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Wednesday, 10 June 2020

BBC News

• Coronavirus: Rise in Cardiff traffic 'detrimental' for environmentSocial distancing could cause a
• Where will I be able to ride an e-scooter legally?With people told to avoid public transport, the government's hoping to trial e-scooter rental schemes.
• Aviation parts manufacturer in Livingston to cut workforceMore than a third of the 187 workers at Wyman Gordon have been issued with redundancy notices, say unions.
• Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attackCar-maker says cyber-attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide.
• Coronavirus: Airlines set for 'worst' year on recordGlobal industry warns the cost of the virus will be $84bn (£66bn) as revenues and passenger numbers halve.
• Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giantsThe market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck.

Financial Times

• Cathay Pacific: rescue flightHong Kong juggles political and commercial realities with an ailing industry

The Telegraph

• What are the travel quarantine rules in Spain, France and other countries?

Times Online

• Tesla supporter James Anderson gives flying taxi firm Lilium a $35m lift [Subscription]Baillie Gifford, the Scottish fund manager known for its early bets on Tesla and Amazon, has bought a stake in a flying taxi maker.
• Bus and train limits ‘will put 1m more cars on road’ [Subscription]Britain’s streets could be swamped by one million extra cars during the rush hour because of limits on the use of public transport, according to research.

Reuters News

• Work on possible Work is continuing on whether to introduce

Daily Express

• Coronavirus latest: Bombshell evidence reveals devastating affect flights had on UK casesAN alarming new report has found that the spread of coronavirus cases is

This is Money

• Nissan workers are back building cars at the Sunderland plant this weekThe resumption of production comes as the factory's future remains up in the air, with Nissan bosses refusing to guarantee its future unless there's a post-Brexit trade-free deal with the EU.
• Cunard cruise ships won't sail again before NovemberAll sailings have been cancelled for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria up to November 1, and for Queen Elizabeth (all three are pictured above sailing up the Mersey) up to November 23.

Bolton News

• Fraudsters using coronavirus as 'cover story' in car and caravan sales scamA WARNING has been fired by police to residents who may get caught out by criminals using coronavirus as a

Bristol Live

• When work on congested M5 junction is due to startIt is hoped the scheme will mean an end to queues with often stretch the length of the Avonmouth Bridge

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Airbus secures bailout cash in return for green plane investmentFrench Government has announced 15 billion euros (£13.3bn) rescue package for aviation sector
• People using Welsh public transport advised to wear face masksThe Welsh Government has updated it's guidance to commuters in line with the latest WHO recommendation

Liverpool Echo

• Holiday 'air bridges' with no quarantine to be in place by June 28 Holidays to certain countries look set to be on the cards

London Evening Standard

• Travel firms told 'air bridges' will be introduced by end of monthThe assurances have come from senior Government sources
• Quarantine confusion continues as Heathrow arrival admitting he feels unwell gets on Tube unaware of self-isolation ruleThe man admitted he was not aware of the new quarantine measures in the UK
• Flights in and out of Britain major factor in coronavirus spread, new report showsFlights in and out of Britain are a major factor in the spread of coronavirus, a new report has confirmed.

Manchester Evening News

• £600k plans to transform parts of Manchester into pedestrian and cycle zonesCouncil bosses are bidding for £600,000 in funding from the government

Bucks Free Press

• Parking restrictions are coming back into force - but you can still park for free in car parks for now Parking restrictions that had been relaxed in March are coming back into force from Monday (June 15) - but you can still park for free in car parks for a bit longer.

Cambridge News

• £30m announced for Cambridgeshire Metro plans The Metro as currently envisioned would connect parts of Cambridge and the county via off-road routes

East Anglian Daily Times

• Full list of 148 priority cycle schemes unveiled for SuffolkNearly 150 routes across Suffolk have been eyed as priorities for cycle improvements over the next five years, costing well in excess of £80million.

Other Regional Press

• Work to transform Middlesbrough Railway Station to start next yearThe platform extensions could deliver the first direct train link to London for decades
• Calls for Weymouth tram lines to be removed after crash A RETIRED teacher has renewed calls for something to be done about the remnants of the Weymouth harbour tramway, after being reduced to eating through a straw following a nasty bike crash on the lines.
• Plans for first dedicated cycleway in Coventry revealedCouncil chiefs hope it will eventually lead to a network of cycle ‘superhighways’ across Coventry

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• TfL’s construction projects to commence phased restartWork on a number of Transport for London (TfL) construction projects has resumed with more restarting in the coming weeks, in line with the Government’s announcement in early May easing lockdown measures for those who could not work from home. Construction at around 300 TfL sites was brought to a Safe Stop in late March to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Since then design and other preparatory work on many of these projects has continued, with staff and many of TfL’s contractors working from home. During the next few weeks, site preparation to accommodate social distancin...

Railnews

• Boost for Sheffield tram services Sheffield tram services are being boosted in frequency from this weekend, making Stagecoach Supertram the latest public transport system to start returning its timetables to pre-Covid levels.
• Work on new Thameslink station moves forward Development of a new Thameslink station between London and St Albans has taken another step, with the appointment of an engineering consultancy to work on the project.
• TfL restarts work on major projects Work on major Transport for London projects has restarted, with strict Covid-19 precautions being enforced to protect the staff. Work had been brought to a ˜Safe Stop™ in late March to help stem the growing pandemic.

Other News Sources

• City regions welcome e-scooter trials but highlight need for safeguards Tuesday, June 9, 2020   City region transport authorities have welcomed Government plans to bring forward trials of e-scooters to explore the role they might play in the future of urban transport   and to inform future decisions around the legislative framework. Topic:  Smart Futures
• Go-Ahead Group rolls out ‘When to Travel’ toolNew unique AI based technology will help bus customers plan their travel     The Go-Ahead Group is rolling out its innovative ‘When to Travel’ tool for customers nationwide. Along with social distancing, wearing face coverings, enhanced cleaning and hygiene, it aims to give confidence to use buses as customers return to work and school. ‘When to travel’ has already been launched at Go North East and will be rolled out across the group’s other UK bus operations next week. Designed in collaboration with tech partner CitySwift, it provides a dynamic colour-coded online...
• Chancellor urged to back ‘forgotten’ coach industryCoach operators are seeking a backdated £65m a month cash injection, and extension of the furlough scheme beyond the current October end date     Over 550 coach travel operators have written to chancellor Rishi Sunak warning that without urgent support many of their businesses will go under as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, costing thousands of jobs. The letter, which was coordinated by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, warns that thousands of family businesses are at risk because coach operators, despite mothballing coaches and furloughing staff, are still facing costs o...
• Free face masks are now being handed out at London Underground stations Face coverings will need to be worn for the duration of your journey from Monday, June 15
• New rules and changes at Gatwick Airport as reopening date of North Terminal announced The airport has introduced various coronavirus protective measures
• Coronavirus: Gatwick Airport's new rules as terminal reopensGATWICK passengers will have to wear face masks to fly as the airport plans to reopen its North Terminal on Monday.
• Coronavirus: Gatwick chief makes appeal to BA, VirginGATWICK’S chief has appealed to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to continue running flights from the airport after both announced plans to pull out.

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