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Creation of Great British Railways in Queen’s Speech
The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been included in the Queen’s Speech.
ScotRail to slash all off-peak tickets by 50 per cent until May 15
In a push to encourage customers to make use of the now publicly owned train operator, off-peak tickets will be halved this week
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
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- Minister asked to intervene in rail crossing rowScotland's transport minister has been asked to intervene in a row over the closure of a railway crossing in the Highlands.
- Birmingham Airport: Calmer scenes after delaysPassengers face calmer scenes at Birmingham Airport a day after thousands were held up in long queues.
- UK government to bring in e-scooter lawIt says it plans to legislate to make private e-scooters 'safer' as part of a new transport law.
- Toyota cuts production due to Covid lockdown in ShanghaiTesla has reportedly also halted most production at its Shanghai plant due to problems sourcing parts.
Financial Times
- BA chief overhauls management after staff shortages and flight cancellationsSean Doyle puts new executives in charge of airline’s operations, technology and customer services
- Wizz explores launching flights to Saudi ArabiaMove by Hungarian airline is part of ambitious expansion strategy
The Guardian
- Ports and unions criticise Shapps’ plan for law on seafarers’ minimum wageLegislation announced in Queen’s Speech in response to P&O Ferries’ sacking of 800 crew
The Independent
- Passengers endure ‘nightmare’ rail journey where power went out and travellers ‘urinated on floor’Customers say they were left in dark carriages for two and a half hours
- Creation of Great British Railways in Queen’s SpeechThe creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways has been included in the Queen’s Speech.
Times Online
- Shell plans to accelerate charging points [subscription]Shell plans to operate 100,000 public charging points for electric vehicles around Britain by 2030, as it fleshes out its plans to invest £25 billion in the country this decade.
Daily Express
- Oil price surge: Grief for motorists as previous record high for petrol surpassedTHE PRICE OF PETROL has surpassed its previous record high, with the average price for a gallon now at $4.37 .
Daily Record
- ScotRail to slash all off-peak tickets by 50 per cent until May 15In a push to encourage customers to make use of the now publicly owned train operator, off-peak tickets will be halved this week
Birmingham Post
- Vinci Construction appointed to build HS2 station car parksContractor will work on two new schemes in Solihull which could deliver up to 7,000 new spaces
- PD Ports attracts offshore engineers Seajacks to TeessideThe operator of vessels to support offshore wind turbine installation will bring its UK base to Teesport
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Northern confirms controversial cuts to rail services will be introduced on SundayTRAIN operator Northern has confirmed cuts to services will come into force on Sunday despite cross party opposition from politicians.
Bristol Live
- Bristol Airport expansion goes into extra time as High Court rules campaigners have a case to be heardThe decision to allow the expansion could yet still be quashed
Derby Telegraph
- Derby-built trains to start running on London Underground's new Elizabeth lineTrains designed and built in Derby will start operating on London Underground's new Elizabeth line within weeks. The 70 class 345 trains have been manufactured at the Alstom site in the city, with the company claiming that the project has, "pushed the boundaries of civil and railway engineering."
Sheffield Star
- Two train services on Sheffield routes to be axed following decline in demandTwo train services on Sheffield routes will be removed from this weekend due to a decline in demand.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Four-day railway closure between Birmingham and Solihull to ready railway for Commonwealth GamesCrucial parts of the railway are being replaced over a four-day railway closure between Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull next month.
Yorkshire Post
- Jobs boost for Scunthorpe as British Steel unveils plans for new multi-million-pound rail facilitiesBritish Steel has extended its Network Rail supply contract and unveiled plans for new multi-million-pound rail facilities.
Other Regional Press
- Top honours for Wirral's 'best kept' railway stationsTWO Wirral railway stations are among 19 honoured for the work done by volunteers and community groups to brighten them up.
New Civil Engineer
- Systra wins design contract for Welsh rail line upgradeSystra has been awarded a £2m design contract for the Ebbw Vale Frequency Enhancement (EVFE) project in Wales, which will deliver additional services on the Ebbw Vale line through the re-instatement of old-twin track.
- Could HS2 trains continue to Wales?North Wales business group Growth Track 360 has recently renewed its calls for electrification of the North Wales Main Line to accommodate HS2 trains.
Rail Advent
- ScotRail slashes cost of off-peak tickets by 50%ScotRail has slashed the price of all Monday to Friday Off-Peak tickets by 50% until Sunday, 15th May, to encourage people across the country to return to Scotland’s Railway.
Railnews
- Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vagueThe Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry.
Other News Sources
- LGA statement on Queen’s Speech: Transport BillCommenting on the Government’s announcement of a new Transport Bill as part of the Queen’s Speech, Cllr David Renard, Transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association said:
- Government showing ‘real focus’ towards the north, says Northern Powerhouse Partnership spokesmanRichard Bonner, a board member of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership which wants to get a better deal for the levelling up of the North of England for both the public and private sector, spoke to us about the government’s Queen’s Speech proposals.
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