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Tuesday, 24 December 2019

BBC News

• Older trains in Wales can stay on track despite new accessibility rulesServices faced disruption with the loss of hundreds of carriages not meeting new disability rules.
• Northern: Rail passengers face Christmas Eve cancellationsServices on the Northern train network are likely to be affected by absences and annual leave.

The Guardian

• TransPennine Express apologises for pre-Christmas rail delaysFour in 10 services delayed or cancelled after issues with new fleet of trains and timetable

The Independent

• Rail chaos set to continue for rest of 2019'I am really sorry for the disruption to our customers' journeys. I know what a busy time it is with people travelling during the festive period,' said managing director of TransPennine Express

Birmingham Post

• Andy Street's ultimatum over 'woeful' rail serviceMayor says the service run by West Midlands Trains should come under his office's control if the franchisee does not improve operations by the end of January
• New transport hub for Porth amongst first projects backed by £50m Metro plus fundMeasures to boost bus connections in the east of Cardiff has also secured funding

Bolton News

• Last chance to see historical rail works in Horwich: here's how to book a placeARRANGEMENTS have been confirmed with the owners, Bluemantle, for local politicians, residents and former employees to visit the Erecting Shop at Horwich Loco Works on Saturday, January 4, between 10am - 1pm.
• Railway users set to protest ticket fare increaseA TRAIN campaign group are to stage a protest at a railway station due to the increases in train prices.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Northern Rail and Transpennine Express urged to 'step up'NORTHERN Rail and TransPennine Express have been urged to

Daily Post (North Wales)

• London Euston train station evacuated after reports of 'security alert'Passengers and other people inside the station have been told to leave

Manchester Evening News

• A shortage of train drivers has meant travel misery for TransPennine Express passengers during Christmas getawayThe firm which runs key intercity services to and from Manchester says a staff shortage has caused issues on the network today

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Mayor West Midlands Trains should be stripped of its rail franchise if its

Yorkshire Post

• TransPennine Express must rail lose franchise before towns like Scarborough lose more visitors – Yorkshire Post LettersTHE dreadful rail service currently being provided by TransPennine Express – and the impact on passengers – has been highlighted by North Yorkshire County Council whose senior officers, and myself, are pressing for an immediate improvement.

Blackpool Gazette

• Northern may be about to lose its North West rail franchiseThe Department for Transport has confirmed it is looking at potential plans to take control over the Northern rail franchise.

New Civil Engineer

• Network Rail to tackle major projects over Christmas periodNetwork Rail operatives are gearing up for a busy Christmas, with upgrade and maintenance works scheduled for several stations and routes over the festive period.

Other News Sources

• FTA calls for expanded Heathrow to keep Britain tradingFollowing the announcement earlier last week (20 December 2019) that the proposed expansion of London Heathrow airport is to be delayed by at least a year, Zoe McLernan, Policy Manager at FTA says: