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Monday, 08 April 2024

BBC News

• Why have things gone off the rails at Alstom?There are fears for the future of Alstom's rail assembly factory in Derby due to a lack of orders.
• Monday morning journeys set to be affected by train strikesRail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off.
• Probe after Boeing plane engine cover falls offThe Southwest Airlines flight had to return to Denver International airport shortly after taking off.

Financial Times

• The great American transport crisis tells us somethingFrom the Baltimore bridge collapse to chaos at Boeing, what look like discrete problems are in fact part of a wider dysfunction
• US regulator to investigate engine mishap on Boeing 737 aircraftManufacturer has been trying to reassure passengers after a door panel flew off another plane in January

The Guardian

• Investigation launched after Boeing engine cover falls off during takeoffSouthwest flight returns to Denver airport after latest accident to afflict airline’s Boeing fleet
• Aslef's final strike day disrupts rail services in south and east EnglandCancellations or reduced service on many routes on Monday including commuter lines into London. Rail passengers on many routes in the south and east of England including key commuter lines into London can expect significant disruption on Monday as train drivers stage the last strike in three days of action.

The Independent

• Engine part falls off Southwest Airlines’ Boeing plane during takeoffPart of an engine covering has fallen off a Boeing airplane in the US during takeoff and struck the wing flap.

The Telegraph

• Southwest flight makes emergency landing after Boeing 737 engine cover falls off. [subscription]‌Horrified passengers saw the cowling flapping in the wind as the plane took off from Denver International Airport

Times Online

• Data shows increase in key pollutant within LEZ. [subscription]Readings for nitrogen dioxide have shown a slight increase compared with last year despite older vehicles being banned from the city
• These are seven of the world’s greatest railway stations. [subscription]Trains are like the England football team. Everyone’s got an opinion on them. And like the England football team, they’ve been through some highs and more lows.

City AM

• Forget hot dog and cheese ads. TfL needs to stop a Bakerloo Line disaster first The Bakerloo Line is at risk of failing as cash-strapped TfL can't afford new trains. So why on earth is it wasting its time banning revenue-making hot dog adverts, Guy Taylor asks

Sky News

• Train drivers strike for third time in four daysPassengers on some of the UK's busiest rail routes will face travel chaos on Monday as train drivers are set to strike for the third time in four days.

Bolton News

• Bolton based Diamond Bus North West wins three new contractsA bus company that opened it new head office in Bolton last year has been awarded three new contacts, which could see new staff hired.

The York Press

• Virgin Atlantic and BA planes collide at Heathrow AirportTwo passenger planes - from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic - have collided while at Heathrow Airport on Saturday (April 6).

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Watch: Work progressing to demolish Dudley Bus Station in £24m transport interchange planNew pictures show how work to demolish Dudley Bus Station is progressing to make way for a new £24 million transport interchange.

East Anglian Daily Times

• How will Sizewell stop night trains disturbing Suffolk towns?Bosses of the Sizewell C project have outlined the steps they are planning to take in a bid to reduce disruption to communities living along the East Suffolk rail line.

Rail Advent

• West Midlands train operator offers grants for local projectsApplications open for Funding of Community projects

Railtech

• DB sees surge in international long-distance travelThe international long-distance travel sector of Deutsche Bahn (DB) has experienced a remarkable surge, with 24 million travellers crossing borders in 2023, marking a substantial 21 per cent increase compared to 2019.

The Business Desk

• £150m rail upgrade between Manchester and Sheffield officially opensA £150m upgrade to a railway link between Manchester and Sheffield will be officially opened today (April 8). The Hope Valley Railway upgrade began in spring 2021 and has delivered various improvements to the line between the two locations.

Other News Sources

• Planning approval granted for final key West Midlands structures bringing HS2 into BirminghamThe final two major structures being built to bring HS2 into Birmingham have been approved by local councils - marking another significant milestone for the project.
• McLaren and Arlington sign £1bn York dealNetwork Rail and Homes England selected McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate as preferred developer for their brownfield scheme, York Central four months ago.
• South Downs free cycle stand scheme for attractionsVisitor attractions and businesses in a national park are being encouraged to apply for free cycle stands.