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Sunday, 30 June 2024

BBC News

• Power station's last coal delivery arrives by railA power station's final order of coal has arrived by rail, marking the end of an era for the site, and bringing a new name to the locomotive pulling the load.
• Cardiff's long-awaited bus station officially opensCardiff's new bus station officially opens on Sunday, nine years since the old one was demolished.
• Railway locomotive celebrates 30 years of serviceA volunteer-run heritage railway is celebrating one of their diesel locomotives reaching 30 years in preservation service.
• Subway carriages retire after 44 years of serviceGlasgow's underground network has been gradually phasing out the old rolling stock since December.
• Aer Lingus pilots stage eight-hour work stoppageThe strike action, which lasted for eight hours, affected more than 100 flights on Saturday.

STV

• CalMac ferry cancellations a ‘shocking betrayal of islanders'The Scottish Conservatives have accused the SNP of a “shocking betrayal of Scotland’s island communities”, as figures showed that in 2023 cancellations of CalMac ferry sailings due to technical faults reached a 13-year high.

The Guardian

• From potholes to HS2, transport gets voters going – but some solutions are unsayableAs Labour and Tories promise rail reform and court motorists, many experts think road pricing is inevitable

Times Online

• Aer Lingus pilots threaten all-out strike action this summer [subscription]Union chief warns of drastic action if airline refuses to move closer to 24% pay demand
• Stansted owner mulls £1.3bn airports swoop. [subscription]Manchester Airports Group is set for a dogfight with Spain’s Aena, the operator of Luton Airport, and Airports de Paris,
• Britain’s train set needs fixing. Does Labour have the answers? [subscription]The private sector faces being booted from running trains as Sir Keir Starmer’s party plots to axe Network Rail and push ‘digital tickets’

City AM

• Heathrow on the way out without a third runway, says Istanbul Airport chiefHeathrow Airport will fall behind rival hubs in the East should it fail to pursue plans for a third runway, the boss of Istanbul Airport has said.

Daily Express

• The tiny airport that sees just 100,000 passengers a year and received a £5.3m upgradeStornoway Airport has recently undergone some changes to better protect it from the environment.

Daily Record

• Calmac ferry cancellations 'shocking betrayal' of islanders, say Scots ToriesThe Scottish Tories have accused the SNP of a "shocking betrayal of Scots island communities", as figures showed that last year cancellations of CalMac ferry sailings due to technical faults reached a 13-year high.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport boss addresses US flights chances and says 'reasonable degree'Nick Barton discussed the possibility of bringing back direct flights to America on a tour of terminal with BirminghamLive

Nation. Cymru

• Labour accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over HS2 funding U-turnPlaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has accused Labour of “hypocrisy” after unearthing comments from Shadow Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens urging the UK Government to deliver fair rail funding for Wales.

Northern Echo

• Go North East to introduce extra fast buses in Stanley and ConsettA bus operator has confirmed several North East services will be changed next month.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• West Midland bus fares increase todayTransport for West Midlands (TfWM) announced in mid-June that day and season bus tickets were set to ride by an average of six per cent as the industry 'struggles to meet the ongoing challenges of rising costs'.

Rail Advent

• Nottinghamshire power station receives final coal delivery by railThe final shipment of coal has arrived at Uniper's Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station ahead of its closure on 30th September 2024.

Other News Sources

• TfL raises £6.2 million in ULEZ fines from EU driversTransport for London (TfL) has revealed that it has raised more than £6.2 million as a result of non-compliant EU vehicles being driven in the city's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). Penalty fees are currently payable at £180, reduced to £90 for payment within 14 days.
• Southampton's taxis and PHVs to face new card payment and drug testing rulesSouthampton's taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) sectors are set for significant changes with new regulations mandating card payment facilities and introducing random drug screening for drivers.
• Is it time to reopen Heathrow Airport’s taxi rank to all and not a select few?London Heathrow Airport, home to the city's largest taxi rank, has the capacity to accommodate up to 500 cabs at any given time.

News from Europe

• How a little-known German city became home to one of the world’s most exciting railway ridesA hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map. When you're on the train trip of a lifetime around Europe, the thrill of riding the rails can run out rather rapidly.