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Britain will remain part of the Interrail travel scheme after the UK’s operating companies performed a U-turn just 24 hours after announcing the country’s withdrawal.
E-bikes: Addressing a cultural shift
We are standing before a cultural shift that will have a longstanding impact on the way that bicycles are consumed and used in the UK. That cultural shift concerns e-bikes. The electrification of bicycles continues to be a point of controversy among a limited few. There remains a lingering macho attitude to cycling. Riding a bike is seen by some consumers as a means to an end: getting in shape, rather than getting from A to B. Electric bikes are painted by some as cheating because for those enthusiasts, cycling is an athletic pursuit. But perpetuating this myth within the industry is not helping anyone.
Gatwick Airport to invest £1.1bn over next five years
Gatwick Aiport has unveiled its refreshed five-year plan to invest £1.1bn in infrastructure improvements through to 2024.
Cameras to replace wing mirrors on London buses
Cameras have replaced the wing mirrors of a London bus for the first time. 21st Century is behind the SmartVision Camera Monitoring System (CMS) recently added to a Transport for London (TfL) Metroline ADL.
Friday, 09 August 2019
BBC News
- Levenmouth rail link to reopen in £70m projectThe reopened Levenmouth link will eventually connect Leven to the Fife Circle.
- Oyster card accounts hacked, confirms Transport for LondonSome 1,200 customer accounts are affected and TfL have temporarily suspended online access.
- Flood-damaged rail route from Ardlui to Crianlarich to stay closedA section of track between Ardlui and Crianlarich was washed away after severe flooding on Sunday.
- UK to stay in Interrail scheme after U-turnUK train operators will stay in the scheme following a backlash on social media.
The Guardian
- UK train operators reverse decision to quit InterrailBritain will remain part of the Interrail travel scheme after the UK’s operating companies performed a U-turn just 24 hours after announcing the country’s withdrawal.
The Herald
- Scotland to reverse more Beeching cuts by re-opening Levenmouth lineA railway in Fife is to re-open, in another reversal of the Beeching-era cuts that decimated Scotland's network.
The Independent
- TfL's Oyster service for taking Tube taken offline after users are hackedTravellers unable to check balance or top up their cards
The Scotsman
- Time for Scotland’s railway revival to gather even more speed – leader commentThe Scottish Government’s announcement of a £70m project to reconnect Levenmouth in Fife to the rail network is most welcome.
Times Online
- Levenmouth link: Old line could put economy on track [subscription]A Fife railway line not used for 50 years will be reopened in an effort to repeat the success of similar projects in revitalising towns and rural areas.
- Train bosses backtrack over Interrail [subscription]British train companies have reversed their decision to leave the Interrail and Eurail schemes after strong criticism.
- Scottish flooding: Torrential rain to bring more transport chaos [subscription]Flash flooding and huge disruption to transport networks are expected today with torrential rain predicted to sweep the country.
City AM
- TfL suspends online Oyster system following breachTransport for London (TfL) has temporarily suspended access to customers’ Oyster and contactless online accounts after over 1,000 customers had their details accessed maliciously.
London Evening Standard
- Interrail pass latest: Britain to remain part of Europe ticket scheme after fresh talksBritain's train companies will now remain part of the Interrail ticket scheme after renewed talks between rail authorities.
- Shaun Bailey: Sadiq Khan should use TfL ad space to fight crime, says Tory mayoral candidateTory mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey is calling on Sadiq Khan to use his free ad space on the transport network to combat crime.
- Euston Station delays: Misery for commuters after signal failure prompts chaos at busy London hubHuge crowds formed at Euston station after a signal fault caused mass delays at the busy London transport hub.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- £200m Chase Line plagued by delays and cancellationsPassengers on the Chase Line have been faced with repeated cancellations and delays since its £200 million electrification.
Other Regional Press
- A small section of railway track is set to be laid on a former North Devon railway lineBut the track would be so small that no trains could operate on it
- Shocking video shows extent of flooding on Edinburgh railway – and why trains are still offA shocking video has highlighted the extent of the severe flooding on railway lines near Edinburgh.
New Civil Engineer
- Latest blow for freight rail hub as planners raise ‘serious concerns’Planning Inspectorate bosses have raised “serious concerns” about revised plans for a massive strategic rail freight hub in Northampton.
- Exclusive | HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street station details revealedHigh Speed 2 Ltd has told interested contractors more details around how its Birmingham terminus will be procured and built.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Northern helps develop UK's first autism-friendly railway lineJoining forces with Community Rail Lancashire and the National Autistic Society, Northern has developed the UK's first autism-friendly railway line.
- Scottish Government approve £75m Levenmouth rail linkA rail link to the Levenmouth area has been approved by the Scottish Government, as part of a £75m investment plan announced this morning.
Other News Sources
- Gospel Oak to Barking London Overground route goes fully electricTransport for London says the new trains are “much better for air quality and the environment” than previous diesel versions
- 500 people working on Crossrail’s Bond Street stationSite running 24 hours a day as bosses race to get it ready enough to begin train testing
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