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Saturday, 15 July 2023

BBC News

• First Bus delays withdrawal of Glasgow night servicesThe bus firm has delayed the Glasgow cancellation to allow more time to explore potential options.
• Gatwick Airport to be hit by strikes over summer holidaysThe walkouts in July and August could cause some disruption but their impact is uncertain.

Financial Times

• Cathay Pacific: a chance to regain altitude as turbulence subsides Bumper profits forecast from Hong Kong's flagship airline points to a better than expected travel recovery
• Gatwick to be hit with strikes in peak summer travel seasonUnite says 950 ground staff will walk out in July and August in row over pay

The Herald

• Cycling Scotland data shows drivers 'more at fault' than cyclistsA new analysis of road safety data shows myths about cycling are making the roads less safe for people on bikes, a campaign organisation has claimed.
• McGill's boss confirms the operator will run Glasgow night busesThe boss of one of First Bus's transport rivals has confirmed the company will run night bus services from the end of the month - but only on selected routes.

The Independent

• Wizz Air calls for passengers to 'trust' it despite delaysThe airline's UK boss said "every single aspect of its operations" has been reviewed to boost resilience.

Daily Record

• McGill's 'very serious' about launching new Glasgow night bus after First axe servicesMcGill's CEO Ralph Roberts said his firm could launch new late-night routes when First's long-standing service ends on July 31.
• Humza Yousaf urged to bring bus services in Scotland back into public ownershipEXCLUSIVE: Campaigners argue the privatised bus network has led to vital services being slashed and fares reaching unaffordable levels.

Mail Online

• Carnage as 'thousands' trying to get home during Friday's rush hour are stranded at London VictoriaNo trains have been going into or leaving Victoria station due a 'complete signal failure', National Rail said this evening, with delays expected to last into the night.
• Brits face travel chaos as strikes by Gatwick workers could hit plans of 840,000 passengersEight days of walkouts by Gatwick workers, including check-in staff and baggage handlers, are expected to cause massive disruption, delays and cancellations.

Birmingham Post

• Welsh Government writes off £5m in costs of unbuilt new roadsThe money was used to develop plans for new road projects which have now been scrapped following the roads review
• Manchester transport bosses point the finger at government for latest Clean Air Zone delayProblems described as 'disappointing', 'farcical' and 'deeply frustrating'
• Changes planned to HS2 project in CheshireCouncil vows 'our detailed scrutiny of HS2 will continue'
• Wizz Air calls for passengers to 'trust' it despite delaysHungarian carrier has reviewed 'every single aspect of its operations'

Bolton News

• Astley Bridge residents demand action over school parkingResidents fear that an accident could happen if action is not taken around school parking issues.
• Bury: Taxi drivers registering in Wolverhampton claimsTaxi drivers in Bury have protested rises in licence fees which they say makes it 'increasingly hard' for them to operate.
• YASMIN QURESHI: Ticket office closures will have huge impactMany readers may have seen the announcement by the Rail Delivery Group and the Government regarding the closure of up to 1000 ticket offices up and down the country. This includes the ticket office at Farnworth station and others across Bolton.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Maps of North Wales roads - including the A55 - that will be exempt from 20mph limitThe Welsh Government and three North Wales councils have so far published their exception lists

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Under-threat Shields Ferry sees popularity rise as hunt goes on for funding to save it from closureMore than 380,000 people used the ferry in 2022/23, far more than transport officials had predicted

Wales Online

• Drivers warned of months of disruption with roadworks on two key routesTwo busy routes in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area are affected
• Welsh M4 services criticised for high fuel prices now ranks second worst in UK for electric vehicle driversIt scored just 0.59 out of 10 for EV-friendliness

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Road closures planned as £1 million highways scheme moves to next phase A £1 million highways scheme on the A34 in Staffordshire will move to the next phase on Monday.

Cambridge News

• Cambridge road users left 'fuming' as yacht causes traffic chaos in city Cambridgeshire Police said the abnormal load had encountered 'unexpected delays'
• Stansted Airport tops list for 'jaw-dropping' 15-minute parking fees making it most expensive in the UKSix of the busiest airports may have frozen their prices, but RAC reveals those not following suit

Get Surrey

• 'No to ULEZ' expansion protest to take place in Surrey commuter town this weekendMotorists will join together to reject the expansion which is just under seven miles from the ULEZ boundary

Other Regional Press

• Roadworks set to close Winchester Road for three monthsSouthern Water will soon be carrying out works on Winchester Road to replace ageing pipes reaching the end of their operational life.
• Council won't patch up 'car killer' potholes until autumnA council transport boss has vowed the county's 'car killer' potholes will be fixed - but just in time for winter.
• Barge protesters hit back after cruise ship cancellationProtest groups have hit back at Portland Port after bosses claimed a cruise ship cancellation due to demonstrations was estimated to cost the local economy £400,000.
• Weymouth rail station scheme up for engineering awardThe £1m transformation of the Weymouth railway station forecourt has been singled out for praise as the project has been shortlisted for a top engineering award.
• Reduced service on trains from Weymouth to London WaterlooRail passengers in Dorset are being warned of a reduced service next week. Those travelling between the capital and stations in the Weymouth and Dorchester area should be aware of a reduced service on the South Western Railway network between Monday, July 17 and Wednesday, July 19.

Railnews

• Rail unions welcome ban on agency staff during strikes Controversial regulations which would have allowed employers in the rail industry to use agency staff during strikes have been banned by the High Court, which described them as 'irrational'. Unions had argued against using temporary staff, partly because such a move amounted to 'strike-breaking' and also because many railway jobs need safety-critical skills.

Other News Sources

• Scottish Transport Awards 2023 Book of WinnersThe twentieth Scottish Transport Awards took place on June 22 in Glasgow and you can read all about the winners in this official Souvenir Brochure. Click on the image below to view Scottish Transport Awards Book of Winners 2023.     If you are viewing the site on a tablet or mobile device, tap here to view. The post Scottish Transport Awards 2023 Book of Winners first appeared on Passenger Transport.
• Hereford's new cycle track is just a few weeks away from openingHereford's new traffic-free cycle track for training and competition is less than two months away from opening to the public.
• Free travel for under 16s on Herefordshire bus serviceA HEREFORDSHIRE community bus service, the Daffodil line, will be offering free travel to passengers aged 16 and under throughout August.
• SWR strikes: Reduced services confirmed for next weekSouth Western Railway has confirmed a reduced timetable during strikes next week.
• 'The system is broken': Hampshire school transport in crisisThe cost of school transport in Hampshire could soar with increased costs and a shortage of drivers meaning it will cost up to £70million a year if no action to tackle the issue is taken.
• Travel chaos 'inevitable' as hundreds of Gatwick workers pledge strike actionIf you were hoping to get away from the strikes by heading abroad - think again. 
• Gatwick Airport staff strike in school holidays over pay disputeAlmost 1,000 workers at Gatwick Airport, including baggage handlers and check-in staff, are to strike in a dispute over pay.