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Climate change is not taken seriously under Chris Grayling - Andy McDonald MP [Subscription]
The Department for Transport is 100 years old this year. In 1919 both Lloyd George and Winston Churchill wanted to nationalise the railways but were thwarted by the motoring lobby who worried rail would dominate. A century on, debates between roads and rails endure while diesel versus electric is the new paradigm.
'Nothing short of vandalism' - Brummies fury over Moor Street Station plans for HS2
Plans to revamp Moor Street to get it ready for HS2 have been met with opposition from BirminghamLive readers
Skates warns of no deal rail impact for Wales
Welsh transport minister, Ken Skates, has written to Chris Grayling for a guarantee that a no-deal Brexit would not disrupt South Wales Metro plans or the planned transfer of rail assets to the Welsh Assembly.
North must be at the front of transport investment queue - Burnham
The North needs to come to the front of the queue for transport investment, according to Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who believes HS2 would be the catalyst for making that happen over the coming decades.
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
BBC News
- No deal Brexit threatens Metro claims Welsh GovernmentPlans for the South Wales Metro could be threatened if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, the Welsh Government has warned.
Department for Transport
- Keith Williams: a railway with today's and tomorrow's passengers at its heart is the futureMoving to a customer focused railway won’t be easy and trade-offs will be unavoidable.
The Telegraph
- Nationalising railways won't fix the problems, says review chief [subscription]Nationalisation is not the answer to Britain's train conundrum, the leader of the biggest railway review for a generation has signalled.
- Lost in translation: Osaka subway removes website after automated program produces garbled phrases [Subscription]Japanese transport officials in Osaka have shut down a foreign language website for the city’s subway system after a string of hilariously garbled lost in translation phrases went viral on social media.
Times Online
- HS2 ‘will deepen regional divide as north loses out’ [Subscription]The HS2 rail line will make the north-south divide worse by concentrating wealth in London, researchers say.
- Climate change is not taken seriously under Chris Grayling - Andy McDonald MP [Subscription]The Department for Transport is 100 years old this year. In 1919 both Lloyd George and Winston Churchill wanted to nationalise the railways but were thwarted by the motoring lobby who worried rail would dominate. A century on, debates between roads and rails endure while diesel versus electric is the new paradigm.
City AM
- Rail review head Keith Williams says government role in industry 'has to change'The government's role in the UK railways will "have to change" if the industry is to become more customer-focused, the former boss of British Airways has said.
Network Rail
- Upgrades at West Yorkshire station will make travelling easier for everyonePassengers and users of Hebden Bridge station will enjoy a much-improved experience following completion of a £2.2 million investment to upgrade access at the station.
Birmingham Mail
- 'Nothing short of vandalism' - Brummies fury over Moor Street Station plans for HS2Plans to revamp Moor Street to get it ready for HS2 have been met with opposition from BirminghamLive readers
Edinburgh Evening News
- The carriage was like the cell they held Dumbo’s mum:’ Commuters angered by ScotRail response to Haymarket disruptionAngry rail commuters have complained of being penned into a carriage like ‘livestock’ at Haymarket Station after several trains were cancelled or delayed.
London Evening Standard
- Tory MP Owen Paterson claims people approach him on the Tube to discuss BrexitTory MP Owen Paterson has claimed people approach him on the Tube to tell him to “just get on” with Brexit.
Wales Online
- Warning £738m South Wales Metro flagship rail project at risk from a no-deal BrexitTransport Minister Ken Skates warns that in a no-deal the UK Government could be too preoccupied to transfer the rail asset to Cardiff Bay on time
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Other Regional Press
- Rail journeys over 50 miles now cheapest ever as Transport for Wales launches pricing initiativeRAIL passengers can now save more money than ever on longer journeys in Wales and the borders.
New Civil Engineer
- DfT sets up transport innovation fundFirms could receive up to £90M from the Department for Transport (DfT) for ideas on how to improve transport infrastructure in UK cities and towns.
Rail Magazine
- Assessment criteria identified for Williams Review The Williams Review moved into its latest phase on March 19, with the launch of the criteria on which it will assess potential changes to the railway.
Rail Technology Magazine
- 26-30 Railcard: taking advantage of opportunities After a nine-month national trial, the rail industry launched its seventh National Railcard for 26-30-year-olds on 2 January 2019. Rail Delivery Group managing director of customer experience, Jacqueline Starr, reveals how the proposition came into fruition and how other industries utilise their...
- Caledonian Sleeper: a railway icon re-imagined The world-renowned Caledonian Sleeper, due to begin operations at the end of spring 2019, completed its first Scotland to London journey earlier this year. Ryan Flaherty, Serco’s managing director for Caledonian Sleeper, tells more about the project. Since taking over the Caledonian...
- RDG calls for new regulator to stop railway 'being used as a political football'The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has called for a new organisation to regulate the railway and replace the ORR in order to stop the railway “being used as a political football.” Responding to the government’s call for submissions to its Williams Review, the chief executive of the...
- Fast-charging technology for battery trains launched by VivarailVivarail has launched a new fast-charge system which can fully charge one of its Class 230 battery trains in seven minutes with a range of 60 miles between charges. The British rolling stock manager announced that it has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its charge system to the DfT...
Transport Network
- Skates warns of no deal rail impact for WalesWelsh transport minister, Ken Skates, has written to Chris Grayling for a guarantee that a no-deal Brexit would not disrupt South Wales Metro plans or the planned transfer of rail assets to the Welsh Assembly.
Other News Sources
- North must be at the front of transport investment queue - BurnhamThe North needs to come to the front of the queue for transport investment, according to Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who believes HS2 would be the catalyst for making that happen over the coming decades.
- ScotRail customers set for compensation boost with six-weekend offerScotRail have reminded customers that they will be able to claim an extra compensation offer for the first time this weekend.
- Commuters rocked by 'atrocious' three-hour delays to trains via Bristol Temple MeadsServices at Bath and Taunton were also affected by a broken down train
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