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Saturday, 04 November 2017

BBC News

• Northern Rail strikes go ahead as talks break downNorthern Rail says a planned walkout by RMT members will go ahead after talks broke down.
• Man charged after London Tube train hit passengerA 29-year-old man is accused of attempted murder and is due before magistrates later, police say.

The Guardian

• Tell us how you are affected by the HS2 routeWe’d like to hear from you if you, your community or your business is affected by the planned route of HS2 The HS2 rail link will affect many people in regions all along the proposed 140 mile route, with plans that could demolish properties and close businesses. Landscapes are also due to be indelibly altered by its proposed path, and we’d like to hear what the impact will be for you. Related: Living in the path of HS2: 'We don’t matter, do we?' Continue reading...

Times Online

• Rail travellers lose right of appeal over parking fines [Subscription]Commuters may be unable to escape heavy penalties for leaving vehicles in railway station car parks after operators scrapped the right to appeal.

Bolton News

• Rail warning over months of closures on Blackpool lineRAIL passengers heading to Blackpool this winter are being warned of several months of upgrade works which will affect travel to and from the seaside town.
• Reduced rail service during latest day of strike actionNORTHERN Rail has published revised timetables that will operate during strike action next Wednesday.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Arriva Rail North workers to strike as talks over role of guards collapseA 24-HOUR strike on Arriva Rail North will go ahead next week after talks aimed at resolving a row over the role of guards collapsed.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Rail strike to hit North East next week after talks between the RMT and Arriva Rail North break down A 24-hour walk is planned for November 8, with Merseyrail, Southern, Greater Anglia, South Western Railways and Island Line also effected

Northern Echo

• Train driver spots rail track defect - delays between Newcastle and Darlington AN eagle-eyed train driver spotted a problem with the track between Durham and Darlington today.

The York Press

• Another rail strike looms after talks breakdownA 24-HOUR strike on York-based Northern trains will go ahead after talks aimed at resolving a row over the role of guards collapsed.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Reindeers oppose HS2The owner of a Staffordshire family attraction is taking his protest against HS2 all the way to Parliament - along with two reindeer.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Flying Scotsman steams along Nene Valley Railway after repairsThe Flying Scotsman is back on track after needing vital repairs in Peterborough.
• New trains to link Peterborough with St Pancras and Gatwick and give live tube updatesCommuters between Peterborough and London will be able to travel directly to St Pancras station on new trains which will also open up links to Gatwick Airport.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Merseytravel calls on Liverpool council bosses to endorse rail strategyMerseytravel has urged the Liverpool City Region to endorse its new updates to the long-term rail strategy. The plans, presented to the authority’s transport committee yesterday, have been edited to consider changes in the industry since the strategy was first produced in 2014. This...
• Solihull councils release £1.2bn Hub development framework to capitalise on HS2 Councils in Solihull have released a framework outlining infrastructure plans to build on the upcoming HS2 interchange that is set to be built in the area. The ‘Hub’ development would attempt to fulfil the full economic potential of HS2 with connections to the National Exhibition...
• Blackpool rail network to close for 19 weeks during major upgradeBlackpool’s rail network is set for major changes as Network Rail plans to close the system for 19 weeks of essential work. The upgrades – which form a part of the Great North Rail Project – will focus on improving capacity and reliability across the service. During the...

Other News Sources

• All aboard for Harry Potter themed weekend at Watercress LineA MOB of mischievous witches and wizards swarmed The Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line, in Alresford at the weekend to celebrate its popular Harry Potter themed Wizard Weekend for Halloween.