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Boris Johnson's lockdown release leaves UK divided
....Workers were urged not to use public transport where possible, but cars, walking or bikes instead – in advice that will be impossible to follow for many.
Crossrail hands over first central London station despite covid-19 lockdown
Talks underway to get other projects back on site Crossrail has managed to hand over its first central London station despite the covid-19 lockdown.
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BBC News
- UK 'to bring in 14-day quarantine' for air passengersAn airline industry body says it has been told coronavirus quarantining will start from the end of May.
- Coronavirus: Airlines warned over passenger refund rightsThe aviation watchdog says it could take action if plane companies don't give customers their money back.
- Colombian airline Avianca files for bankruptcy in US courtThe firm said its income has dropped 80% since grounding its fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ITV News
- Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacityTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £2bn package to help increase cycling and walking capacity across the UK, as commuters face new challenges of getting to work during the coronavirus crisis.
Department for Transport
- Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)Announcing a £2 billion package to support active travel to help the country emerge from coronavirus crisis.
Financial Times
- Airlines seek urgent support after quarantine plan deepens crisisAerospace sector also warns government aviation is facing an existential crisis
The Guardian
- Boris Johnson's lockdown release leaves UK divided....Workers were urged not to use public transport where possible, but cars, walking or bikes instead – in advice that will be impossible to follow for many.
The Telegraph
- Coronavirus latest news: Boris Johnson to unveil 50-page plan for ending lockdown today [subscription]... Commuters should wear face coverings on trains and buses, Government to say Sadiq Khan said that this afternoon the Government will issue guidance telling people using public transport that they must cover their faces on trains and buses.
- Government urged to reconsider plans for two-week quarantine for returning holidaymakersAirlines and tour operators have urged the Government to reconsider plans to force all international arrivals, including returning UK holidaymakers, to self-isolate for 14 days.
Times Online
- Improve safety or we won’t go back to work, insist unions [subscription]Britain’s largest unions warned ministers yesterday that they will not recommend their members return to work unless the government strengthens new Covid-19 health and safety rules for employers.
- Virgin Atlantic seeks investors in bid to stave off collapse [subscription]About a dozen investment groups are circling Virgin Atlantic as the airline scrambles to secure a £500 million rescue from the government.
- Loss of dividend imperils tram extension [Subscription] Fresh doubts have been cast over Edinburgh’s tram extension after an important £20 million dividend failed to pay out.
- Commuters will need to mind the information gap - Jim McMahon MP, Shadow Transport Secretary [Subscription] he coronavirus has fundamentally changed our way of life, not just in the short term but how we live. We owe our transport workers and other key workers a great debt: they have kept the country moving in the most difficult of circumstances.
- Train services to increase despite staff worries about coronavirus risk [subscription]A Saturday-style service will be introduced to the rail network next week, with passengers required to book in advance for intercity trains and face waits of up to two hours to travel out of large cities.
Birmingham Post
- Aviation business gets backing from BarclaysWellesbourne-based Heli Air operates from four UK sites
- Siemens selects Goole train-building training partnerHuge £200m plant set to open in 2023 - with 12 apprentices starting at Selby College in September
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Airbus' ultimate long haul plane for 'last frontier' - that may never take offAustralian airline Qantas is putting its order for planes to fly the world's longest commercial route on hold
Liverpool Echo
- Confusion, chaos and concern in Merseyside over PM's plan for workers and public transportPrime Minister Boris Johnson has been heavily criticised over "confusing" and "dangerous" plans on lifting lockdown restrictions for workers, with political and union bosses in Merseyside predicting chaos and confusion.
Yorkshire Post
- Leeds Bradford Airport statement after Heathrow announces temperature testing Leeds Bradford Airport has released a statement after Heathrow Airport announced that it will begin temperature screening of passengers.
Other Regional Press
- Colne-Skipton rail link revival plan gets an amber signalTHE re-opening of a key trans-Pennine rail link between East Lancashire and Yorkshire has come a step closer.
- Lib Dems voice concerns about GM bus and trams recovery after lockdownLIBERAL Democrats have accused Greater Manchester transport chiefs of refusing to engage with opposition councillors over how the region's buses, trams and trains can operate after lockdown.
- Highland MSP backs campaign to tackle lockdown rail network trespassersRegional MSP Rhoda Grant is backing a new awareness-raising campaign to warn against trespassing on the railway during the Covid-19 lockdown following reports of incidents across the Highlands.
- M25 action groups explains how it lobbied Highways England to repair bumpy and noisy roadThe group delivered a petition to Downing Street as part of the campaign
- Rail union slams South Western Railway for 'flouting' lockdownTHE operator of Weymouth - London Waterloo rail services has vehemently denied claims it is flouting stay-at-home guidance.
- Weymouth rail station gateway to made safer and more welcoming An important gateway to Weymouth is set to be transformed after campaigners secured almost half a million pounds worth of funding to make improvements.
Rail Advent
- York rail workers adjust to work life during Covid PandemicDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to allow vital freight and passenger services to continue, Network Rail staff in York are helping to keep the line operating.
Railnews
- Monday essay: How can operators make a profit now?Social distancing on trains will come at a price, says Sim Harris. IT has been reported over the last few days that rail timetables could be restored to around two-thirds of the normal pre-pandemic service on 18 May, particularly on urban commuter lines.
Other News Sources
- Crossrail hands over first central London station despite covid-19 lockdownTalks underway to get other projects back on site Crossrail has managed to hand over its first central London station despite the covid-19 lockdown.
- More than 97% of ScotRail trains on time in lockdownNew figures continue to show an improved picture for train operator.
- Coronavirus: Transport workers advised not to go to work if they feel it's unsafeRail and Tube staff are being told by union leaders not to work if they believe conditions are unsafe after the coronavirus lockdown rules change later.
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