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UK should avoid single checkpoint border for rail freight after Brexit, says industry
The UK should avoid a single border checkpoint for rail freight and instead set up new customs areas on leaving the EU, the rail industry has said.
Doncaster Sheffield gets public backing for expansion
Following the launch of a Masterplan and a subsequent ten-week public consultation, Doncaster Sheffield airport says the early results show overwhelming support for building an on-site East Coast Mainline train station.
Hendy: Carne’s passion for safety saved lives
Outgoing Network Rail Chief Executive Mark Carne’s legacy will be that he “changed the culture of safety on the railways”, with many people alive today because of his influence.
Sadiq Khan calls for TfL to take over Southeastern’s metro services
Sadiq Khan has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to end the “daily misery” of Southeastern railway passengers and hand over the company’s metro services to Transport for London.
Wednesday, 08 August 2018
BBC News
- Battle over rail tunnels at Lord's cricket ground rumbles onAs England and India players prepare for the second Test at Lord's there is a wrangle rumbling away not far from their feet.
- Union claims rail company 'cover up' over Northern rail disruptionRMT says Northern blamed staff to cover up its failure to hire enough train crews.
- Network Rail to create 200 jobs in ScotlandThe rail infrastructure controller says it will help deliver a network
Times Online
- Christian Wolmar on HS2: Profligacy from conception [Subscription]Every time the spotlight is focused on HS2, the project’s basic viability seems to be increasingly questioned.
- Quarter of HS2 workers on pay deals over £100k [Subscription]Treasury warned Grayling about soaring costs
City AM
- UK should avoid single checkpoint border for rail freight after Brexit, says industryThe UK should avoid a single border checkpoint for rail freight and instead set up new customs areas on leaving the EU, the rail industry has said.
The Mirror
- CrossCountry commuters outraged as 'only fit birds on this train' message flashes across screens above carriage doorsCrossCountry commuters were outraged as the words 'only fit birds on this train ' flashed across digital screens above carriage doors.
Liverpool Echo
- Manchester has more trains to London than Liverpool - 8 reasons why this needs to changeLiverpool's transport link to London - just one service an hour - lags behind its fellow northern cities
Sheffield Star
- Chance to own a piece of Sheffield's railway history as old station goes up for saleTrain buffs will get the chance to own a piece of Sheffield's railway history when an old station goes under the hammer.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Controversial plans for major freight rail hub near Wolverhampton facing inspectionHugely controversial plans to build a rail hub on 700 acres of land just outside of Wolverhampton have been handed over to experts - as campaigners vowed to step up their fight.
Yorkshire Post
- Bernard Ingham: Enough excuses – it’s time our political class got realThe public, says Sir Bernard Ingham, is fed up of the excuses put forward by politicians like Chris Grayling, the Transport Secretary.
Other Regional Press
- Moses Gate Network Rail neighbours join forces to clean up areaMEMBERS of a new group in Moses Gate are considering claiming compensation from Network Rail for delays, damage and disruption caused by repairs to the railway bridge.
Buying Business Travel
- Doncaster Sheffield gets public backing for expansionFollowing the launch of a Masterplan and a subsequent ten-week public consultation, Doncaster Sheffield airport says the early results show overwhelming support for building an on-site East Coast Mainline train station.
Global Rail News
- Knorr-Bremse RailServices and Kiepe Electric to be sold to MutaresKnorr-Bremse has agreed to sell its UK subsidiaries Knorr-Bremse RailServices and Kiepe Electric to German holding company Mutares.
New Civil Engineer
- Trio of legal fights 'won't delay' Heathrow expansionA trio of legal challenges against Heathrow expansion have not damaged bosses’ confidence that the third runway will be delivered on time.
- Network Rail adopts new contracts for CP6Network Rail is set to adopt new contracts which focus on accommodating BIM maturity, building mutual trust and encouraging collaboration.
- Race on for £1.8bn East Coast Main Line contractNetwork Rail is on the hunt for a single supplier to deliver a £1.8bn digital train control system on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) route. The contract is split into two parts, the first being for the outline design for the new system and the second for the detailed design, build, supply and installation of the system. It also includes the installation of an ancillary conventional signalling system and its long-term maintenance.
Rail Magazine
- Hendy: Carne’s passion for safety saved livesOutgoing Network Rail Chief Executive Mark Carne’s legacy will be that he “changed the culture of safety on the railways”, with many people alive today because of his influence.
Railnews
- London Mayor makes new bid for SoutheasternA FRESH bid to take over the suburban services of Southeastern has been launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn.
Other News Sources
- COULD NEW COLLABORATION MAKE UK'S TRAINS MORE RELIABLE?Train operators are set to provide tech firms with real-time data to speed up the development of intelligent travel apps
- How has South Western Railway performed in its first year of operation?We take a look at SWR's performance on punctuality, customer service and staffing since it took over the rail franchise in August 2017
- Sadiq Khan calls for TfL to take over Southeastern’s metro servicesSadiq Khan has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to end the “daily misery” of Southeastern railway passengers and hand over the company’s metro services to Transport for London.
- Heathrow Express appoints new head of commercialHeathrow Express has appointed Chris Crauford its new head of commercial, with responsibility for B2B relationships.
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