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More than 8,000 people call on Sadiq Khan to launch London's first-ever 'Car Free Day'
More than 8,000 people have backed a petition calling on Sadiq Khan to launch London's first ever 'Car Free Day'.
Tom Richmond: How Chris Grayling misled the North over rail electrification – and why he should now resign
THE truth can finally be revealed about how Transport Secretary Chris Grayling misled this newspaper and the region’s commuters during last year’s election campaign. Read more at: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/tom-richmond-how-chris-grayling-misled-the-north-over-rail-electrification-and-why-he-should-now-resign-1-9151000
HS1 appoints former Go-Ahead CEO as chairman
HS1 Ltd, the owner and operator of the High Speed 1 rail link, has today announced the appointment of former Go-Ahead Group CEO Keith Ludeman as chairman designate. Ludeman held an instrumental role in the introduction of Southeastern high-speed train services to HS1, and will hold the role as...
Saturday, 05 May 2018
BBC News
- Crossrail works cause bank holiday rail disruptionRail users travelling to London over the bank holiday weekend are facing disruption due to planned work to upgrade the tracks for Crossrail.
The Guardian
- 18 of the world’s best rail journeysSome of the world’s wildest and most beautiful scenery is best enjoyed from a train window. From Lhasa to Lima, we choose brilliant and great value routes
The Scotsman
- End of line for Sleeper trains that go bump in the night Passengers on the Caledonian Sleeper’s brand new trains are promised a “silky smooth” ride that will consign the service’s notorious bumps and jolts to history.
Times Online
- Frictionless travel and UK transport policy - Simon Posner, CEO, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK [subscription]Sir, Lord Adonis (letter, May 3) does not present an accurate view of technology in the bus industry and its effect on bus use. About 50 per cent of bus services outside London use contactless technology to collect fares and all of our major cities will be covered within 12 months, all at no cost whatsoever to the public purse.
London Evening Standard
- Train graffiti ‘epidemic’ blamed on health and safety risks to staff at cleaning depotsOne of London’s busiest commuter rail networks is in the grip of a graffiti epidemic after being forced to improve safety at a string of cleaning depots after the electrocution of a cleaner.
- British students offered free Interrail pass in EU pilot schemeBritish teenagers will soon be able to travel around Europe for up to 30 days using a free Interrail pass.
Yorkshire Post
- Tom Richmond: How Chris Grayling misled the North over rail electrification – and why he should now resign THE truth can finally be revealed about how Transport Secretary Chris Grayling misled this newspaper and the region’s commuters during last year’s election campaign. Read more at: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/tom-richmond-how-chris-grayling-misled-the-north-over-rail-electrification-and-why-he-should-now-resign-1-9151000
Cambridge News
- Ely summit puts pressure on Network Rail to get work started on much needed improvementsA road bridge or underpass will now be needed at Ely as part of long-awaited improvements to the worst bottleneck on the region’s railway network.
Other Regional Press
- Plans to build Heathrow Express depot in Langley scrappedCouncillors have rejoiced at the cancellation of plans to build a Heathrow Express maintenance depot in Langley.
- Rail connectivity will be 'transformational' say political leadersIMPROVED connectivity for some railway stations in the borough has been hailed by political leaders as a "transformational" benefit for St Helens.
- Bid to fast track passenger trains back on to rail line from Ribble Valley to Pennines and YorkshireTHE leader of Ribble Valley Council is stepping up the campaign to reopen the goods-only railway line from Clitheroe to Hellifield for passengers.
Rail Technology Magazine
- HS1 appoints former Go-Ahead CEO as chairmanHS1 Ltd, the owner and operator of the High Speed 1 rail link, has today announced the appointment of former Go-Ahead Group CEO Keith Ludeman as chairman designate. Ludeman held an instrumental role in the introduction of Southeastern high-speed train services to HS1, and will hold the role as...
- Birmingham International station set for £286m revamp The plans for a £286m revamp of Birmingham International Station have been revealed after it secured more than £9m for a redesign project in preparation for the arrival of HS2. £9.2m has been awarded to The Urban Growth Company via devolution funding from the West Midlands...
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- New rail link to Heathrow from Reading consultation opensA third and possibly final consultation is opening on plans to build a new rail link that will allow direct connections between Reading and Heathrow Airport.
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