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Heathrow may add 25,000 flights a year before third runway
An extra 25,000 flights a year could come through Heathrow before the third runway is built, in plans revealed by the airport as it launched a fresh consultation over its airspace and operations.
Why Bristol train delays could soon be a thing of the past
Train delays could be a thing of the past thanks to a system that predicts when railway tracks or signalling equipment might fail.
Wednesday, 09 January 2019
The Guardian
- Failing Grayling is a method loser worthy of an OscarTransport secretary’s only outward sign of sentience is a twitch in his left cheek
Times Online
- ScotRail operator Abellio told to improve services or lose contract [Subscription]The operator of ScotRail has been threatened with fines and the termination of its contract within the next six weeks if reliability does not improve.
- Another day, another chance to beat 50 shades out of Grayling [Subscription]It was a red-letter day for Chris Grayling, the first anniversary of his greatest, indeed only, period of success as a cabinet minister.
Conservative Party
- Shaun Bailey: Mayor Khan has taken his eye of the ball on CrossrailShaun Bailey is a member of the London Assembly and the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London
Bristol Live
- Why Bristol train delays could soon be a thing of the pastTrain delays could be a thing of the past thanks to a system that predicts when railway tracks or signalling equipment might fail.
London Evening Standard
- Paddington Station plunged into darkness as lighting failure sparks travel disruption at busy transport hubPaddington Station was plunged into darkness last night when the busy transport hub's lighting failed, sparking delays to services.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Will Roberts: HS2 is a vote of confidence in the North which must not be stopped – here’s why EVERY few months – and more often recently – comes the call to scrap HS2 and spend the money on something else
Lancashire Telegraph
- Transport Secretary looking at Colne-Skipton rail link studyTHE case for extending the East Lancashire Line across The Pennines by reopening rail link from Colne to Skipton is now on Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's desk.
Rail Magazine
- Focus on passenger services on trans-Pennine routeThere is not enough money for both freight and passenger services on the revamped trans-Pennine route, members of the House of Lords were informed during a debate on January 7.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Network Rail Digital Railway boss David Waboso to retireThe managing director of Network Rail’s Digital Railway, David Waboso, will retire in March. An internal memo from chief executive Andrew Haines said that Waboso was leaving with a “fantastic legacy” and a “clear direction for delivery through CP6 and...
- Porterbrook signs supply deal for new rail parcel servicePorterbrook has signed a deal to supply specialist train operator the Rail Operations Group (ROG) with bi-mode FLEX trains to help the group enter the rail postal industry. The derby-based company is the largest owner of passenger trains in the UK and has agreed to renovate two of its FLEX...
- Concerns raised over HS2 as Treasury chief warns government must be prepared to scrap 'white elephant' projectsChief secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss has warned that HS2 could be scrapped as she said the government must be prepared to “junk white elephant” projects after Brexit. Truss is leading a major government spending review this year and says she is examining “all major...
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- Transport boss admits Crossrail might not finish until middle of next yearTfL finance chief says group now planning for 18 month delay
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