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Tuesday, 07 June 2022

BBC News

• Cairnryan green freeport bid set to be droppedIt comes after Dumfries and Galloway Council voted to exclude P&O Ferries from its proposals.
• Train drivers' union hopeful of ScotRail dispute settlementThe latest talks between Aslef and ScotRail have been adjourned until later in the week.
• Miniature railway track stolen from park in BoltonDamage estimated at £20,000 was caused when the aluminium track was stolen, volunteers say.
• Train drivers' union hopeful of ScotRail dispute settlementThe latest talks between Aslef and ScotRail have been adjourned until later in the week.
• Fuel prices surged over bank holiday break, says RACPetrol costs hit a

Financial Times

• Thousands of UK holidaymakers stranded as disruption growsNearly 500 flights cancelled to and from Britain over four-day bank holiday weekend
• Airports race to fill thousands of jobs cut in pandemicWidespread travel disruption blamed on staff shortages at ground-handling companies

The Guardian

• Disabled woman left on plane at Gatwick airport for hour and a halfAirport apologises to Victoria Brignell, who was left in her seat for 95 minutes as no one was available to assist her

Times Online

• London Underground strike leaves commuters queuing for bus [subscription]Students missed exams and workers were left in long queues after a London Underground strike caused “chaos” yesterday, with commuters braced for more today.
• Tram inquiry must speed up, says new council chief [subscription]The leader of Edinburgh city council has called for the tram inquiry, which was announced eight years ago, to be accelerated.
• £28,000 help to switch to electric car [subscription]Motorists considering an electric car can apply for interest-free loans of up to £28,000 or £10,000 for an electric bike or scooter under plans to reduce emissions.

Bolton News

• Steam train enthusiasts celebrate Platinum jubileeRoyalists and steam train enthusiasts held a three-day Platinum Jubilee celebration to honour 70 years of The Queen's reign.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bus lane and greenway improvements as part of £12.8m schemeA MULTI million pound road scheme will see new bus lanes, improvements to a popular cycle route and the creation ofpocket park

Bristol Live

• 'Next generation' model of Voi e-scooters rolled out in Bristol todayIt features loads of design changes

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham City Transport announce widescale schedule changes ahead of summer periodNCT revealed its passenger numbers are at around 80% of its pre-pandemic levels

The York Press

• Rehoming GBR in York could boost economy by £110 millionCity of York Council leaders have welcomed a ‘boost' for York’s Great British Railway (GBR) bid.

Wales Online

• Cardiff is finally becoming a city for cyclists - but there's plenty still to doHere's a wish list for you, Cardiff council

Cambridge News

• EasyJet, TUI, BA: Why airlines are still cancelling flights after half termIt has been a nightmare for flyers this half term, as BA, TUI and easyJet cancellations have not settled down

Leeds Live

• Jet2 announces huge expansion for summer 2023 but Leeds Bradford Airport has been excludedThe budget airline is offering more flights and more holidays, despite airport chaos.

Other Regional Press

• Norfolk's disused rail lines could be brought back into useDisused railway lines across Norfolk should be protected so they can be brought back into use in the future, the county council has said.
• New cycling and walking scheme in Wiggenhall Road to beginOvernight roadworks will begin next week on the creation of a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists in Watford.
• 'We've been left trapped in village after only bus service axed'Residents say they have been left trapped with no means of getting to the shops or appointments after their village's only bus service was cancelled.

New Civil Engineer

• Network Rail blames delays to Scots station upgrade on supply chain issuesA delay to the reopening of Anderston station in Scotland has been blamed on engineering works being impacted by supply chain issues.
• Shapps delays decision on A1 upgrade again to consider ‘multimodal’ alternativesTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has delayed his decision on National Highways A1 upgrade in Northumberland for the second time. Shapps was originally due to rule on the planning application for the A1 upgrade between Morpeth and Ellingham in January, however pushed his decision back to June "for further consideration of environmental matters".
• Closer look at 700t bridge building machine behind HS2’s Colne Valley viaductWith the switching on of Dominique, the 700t bridge building machine known as a launch girder, HS2 engineers began putting in place the 1,000 unique pre-cast elements that will make up the 3.4km Colne Valley Viaduct, which will soon be the longest railway bridge in the UK.

Other News Sources

• £30 million to support the shift to zero emission transportThe Scottish Government is providing over £30 million this financial year to accelerate the shift to zero emission transport. This includes support for zero emission community transport and car clubs in addition to funding interest free loans for electric vehicles. This approach is designed to support more people and households on lower incomes to make the switch to electric.
• Blackburn with Darwen 'Superbus' plan set for approvalSENIOR councillors are set to approve a new agreement with bus operators to secure £3.6million from the government to improve services.