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Thursday, 12 May 2022

BBC News

• Lumo passengers thrown from seats on train speeding at PeterboroughPassengers were thrown from their seats and hit by falling luggage on a train being driven at 50mph (80km/h) above the speed limit, investigators said.
• Public to choose names of new Birmingham railway stationsPeople are being asked to choose the names of two new railway stations being built in Birmingham.
• Ronaldsway: No 'hidden' fees in new airport parking schemeThere will be no "hidden charges" in an app-based parking payment system set to be trialled at Ronaldsway airport. From 17 May, drivers will have to pay for parking in advance at the Isle of Man's airport, using smartphones rather than cash.
• Rail passengers face Sunday disruption in pay disputeDrivers' union Aslef has balloted its members in an ongoing wages dispute with operator ScotRail.
• 'Critical mass' of polluters setting carbon targetsThe number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers.

Financial Times

• P&O rival backs UK plans to force ferries to pay minimum wageDFDS chief warns economics of running cross-Channel services becoming unsustainable

The Telegraph

• Passengers will bear the brunt of Heathrow's rising landing fees [subscription]Heathrow accuses airlines of trying to ’protect their own profits’ Heathrow has duped the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) into inflating costs and underestimating revenue to justify steep increases in landing charges, according to a report by a former Treasury official.

Times Online

• Parking levy and low emission zones stuck in Edinburgh council jam [subscription]Edinburgh’s divisive environmental policies, including a workplace parking levy, congestion charges and low-emission zones, have been put in doubt.
• Heathrow fees plan needs grounding [subscription]s if there’s not enough inflation about anyway. Over at Heathrow it’s running at 56 per cent: the result of December’s gift from the Civil Aviation Authority that allowed the airport to jack up passenger charges from £19.36 to £30.19.

City AM

• Heathrow hits back after Virgin Atlantic say airport ’fleecing’ passengers with ’disproportionate’ feesTHE EXTRAORDINARY public spat between two of the world's largest airlines and Heathrow airport moved into another stratosphere yesterday after Virgin Atlantic's boss said Heathrow was abusing its monopoly to fleece passengers. Both Virgin and BA-owner IAG have hit out at Heathrow after the airport asked the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow it to hike

Birmingham Post

• Norse Atlantic Airways brings in digital agency Impression to build its global online presenceNorse Atlantic operates out of Norway and runs flights between Oslo and Miami, New York, LA and Orlando
• Wales to get its own freeportAn agreement is expected to be confirmed following protracted negotiations between the Welsh and UK governments

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• £2 fare cap on single bus journeys from SeptemberA £2 per journey cap on bus fares and a £25m fund to improve services in areas hit by recent bus cots have been announced today.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• How HS2 could look in North Wales as rail group renews calls to electrify the coast lineCurrently the high speed rail service is not set to enter Wales despite the project being classed as an England and Wales project
• Freeport is coming to Wales with Holyhead to fight it out to secure island zonePoliticians and businesses on the island have backed the idea and a Wales deal is expected to be announced later today

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham calls for nationalisation of railways as he backs union campaignAndy Burnham has called for 'full nationalisation' of the railways as he backs a union campaign demanding investment in the industry to improve services. The Greater Manchester mayor spoke in support of the Invest in Rail campaign by train drivers' union ASLEF at the People's History Museum

Northern Echo

• Ben Houchen on TUI, Heathrow and Teesside Airport's futureTHE DAY after the devastating news it was losing its flagship route, Teesside Airport was keen to bounce back by celebrating the start of new flights to a popular holiday spot.

The York Press

• York to London for £4.99 - coach firm offers inflation-busting faresPEOPLE can now travel by coach from York to London for as little as £4.99 - only £1.49 more than the cost of a Park & Ride adult return ticket into York city centre.

Wales Online

• Wales is getting its own freeportA deal has been struck between the UK and Welsh governments

Bucks Free Press

• Carousel Buses cancellations leave teenager out of pocketA frustrated Chesham student called for an overhaul of the bus company after disappointments with service.

Other Regional Press

• Bid for Beeston and Tarporley station takes step forwardA bid to reopen a Beeston and Tarporley railway station on the Crewe-Chester line has taken another step forward.
• ’Women are at risk’: North-east MSP calls for action after sex assaults hit 10-year high on trainsSexual assaults reported by women on Scotland's railways have hit a decade high, prompting calls for urgent action.
• New images reveal what £12m upgrade of Hartlepool Rail Station will look likeProposals for a £12 million redevelopment of Hartlepool Railway Station have been formally lodged as new images reveal how it will look when complete.
• Mental health charity Restore wins Oxford Bus Company Brand the Bus contestThe Oxford Bus Company has launched its latest bus backing local good causes, with a double-decker wrapped in mental health charity Restore’s branding.
• Nuneaton's bid to become Great British Railway HQ needs your helpLocal support is needed to give the bid a boost

New Civil Engineer

• Bristol Airport expansion decision to be taken to High CourtCampaigners against the expansion of Bristol Airport have been granted a hearing in the High Court later this year.

Rail Advent

• Transport for Wales to showcase its innovation accelerator programmeTransport for Wales in partnership with Alt Labs has developed an innovation accelerator programme, Lab by TfW, to improve safety, performance, and customers’ experiences on the railway.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Rail Industry reacts to the Queen's SpeechAt yesterday’s royal address to Parliament, Prince Charles spoke on behalf of the Queen, outlining new legislation for various different sectors, including the rail industry.

Railnews

• More transport devolution called for WEDNESDAY BRIEFING: More transport devolution called for ++ Railway will close for upgrade before Commonwealth Games ++ Chiltern Railways introduces Delay Repay for 15min delays

Green Miscellany

• Barges, bikes and last mile deliveriesThere are very few urban deliveries that can’t be handled by BicyLift – a clever design of bicycle trailer designed to quickly and easily carry pallets weighing up to 200kg. For example, when a fleet of 15 BicyLift-equipped bikes work to offload a barge, they replace the need for 150 small van loads  – saving 122 tonnes CO2 in the… The post Barges, bikes and last mile deliveries appeared first on ETA.

Other News Sources

• A £2 per journey cap on bus fares and a £25m fund to improve services in areas hit by recent bus cots have been announced today.A direct train service linking Elephant & Castle with Finsbury Park and stations to Welwyn Garden City begins on Monday 16 May.
• Heathrow Airport defends plan to increase chargesWarning that increasing fees will lead to significantly fewer passengers