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England political leaders ask for masks to remain on public transport
The use of face masks on public transport outside London will be voluntary from 19 July.
Growth Track 360 welcomes report calling for improvements in rail infrastructure across Wales
POLITICIANS and business leaders from North Wales and Cheshire West and Chester have welcomed a report recommending urgent improvements in rail infrastructure across Wales and enhancing connectivity with England.
Thursday, 15 July 2021
BBC News
- England political leaders ask for masks to remain on public transportThe use of face masks on public transport outside London will be voluntary from 19 July.
- Maid of the Loch paddle steamer winched from water for restorationThe ship is winched out of Loch Lomond for survey and repair work as part of £5.5m restoration plans
- Insurers plan green replacements for car and property write-offsWritten off or stolen petrol cars could be replaced with electric vehicles, as part of a wide-ranging eco-plan.
Financial Times
- Six English mayors call for mandatory masks on public transportRegional leaders say they will insist on face coverings still being worn on services they oversee
- Delta chief hits out at transatlantic flight restrictionsEd Bastian voices frustration at White House ban despite ‘all the science why it’s safe’
The Guardian
- PM attempts to reassure southern MPs over levelling upBoris Johnson will attempt to reassure Tory MPs in south-east England that his flagship “levelling up” policy does not involve directly favouring the party’s new power base in the north and Midlands at their expense.
- Passengers face patchwork of mask rules on public transport after 19 JulyPeople in England must deal with differing rules after several mayors say masks will remain mandatory. Passengers on buses, trams and trains in England must deal with a patchwork of different rules on face coverings next week after several mayors said masks would still be required on public transport.
Times Online
- Drivers to be pushed to share car ride [subscription]The prospect of US-style “carpooling lanes” in the UK was raised yesterday as ministers pledged to cut the number of vehicle journeys being made without any passengers.
- Pressure mounts on transport firms to make Covid-19 masks mandatory [subscription]The mayor of London has admitted that his plan to continue requiring masks on the Tube when coronavirus restrictions are dropped next week is “imperfect”, amid confusion over whether other transport operators and retailers will follow suit.
i News
- Boris Johnson urged to reveal key rail plan for the North as he prepares major speech on ‘levelling up’In a letter to the PM shared with i, more than 50 northern business leaders expressed “concern and frustration” about delays to the plan.
Birmingham Mail
- Planning application for giant 'gigafactory' to create 6,000 jobs The factory is needed to protect existing car industry jobs and create new ones
Birmingham Post
- We asked region's mayors and rail firms if masks will be mandatory post July 19Will the North West's leaders and providers follow London's lead and enforce mask wearing on services after July 19?
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Face masks must be worn in West Yorkshire bus stations - mayor ordersWEST Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has ordered that the wearing of facemasks remains mandatory in local bus stations – despite the lifting of restrictions nationally from Monday.
- Those magnificent men in their flying machines - photographs trace history of Leeds Bradford AirportWONDERFUL pictures capture some of the history of flying in Yeadon - tracing the aerodrome's early days to its progression to a thriving international airport.
London Evening Standard
- ‘If you are in London, you need to follow the rules’: Masks to remain compulsory on capital’s transportLondon mayor said he was ‘not prepared’ to put transport users in the capital ‘at risk’ by removing the rules on face coverings after July 19
- Airlines dismayed at ‘double standard’ on travel with Balearics to go amberTransport Secretary Grant Shapps said the changes would take place at 4am on Monday.
Manchester Evening News
- Mayor of Greater Manchester to make face coverings mandatory on UK’s largest light rail systemMayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced that passengers on Metrolink – the UK’s largest light rail network – will have to continue to wear a face covering unless exempt when government restrictions are lifted, to provide reassurance and protect the most vulnerable.
Northern Echo
- E10 petrol: Drivers warned they may have to use 'premium' fuel insteadA MAJOR change to petrol could see certain drivers forced to use 'premium' fuel instead of regular unleaded later this year.
The York Press
- July 19: Do I need to wear a mask on LNER and Northern trains?NORTHERN and LNER is still encouraging passengers to wear face coverings on trains if services are busy.
Wales Online
- ‘Something must be done’ about one of Wales’ most dangerous roadsThe Welsh Government has been urged to treat the matter as 'a priority'
Chester Standard
- Cross-party report into Welsh rail infrastructure welcomedPOLITICIANS and business leaders from North Wales and Cheshire West and Chester have welcomed a report recommending urgent improvements in rail infrastructure across Wales and enhancing connectivity with England.
Leeds Live
- Leeds Bradford Airport face mask rules for every airline from July 19Everything is set to change on July 19 and the big question is where facemasks should still be worn.
Other Regional Press
- Growth Track 360 welcomes report calling for improvements in rail infrastructure across WalesPOLITICIANS and business leaders from North Wales and Cheshire West and Chester have welcomed a report recommending urgent improvements in rail infrastructure across Wales and enhancing connectivity with England.
- Transport Secretary hopes Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line will be electrified 'soon'The Transport Secretary has said he hopes the electrification of the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton rail line will be delivered soon.
British Trams Online
- New Metro fleet to be showcased at Light Rail ConferenceThe fifteenth UK Light Rail Conference, which took place in mid-July in Gateshead, provided the ideal opportunity for Nexus to showcase its Metro Futures project including the introduction of a complete new fleet of trains being built by Stadler.
New Civil Engineer
- Rail electrification pipeline to be published ‘shortly’The Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged to publish a pipeline of rail electrification schemes as part of its commitment to decarbonising the UK’s transport systems.
- Reaction | Industry welcomes ‘timely’ Transport Decarbonisation PlanThe government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan - published today - has been positively received, with voices across the industry emphasising the importance of committing to a more sustainable transport network.
- £27bn road strategy remains intact following DfT’s decarbonisation strategyHighways England’s £27bn road investment strategy (RIS2) has remained intact and will continue in full following the publication of the Department for Transport (DfT) decarbonisation plan.
Railway Gazette
- Industry welcomes electrification and modal shift commitments in transport decarbonisation planUK: Commitments to electrification, network expansion and modal shift are included in the Decarbonising transport: a better, greener Britain plan published by the government on July 14, along with the selective deployment of hydrogen and battery trains.
- Welsh Affairs Committee calls for a Wales Rail Board, Swansea Bay Metro and electrificationUK: Cardiff – Swansea electrification, a Swansea Bay Metro and the creation of a Wales Rail Board tasked with prioritising proposals for investment have been recommended by the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee.
Aviation Industry
- Increasing cyber security at Manchester AirportAirport security is fundamental for the overall safe functioning of the airport environment and passenger safety. Although airports across the globe have multi-layered security protocols when it comes to passport checks and bag scanning, many are falling victim to a less visible threat: cyber-attacks.
Other News Sources
- Newhaven MP backs council's move to fix parking problemsA local MP has welcomed action by the council to deal with parking problems in busy town centre.
- Covid: Masks will be 'advised' on Brighton and Hove busesA bus company says it will to continue to advise its passengers to wear a mask despite restrictions easing on 19 July.
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