win backing from Wes...
The Telegraph
- London Underground coronavirus row: Sadiq Khan and Government at loggerheads as Tube remains packed
- Can I drive during the lockdown? Your transport questions, answered
Times Online
- London City airport first to halt flights amid criticism over lack of coronavirus tests [subscription]One of Britain’s busiest airports closed last night because of the coronavirus pandemic while passengers at other sites expressed alarm at the lack of health checks.
- Dubai plans to go green with British ‘skypod’ monorail rides [subscription]The emirate of Dubai says it is going to build a “skypod” monorail system to whisk commuters around the city in the air.
Mail Online
- Coronavirus UK: Sadiq Khan says London tube could be cut againCity Hall and No10 have been at loggerheads after commuters complained of packed tubes in breach of social distancing measures to tackle the coronavirus.
The Mirror
- CUPRA SEAT engineers are making car parts with innovative 3D printingCUPRA, which is the performance arm of SEAT, is using state-of-the-art, multi-jet fusion 3D printing technology and transforming the way vehicles are developed
Network Rail
- TV documentary shows complexities of homelessness for Network Rail and BTPVeteran railway worker Dennis Ash responds to reports of a homeless person encamped beneath the West Coast main line in an ITV documentary on Network Rail tomorrow (Thurs) night.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Anglesey to Cardiff airlink suspended over coronavirus outbreakThe twice daily service which flies out of RAF Valley will be shut down in line with government advice about essential travel
- North Wales' deserted roads being used as race tracks amid coronavirus lockdownPolice are urging people not to put extra pressure on emergency services by speeding
London Evening Standard
- Appeal for retired signal workers to keep rail openFollow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms
- London City Airport suspends all flights amid coronavirus lockdownFollow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms
- London construction sites halt work to ease Tube pressure during coronavirus pandemicNetwork is less packed, insists Mayor, but medical staff say carriages are still full
The York Press
- National Railway Museum's new Central Hall winning design chosen THIS is the winning entry in a competition to design a £16.5 million new Central Hall at the National Railway Museum in York.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- £1 billion needed to fix Midlands roadsNearly £1 billion is needed to get roads in the West Midlands up to an acceptable standard, according to new research.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Transport police deployed to stop non-essential workers from travellingTransport police will be available to stop non-essential workers from travelling on trains in the region, it has been announced.
Other Regional Press
- Nurse says Southeastern is 'cashing in'A front line NHS worker from Tunbridge Wells says a rail firm is taking advantage of key workers by charging more for tickets.
- The staggering amount it would take to fix our roads has been revealedThe asphalt industry has worked out how many years work and how many pounds it would cost to get rid of all the potholes
- Huddersfield town centre is 'a no-go for disabled drivers'Lib Dem councillor says town centre 'is hostile' to blue badge holders
C.N.N.
- Vietnamese airline launches controversial coronavirus insuranceAs major airlines across the world continue to halt flights and ground aircraft due to the coronavirus, one budget carrier has gone for a very different and rather divisive approach to the global pandemic.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- P&O Ferries reinforces freight operations to secure resilience of Calais-Dover crossingP&O Ferries is strengthening its freight operations on the Calais-Dover crossing as part of its commitment to maintain the flow of goods during the Covid-19 crisis. The United Kingdom relies on P&O Ferries for much of its fresh food, as well as imports of medicines and other vital supplies. The crossing is also critical to the economies of France, Ireland and the wider EU. The shift to meet the challenge of the Covid-19 crisis is made possible thanks to the commitment and hard work of P&O Ferries’ workforce in the Port of Calais, who are taking on new roles in freight ...
New Civil Engineer
- Podcast | Heathrow West CEO Carlton Brown talks about expansion on the latest episodeThe latest episode of The Engineers Collective podcast is out now. Featuring Heathrow West chief executive Carlton Brown, the latest episode of NCE’s podcast is hosted by editor Claire Smith and features editor Nadine Buddoo.
- Stonehenge design and build narrows to three-JV shortlistHighways England has shortlisted three international joint ventures for the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge upgrade project.
- National road repair bill climbs to £11.14bn, ALARM survey showsEstimated cost of repairing local roads in England and Wales is more than £1bn, according to this year’s ALARM survey of local authority highway departments, published today.
