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Tuesday, 10 October 2017

BBC News

• Wales' trains face 'impossible' disability targets by 2020It could be "impossible" for 70% of Wales and Border trains to meet new disability regulations by 2020, a report has warned.
• Police officer 'aggressive towards Tube inspectors'The

ITV News

• Barmouth Bridge anniversary celebrated with special train serviceA special train service from Shrewsbury to Pwllheli will be put on later today to mark the 150th anniversary of the historic Barmouth Bridge.

City AM

• Failing to spark interest? Millions of UK motorists set to shun electric carsThe government may want us to ditch petrol and diesel cars by 2040, but most Brits are set to shun electric vehicles because they cost too much.

Network Rail

• Two platforms reopen at Liverpool Lime Street as station upgrade continuesPassengers travelling between Liverpool and Preston, Blackpool, Wigan, St Helens and Manchester Victoria can begin to use Lime Street from today (9 October) after two platforms reopened.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• 'Real' Crewe station hub key to North Wales benefiting from HS2Businesses and residents are being urged to have say on plan at Crewe station

Other Regional Press

• Campaigners call for second train on railway line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey stationsCampaigners are calling for a second train to run on a 160-year-old railway line in a bid to reduce waiting times for commuters.
• Huge increase in Yorkshire to London train services after timetable overhaulA dawn departure from York which allows business travellers to be in London before 7am and the biggest increase in Saturday services since 1990.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Teams of even gender mix perform best, NR findsNetwork Rail has published a report showing that diverse teams perform better, particularly when it comes to gender mix. The report found that teams with an even balance of men and women perform the best, with teams that meet the 20% critical minimum threshold mix delivering notable improvements...
• DfT looks at full smart ticketing roll-out by 2018 with £80m boostThe government has set out details of an £80m programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
• Liverpool Lime Street reopens first two platforms in £340m upgradeNetwork Rail has reopened two platforms at Liverpool Lime Street as the £340m investment in the Liverpool City Region continues.

Railway Gazette

• DB consortium selected for California high speed rail consultancy contractUSA: California High-Speed Rail Authority announced on October 6 that the DB Engineering &...
• Siemens invests in remote monitoring specialist Wi-TronixUSA: Siemens announced on October 9 that it had made a ‘significant’ equity investment in...

The Business Desk

• National College for High Speed Rail officially opens in DoncasterEducation Secretary Justine Greening has officially opened the new National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) in Doncaster.
• Future of rail franchise under consultationPublic and private sector partners across Sheffield and the wider city region have come together to press the Government on their priorities for the East Midlands rail franchise which links the steel city with London St Pancras.

Other News Sources

• Call to use disused Shropshire rail line for HS2 traffic to save village roadsA disused railway line has been put forward as an alternative route for HS2 constructive traffic to avoid going through a Shropshire village.
• Train fares should be performance related says Lake District MPA CUMBRIAN MP has called for rail fares to be linked to the performance of the operator following a summer of misery for South Lakes commuters.
• Greater Anglia is prepared to fight leaves on the line over AutumnGreater Anglia and Network Rail are hoping new equipment will minimise disruption to rail passengers caused by slippery rails.
• The Elizabeth line: everything you need to knowLondon’s new Crossrail transport project will stretch out to Berkshire and Essex