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Thursday, 03 March 2022

BBC News

• London Tube strike: Second 24-hour Tube walkout set to cause disruptionMore disruption is set for Thursday, as Londoners continue to feel the impact of Tuesday's action.
• Oil-producing nations stick to their plan despite UkraineCountries that export oil plan to pump more crude in to the market - but not much.
• Former Nissan executive convicted over Carlos Ghosn pay caseGreg Kelly was found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn hide millions of dollars from financial regulators.

Financial Times

• Ryanair boss O'Leary warns of very difficult period for airlinesIrish carrier says it remains on course for recovery despite Russia-Ukraine war as rival Wizz Air reassures investors

The Guardian

• Tube strike expected to stop all services as London braces for third day of chaosPeople told to work from home, walk or cycle as next 24-hour RMT walkout beginsLondon faced a third day of severe disruption as London Underground workers went on strike for the second time this week.Transport for London (TfL) said people should expect all tube services across the capital to be suspended on Thursday, and advised passengers to work from home or walk or cycle where possible, or plan for crowding and delay if using other trains or buses for essential journeys. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Electric cars ’less reliable than petrol or diesel models’ [subscription]Electric cars are more likely to develop a fault than petrol or diesel models, a survey has found.
• Smart motorways crash widow seeks National Highways charge [subscription]Jason Mercer and another motorist, Alexandru Murgeanu, were hit by a lorry in June 2019. They had stopped in the inside lane of the smart motorway after a minor collision. Last month South Yorkshire police decided that National Highways, the government-owned company charged with operating, maintaining and improving motorways and A roads in England, would not face corporate manslaughter charges.

Daily Express

• London Tube strike: Union blasted as walkout to cause commuter chaos Kick in the teethTHE SECOND 24-hour London Underground strike this week is set to cause chaos for commuters starting at 7.30am on Thursday according to Transport for London .

Daily Record

• New ten-year transport plan for Dundee to be revealed next weekA ten-year plan to reshape Dundee’s transport systems is set to be put before councillors next week.

Mail Online

• Tesla is the electric car most likely to drive you to frustration as they are more prone to faultsOverall, one in three pure electric drivers have suffered at least one fault within 12 months, found consumer champion Which?. But for Tesla owners, the figure was four in ten

The Mirror

• Londoners face more commuter chaos and travel misery with second Tube strikeTravellers are being told to consider whether they need to take the London Underground on Thursday and could use other transport or work from home due to the strike action

Sky News

• New electric cars may be less reliable than petrol and diesel models, survey suggestsNew electric cars may be less reliable than petrol and diesel models, according to a survey.

Birmingham Post

• Chamber says confirmation of freeport plans will create “high-skilled, well-paid and more productive jobs”East Midlands Freeport tax breaks go live on March 22

Bolton News

• Horwich Loco Works 'ideal' for Bolton bid for Great British Railways HQA BID to locate Great British Railways headquarters to Bolton could be a nod to Horwich’s rich rail history.

Liverpool Echo

• Cost of car tax as VED rates rise again next monthThe cost of VED depends on the vehicle's age, price and CO2 emissions

The York Press

• Bid to bring HQ of British railways to York is set to go inCITY leaders in York will formally submit their bid for the city to become the national headquarters of Britain’s railways in the coming days.

Wales Online

• Welsh train journey named one of world's best by Lonely PlanetA Welsh train journey has been named as one of the best in the world by the revered Lonely Planet guide.
• 'A total waste of Welsh taxpayers money' What people really think about Cardiff AirportOur readers shared their views on the airport which was purchased by the Welsh Government in 2013

Oxford Mail

• Oxford MP calls for fare freeze for commutersAn Oxford MP has called for a rail fare freeze as cost of living crisis worsens.

Other Regional Press

• Kirklees taxi policy slammed as 'racist' as drivers fear for their livelihoodsThere are fears drivers could go on strike over a safety policy could see the lose their right to work if they get more than six points on their licence

Construction Enquirer

• Colas lands £33m Swindon public transport hubSwindon Borough Council has awarded Colas Projects Ltd the contract to create a new public transport interchange in the town centre.

New Civil Engineer

• A third of all TfL road bridges and tunnels could be in poor condition by 2040sThe government has been warned that one third of all road bridges and tunnels owned by Transport for London (TfL) will be in a “poor condition” within 20 years unless a funding stream for repairs and maintenance is established.

Rail Advent

• Cambrian Railways set to reopen after 50 yearsA remnant of the long-gone but not forgotten Cambrian Railways is set to reopen to passengers once more from April 2nd.
• Tyne & Wear Metro introduces Pay As You Go for Android smartphonesCustomers on the Tyne and Wear Metro can now use their Android smartphones to pay for their travel.

Railway Gazette

• GB Railfreight plans order for future-proofed bi-mode locomotivesUK: GB Railfreight is planning to order a fleet of main line electro-diesel locomotives with a modular design which would facilitate future replacement of the diesel engine with a battery or hydrogen fuel cell module.

Other News Sources

• Norfolk transport users group 'glad' of more funding for busesA Great Yarmouth-based transport users group said it is glad that extra funding has been given to local transport services.
• From the Bakerloo extension to Crossrail 2: 8 massive infrastructure plans that could revolutionise London transportLondon continues to grow every year and the only way our creaking transport network will keep up is by also growing. This doesn't just mean improving the existing train lines and bridges but also building whole new projects.
• Bus company announces more new routes are coming to HerefordA HEREFORDSHIRE bus company will be adding new routes to its services amid cuts to others in the county.
• Freight trains return to Herefordshire business after 18 yearsA HEREFORDSHIRE firm has been involved in a successful trial to transport timber by railway – the first time a delivery by rail has been made in 18 years.
• Brighton cyclists urged to book courses to build up confidenceCYCLISTS eager to hit the road have been encouraged to book tailored courses to build up confidence on the saddle.