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Damage from HS2 ‘will be worse than thought’ [Subscription]
The impact of HS2, the railway to link London with the North, will be “far worse” than first feared, the company behind the project has admitted.
Brexit latest: Eurostar trains could be disrupted in the event of leaving the EU without a deal
Eurostar trains could be disrupted in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to latest government papers on the potential impact of withdrawing from the EU without a deal.
Rail review: Grayling confirms no major changes until 2020
Rail commuters could continue to face disruption until major changes are made to the rail franchising system in 2020, following the transport secretary’s speech to MPs yesterday. Chris Grayling said he “can’t stand by” with the collapse of franchises such as Virgin Trains...
Saturday, 13 October 2018
BBC News
- Commuters 'celebrate' Arriva Trains Wales rail franchise endExperts defend Arriva Trains Wales' record despite complaints of overcrowding and late-running services.
- Train services resume after Stonehaven derailmentThe train derailed at Stonehaven on Wednesday, leading to the closure of the line between Aberdeen and Dundee.
- Brexit: Eurostar services 'could be disrupted by no-deal'Electricity supplies to Northern Ireland and horse travel could also be affected, the UK says.
- Three more Northern rail strikes announcedThe RMT will have their 31st strike on Saturday over a long-running dispute over train guards.
The Guardian
- From rail safety to Spotify access: the key no-deal Brexit notices We look at the areas likely to be most affected by fallout from Britain crashing out of the EU
Times Online
- Warning of power blackouts and end to Eurostar trains under no-deal Brexit [Subscription]Eurostar trains could stop running between Britain, France and Belgium while Northern Ireland may face electricity blackouts in a chaotic Brexit, ministers have warned.
- Damage from HS2 ‘will be worse than thought’ [Subscription]The impact of HS2, the railway to link London with the North, will be “far worse” than first feared, the company behind the project has admitted.
City AM
- No-deal Brexit notices: Eurostar trains could stop running after March 2019Eurostar services could stop running between the UK and France, as well as other destinations, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the government warned today.
London Evening Standard
- Brixton Tube station evacuated after fire alert as delays hit three lines and London Overground during rush hourBrixton station was evacuated during rush hour this morning as commuters faced fresh delays on three lines and the Overground.
- Brexit latest: Eurostar trains could be disrupted in the event of leaving the EU without a dealEurostar trains could be disrupted in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to latest government papers on the potential impact of withdrawing from the EU without a deal.
Other Regional Press
- Show support for an accessible Biggleswade station, says MPBiggleswade railway station is one step closer to becoming assessible to those with disabilities thanks to a collaborative effort by North East Bedfordshire’s MP, and organisations in the town and beyond – but help is still needed.
- Knife arch operation at Stevenage rail stationA knife arch was in operation at Stevenage Railway Station last week as police looked to tackle offensive weapons in the town.
Rail Technology Magazine
- How will Crossrail 2 be paid for? Boss backs tax hike, says 'we must make scheme more affordable'The managing director for Crossrail 2 has outlined the plans for cutting costs for Crossrail 2, stating that TfL “need to make it more affordable.” Speaking to delegates at an event in Whitehall yesterday, Dr Michèle Dix, managing director for Crossrail 2 at TfL, said she...
- HS2 launches public consultation on Phase 2b route plansHS2 has launched public consultations on the Phase 2b route for high-speed railway between the West Midlands, Manchester and Leeds. The 10-week consultations will give communities the chance to respond to HS2’s plans and designs, and give feedback on HS2’s working draft environmental...
- Rail review: Grayling confirms no major changes until 2020Rail commuters could continue to face disruption until major changes are made to the rail franchising system in 2020, following the transport secretary’s speech to MPs yesterday. Chris Grayling said he “can’t stand by” with the collapse of franchises such as Virgin Trains...
- TransPennine upgrade works will shut down route for almost five yearsTo achieve the improvements envisaged through the TransPennine upgrade, Network Rail will have to close some part of the route for up to a whopping 39 weeks per year for five years – in other words, closures of almost 50 months in total throughout the scheme. In a letter to transport...
- South Yorkshire freight terminal officially opened by Princess RoyalThe first inland rail freight terminal in over a decade has been officially opened by the Princess Royal. The £14m state-of-the-art freight terminal is part of a larger iPort development in South Yorkshire which could create around 5,000 new jobs. Visiting the rail hub in Doncaster today...
- New CAF trains for Northern begin testing in the UKThe first round of dynamic UK testing for rail operator Northern’s new CAF-manufactured trains are underway. Tests are running on the North West network following track testing in the Czech Republic, with the state-of-the-art trains to be launched into service by the end of the...
Other News Sources
- Can HS2 be saved from itself – before it is too late?As one of the first politicians to champion High Speed 2, I have watched with dismay the warning lights flash one after the other An artist’s impression of Birmingham’s Curzon Street station It has the support of the three main political parties. It has made good progress through parliament, passing its Commons stage with a huge majority. It is a long way through the preparatory work with the beginning of construction only about a year away. Yet the storm clouds are gathering ominously over HS2. As Bob Dylan once remarked, you don’t need a weather vane to know which w...
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