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Labour urges windfall tax on failing rail firms to compensate chaos-hit travellers
A multimillion-pound tax on poorly performing rail companies should be used to freeze fares for passengers hit by weeks of disruption, Labour says.
Spanish manufacturer Talgo sues HS2 over £2.8bn train deal [Subscription]
The High Speed 2 rail line has steamed into further controversy with a Spanish manufacturer launching a legal challenge against its plans to buy £2.8bn of trains.
Northern Rail cancellations for third week running 'unacceptable'
The deputy mayor of Greater Manchester has described cancellations to Northern Rail services for a third Sunday running as "chaotic and unacceptable".
Sunday, 12 August 2018
BBC News
- Rail travel 'makes me feel subhuman' says disabled passengerNu McAdam, 25, from Brighton, has been keeping a video diary of her experiences of trying to manoeuvre with her powerchair on trains.
- Northern cancels Sunday rail services againServices across north-west England have been affected due to train crew scheduling
ITV News
- Deputy mayor demands answers over ‘chaotic’ Northern Rail cancellationsNorthern Rail has cancelled services for a third Sunday running, with the deputy mayor of Greater Manchester branding the cancellations as "chaotic and unacceptable".
The Guardian
- Labour urges windfall tax on failing rail firms to compensate chaos-hit travellersA multimillion-pound tax on poorly performing rail companies should be used to freeze fares for passengers hit by weeks of disruption, Labour says.
- Rail commuters squeezed further as season tickets rise faster than wagesAs if daily rail travel is not stressful enough, the latest retail price index figures will trigger the next price rises
- Rail commuters squeezed further as season tickets rise faster than wagesAs if daily rail travel is not stressful enough, the latest retail price index figures will trigger the next price rises
The Herald
- 60% of Scots back devolution of Network Rail, poll findsThe majority of the public support the devolution of Network Rail in Scotland, according to new research.
The Scotsman
- Poll shows support for fully devolved Scots rail networkMost Scots want to see power over Network Rail north of the Border fully transferred to Scotland, according to a report into the nation’s railways.
Times Online
- Spanish manufacturer Talgo sues HS2 over £2.8bn train deal [Subscription]The High Speed 2 rail line has steamed into further controversy with a Spanish manufacturer launching a legal challenge against its plans to buy £2.8bn of trains.
Sky News
- Northern Rail cancellations for third week running 'unacceptable'The deputy mayor of Greater Manchester has described cancellations to Northern Rail services for a third Sunday running as "chaotic and unacceptable".
London Evening Standard
- St Pancras at 150: London station survived shutdown bid to become major international travel hubSt Pancras station turns 150 this year. It’s certainly held in higher regard than when it last celebrated a major anniversary.
Other Regional Press
- Aberdeen rail works to cause disruptionA closure order, put in place by Aberdeen City Council, aims “to protect public safety during the works”, which will be undertaken by Network Rail.
Rail Advent
- Dozens of trains cancelled tomorrow on Northern RailNorthern has announced details of cancellations to train services on Sunday 12th August 2018 in the North West.
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