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Wednesday, 07 March 2018

BBC News

• Leith trams survey questions need for extensionCouncillors want to extend the Edinburgh trams to Newhaven to cope with rising resident numbers.

City AM

• This firm has come up with an 'M25 for high-speed trains' spanning both Heathrow and GatwickA new proposal for a new high-speed railway passing both Gatwick and Heathrow has been developed to enhance other major infrastructure projects for the south east.

London Evening Standard

• TfL Tube worker reveals 'secrets' of the London Underground that will improve your journeys A Tube worker has revealed the "secrets" to improving your London Underground journey including what to do if you cannot pay.
• Black taxi drivers offered £1,550 to dump dieselBlack taxi drivers are today handed a £1,550 incentive to dump dirty diesels in a move to help clean up London's air.
• Southeastern rail passengers stuck on Lewisham 'train from hell' will get £100 extra compensationRail passengers left stranded on a Southeastern train in freezing weather for four hours in south London are now set to receive £100 extra in compensation.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• At last! New Willenhall Railway Station plan backed after years of campaigning The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to unveil proposals for a station at the site of the town's old station on Bilston Street.

Yorkshire Post

• The Yorkshire Post says: Passenger rights. Grayling and communicationIT speaks volumes about the railway industry that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling feels compelled to order train companies to improve their communication with the public.

Other Regional Press

• Track fault on Chester to Cardiff line responsible for train damageA faulty railway line on the Chester to Cardiff route was found to be responsible for causing an entire fleet of trains to be taken out of service for repairs.
• 'East West Rail and Expressway to Cambridge will increase pollution'A GREEN MEP has attacked the Government's future transport projects including a new diesel-powered train line and a potential £3bn expressway.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• South Kensington Tube station to be transformed to provide step-free accessTransport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans to transform South Kensington Tube station, which will see the station upgraded and the surrounding land sensitively developed, reflecting its status as an iconic gateway to one of London’s most beloved cultural areas. TfL has selected Native Land as its preferred joint venture partner to develop the land owned by TfL around the station. The development will be respectful to the character of the local area and will provide step-free access to the District and Circle line platforms via a new entrance on Thurloe Street. The scheme will also im...

Rail Technology Magazine

• Minister confirms there are 'no plans' to extend Crossrail to BasingstokeJo Johnson has confirmed that there are no plans to lengthen Crossrail to Basingstoke despite speculation from other MPs. Following questioning from North East Hampshire Conservative MP Ranil Jayawardena, the rail minister said the government’s priority was to see the current project...

Railway Gazette

• Connectors for onboard data networksCONNECTORS: TE Connectivity has launched a range of M12 rail connectors offering data transmission...

Other News Sources

• Hull Trains will soon have bigger carriages after £60m investmentThe Hull firm has come under criticism this week after services were severely affected by maintenance problems following wintry weather
• Chris Grayling tells Devon there is 'no quick fix for Dawlish line' but describes it as 'most important rail project in the entire country'Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has reassured West Country businesses and travellers that the Government IS on the case to make the Dawlish rail line secure for the future.