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Saturday, 18 September 2021

BBC News

• Rail company advises against travel due to worksChiltern Railways issues
• Holiday surge expected after travel rules changeTravel agents report a rise in bookings after the amber list is scrapped and testing rules are eased.
• More than half of Department for Transport cars still dieselFigures show the department in charge of the transition away from diesel still relies on the fuel.
• Travel rule changes 'positive', say airlinesSimplifying the traffic light system and reducing testing requirements will boost the industry, airlines say.

Financial Times

• Buffett of the airline business is in for the long haulBill Franke is considered by some to be the most successful air travel investor in history

The Guardian

• Half-term holiday bookings expected to surge after England scraps amber listTraffic-light system replaced, with foreign countries now listed as either ‘red’ or OK for travelCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHalf-term holiday bookings are expected to surge after ministers unveiled a simplification of Covid foreign travel rules, replacing the traffic-light system with a single red list and bringing in a laxer regime for tests.But while MPs and some travel groups welcomed the new system, airlines voiced anger that fully vaccinated travellers returning to England will still have to take a test after they return, even if this will be changed to a ...

The Independent

• SpaceX launch - live stream: SpaceX capsule begins series of manoeuvres to lower altitude for landingAfter spending about two days in orbit aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule, conducting scientific research, enjoying a few meals, interacting with people on Earth, and even placing a sports bet from space, the spacecraft has begun a series of manoeuvres to lower orbit for landing.

Birmingham Post

• New tram routes at heart of £1.7bn transport funding bidWest Midlands Combined Authority outlines huge plans for overhaul of trams, buses and other transport across Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull

Bristol Live

• 'Shock' as bus cuts spark row over six-figure salary new job South Gloucestershire Conservatives and Labour metro mayor have exchanged verbal blows

Daily Post (North Wales)

• What new road beside A55 is for and the hidden tunnels being built underneath itAerial images show the road near Abergwyngregyn taking shape as part of a £30 million project to reduce the risk of flooding and improve safety

London Evening Standard

• Airlines welcome new travel rules but urge Government to go furtherTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced countries will be placed on one of two lists – a red list and ‘the rest of the world’.
• Dubai trains team of Covid-detecting dogs for airport workCovid-detecting dogs have been deployed at Dubai airport.

The York Press

• See the 20 most popular UK B-roads used to avoid motorwaysThe most popular 20 B-roads or minor roads in the UK have been compiled

Wales Online

• Bus company orders drivers not to stop at station after 6.30pm following attacks on staff and vehiclesFirst says it is in dialogue with the police to try and resolve the matter following the incidents in Gorseinon

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Region's council leaders to launch bid for £1.7 billion transport fundingNew train stations, rail lines, road schemes and tram tracks will be built under a £2.3 billion plan to revolutionise transport across the region.

Cambridge News

• Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, TUI: Red list to be ‘slashed’ by half as traffic light system set to update todayChanges to the Government’s travel traffic light system is set to take place this afternoon in its review

Get Surrey

• Gatwick and Heathrow: Updates as green and amber travel lists scrapped - recapCountries will be labelled either 'red' or 'open'

Other Regional Press

• New ticket allows visitors to hop off open-top bus and explore Oxford by bikeVisitors can explore the city in a new way by taking a bike tour along with their ride on the open-top bus.
• MP slams council over poor consultation about roadworksA Kent MP says she is "sick to death" with poor consultation from one council in the county as work begins on a new traffic scheme.

Airportwatch

• It’s a nice little stationA SOUTH Cumbrian train station has been crowned one of Britain’s best at the ‘railway Oscars’.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• National Highways announces multi-billion-pound road renewals programme frameworkNational Highways has announced deals with 50 supply chain partners to carry out up to £3.6 billion worth of renewals to keep England’s motorways and major A roads running safely and smoothly.    This work is awarded as part of the government-owned company’s brand new six-year Scheme Delivery Framework.    The framework will enable the delivery of renewals across a range of activities, including substantial civils work on barriers and drainage, traffic management activities and design services for a range of projects.    It replaces the soon to e...

Other News Sources

• How much would second Gatwick runway be used? Key questions as public consultation opensThe airport wants to bring its emergency runway into regular use, which campaigners say will be a disaster for the climate