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HS2 train maker Alstom to axe 600 jobs. [subscription]
Hundreds of redundancies are set to be announced at Britains biggest train building plant in the wake of Rishi Sunaks decision to scale back HS2.
Hereford MP Jesse Norman resigns from the government
This morning (November 13) the former minister for decarbonisation and technology at the Department for Transport tweeted: “Very grateful to the Prime Minister for accepting my resignation.
Transport Scotland has spent over £11M clearing landslides from A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014
More than £11M has been spent by Transport Scotland clearing landslides that have impacted travel on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014
Sector challenges strengthen Wales bus franchising case: Waters
Ongoing challenges facing the bus industry in Wales mean that the case for franchising of services there “has been strengthened still further,” Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters has claimed.
Monday, 13 November 2023
BBC News
- Southampton: Bus, taxi and cycle-only zone comes inTraffic restrictions allowing only buses, taxis and cyclists have come into force on a main route through Southampton City centre.
- Victoria Bus Station closed for six weeksVictoria bus station and Terminus Place will be closed for about six weeks from Monday for improvement works.
- Greater Anglia's train driver mum who is breaking down stereotypesLottie Hart has been a depot train driver at Southend Victoria Station since October 2022.
- Disability advocate's journey ruined by broken lift at Cambridge StationA man who had to abandon his plans after getting stuck at two railway stations says accessibility provisions need to improve.
- Night bus service to tackle dangerous driving in North DevonA new night bus service will operate in North Devon in a bid to discourage drink and drug related driving.
- Cyclists light up for Reading ride to raise safety awarenessDozens of cyclists have wrapped their bikes in lights for an evening ride through a town centre to raise awareness of safety at night.
Financial Times
- Carmakers step up EV discounts in bid to stem global demand slowdownSharp deceleration in sales growth as mainstream buyers’ appetite proves weaker than expected
- Freedom means fighting for airlines right to price gouge their passengersAn FT column offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
Times Online
- HS2 train maker Alstom to axe 600 jobs. [subscription]Hundreds of redundancies are set to be announced at Britains biggest train building plant in the wake of Rishi Sunaks decision to scale back HS2.
- Rolls-Royces sustainable fuel jet engine passes test [subscription]Latest test throttled up the UltraFan unit to 100 per cent power
The Mirror
- Drivers to face £100 fine when new parking law is introduced next monthMotorists in some areas of Scotland will not be able to park their cars on the pavement from December 11, 2023 - those who do could face a fine of £100
The National
- Network Rail 'excessively slowing down' Scotland's trains, worker saysAN experienced railway worker has said that Network Rail are “excessively” slowing down Scotlands trains.
Nation. Cymru
- Passengers complain of overcrowding and delays as bus services are axedPassengers say they are being crammed onto overcrowded buses, and left to walk long distances in the dark to get connections, due to the recent cuts to services in south west Wales.
Wales Online
- Buses will be free in Swansea over six weekends before ChristmasBuses will be free in Swansea on weekends during the countdown to Christmas. Swansea Council has announced travel on services will be free on the six weekends before December 25, starting from next week. The offer is for journeys that start and finish within the authority area.
Lancashire Telegraph
- Preston railway station worst in the UK for train cancellationsNine out of the ten worst train stations in the UK for cancellations are in the north, with Preston taking the top spot with 14 per cent of all trains being cancelled.
Plymouth Herald
- New Tavistock railway link is great news for PlymouthMP Johnny Mercer has welcomed Network Norths transport investment for the South West
Wirral Globe
- Dutch Cycling shows how Wirral streets would look without carsHAVE you ever wondered how some of Wirral's busiest roads would look if they were designed for pedestrians and cyclists?
Other Regional Press
- Hereford MP Jesse Norman resigns from the governmentThis morning (November 13) the former minister for decarbonisation and technology at the Department for Transport tweeted: “Very grateful to the Prime Minister for accepting my resignation.
- Buses are 'vital' for helping older people in DorsetMOREBUS has welcomed a report by Englands most senior doctor highlighting the importance of accessible transport for old people.
- Waterbeach greenway: Milton residents voice safety fears over cycling superhighway past their front doorsResidents fear that a cycling superhighway that would run past peoples front doors could be dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
- Two new train stations on London Liverpool Street line could be built in HertfordshireTwo new train stations could be built in Hertfordshire if plans to tighten planning policies are adopted. At a borough council cabinet meeting on Tuesday, November 7, senior councillors agreed to develop new planning rules which would pave the way for stops at Park Plaza North - between Turkey Street and Theobalds Grove London Overground stations - and Turnford on the London to Bishop's Stortford route.
- Motoring groups turn up pressure for turning A-roads into dual carriagewaysNew analysis has revealed how rare it is for A-road stretches in Britain to be dual carriageways - which will come as little surprise to those who have been campaigning for decades to dual the A5 and to bypass Pant and Llanymynech.
- Harlows major transport plan at risk if contract agreement delayedESSEX County Council has until January 2024 to get an agreement to build its Harlows transport system unlocking thousands of homes on third-party land – otherwise, the financial implications and risks could become significant leading to the project becoming undeliverable reports the Local Democracy Reporter.
Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast
- New transport laws, new job for a rail legend and a new airport shuttleChristian and co-presenter Mark consider the UK's Automated Vehicles Bill [1:45] and the Draft Rail Reform Bill [6:30]. Christian then interviews new Freightliner boss and rail industry legend Tim Shoveller about his career and the lessons he draws for the future [11:43] before speaking on site to Luton DART General Manager Linsey Sweet about just how Britain's newest transport system works [43:36]. Finally, Christian reflects on the possible settlement of England's long-running rail industrial disputes [48:53].
New Civil Engineer
- HS2 | Euston residents frustrated and angry while complaints remain high across Phase 1Residents around the paused High Speed 2 (HS2) London Euston work site are “frustrated and angry” while complaints about construction remain high across the whole of Phase One, according to the independent construction commissioner.
- Transport Scotland has spent over £11M clearing landslides from A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014More than £11M has been spent by Transport Scotland clearing landslides that have impacted travel on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014
Route One (Bus and Coach)
- Sector challenges strengthen Wales bus franchising case: WatersOngoing challenges facing the bus industry in Wales mean that the case for franchising of services there “has been strengthened still further,” Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters has claimed.
- Julie Smith joins Pelican as Customer Projects ManagerPelican Bus and Coach has appointed Julie Smith to the position of Customer Projects Manager.
Other News Sources
- The town near Surrey where ULEZ only applies to one half of the roadThe commuter town that is now part of London used to belong to Surrey - and people are proud it
- Inside Gatwick Airport's new look station set to 'transform' journeys from train to planeA new look Gatwick Airport station is set to open next week to passengers. Network Rail bosses say the project will 'transform' the journey from train to plane and give passengers travelling between Brighton and London 'easier, faster, more reliable' journeys.
- Transport Survey to Help Tackle Isolation in East YorkshireA lack of transport is said to be causing Isolation and loneliness for people in rural parts of East Yorkshire.
- Machine telematics saves £25m on HS2 central sectionAn HS2 earthworks package is being streamlined by digital technology that monitors efficiency.
News from Europe
- Second French city dumps hydrogen bus plan for cheaper electric busesThe French city of Pau, which become a pioneer in the use of hydrogen fuel-cell buses, has become at least the second French city to dump its proposed adoption of hydrogen buses and will switch to battery electric buses instead.
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