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Monday, 05 September 2022

BBC News

• Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waitsTravellers returning home from their summer breaks in Europe report lengthy queues at the French port.

The Scotsman

• Ambitious SNP pledge to scrap half of Scotland’s diesel buses by next year ’won’t be achieved’A hugely ambitious SNP pledge to scrap most of the country’s diesel buses by the end of next year will not be achieved, Transport Scotland has tacitly admitted.
• Revolutionary hydrogen-powered train starts Scottish test runsThe first train in Scotland to be powered by hydrogen has begun test runs as part of the biggest change to the country’s rail propulsion for more than 60 years.

Times Online

• Islanders’ anger over harbours unable to take delayed ferries [subscription]Islanders have expressed anger after it emerged that harbours are unable to accommodate ferries that have been delayed by up to five years.
• The Kyle Line: Scotland’s underrated train journey [subscription]With shimmering lochs, whisky distilleries and expanses of moorland to be seen Sally Coffey falls for the charm of the remote, cross-country trip

City AM

• Drivers still get ’raw’ deal at pumps despite 12p drop Drivers continue to get a raw deal at the pumps despite a 12p price drop in August – the highest monthly slump on record. According to an analysis published today by the RAC, the average price of a litre of unleaded is now below 170p when it should be around 161p. Retailers would still have [...] The post Drivers still get ’raw’ deal at pumps despite 12p drop appeared first on CityAM.
• UK in the running for £7bn lithium battery gigafactory among European peers The UK is in the running for an $8bn (£6.9bn) lithium battery gigafactory, squaring up to European peers in the race to cultivate healthy electric vehicle industries locally. The global energy transition has prompted countries, such as the UK, the US and Germany, to double down on their support for domestic electric vehicle markets. The [...] The post UK in the running for £7bn lithium battery gigafactory among European peers appeared first on CityAM.

i News

• Avanti West Coast: Andy Burnham says ’managers, not workers’ are responsible for train timetable disruptionThe operator of the West Coast Main Line train route should apologise for its timetable failures, the mayor of Greater Manchester has said.

Birmingham Post

• Belfast International Airport records 230% uplift in passenger numbers - CAACity of Derry Airport also saw passenger numbers up 133% in last 12 months

Bristol Live

• Bristol Airport 'mayhem' as bag delays and 'huge queues' hit overnight passengersThe queues this morning were described as 'utter chaos'

Manchester Evening News

• Why the new bus fares coming in TODAY ’won’t make a difference’ for many – and some will pay moreSingle fares and day tickets will be capped, but many regular bus passengers will not benefit from this 'first step' towards Andy Burnham's Bee Network which starts on Sunday, September 4
• Serious questions over Metrolink's future as bosses warn Manchester 'is being held to ransom'While the Government has found extra cash for the bus network and £1.2bn funding for Transport for London, Metrolink is travelling toward a funding 'cliff edge'

Nation. Cymru

• Transport for Wales rolls out life-saving defibrillator scheme to stations across WalesWork is continuing to install over 200 defibrillators at railway stations and in communities across Wales according to Transport for Wales (TfW).

Lancashire Telegraph

• The 59 public transport 'pinch points' in Lancashire blighted by delays and congestionThe information from 59 pinch points will be used to back up Lancashire County Council’s bid for £50m from national £4.8billion ’Levelling Up’ fund

Other Regional Press

• Network Rail steps up works across north-east as part of Aberdeen to Central Belt enhancement projectOver the coming weeks the route from Aberdeen to Perth will see a significant increase in activity as £5million is committed to work on the line's infrastructure
• Prices soar as SWR stops some Advance tickets from SalisburySouth Western Railway has stopped selling Advance tickets departing from Salisbury to London Waterloo, causing a "massive" increase to train ticket prices.
• South Western Railway issues reduced timetable on West of England LineDorset rail users are facing a reduced timetable from tomorrow due to issues caused by the August heatwave.

New Civil Engineer

• Future of Rail Debate | Is the transport sector ready for digital twins?Adopting and deploying digital twins in transportation has the potential to transform the industry – but how do we ensure that the whole industry is ready to go on this journey?
• Arcadis to reimagine Solihull transport systems to reduce dependence on carsSolihull Council has instructed Arcadis to develop a research study to transform the borough’s transport infrastructure.
• Network Rail profits slashed as inflation bitesNetwork Rail profits fell by 80% year-on-year despite revenue remaining relatively stable.

Rail Advent

• Upgrades to East Midlands Railway app makes buying tickets easierMajor upgrades to the East Midlands Railway’s web and app ticketing systems now means booking tickets online is now even easier.
• East London station goes step-free ready for Elizabeth line passengersA new and modern entrance building has been opened to passengers at Ilford in East London, and with three new lifts it provides step-free access between the street and the station platforms.

Other News Sources

• Fewer cycling weekly in Dudley than in 2020, data showsFEWER people cycled at least once a week in Dudley last year than in 2020, new figures show.
• New strategy to put rail services on right trackA NEW draft strategy to transform rail services across Worcestershire has been unveiled and train users and residents are being urged to have their say.