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Saturday, 27 August 2022

Government

• CMA response to Department for Transport’s consultation on legislative changes to implement rail reformResponse to the Department for Transport consultation on the necessary legislative changes to implement the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail.

BBC News

• Bristol underground: Mayor says studies show it is viableA city mayor says new studies show his plan for an underground rail network is viable.
• Middlesbrough railway station: Demolition sparks £34m revampDemolition work has started at Middlesbrough railway station ahead of a £34m revamp. Officials at Tees Valley Combined Authority say the demolition work will be complete in eight weeks' time, with all work forecast to end in July 2023.
• Drop-off fees hiked at most busy airports - RACThe motoring group says it appears airports are trying to recoup pandemic losses.

ITV News

• The 18 First Bus routes in and around Bristol and Bath set to be axed amid driver shortageA number of bus services in the South West are set to be axed from October, leaving residents without crucial transport links.

Financial Times

• Short cuts: by seaplane to DC and sailing ferry across the ChannelManhattan to Washington seaplane flights take off; a sustainable Dover-Boulogne crossing; and the company offering extra leave for staff who don’t fly
• UK bus users face ‘significant’ price rises over surging fuel costsOperator Go Ahead says it expects to have to lock in supplies for next year at higher prices

The Telegraph

• Leaves on the line to be zapped by lasers [subscription]It has been the bane of passengers’ lives for as long as anyone can remember. But now, rail operators are hopeful that they can solve the age-old problem of leaves on the line with a very modern twist - lasers.

Times Online

• It’s been a bumpy journey for the rail geek with his own real-life train set [subscription]The Trainline boss saw light at the end of the tunnel after the coronavirus pandemic
• Grant Shapps interview: ’Forcing out Boris was a mistake. Yes, he is flawed but who isn’t?’ [subscription]The transport secretary stayed true to the prime minister before backing Rishi Sunak and won’t be swapping sides now

Mail Online

• Laser trains' will be used to zap leaves from tracks this autumn in new trial by Network RailIt's the scourge of rail passengers who have suffered endless delays and cancellations – leaves on the line.

Belfast Telegraph

• Nasa set for launch of Artemis 1 moon missionNasa is set to launch its new Moon rocket on Monday, marking the next chapter in putting humans back on the Moon.

Birmingham Post

• Bristol business raises £4.1m for 'ground-breaking' electric vehicle battery techInvestors say Anaphite’s work could help play a key part in adoption of electric vehicles
• Abellio to bring railway and bus services back under UK ownershipCompany has announced a management buyout from its state-owned Dutch parent and created a new UK-based operator

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham reveals 'dangerous stampedes' for trains from London to Manchester as he issues Avanti West Coast with ultimatumReports of passengers caught up in 'dangerous stampedes' for Manchester-bound trains at London Euston have been revealed by Andy Burnham as he issued operator Avanti West Coast with an ultimatum over its controversial new timetable.

Wrexham.com

• UK Government urged to safeguard direct trains between North Wales, Chester and London... Growth Track 360 wants Avanti to “honour the pledge” to restore and improve direct services to Chester and North Wales in the December 2022 timetable to “equal or exceed the volume in place prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Other Regional Press

• UK Government urged to safeguard direct trains between North Wales, Chester and LondonThe UK Government is being urged to safeguard at least one direct train per day in each direction between North Wales, Chester and London in the Avanti West Coast emergency timetable.
• Network rail recommends new Bedford platform for ’fast London trains’A report from Network Rail has said Bedford’s Ashburnham Road station needs a new platform to serve ’fast trains to London’.
• Extending rail line into town 'could cost £5 million'Plans to reconnect Holt to the national rail network could cost up to £5 million, one of its advocates has said.
• Planes, trains and buses - Kent's week in politicsPaul Francis gives his views and analysis of the week in Kent politics - from planes and trains to buses.

Other News Sources

• Renewable energy transport hub planned for SwanseaPlans have been revealed to create an electric and hydrogen charging facility for vehicles in Swansea as part of the £1.7bn Blue Eden renewable energy project.
• Leaves on the line to be zapped by lasersIt has been the bane of passengers’ lives for as long as anyone can remember. But now, rail operators are hopeful that they can solve the age-old problem of leaves on the line with a very modern twist - lasers.
• Progress continues on £116m Levenmouth rail projectSIGNIFICANT work to repair and refurbish a number of bridges has been completed on the £116 million Levenmouth rail link, Network Rail has announced.