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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

BBC News

• New ferry terminal to welcome first passengersThe Isle of Man government's new £70m Liverpool ferry terminal will welcome its first passengers on Tuesday.
• A5 road project tops £100m with work still to startThe dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Auchnacloy was first announced in 2007.
• Aer Lingus and pilots to have separate meetings over pay Ireland's Labour Court invited Aer Lingus and the IALPA to meetings and both sides have accepted the invitations.
• Seven-week closure to stop railway subsidenceA section of the Manchester to Sheffield line will shut to stop tonnes of earth falling into a river.
• London council to ban leaving e-bikes on pavementsThe scheme aims to deal with inconsiderate e-bike parking, which can cause issues for pedestrians.
• London tram workers announce more strikes over payTram workers will strike from 30 June to 8 July and again from 11 to 15 July, Unite union says.
• Manchester Airport passengers without luggage after power cutA power cut caused cancellations of departures and arrivals at Manchester Airport.
• Criminal charges recommended against BoeingThe US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.
• Will there be more air travel chaos this summer?Air travel is booming, but last year delays were much worse than pre-pandemic. Will 2024 be the same?

Financial Times

• Co-operation with oil industry critical for uptake of sustainable jet fuelUnited Airlines executive highlights need for access to pipeline networks and other infrastructure to help decarbonisation

The Guardian

• Boeing should face criminal charges, say US prosecutors – reportsDepartment of Justice said aircraft maker violated settlement related to two fatal 737 Max crashes
• Labour wants to make UK a clean energy superpower. Will this help those stuck in fuel poverty?Experts say Starmer can honour pledge to move to net zero and cut bills if plan embraces onshore renewables and focuses on poorest.

The Telegraph

• Boeing should face criminal charges over 737 Max crashes, say US prosecutors. [subscription]Aerospace giant accused of breaching terms of $2.5bn settlement to victims and families
• Manchester Airport chaos highlights Britain’s crumbling infrastructure. [subscription]Too many essential facilities are outdated and unreliable with no plans for improvement

Times Online

• US prosecutors seek criminal charges against Boeing for fatal crashes. [subscription]The aerospace company is accused of violating a $2.5bn deal to avoid prosecution for alleged conspiracy to commit fraud

Birmingham Mail

• New drink-drive limit rules in England 'don't make sense'Doctors have called for Englands drink-driving limit to be reduced to the equivalent of a small glass of wine or beer, in a proposal supported by a number of medical and road safety organisations.

Bolton News

• New 'ultra speed camera' can see inside driver's vehiclesThe Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• National Express bus service from Llandudno to Manchester has been axedThey said the route was no longer commercially viable

Liverpool Echo

• New ferry terminal in Liverpool city centre to open tomorrowThe project has been delayed and costs have risen but it will welcome its first passengers tomorrow

Morning Star

• Vote the Tories out but ’be prepared for a decade of struggle under a Labour,’ Lynch saysRMT general secretary Mick Lynch has urged people to vote out the Tories but prepare for a decade of struggle under a Labour government.

Nation. Cymru

• Transport for Wales issues warning following surge in anti-social behaviour on Core Valley LinesData from Transport for Wales has revealed a 28% surge in anti-social behaviour at stations on Core Valley Lines so far this year.

Other Regional Press

• Canal experts complete £50k gate work at wharf once used by Cadbury's to transport chocolateA charity has replaced a safety gate on a stretch of canal which has a special place in the region's - and nation's - history.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• TfL unveils 10 new cyclewaysTransport for London (TfL) has unveiled ten new Cycleways across the capital, adding 35km to London's expanding strategic cycle network. The new routes aim to make cycling safer and more accessible for Londoners of all backgrounds and abilities. The strategic cycle network has grown significantly, from 90km in 2016 to 390km in June 2024. The latest additions include routes connecting communities in Stratford, New Cross, Barnet, Walthamstow and Ealing, among others. Notable new Cycleways include links to existing routes in Lewisham, Newham, and Barnet's first Cycleway connecting Bur...

Construction News

• Government transport spending up £14bn in four yearsThe Department for Transport (DfT) spent £13.8bn more on transport project invoices last year than in 2019, with construction and engineering firms receiving about half.

New Civil Engineer

• TfGM seeks engagement on £120M transport professional services frameworkTransport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking market engagement on a £120M professional services framework.

Rail Business Daily

• Heathrow Express secures track access agreement to June 2028Heathrow Express, which celebrated 26-years of continuous operation yesterday, has announced confirmation that its Track Access Agreement will be secured until June 2028. Heathrow Express carries 16,000 customers per day.

Rail Magazine

• Heathrow Express extends track access to 2028Heathrow Express, which has just recently celebrated 26 years of service, has secured its track access agreement until June 2028. This deal ensures the continuation of their high-frequency service, carrying passengers daily between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

Rail UK

• New CFO appointed at HS1 LtdHS1 Ltd has announced the appointment of Virginie Merle as the company’s new CFO.
• Heathrow Express secures Track Access Agreement to June 2028Heathrow Express, which has recently celebrated 26-years of continuous operation, has confirmed that its Track Access Agreement will be secured until June 2028. This agreement demonstrates the value of targeted private investment in the railways and ensures continued delivery of a reliable and quality service for passengers’ first experience of the UK.

Railnews

• Line to close while engineers prevent collapse into river A railway in north Derbyshire will be closed for seven weeks in July and August, so that Network Rail engineers can step up their efforts to prevent part of an embankment falling into a river. Cracks in land in the Goyt Valley west of New Mills, near the village of Hague Bar, were first reported earlier this year, and some trains were diverted.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Wrightbus is first OEM to offer zero-emission bus repowersWrightbus has revealed a new facility in Bicester dedicated to retrofitting electric drivetrains into diesel buses. At full capacity, it will be able to process 500 units per year

Aviation Industry

• Leeds Bradford fires starting gun on terminal expansionWork is under way on a major expansion at the UK’s Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) that is aimed at modernizing the existing terminal into a more efficient and sustainable building. The project aims to improve the passenger experience and spur the surrounding region’s economic growth.

Other News Sources

• Bike project relaunch for Chichester Cycling ForumChichester and District Cycle Forum is calling for new members following a successful first meeting under its new committee.
• Can living near an airport make you ill?Aviation emissions are a climate concern, and also have a serious impact on air quality. Yet, this issue has not received much attention from regulators or the aviation industry.