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Manchester Metrolink: London-style fare zones approved
The shake-up on Manchester's Metrolink will divide the tram network into four ringed fare zones.
May timetable chaos blamed on Network Rail's 'systemic failings'
The rail regulator has blamed “systemic failings” at Network Rail for the massive disruption caused to passengers by the botched May timetable change.
Groundbreaking 'HS4Air' line proposed, slashing Heathrow to Gatwick travel to just 15 minutes
Passengers could connect from Heathrow to Gatwick in just 15 minutes with new £10bn plans to create a high-speed HS4 line. Proposals developed by engineering consultants Expedition say that “HS4Air” (High Speed for Air) will connect the existing HS1 rail line at Ashford to the...
Saturday, 28 July 2018
BBC News
- South Western Railway and Eurostar rail workers to strikeRMT union members at South Western Railway and Eurostar will walk out for 24 hours.
- East coast trains from Scotland haltedPeople are told not to travel
- Manchester Metrolink: London-style fare zones approvedThe shake-up on Manchester's Metrolink will divide the tram network into four ringed fare zones.
The Guardian
- May timetable chaos blamed on Network Rail's 'systemic failings'The rail regulator has blamed “systemic failings” at Network Rail for the massive disruption caused to passengers by the botched May timetable change.
- Lightning strikes disrupt rail services in northern EnglandRail services in northern England have been disrupted after lightning struck signal boxes in York and Doncaster.
The Independent
- Network Rail’s timetable chaos was the result of ‘systemic failings’ Network Rail’s disastrous May timetable change, which left passengers facing widespread delays and cancellations, was the result of “systemic failings”, a watchdog has said.
Times Online
- Network Rail rebuked for meltdown over timetable changes [Subscription]Network Rail has been accused of “systematic failings” over its handling of train timetables that contributed to a meltdown on the railways over the past two months.
- Heatwave: travel chaos as Eurotunnel tickets are cancelled [Subscription]Hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers were hit by travel chaos on one of hottest days of the year as extreme heat and lightning strikes caused mayhem on the transport network.
- Airlines to threaten drunks with £80,000 bill [Subscription]A crackdown on drunken airline passengers will be launched today as airports face their busiest day of the year.
City AM
- South Western trains has applied to have costs of strikes covered by taxpayerSouth Western Railway (SWR) has applied for a grant from the public purse to cover the costs of strike action.
- Rail regulator presses for updates on new timetables after finding 'systemic failures' at Network RailThe rail regulator has found "systematic failings" at Network Rail were responsible for the massive disruption that took place in May when the industry introduced a the most radical timetable changes in decades.
Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
- ORR requires action by Network Rail over timetabling failuresThe Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has required Network Rail to take four actions immediately to improve services for passengers after an investigation found systemic failings in the company’s..
Manchester Evening News
- CCTV has caught 10 Metrolink yobs and tram surfers - this is what is happening to themThey're being dealt with through the 'restorative justice systems' - but police say it's too soon to know what will actually happen
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Long train delays in Leeds after lightning strike hits signals: travel advice issuedNorthern advise customers not to travel at this time in the Yorkshire area due to severe infrastructure failure caused by lightning strikes.
Yorkshire Post
- 'Shame faced' Network Rail boss Sir Peter Hendy promises timetabling meltdown will never happen againThe botched introductions of new rail timetables in May caused misery and chaos for thousands of northerners. ‘Shame faced’ Network Rail boss Sir Peter Hendy insists it will never happen again. Arj Singh reports.
- Network Rail ordered to resolve 'serious issues' with train timetable planningOn a day in which intense lightning strikes have crippled Yorkshire's railways, Network Rail has been ordered to resolve serious issues with its timetable planning which has contributed to major disruption.
Other Regional Press
- Second phase of Oxford to Cambridge rail link could start next yearTHE second phase of a new Oxford to Cambridge rail link could begin next year after Network Rail submitted plans to the Government.
- Eurostar strike over 'shocking' conditionsKent passengers could face delays as Eurostar staff strike in a dispute over working conditions.
- Anger as rail company asks government to reimburse losses caused by strikes Weymouth-Waterloo operator South Western Railway has asked the Government to reimburse losses caused by strike action.
- Police block platform entrance at Leeds Train Station after lightning strike causes chaosLeeds Train Station has been thrown into chaos after the train signal system was struck by lightning.
- Metrolink's new zonal fares given green lightA NEW zonal pricing system for the Metrolink has been given the green light.
Rail Technology Magazine
- East West Rail scheme progresses further with final stage two proposalsNetwork Rail has submitted its final proposals for the continuation of the East West Rail scheme, which could connect major southern cities including Oxford and Cambridge. In an announcement today, the government-backed rail network is planning to revive a mothballed section of railway between...
- SWR to renegotiate future timetables with DfT for 'maximum benefit' to customersThe future of South Western Railway (SWR) could be under threat as the TOC is set to renegotiate its contract with the DfT. According to documents from the ORR, the operator— FirstGroup plc— and the government are on different pages over whether promises made under the franchise deal...
Railway Gazette
- East West Rail Phase 2 legal powers soughtUK: Network Rail has submitted an application for the legal powers which would enable it to go...
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