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Tuesday, 31 May 2022

BBC News

• Ed Sheeran M4 chaos prompts Cardiff event questionsSome fans didn't get to see Ed Sheeran due to traffic chaos on the M4.
• Manchester Airport branded 'complete nightmare' in fresh queue chaosFlights are cancelled and baggage lost as passengers try to get away for half-term holidays.
• Low emission zones: Most-polluting cars to be barred from city centresLow emission zones in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee are in place to improve air quality.

Financial Times

• Imperial College London to set up centre to help decarbonise aviationInstitute established with £25mn donation will examine all aspects of sector, from fuel to airport infrastructure
• BA faces new disruption as union threatens strike in summer peak500 staff balloted over pay dispute at Heathrow

The Guardian

• Virgin Atlantic's easing of cabin crew tattoo policy marks industry shiftVirgin’s easing of its policy on employees displaying tattoos marks a significant shift in an industry that has long had strict criteria on who is suitable to be cabin crew and how they should look.
• What is causing travel chaos at some UK airports and what are your rights?With some airlines struggling to cope with the half-term holidays, what should you do if your plans are disrupted?

The Herald

• Electric barge project in timber transport plansTHE construction of lochside slipways and the installation of electric charging infrastructure for an electric barge are among projects included in £7 million forestry-based funding round.

The Telegraph

• Airports try to blame getaway delays on holidaymakers arriving too early

Times Online

• How could the rail strikes play out — and how will they affect my train journey? [subscription]The rail union threatening a summer of strikes is set to announce the dates that train staff will stage mass walkouts in a matter of days.
• Holidays at risk as chaos is blamed on airline cuts [subscription]The government criticised airports and airlines last night over “completely unacceptable” disruption as holidaymakers were warned that Platinum Jubilee bank holiday getaways were at risk.

Daily Express

• Grant Shapps and Home Office 'terminate' P&O Ferries contract amid 'unacceptable' sackingsGRANT SHAPPS has confirmed the Home Office has

Mail Online

• Half-term getaway hell continues: Passengers face huge queues at Bristol and Gatwick from 4AMTravel firms were savaged today as chaotic scenes continued to plague the industry - with passengers bemoaning cancelled flights, luggage bungles and one crew claiming they were short of fuel.

The Mirror

• Motorists warned they could be fined if they run out of petrol or diesel while drivingBrits must make sure they don't run out of petrol or diesel when driving because they risk being slapped with a fine and getting points on their licence

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Leeds Bradford Airport - holidaymakers speak of travel 'chaos'TRAVELLERS say they are still experiencing chaos at Leeds Bradford Airport despite airport chiefs having filled all advertised roles in an effort to reduce waiting times.

Bristol Live

• M48 Severn Bridge 'essential' works to last eight months as drivers warned of disruptionDuring this time, lane closures will be in place and the bridge will also be closed totally over several weekends
• Old City and King Street to be pedestrianised permanently in £2m planThe council is preparing to ask for the funding to make major changes to the historic part of the city centre

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Manchester Airport 'carnage' for passengers as major delays continueHolidaymakers faced further frustrations today as they try to make a half-term getaway

Liverpool Echo

• New road rules mean your council can fine you up to £105Some councils have already generated millions of pounds from the scheme

Manchester Evening News

• 'They haven’t considered working parents at all': Rail bosses under pressure from Stockport commutersNorthern has cut the number of trains between New Mills and Manchester Piccadilly - a move campaigners say is causing ‘real issues’ for commuters in places such as Marple, Bredbury and Reddish.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Rail strike 2022 - train union says it 'can't see way out' of June strikeRMT members will meet this week to discuss dates for a rail network strike set to take place in mid-june

Wales Online

• The scrapped bus service that has left a community feeling 'completely cut off'It may only be minutes away from the main town, but with steep hills and no regular bus service it can feel like a million miles

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Demands to improve bus service to 'isolated' Wednesbury estateFriar Park Councillor Simon Hackett has demanded Transport for West Midlands improve the number 40 service which links the estate he represents to Wednesbury.

Kent Online

• Home Office cancels contract with P&OThe Home Office has announced it will be ending a deal with P&O to transport staff to northern France if there is a problem at the Channel Tunnel.

Other Regional Press

• Borrow a bike for free under new scheme in OldhamOldhamers can get access to a free bike for up to one month under a new ‘bike library’ scheme.
• Levenmouth rail link: Network Rail ‘failing to engage’ with community over new stationsNetwork Rail has been accused of failing to engage with the community over plans for the Levenmouth rail link.
• Petition calls for increased train services between Buxton, New Mills and ManchesterA commuter who uses the New Mills to Manchester railway line has launched a petition calling for the number of trains during rush hour to be increased.
• Chaos at Birmingham Airport as 'hundreds' left waiting for hours in baggage reclaimSome people reported having to wait for close to four hours after their flights arrived

New Civil Engineer

• HS2 | Balfour and Vinci training to focus on digital skillsHS2 construction partner Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), is expanding its fast track job training programme to help local people start a new career in information management.
• HS2 | 700t bridge building machine begins construction of record-breaking viaductWork has begun on HS2’s first and longest viaduct, the Colne Valley Viaduct, with the powering up of the 700t bridge building machine.

Railway Gazette

• Cross-border tram-train project scrappedEUROPE: After many years of discussion and planning, the government of the Belgian region of Vlaanderen has decided not to go ahead with plans to for a tram-train service running from Hasselt across the Dutch border to Maastricht.

Other News Sources

• An assisted train driving system improves safetyA suite of sensors makes industrial railyards and city transport safer for workers and pedestrians