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Monday, 17 June 2024

BBC News

• Repairs to start on city's flood-damaged bus routeWork is due to start on repairing part of Bradford's new public transport loop which has been closed for more than a month after flooding.
• 'No return for Blakey': Bus firm hires inspectorsFirst Bus has hired ticket inspectors for some East of England services - but reassured passengers it was not the return of "Blakey".
• Rail services cancelled amid staffing shortageA rail operator has warned of "ad hoc cancellations" in Devon and Cornwall throughout Sunday amid staffing shortages.
• London mayor considers more Night Tube trainsThe number of post-midnight services could be increased, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said.

Financial Times

• RwandAir says Qatar Airways closing in on acquiring stake Carriers have been working on a deal expected to boost capacity in fast-growing market

The Guardian

• ’The time is right’ for US to catch up on high-speed rail, says British Amtrak execWith half a dozen US rail projects in the works, Andy Byford thinks Americans will soon clamor for 200mph train lines

Times Online

• Twice as many people killed and injured on undualled parts of A9. [subscription]Scottish Conservatives say motorists have been betrayed on upgrades by the SNP

City AM

• Heathrow faces near billion-pound rates time bombHeathrow has been engaged in private discussions with Whitehall officials as the airport braces for a £900m business rates bill that could be passed on to passengers.
• Ignore the naysayers. Heathrow’s new boss is charting a course out of turbulenceIt has been a rollercoaster ride for Heathrow Airport in the last few weeks. First, the UK’s biggest hub faced stinging criticism from Emirates president Sir Tim Clark, who slammed the infrastructure at Terminal 3 and likened it to a run-down Second World War Airport.
• Elizabeth Line to see new trains as passenger demand continuesFunding has been confirmed to create 10 new nine-car trains for the Elizabeth Line as Transport for London (TfL) continues to see high passenger demand.

The Mirror

• 'Ghostly' car park remains unused as gridlocked residents prefer public transportA car park in Wales, despite its pristine condition and convenient location next to a train station, has remained unused for years.

The National

• ScotRail: Key services from Glasgow to Ayr set to resumeSCOTRAIL has provided an update on the resumption of services from Glasgow-Ayr following the completion of safety works.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport recruits 100 workers as no end in sight for 'painful' rule changeBirmingham Airport forced to adapt as bosses work to stem 'chaotic' queues at peak times

Birmingham Post

• Plans for new Devon train station approvedIt is expected to attract around 164,000 passengers in its opening year

London Evening Standard

• New train and bus ticket to boost car-free journeys to Lake DistrictAvanti West Coast said passengers can buy a single ticket covering travel by train and bus to and from Keswick.

Nation. Cymru

• Campaigners welcome decision for MSs to debate reopening railway lines across WalesA group calling for the reopening of railway lines across Wales has welcomed a decision which will see their campaign debated in the Senedd.

Other Regional Press

• Bus passengers will see hike in travel prices Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) have announced that day and season bus tickets are set to rise by an average of six per cent at the end of June as the ’industry struggles to meet the ongoing challenges of rising costs’.
• The two Surrey train stations that could see part of £50 million investmentTwo Surrey stations could see part of a £50 million investment Ash Vale and Esher are among a number of stations that could see a large amount of money to improve accessibility.
• Fury over Coventry bus routes changes after being 'targeted by youths'A series of distressing incidents involving anti-social behaviour and attacks on buses in Coventry have prompted a range of responses from readers, with many reflecting on the role of parents, authorities and society as a whole in addressing such behaviour
• Coventry bus fares set to be hiked amid 'rising costs'Day and season tickets will see an increase but single fares will stay at £2 until 'at least the end of this year'

Train Operators

• Southeastern launches biggest ever recruitment drive across south east London, Kent and East SussexSoutheastern has launched its biggest ever recruitment drive to encourage more people to opt for a career in rail.

Rail Advent

• Local projects benefit from London North Eastern Railway investmentLondon North Eastern Railway is taking steps to ensure it becomes Britain's most responsible train operator.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Free bus services – a growing trend, but can they work?More than 100 places globally are thought to have free public transport but the debate continues over whether they are a good use of taxpayer money
• Green Destinations: Investing in young Transport ManagersHow a Birmingham SEND specialist is developing its own talent with two 20-year-old Transport Managers

The Business Desk

• ’Next generation’ security technology installed at airportNew cutting-edge security scanners are being deployed at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) this summer.
• Alstom signs £370m contract that secures future of Derby factoryAlstom has formally signed the £370m contract that has saved it from closure. The deal will see workers at the Litchurch Lane site provide ten new nine-car Aventra trains – and maintenance – for Transport for London’s Elizabeth line.

Other News Sources

• Norfolk bus provider reintroducing ticket inspectors from todayIf you're travelling by bus in Norfolk, you may start seeing ticket inspectors.
• Crossrail 2 just got a step closer to being builtThe idea for Crossrail 2, north and south London’s answer to the Elizabeth line (ie Crossrail 1), was first introduced into the London ether all the way back in 2013. Since then, it’s been a real saga.