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Wednesday, 19 February 2020

BBC News

• South Western Railway offers compensation after strikesSouth Western Railway services were disrupted by industrial action for 27 days in December.

Financial Times

• Britain considers bringing China on board with HS2Political sensitivites could be outweighed by workers’ construction expertise

The Herald

• Ian Blackford tells Boris Johnson HS2 trains should be built in ScotlandTHE trains for HS2, Europe’s largest infrastructure project, should be built in Scotland, the SNP’s Ian Blackford has insisted.

The National

• HS2: Spanish firm hopes to manufacture trains at Scottish siteA SPANISH manufacturer is bidding for the contract to make train carriages for the UK Government's HS2 project at a Fife factory.

Birmingham Mail

• The HS2 route in SolihullSome of the key locations along the proposed rail line.
• Cyber-flashing on trains at Birmingham stations growing risk for female travellersBritish Transport Police reveals incidents have almost doubled in a year nationally, although campaigners say the number of women affected "will almost certainly be much higher"

Birmingham Post

• Boss of Bombardier rail business which has UK site in Derby backs Alstom takeover deal Bombardier Transportation president sees benefits of a combined company

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Northern reaches landmark in new train introductionArriva Rail North (Northern) has now introduced three quarters of its brand new trains into customer service.

Sheffield Star

• “Change of route away from Meadowhall will prove extremely damaging”Your recent front-page headline questions why there is no mention of Sheffield on the HS2 route.

Carlisle News & Star

• TransPennine Express new delay repay scheme launches for Cumbrian rail users RAIL users who travel with TransPennine Express (TPE) are now able to claim compensation if they are delayed by 15 minutes or more.

Other Regional Press

• Sir Edward slams plans for HS2 as cost soars to £100bnMarket Rasen MP Sir 
Edward Leigh has slammed his own Government’s plans for the HS2 rail link as a waste of money.
• National Railway Museum unveils five design concepts for £16.5m hallMembers of the public are invited to share their views on the designs
• South Western Railway announce compensation for passengers hit by strikes RAILWAY passengers will be handed financial compensation after battling turmoil caused by a month of strike action.

New Civil Engineer

• Challenges of powering world’s longest rail and road tunnelDeveloping a traction power system compatible with both Danish and German power will be a key challenge in the construction of the rail section of the Fehmarnbelt link, according to those tasked with carrying out the job.

Rail Advent

• Welsh lines reopen after Storm Dennis brings heavy rainNetwork Rail has announced that engineers have worked around the clock on the Wales and Borders route following Storm Dennis to reopen lines affected by flooding.
• CrossCountry appoints new Regional DirectorCrossCountry has announced that they have appointed John Robson as their new Regional Director.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Alstom to take over Bombardier Alstom, French multinational company who operate worldwide in rail transport markets, are set to take over Canadian train producer Bombardier. Bombardier has numerous rail-related sites in Britain, in particular its Derby factory where 2,000 people are employed. The company also has several...
• Wherry Lines see introduction of new signalling system 130 years of signalling history came to an end today (Feb 17th) on the Wherry lines alongside the reopening of the Norwich to Yarmouth line. This follows completion of work to introduce a new computerised signalling system, improving dependability of train services.   A section of the East...

Railnews

• Alstom moves ahead with Bombardier takeover Canadian train builder Bombardier is to be taken over by Alstom of France. Bombardier has a number of rail-related sites in Britain, including its Derby train factory where 2,000 people are employed. Bombardier also has several maintenance depots which it operates on behalf of train operators.

Other News Sources

• Compensation lifeline for South Western Railway commuters hit by December RMT strikes Only season ticket holders and daily ticket holders who travelled frequently will be considered
• Heathrow western rail link held up by public funding wrangleDevelopment consent due to be submitted by this summer Plans for a new rail line connecting Heathrow airport with the Great Western main line are being held up over how much the government is prepared to stump up.
• South Western Railway to offer additional compensation to passengers affected during December strikesPASSENGERS who faced delays and disruptions during the December rail strikes will be offered compensation worth up to five days of travel.