- Covid-19 | Mothballing of sites hits major projects including HS2Temporary shutdown of construction sites is occurring across the UK as contractors gauge their activity no longer feasible in light of government rules and social responsibility.
Rail Magazine
- EXCLUSIVE: Angel Trains hints at plan to scrap High Speed TrainsNearly 200 High Speed Train Mk 3s and more than 20 Class 43 power cars look set to be scrapped in the coming weeks and months.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Lord Berkeley calls for six month delay to HS2In light of the current coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the nation and the world, Lord Berkeley has published a letter to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps calling for HS2 to be paused for six months. At the beginning of February, Prime Minister Boris...
- Ep.9 Navigating the freight world, Debbie Francis Debbie Francis, Direct Rail Services, joins us in the RTM Podcast room to discuss the rail industry from a freight perspective. Debbie is a rail fanatic, leading the way in a male dominated area of the rail industry. With hosts Matt Roberts and Ailsa Cowen, the conversation flowed from...
- Network Rail Southern Region appealing for former professional signallers Despite losing staff to self-isolation and sickness during the coronavirus crisis, Network Rail Southern Region operations team are working to keep signal-boxes and control centres open 24/7. However, with the necessity to keep lines running day and night to keep key workers getting their jobs...
- GB Railfreight back the country's response to COVID-19 As the UK and the world comes under lockdown of varying degrees to tackle this pandemic, rail services must continue, and perhaps more than ever. GB Railfreight, Managing Director, John Smith, released a statement today (Mar 25th) exemplifying their backing for the UK’s COVID-19...
Railnews
- Work on HS2 is latest to stop during coronavirus emergency Contractors working at HS2 sites are reported to be suspending their work in reaction to the coronavirus emergency. The move follows the news that work on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has already been temporarily suspended. The sites included in the pause apparently include those being run by the Costain Skanska joint venture at London Euston, Old Oak Common and other enabling sites in Greater London.
- Retired railway staff urged to help out during emergency Retired railway staff are being urged to volunteer for a temporary return to duty, as the importance of maintaining rail services, particularly vital freight movements, is being highlighted by the coronavirus emergency. The first appeal was made by ScotRail, but this has now been followed by similar appeals in England and Wales. Network Rail said it is particularly seeking former signallers, crossing keepers, roster clerks, mobile operations managers and electrical control operators.
Transport Network
- GTR suspends Gatwick Express as demand slumpsThe Gatwick Express rail service will be suspended indefinitely, as part of further cuts announced by the country’s biggest rail franchise.
- The Department for Transport (DfT) is urgently seeking local authority transport data to aid the response to Covid-19.ITS (UK) said it is is supporting the DfT – an executive member – in sourcing data sets of transport movements from local authorities across the country.
Other News Sources
- How smart technology is revolutionizing Asia’s railwaysWith aims to take cars off roads, reduce the impact on the environment and transform mobility, transportation is a key focus of technological disruption – and the rail systems that criss-cross our landscapes are certainly not exempt from those efforts.
- Costain has recruited Sue Kershaw from KPMG as managing director, transportation.Sue Kershaw has joined Costain’s executive board as managing director of its transportation division, responsible for the highways, rail and aviation sectors.
- LNER postpones Mallard trainsets’ retirementIt’s reported by industry publication RAIL that train firm LNER will retain its Mallard electric trainsets for a further three years.
- How will coronavirus change transport? The severe restrictions placed on the UK population may have legacy benefits We are living in strange times in which a Conservative government is delivering a socialist agenda, complete with temporary nationalisation of the railways and wholesale centralised funding to retain jobs across the economy. This has presented lots of challenges to traditional thinking, one major difference being that there are apparently vast sums of money available in times of crisis but with absolutely no idea how it will all be repaid. Suddenly HS2 looks like a bargain compared with the billio...
- Free parking for all frontline coronavirus workers NHS staff are to be given free car parking with immediate effect at hospitals and other medical facilities for the duration of the Covid-19 outbreak.
- Coronavirus: London pauses ULEZ as Birmingham asks to postpone Clean Air Zone launch In the same week that Transport for London (TfL) suspended charges for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), Birmingham City Council has asked the UK Government for permission to postpone the launch of its Clean Air Zone.
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