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Digital rail revolution will reduce overcrowding and cut delays
Trains will become faster, more frequent, more punctual and safer through the introduction of new digital technology on the rail network.
Businesses and unions come out in support for Heathrow third runway as parliament vote nears
Business and union representatives have urged politicians to "crack on" with delivering the expansion of Heathrow airport as the countdown to the vote on the issue draws to an end.
Gordon Dewar: MSPs back Heathrow ‘monopoly’ that harms Scottish airports
The Scottish Government made a mistake when it supported Heathrow’s third runway, which will create a “huge monopoly” in the South East and undermine Scotland’s airports, writes Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar.
Thursday, 10 May 2018
BBC News
- ScotRail confirms high-speed plan delaysNot all trains on the main Glasgow to Edinburgh line will run in 42 minutes - as has been promised - until next year.
- RMT members at Northern Rail and Greater Anglia strikeThe industrial action over the role of guards is hitting Northern and Greater Anglia services.
- Digital revolution signals faster trainsNetwork Rail says a five-year scheme to replace ageing signalling marks a turning point for the UK.
Department for Transport
- Digital rail revolution will reduce overcrowding and cut delaysTrains will become faster, more frequent, more punctual and safer through the introduction of new digital technology on the rail network.
The Guardian
- Revealed: Network Rail's new £800m scheme to remove all 'leaf fall' treesExclusive: five-year ‘enhanced clearance’ programme targets trees along 20,000 miles of track to avoid delays, according to an internal document
- Railway stations should be for catching trains not shoppingWho on earth were those 92% who so admired the rebuilt Reading and Birmingham New Street railway stations
The Herald
- Fresh delays to faster journeys on Scotland's £742 million upgraded flagship railwayFASTER journey times on the flagship Edinburgh to Glasgow railway will not come into widespread force until next year at the earliest despite an upgrade costing nearly £800 million, ScotRail's boss has said.
The Scotsman
- New fleet of Scotrail trains delayed and firm misses punctuality targetsThe ScotRail Alliance has admitted further delays to its train improvements as its punctuality fell for the eighth month in a row.
Times Online
- Rail review of ‘rip-off’ passenger fares [Letters] [Subscription]Sir, Your report “New curbs for rip-off rail fares” (May 8) highlights Rail Delivery Group’s assertion that privatised train operating companies (TOCs) are reforming fares because it is increasingly difficult to guarantee the right fare. A
- Network Rail under scrutiny for felling trackside trees [Subscription]The government has ordered a review of Network Rail after complaints that it is chopping down too many trees and harming wildlife.
- Digital signalling overhaul will cut delays [subscription]The number of trains will increase by up to a third under plans to replace Victorian-style signals with digital technology.
City AM
- Rail upgrades will keep London moving up: Why London Bridge's re-opening is just the beginning - Jo Johnson MPLondon has, and always will be, a city that is constantly on the move.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Rail passengers hit by fresh strike in bitter dispute over role of guards Workers at two rail companies are said to be solidly supporting a fresh strike in the bitter dispute over the role of guards on trains.
London Evening Standard
- Trains to go digital in bid to bring UK's Victorian-era rail network up to speed All new trains and rail signalling will be made digital in a bid to reduce overcrowding, cut delays and upgrade the UK's Victorian-era transport network.
Other Regional Press
- Hitchin commuters’ petition against ‘nightmare’ rail timetable“It’s a nightmare” – that’s the verdict from Hitchin commuters who have launched a petition against a new rail timetable, with more than 1,100 signatures so far.
Construction Enquirer
- Network Rail unveils Heathrow western rail link planNetwork Rail is preparing for final consultation for a new direct rail link from the West to Heathrow to improve journeys to Britain’s busiest airport.
Rail Technology Magazine
- CAF opens new storage and train overhaul facility in ManchesterCAF Rail UK has opened a new multi-purpose component overhaul and storage facility in Stockport to support its growing operations in the UK.
Other News Sources
- Rail fares need to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st centuryThis week’s announcement that Britain’s rail industry is finally looking at its archaic fares structure is welcome – but way overdue!
- Gatwick Airport train station labelled 'embarrassment' after it's named second least popular 'major' UK stationThe results of the survey came two days after rail replacement bus services were overwhelmed, causing travel misery for hundreds
- HS2 could hurt south Wales, claims ministerTHE HS2 high-speed rail project could have “an adverse impact on the economy of south Wales”, the Welsh Government’s transport boss has said.
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