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Sunday, 09 May 2021

BBC News

• More rail disruption on Sunday after train cracks foundTwo rail operators warn passengers not to travel after cracks were found in some high-speed trains.
• High-speed rail services cancelled after cracks found in trainsThe rail minister warns of

The Guardian

• Chinese rocket debris crashes back to Earth, plunging into Indian Ocean - state mediaOfficials said most of the Long March 5B burned up in the atmosphere, but Nasa was critical of China's lack of transparency over the re-entryThe remnants of China's largest rocket have plummeted back to Earth, plunging into the Indian ocean near the Maldives, according to Chinese state media, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit.Most of the debris burned up in the atmosphere, it reported, citing the Chinese Manned Space Engineering office. Continue reading...
• UK high-speed trains cancelled after cracks found in carriagesPassengers face 'significant' disruption as GWR and LNER suspend services in order to inspect trainsHave you been affected by the recent GWR and LNER train cancellations?Rail services on Britain's main intercity lines were halted and passengers told of potential prolonged disruption ahead, after cracks were found on high-speed trains.All intercity trains on Great Western Railway and London North Eastern Railway were suspended on Saturday morning, as their entire fleets of Hitachi trains were taken out of service for safety. Continue reading...

The Independent

• Chinese rocket tracker - live: Falling spacecraft falls to Earth over Indian Ocean, reports sayIf rocket debris landed over an inhabited area, it would be akin to a 'small plane crash ... over 100 miles'.

The Telegraph

• Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean

Times Online

• ’Chipageddon’ hits cars, Playstations and toasters [Subscription]A semiconductor drought is causing havoc with supply chains at a time of soaring demand
• Cracks in carriages leave passengers facing chaos [Subscription]Intercity services have been suspended after the discovery of flaws in the UK’s multibillion-pound high-speed train fleet

City AM

• 'Prolonged disruption' expected on GWR and LNER as cracks found on trainsHitachi trains have been taken off the network for companies like Great Western Railway (GWR) and the London North Eastern The post 'Prolonged disruption' expected on GWR and LNER as cracks found on trains appeared first on CityAM.

Daily Express

• China rocket down! Beijing confirms space debris has crashed in Indian OceanDEBRIS from a Chinese rocket has crashed down into the Indian Ocean, trackers have confirmed.
• NASA hits out at China as space debris crash grips globe - 'Failure to meet standards'NASA has hit out at China after space debris from the Long March 5B rocket launch fell to Earth - leaving countries on many continents at risk.

Mail Online

• High-speed rail services are cancelled across UK after hairline cracks are found in Hitachi trainsHitachi 800 trains used by London North East Railway (LNER), Great Western Railway and Hull Trains have been found with the issue. Services from London to Aberdeen have been cancelled.
• Holidaymakers at Heathrow may face queues of up to TEN hoursThe dispute centres on whether there are enough transparent plastic screens in place to help protect Border Force staff from the threat of coronavirus.

The Mirror

• Rail chaos and disruption to continue today after cracks found in trainsGreat Western Railway and London North Eastern Railway have advised people not to travel today after Hitachi 800 trains were pulled from lines on Saturday
• Chinese rocket crashes into the Indian Ocean, according to state mediaThere were fears China's Long March 5B rocket body could fall on populated areas as it plunged back to Earth just over a week after it was launched into space carrying the Tianhe module

This is Money

• Bentley making more cars than ever beforeThe company said it is building 85 cars a day, its joint-highest ever output, at its factory in Crewe after notching up a record first three months of the year.

Sky News

• Rail passengers told 'not to travel' on second day of disruption after cracks found on trainsRail passengers face a second day of disruption today after cracks were found on high-speed trains.

Birmingham Post

• Hitachi apologises after cracks found on trains lead to cancellationsA number of train operators have had to cancel or reduce services while safety checks are carried out on the trains made in County Durham

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Major disruption of LNER train services continues into Sunday after cracks found in some Class 800s Rail disruption affecting West Yorkshire and many other parts of the UK will continue into Sunday after services were cancelled due to cracks in some trains.

Bristol Live

• Road reopening delayed as major Metrobus works continueSouth Gloucestershire Council has shared an update on the project timetable

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Rail line closed and congestion on the A55 due to flooding across parts of North WalesReplacement bus services are now operating, with road users urged to drive with caution

London Evening Standard

• Rail disruption to continue in coming days after cracks found in some trainsGWR and LNER have warned passengers not to travel on Sunday.

The York Press

• RAIL UPDATE: LNER advises passengers NOT to travel on Sunday High speed train services through York are beginning to resume - but operators warn services will continue to be disrupted at least for the rest of the day.

Wales Online

• Disruption to Great Western Railway services will continue next weekRail replacement for services between Swansea and London are extremely limited and people have been advised not to travel

Cambridge News

• Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet update advice after travel announcementAirlines will resume flying from May 17 as summer holidays get the go-ahead

Reading Evening Post

• Coach and car park redevelopment plans 'surprising and concerning'Work is also planned for Baths Island alongside Alexandra Gardens

Other Regional Press

• New issue found with Hitachi Intercity trains, Adver understands THE INTERCITY train fault that is causing widespread problems on the rail network today is different to the issue identified by safety inspectors last month, the Adver understands.
• Council closes route after discovering deterioration of Barford Bridge due to HGVs Motorists are being urged to avoid two north Oxfordshire villages due to a road closure after faults were found on a bridge.
• Key Dorset route to shut for five days - with 38-mile diversion route in place A KEY road in Dorset will close five days to upgrade a sewer - and the official diversion route will take drivers on a 38.4-mile trip around the county.
• Delays warning over traffic lights on main Nuneaton road for six daysIt is a main route to get into the town centre

Railnews

• DfT confirms cracks as Intercity Express disruption continues Cracks have been confirmed in the chassis of a number of Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses, and serious disruption is continuing on intercity routes. It is not clear how many faults have been found, and some trains are returning to service.