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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

BBC News

• New ferry terminal to open 'by end of June'The new £70m Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool is expected to open by the end of June, the infrastructure minister has said.
• Failings over teen electrocuted on railway - reportA 15-year-old girl was electrocuted on a railway line after communication failures involving police and the track operator, a report has said.
• Historic rail bridge restored in original coloursThe Hanson's Mild Ale bridge is replaced with a new structure but in its old colours.
• Aer Lingus pilots move closer to strike action Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) members voted 99% in support of action.
• Boeing boss admits culture 'far from perfect'Dave Calhoun will face questions on the firm's safety record from US lawmakers on Tuesday.
• Boeing boss grilled by US lawmakers and victimsBoeing's CEO defended the company and pledged that it has learned from past mistakes.

Financial Times

• Why Americans are not buying more EVsPresident Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs

The Guardian

• Almost 2,000 children die every day from air pollution, report findsGlobal study reveals dirty air is second only to malnutrition as cause of death among under-fivesNearly 2,000 children under five are dying every day from air pollution, which has overtaken poor sanitation and a lack of clean water to become the second biggest health risk factor for young children around the world.More than 8 million deaths, of children and adults, were caused by air pollution in 2021, according to a new study from the Health Effects Institute (HEI), as both outdoor and indoor pollution continue to take an increasing toll on health.

The Independent

• Let the train take the strain? Not if you are heading for the airportPlane Talk: Manchester has theoretically the best rail links of any airport in the country – but how reliable are they?

City AM

• Gatwick’s expansion is ‘incredibly important for the UK’ says boss Gatwick airport is looking to invest billions to grow its footprint, but is it needed?

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Leeds Bradford Airport drop-off charges criticised by RACA motoring organisation has criticised rising drop-off charges at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

Other Regional Press

• Four out of 10 adults say bus service funding should be ‘a top priority’Funding for bus services falls below the public’s priorities, a survey suggests.
• Greater Manchester Accessible Transport Ltd drivers set to strikeBus drivers in Greater Manchester are set to go on strike in a row over pay.
• Birmingham Airport reveals why parking company 'suspended' operationsIndependent airport parking provider Blue Circle Parking abruptly stopped its meet-and-greet service

C.N.N.

• 'I know it happens': Boeing chief admits the company has retaliated against whistleblowersThe outgoing chief of the embattled airplane maker is testifying in the wake of a whistleblower's allegations of safety issues.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Massive logistics park Planned near East Midlands AirportManchester Airports Group (MAG), owners of East Midlands Airport (EMA), has submitted a planning application detailing proposals for a logistics and manufacturing park on land south of the A453, adjacent to the airport. If approved, this development could generate over 2,000 new jobs once fully operational and employ up to 174 people during its two-year construction phase. The proposed park, designated as a tax site within the East Midlands Freeport, aims to attract investment and employment opportunities to the region. EMA's managing director, Steve Griffiths, explained that the locati...
• Passenger growth on Elizabeth Line prompts new 10-train orderThe government has confirmed funding for passenger transport manufacturer Alstom to deliver 10 new trains for the Elizabeth Line. This £370 million contract comes after increased demand, with 700,000 passengers using the Elizabeth Line every weekday, according to Transport for London (TfL). Journeys are expected to rise to 226 million during the 2024/25 financial year, an 8% increase from the end of the current financial year. "The Elizabeth line has been a game-changer for our city, transforming travel across London and the South East and delivering a £42 billion boost to ...

Railway Technology

• Spain invests $2.4bn into rail Atlantic Corridor The country revealed details of its funding in the government’s Atlantic Corridor Master Plan.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Bus Users UK joins call for review of floating bus stopsBus Users UK has called for further investigation into the so-called “floating bus stop” design following the handing of a petition to ban them to 10 Downing Street on 15 May.
• New bus for iconic Harrogate 36 service is ‘another level’Harrogate Bus Company has described the new bus unveiled today for its iconic Leeds-Ripon 36 service as a “step up”.
• Newport Transport deploys Omnibus OmniENGAGE driver appNewport Transport has deployed the Omnibus driver app OmniENGAGE in a move that the supplier says “has transformed” driver experience at the South Wales municipal operator.

Aviation Industry

• Electrifly lands at Maastricht Aachen AirportMaastricht Aachen Airport (MAA), one of the three Euregional airports, will become home base for the first publicly accessible electric flights between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. In recent months, the airport has been working behind the scenes with the airports of Aachen and Liège, FH Aachen, ASL Group and NIO on this ambitious cross-border project.

Other News Sources

• New Heathrow facilities approved by HillingdonHillingdon Council has approved the redevelopment of the former Sipson Garden Centre, Sipson Road, West Drayton, into additional facilities for Heathrow Airport.
• First Cymru bus workers secure 11.6% pay increaseUnite, the UK’s leading union, has secured an inflation busting 11.6 per cent pay increase for bus drivers employed by First Cymru.
• Network Rail Telecom MD joins Purple TransformSimon Atterwell leaves role with £1.3 billion budget after eight years to drive strategy and growth as COO at ethical AI trailblazer
• How we can transform transport in rural communitiesRural communities need and deserve better transport fit for the future. To achieve this, we need a joined-up approach to development and transport planning alongside behavioural shift. We need to change how we think about transport.