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£26m investment announced for Isle of Wight rail line
A £26m package of investment in the worn-out Isle of Wight railway line has been unveiled by the government.
Road transport emissions up since 1990 despite efficiency drive
Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions from road transport have continued to grow since 1990 despite more efficient cars because traffic has increased by almost a third, according to government figures.
Scanners on trial at London train station to detect knives under clothes
Scanners which can detect whether people are carrying hidden weapons will be used by police for the first time in a London train station in a bid to tackle knife crime.
Metro Mayor rages after politician says money for rail line to the North should be spent in London
Steve Rotheram has slammed 'arrogant' London politicians after they suggested HS2 should be scrapped and the money should be spent on a major transport project in the capital instead.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
BBC News
- £26m investment announced for Isle of Wight rail lineA £26m package of investment in the worn-out Isle of Wight railway line has been unveiled by the government.
- HS2: Ancient woodland clearance halted while review heldTransport Secretary Grant Shapps says while a project review is under way, work should be stopped.
The Guardian
- Clearance of ancient woodlands for HS2 to be halted until reviewTransport secretary tells HS2 to wait for Oakervee review, due as early as next month
The Independent
- Caledonian Sleeper workers to strike on last weekend of SeptemberRMT union members are angry at management ‘reneging on staffing promises’
- Scanners on trial at London train station to detect knives under clothesScanners which can detect whether people are carrying hidden weapons will be used by police for the first time in a London train station in a bid to tackle knife crime.
The Telegraph
- Body heat scanners used on the LA Metro are deployed in London to tackle knife crime epidemic [subscription]Scanners used on the Los Angeles Metro to detect deadly weapons are being trialled in London in a bid to tackle the knife crime epidemic.
The National
- We can't bid for rail ‘franchises’ overseas, as there aren't anyI THINK Andrew Wilson’s views on running Scotland’s assets commercially as stated in his column last week are appalling (Scotland’s assets should be run commercially to drive huge returns, September 12) – especially regarding the rail network!
- Caledonian Sleeper staff to strike over 'intolerable' stressCALEDONIAN Sleeper staff have confirmed they will take industrial action after operators failed to deliver on "promises" to address "intolerable" stress caused by working conditions.
Liverpool Echo
- Metro Mayor rages after politician says money for rail line to the North should be spent in LondonSteve Rotheram has slammed 'arrogant' London politicians after they suggested HS2 should be scrapped and the money should be spent on a major transport project in the capital instead.
Yorkshire Post
- This Yorkshire railway tunnel has been named as one of Britain's most endangered Victorian buildingsThe Victorian Society have expressed concern about the future of a 19th-century railway tunnel after plans to mothball it were announced.
Kent Online
- Government again refuses to guarantee Thameslink service between Maidstone and London will arrive this yearThe government has again refused to guarantee a much-anticipated rail service connecting Kentand the capital will be delivered this year as promised.
Other Regional Press
- Call for councils to allow large-scale housing development by stationsThe mayor of Watford says building new homes near good public transport links is "important" as a leading land agent calls on councils to allow development near railway stations.
- £26 million investment in Island Line ¬— County Press gets the reactionAT BRADING Train Station this morning (Monday), there was an announcement of significant investment into the Isle of Wight railway and trains.
- UK’s oldest train fleet updated with £26m investment into Isle of Wight's railwayRail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris will visit Brading Station today as the Department for Transport principally funds South Western Railway’s proposals to improve the sustainability of the railway linking Ryde to Shanklin.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Putting passengers firstHow does the rail industry design the railways for the next 40 years, and when it does, how do we make sure it's all done with the passenger in mind? Jane Fisher joined three members of the Arup team at one of this year's TCR Midlands leaders debates to get to the heart of the issue.
- Network Rail confirms route director appointments Today (Monday 16 September) will see Network Rail’s 14 new routes go live. Meanwhile, the company directors each have confirmed a number of senior management appointments to their teams. This comes after the announcement of a ‘re-branding’ of Network Rail as it...
- Transport for Wales reveal £194m railway station upgrade planAll 247 railway stations in Wales are to feel the benefit of a new £194m investment plan, Transport for Wales (TfW) has announced. TfW has unveiled plans for 1,500 extra car parking spaces across Wales to encourage people to leave their car and use public transport. All 247 stations...
- New railway station between Hinckley and Nuneaton receives backingPlans for a new railway station between Hinckley and Nuneaton looks set to go ahead following backing from councillors.
Other News Sources
- The Lib Dems call for Britain's 'disaster ridden' railways to be overhauled in order to save the planetThe Liberal Democrats have called for the United Kingdom's railways to be overhauled to attract more users and give the country a better chance of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of this century.
- Amazing map reveals what the London Underground will look like in 20 yearsLooks like commuting will be getting a lot easier
- 'Obscenely' unfair Highland rail fares could force young talent south, Ross-shire entrepreneur warnsAN award-winning Ross-shire entrepreneur whose work has been hailed by a Prime Minister and provided a boost to vulnerable women has warned "obscene" fares on train routes in the Highlands could force budding talent to quit the area.
- We took the London Underground journey that's louder than a power drillThe Central and Northern lines were some of the loudest journeys
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