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Rail line project axed by Welsh government
Public money has been lost on the project, which would have improved travel to major Cardiff events.
Transport chief Bernadette Kelly dealt with complaints about herself over HS2. [subscription]
The cabinet secretary forwarded calls for an investigation from a senior government advisor into the head of the Department for Transport over her mismanagement of HS2 directly on to her to respond to, The Times can reveal.
NAO raises concerns over DfTs ability to deliver major projects
The Department for Transport (DfT) may be unable to afford all the transport projects it has pledged to deliver under its £41bn annual budget, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
Monday, 06 November 2023
BBC News
- Transport and school crossings in Hampshire council cuts planCuts to public transport and school crossing patrols are set to go ahead as part of plans to slash a council's spending.
- Rail line project axed by Welsh governmentPublic money has been lost on the project, which would have improved travel to major Cardiff events.
- Vintage London buses offer free ridesThe 23 classic buses will be available to ride in north London along various routes.
Financial Times
- Shipowners press UK to diverge from EU on antitrust rulesCompetition regulator urged to seize post-Brexit sovereignty after Brussels axed industry’s exemption
- EU pressures airlines over soaring fares Transport commissioner says Brussels needs ‘detailed explanation’ after ticket prices rose 30% over summer
The Guardian
- The Guardian view on England's train stations: make them part of a rail renaissance | EditorialThe government's U-turn on closing more than 1,000 ticket offices is a relief. It is time to reject a short-sighted approach of managed decline Belatedly it has dawned on the government that closing more than 1,000 of England's railway station ticket offices, in an election year, would not be very smart politics. As a sound of screeching brakes emanated from Whitehall last week, the transport secretary, Mark Harper, announced that train operators had been asked to withdraw the cost-cutting strategy, which the government itself had originally pushed on them.
Times Online
- Transport chief Bernadette Kelly dealt with complaints about herself over HS2. [subscription]The cabinet secretary forwarded calls for an investigation from a senior government advisor into the head of the Department for Transport over her mismanagement of HS2 directly on to her to respond to, The Times can reveal.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- How North Wales streets could look with Dutch style transformation The Dutch Cycling Lifestyle website offers a glimpse into a potential future where car is not king
Manchester Evening News
- They've been buzzing around our roads for over a month - but is the Bee Network everything we were promised?They're hard to miss. A striking yellow standing out against the grey autumnal Greater Manchester skies; a bold colour marking the start of a bold new transport vision.
Other Regional Press
- Public showdown for Cambridgeshire bus operator over number 18 delaysA bus operator has produced a six-point action plan in a bid to improve the service it provides after complaints over unreliability.
- Bristol Airport to undergo huge £3.5m renovation projectBristol Airports traffic control tower is to get a £3.5 million overhaul to ensure it meets modern safety standards. Work began this week on the refurbishment of the 20 year-old tower to ensure it meets the latest building standards and safety regulations.
- Its a road to ruin: HS2 cancellation means funds for Shrewsbury transport schemeThe cancellation of HS2 has given Shrewsbury a blank cheque to build a controversial new road, raising environmental concerns
- 'Transport for Wales is a shambles'This publication has long railed — yes, the use of that word is intentional — against Transport for Wales and its utter failure to provide the people of this region with decent train services. And for as long as weve complained, TfW has failed to improve the quality of its services.
- Progress update hinted for hopes of train station in Fife townNews on hopes of a new train station in a Fife town could be developed in the next few weeks, according to an MSP.
- Plans for new rooflights at Coventry station to replace 'stained' ones that have been there since 1962Coventry Railway Station looks set to get new rooflights as part of a huge regeneration scheme. The building has already undergone huge transformation and, now, plans have been lodged for the next part of the project.
Intelligent Transport
- Greater Manchesters Bee Network marks first month of successful operationOne month on, the launch of the Bee Network has boosted the number of people travelling by bus and driven an improvement in bus services across Greater Manchester.
New Civil Engineer
- NAO raises concerns over DfTs ability to deliver major projectsThe Department for Transport (DfT) may be unable to afford all the transport projects it has pledged to deliver under its £41bn annual budget, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
- California High-Speed rail gathers pace with completion of major structures and release of track tenderThe first phase of the mega California High-Speed rail project is moving steadily with the recent completion of the lines ninth rail structure this year and the release of a tender seeking contractors for track and overhead contact system design.
Rail Advent
- Walking routes now available on new Transport for Wales app.Ramblers, walkers and anyone looking for a day out in Wales can now take advantage of a free walking and wellness app that shows over 100 miles of walks from railway stations across the country.
Railtech
- Škoda Group to deliver 15 more trams for Brno City Transport CompanyThe tram fleet of Brno, Czech Republic, is set to undergo a significant modernization as the outdated KT8 trams from the 1980s and 1990s are to be replaced by 15 ForCity Smart 45T trams. These new trams are being procured by the Brno City Transport Company (DPMB) from the manufacturer, Škoda Group, utilising a partial option within the existing contract.
Other News Sources
- Conwy Valley Receives £18.6 Million Transport Boost (Levelling Up Fund 2)£18.6 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been allocated to Conwy Council to create a safe and direct cycle route between Llandudno Junction and Betws y Coed via the Conwy Valley. Funding will also be used to help prevent flooding in the area.
- Network Rail seeks InSAR provider for geotechnical asset monitoringNetwork Rail is looking for an InSAR service provider that can help it to gain intelligence about factors that may influence the safe operation of the railway.
- Axed bus routes, congested trains and broken promises: Is Leeds the UKs worst-connected city?Leeds is the largest city in Western Europe without a tube or tram, the largest in the UK with only one train station, and has had transport project after transport project cancelled. The city has seen plans for a new transit system binned practically every decade since the 1980s; driving is a daily battle, and local buses arriving on time has become a running joke among passengers.
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