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Prime Minister Theresa May fends off bid for more power over transport for northern leaders
During Prime Minister’s questions, Withington MP Jeff Smith called for Transport for the North (TfN) to be given control to 'run the railways properly'
Thursday, 14 June 2018
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- French MPs back Macron's controversial rail reformsFrance's National Assembly has overwhelmingly backed President Emmanuel Macron's controversial rail reforms.
- Rail timetable disruption inquiry launchedThe Office of Rail and Road will publish its report on the rail timetables saga by December.
- Jubilee Line workers strike called off in timetable rowJubilee Line staff were due to walk out in a row with London Underground about a new timetable.
The Independent
- The government is about to cancel a billion-pound energy project in Wales – if this happened in London, there would be uproarDuring the 2017 general election campaign, the Tories promised us they would electrify the Trans-Pennine, Midland Mainline and Great Western routes – but they scrapped that just six weeks later.
Times Online
- Minister backtracks over ban on new petrol and diesel cars [Subscription]A proposed “ban” on new diesel and petrol cars has been criticised after the government admitted that certain types could still be sold beyond 2040.
Manchester Evening News
- Prime Minister Theresa May fends off bid for more power over transport for northern leadersDuring Prime Minister’s questions, Withington MP Jeff Smith called for Transport for the North (TfN) to be given control to 'run the railways properly'
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Northern Rail vows to scrap pacer trains in the North East amid timetable chaosNewcastle City Council leader Nick Forbes called for better compensation packages for passengers affected by the disruption
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Passengers of the Caledonian Sleeper will be able to explore the wonders of the west coast as a direct bus connection is reintroduced.The complementary non-stop connection between Oban and the services nearest stop at Crianlarich is being reintroduced following a successful trial in the region last year.
- Caledonian Sleeper reintroduces Oban bus link after successful trialPassengers of the Caledonian Sleeper will be able to explore the wonders of the west coast as a direct bus connection is reintroduced.
Yorkshire Post
- Greater rail powers must be seized THE opportunity offered by the Prime Minister for this region to have greater control over its rail network is one that should be grabbed with both hands and acted on without delay.
Other Regional Press
- Parliament’s ‘angriest’ MP tells rail boss Carne to decline CBEWelwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps says he has become known as the “angriest MP” when it comes to discussions about trains.
- http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/south_essex_news/16289963.pitsea-councillor-calls-for-resignation-of-c2c-boss-after-fenchurch-street-chaos/SCOTRAIL has been asked to consider compensating passengers hit by three weeks of disruption on a Glasgow line.
- Pitsea councillor Luke Mackenzie calls for resignation of c2c bossA councillor has called for the boss of c2c to resign after more nightmare delays for commuters.
- NICK HERBERT: Rail services situation is totally unacceptable This week the House of Commons has been voting on Brexit. I have voted to reject the Lord’s amendments to the Bill. My position remains that the referendum result must be respected.
New Civil Engineer
- Heathrow Southern Rail spends £1M despite uncertaintyHeathrow Southern Rail (HSR) has spent £1M on developing its rail route into Heathrow, but still has no timeframe from the government as to when the scheme might be taken forward.
Other News Sources
- Disabled bus passengers see red over free bus plansFURIOUS disabled residents staged a protest outside the council offices this week amid plans to scrap 24/7 free bus travel.
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