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Troubled operator Northern Rail track-tests its £500m fleet of new trains
After months of disruption, Northern Rail are promising a brighter future thanks to brand new trains
Thursday, 27 September 2018
BBC News
- Designs for three new Birmingham rail stations unveiledMoseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell stations could reopen along the old Camp Hill line.
- Rail woe for Labour conference-goersDelegates heading home from Liverpool face delays after Jeremy Corbyn bemoaned Britain's railways.
- Kylie Minogue becomes railway announcer for BBC Music DayThe pop star will be making platform announcements around the UK to mark BBC Music Day on Friday.
- Investigation into Jubilee line open-door Tube journeyThe Jubilee Line service had passengers on board as it moved at full speed on 1 September.
The Independent
- Labour conference: Politicians and media stranded in Liverpool as west coast main line trains stop running | The IndependentPoliticians and members of the media face a long and difficult journey from the Labour Party conference in Liverpool due to a near-shutdown of the west coast main line.
The Mirror
- Jeremy Corbyn's attack on Virgin Trains over Labour conference transport chaos runs slightly off the railsHundreds of delegates are strugging to get home by train as all services to London are suspended
The National
- Transport bosses deny 'shifting the goal posts' to protect ScotRailLabour and the TSSA trade union accused the Scottish Government of using Storm Ali as an excuse to change strict punctuality targets to avoid the national rail company, operated by Dutch firm Abellio, breaching targets.
Birmingham Mail
- New Birmingham railway stations revealed: All we know so farThere will be three stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell
London Evening Standard
- Piccadilly Line Tube strike LIVE: Updates as 48-hour walkout hits morning rush hour sparking further misery for passengersA 48-hour strike on the Piccadilly line has entered its second day sparking misery for tens of thousands of commuters.
Manchester Evening News
- Troubled operator Northern Rail track-tests its £500m fleet of new trainsAfter months of disruption, Northern Rail are promising a brighter future thanks to brand new trains
Sheffield Star
- Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train link could open up a ‘leisure corridor’ as final testing carried outThe long-awaited Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train link could create a ‘leisure corridor’ in the Lower Don Valley, which passengers should be able to enjoy in next few weeks.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Improve rail links from Aberdeen to central belt, says leading expertA leading expert on urban development has called for sub-two hour rail journeys from Aberdeen to the central belt and a dedicated Scottish government minister for cities if the north-east is to have a successful economic future.
- Minister to ask why Aberdonians can not board train called ‘The Aberdonian’A Scottish Government minister has vowed to ask the operators of a new steam train called “The Aberdonian” why Aberdonians can not get on board.
Bucks Free Press
- 'Inadequate and ill-informed': HS2 project slammed over lack of communicationConcerns have been raised over “inadequate and ill-informed” information provided on the controversial HS2 tunnel, while the county council claims it has been “left in the dark” over the programme.
Other Regional Press
- Major works planned near M6 to create thousands of jobs and West Coast Main Line link - but 'will threaten Staffordshire's wildlife' in the processBut campaigners say the West Midlands Interchange will increase emissions and destroy wildlife
Railnews
- Controversial lineside tree felling set to continueTREE felling alongside railways is set to continue, in spite of loudly-voiced protests from environmentalists and naturalists. Network Rail has warned that the problems caused by lineside trees are becoming worse because of the exceptionally dry weather this year in south east England.
Other News Sources
- Businesses offered share of £3.5m to bring rail sector on low carbon trackPart of the funding will be provided for reducing the carbon footprint of railways across stations
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