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Saturday, 27 May 2023

BBC News

• TransPennine Express warns improvements will take timeServices on the troubled train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) may deteriorate further after it is nationalised, it is claimed.
• Manchester Metrolink workers to strike over pay during ParklifeUnite union says the action will affect thousands heading to the popular Parklife event.
• British Airways cancels dozens of Heathrow flights after IT problemThousands of people have had their plans upended as disruption at Heathrow continues for a second day.

Financial Times

• The price of flying will keep rising, even on RyanairA surge in demand for summer holiday flights presages an environmental squeeze on low-cost fares
• BA passengers severely disrupted as 160 flights are cancelled ahead of holiday weekendScheduling problems expected to continue after airline forced to scrap flights on Thursday and Friday due to IT issues
• US airlines: no take-offs for shares despite travel boomLabour costs and interest expenses are holding back earnings

Times Online

• Bank holiday disruption as BA cancels flights. [subscription]Tens of thousands of people have had their bank holiday and half-term plans disrupted after British Airways cancelled more than 150 flights because of an IT failure.
• TikTok ’hacking’ videos blamed for rise in abandoned e-bikes [subscription]TikTok videos showing how to “hack” rental e-bikes are fuelling antisocial behaviour and a surge in the number abandoned on the streets.

City AM

• Heathrow: Half-term hell for families as British Airways cancellations hit 175 Half-term holiday plans for thousands of families have been thrown into disarray after British Airways’ flight cancellations due to an IT failure reached 175. Most of the affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow Airport. British Airways said the “technical issue” was resolved on Thursday night, but disruption continued into Friday because [...] The post Heathrow: Half-term hell for families as British Airways cancellations hit 175 appeared first on CityAM.

Birmingham Post

• PD Ports invests millions in electric harbour cranes as part of carbon neutral pushThe operator has brought in the equipment to its Tees Dock terminal
• Billionaire Elon Musk would 'strongly consider' North East for next Tesla gigafactoryThe multi billionaire was put on the spot over his gigaplant plans by regional entrepreneur Ian Baggett at a CEO event in London

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Major drive underway to improve safety on the region's roadsA MAJOR drive is underway to improve safety on the region's roads – and provide more support to crash victims and their families.
• Bradford to get just £1m of £23m active travel cash for West YorkshireBRADFORD will get just £1m out of a £23m grant to improve walking and cycling in West Yorkshire, an amount one Councillor has described as “not close to being good enough.”

The York Press

• Haxby: level crossing in York Road to close for workA LEVEL crossing in York is set to close while rail engineers carry out track maintenance work.

Yorkshire Post

• HS2: New plans to get high-speed trains to Leeds being exploredPressure is mounting on the Government to launch a long-awaited study which will be used to decide whether HS2 trains will ever reach Leeds.

Cambridge News

• First look at new East West Rail map showing route and new Cambridgeshire train stationThe government today (Friday, May 26) announced their preference for a southern rail route into Cambridge
• Greater Anglia bans e-scooters at trains and stations across Cambridgeshire due to 'fire risk'The new rule is being brought in because of concerns over lithium-ion batteries overheating
• What happens next as Cambridge congestion charge consultation results releasedThe Greater Cambridge Partnership has released the results of its consultation about the proposed congestion charge, and transport improvements.

Kent Online

• The £1m plans to slow down traffic and create Kent's first walking townPlans for a £1 million route through the heart of a town will reduce reliance on cars and make it better for cyclists and walkers, say councillors.

Oxford Mail

• Study finds new Oxfordshire rail link is 'feasible' and profitableThe case for a railway route connecting Carterton, Witney, and Eynsham to Oxford has been set out in a new feasibility study.

Other Regional Press

• Greater Anglia bans e-scooters from Thursday, June 1GREATER Anglia is to ban e-scooters on all trains across its network following concerns over risks to passenger safety.
• Nottingham City Transport’s above inflation fare increase starts this weekendNew Nottingham City Transport bus fares will be introduced from Sunday 28 May 2023, as the city’s largest transport operator continues to face significant increases in its costs, which has resulted in an operating loss in the last financial year.
• Work on "deadly" A38 road needed now, says Council transport chiefIt is proposed that the work would be delayed until after 2030
• £3.5m investment will boost bus users in WinchesterOperators of nine bus routes have secured £3.5m from Hampshire County Council. The funding will be used to subsidise services used by people in Winchester, Alresford, Alton, Liphook and Petersfield for the next four years. In the Winchester area it will help with services from the city to East Stratton, South Wonston, North Baddesley, Owslebury, and Petersfield.

New Civil Engineer

• Route for third and final section of East West Rail confirmed by transport secretaryThe route for the third and final section of East West Rail (EWR) has been confirmed today by transport secretary Mark Harper.

Rail Advent

• Sussex stations benefit from £1.8 million improvement programmeEleven Southern stations in East and West Sussex have benefitted from a £1.8 million improvement programme over the last year by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).
• Transport for the North launches Strategic Transport Plan consultationTransport for the North reports that with investment, the North could achieve £118bn per annum more in 2050 than currently forecast

Sustrans

• Driving change: Welsh Youth Parliament puts sustainable transport in the fast laneThe Welsh Youth Parliament advocates for public transport and active travel, promoting their environmental and health benefits. Recently, they organised two events to encourage pupils to share their experiences and opinions on public transport and active travel. Sustrans colleagues actively participated in the events, conducting workshops and inspiring young people and teachers to commit to sustainable travel.

Other News Sources

• Tweed Valley railway: Plan for proposed route to be revealedRESTORATION of rail services between St Boswells and Berwick-upon-Tweed is heading down the track, a meeting will be told next week.
• Public inquiry on inaccessible footbridge will be ’line in the sand’, say activistsA “hugely important” public inquiry into Network Rail’s plan to build an inaccessible footbridge will be a “line in the sand” for disabled activists who are determined to fight further such proposals.
• North Ayrshire Council community transport scheme to be exploredPlans for an innovative project to explore the potential for community transport in North Ayrshire will be discussed next week.