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Plans for a third runway, as well as new terminals to be built in phases, go out to public consultation.
Network Rail in line to take control of trains in major overhaul [subscription]
Network Rail could be given new powers over trains in the biggest overhaul of the railways for 25 years. The Times has learnt that a government review is considering handing greater control to Network Rail, which currently operates the tracks, in an attempt to improve performance.
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
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- Electrification hope encourages Borders Railway extension ambitionThe electrification of the Borders Railway would make the viability of extending the route to Carlisle "far better", according to campaigners.
- 'Walkway' rail station plan for Magor as M4 relief road scrappedResidents of a village affected by the scrapping of the M4 relief road want to build a station there.
- South Western Railway workers begin five-day strikeLondon commuters and racegoers at Royal Ascot are advised to check details of trains online.
The Guardian
- Next prime minister will commit to crucial HS2, says Greg ClarkLeadership candidates must realise controversial rail link is key to northern prosperity
Times Online
- Network Rail in line to take control of trains in major overhaul [subscription]Network Rail could be given new powers over trains in the biggest overhaul of the railways for 25 years. The Times has learnt that a government review is considering handing greater control to Network Rail, which currently operates the tracks, in an attempt to improve performance.
Bristol Live
- Rail passengers promised 'faster trains and refunds if they don't get a seat' A new operator has made a bid to run trains between Bristol Parkway and London which would be 'faster and offer passengers 50 per cent refunds if they failed to get a seat'.
London Evening Standard
- South Western Railway strike: Royal Ascot racegoers face travel chaos as five-day walkout gets under wayThousands of racegoers heading to Royal Ascot face travel chaos this week as a five-day strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains gets under way.
New Civil Engineer
- Ex-HS2 boss investigated for role on California high speed railFormer High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) chief executive Roy Hill is under investigation for his role on California’s £61bn ($77bn) high speed rail line.
- HS2 | Millions saved on materials at Old Oak Common stationWSP and Expedition Engineering have recorded massive cost and material savings at HS2’s Old Oak Common station.
- Stadium, station and bridge plans backed by West of England fundThe West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has approved a raft of transport improvements totalling £350M which includes developing plans for four new railway stations, a new stadium and bridge replacement.
- Rory Stewart prioritises northern infrastructure in Tory leadership bidConservative leadership contender Rory Stewart has prioritised “infrastructure, the Northern Powerhouse and transport links in the north” as top priorities for the country, outside of Brexit.
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