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Monday, 18 May 2020
BBC News
- Coronavirus: Stations put crowd control measures in placeMore trains begin running but rail bosses worry that social distancing will not be possible on board.
The Guardian
- UK coronavirus live: thousands expected to return to work as train capacity increasesRail services ramped up in England after changes to lockdown guidance last weekCoronavirus latest: at a glanceCoronavirus global updates - liveSee all our coronavirus coverage 7.43am BST Good morning, folks. It’s Simon Murphy here kicking off the UK live blog today. Extra trains are expected to take thousands more people back to work under Downing Street’s plan to accelerate economic activity as lockdown restrictions designed to halt the spread of Covid-19 are eased.But Kings Cross Station, one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs, was almost deserted this morning – despite more trains runn...
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Coronavirus: Extra police put on duty to keep rail travellers apart [subscription]Extra police will be deployed at large railway stations from today as train companies prepare to launch the first significant increase in timetables since the lockdown was imposed.
Reuters News
- Britain's rail network adds more trains amid crowding worriesBritain's rail network started running more services on Monday, raising concerns that more people will start to use trains which could lead to crowding at stations and onboard amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Sky News
- Commuters told to expect new controls as unions warn of 'high-risk strategy'Commuters returning to work have been warned to expect crowd management and social distancing measures as public transport services ramp up.
- Coronavirus: Extra trains take commuters to work as unions warn of 'high-risk strategy'More police are to be deployed to stations and commuters are being told to wear face masks and maintain social distance.
Liverpool Echo
- Merseyrail still hasn't received any coronavirus emergency funding from the governmentMerseyrail still has no agreement with the UK government for extra funding to support its services in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
London Evening Standard
Yorkshire Post
- What to expect in Yorkshire as train services ramp up todayBritain's train companies will ramp up services on Monday to reflect coronavirus travel restrictions being eased.
Leeds Live
- Reopening abandoned stretch of Leeds train track could create new HS2 linkTransport bosses have discussed proposals to re-open a stretch of Leeds rail line that could create a new link to HS2 in West Yorkshire. Re-opening the Wortley Curve, a half mile long track, would allow rail services to pass between Wakefield and Bradford without the need to pass through Leeds train station.
Business Live
- Boost for 'top priority' airport rail link and extra London services plansTransport bosses say they hope to see both plans come off - despite the disruption caused by Covid-19. Plans for a train link connecting Liverpool Airport with the city centre and more services from Lime Street to London have been given a fresh boost.
New Civil Engineer
- TfL urged to follow HS2 and Network Rail lead on supply chain engagementRailway industry leaders have called on Transport for London (TfL) and train operating companies to follow the example set by HS2 Ltd and Network Rail in relation to supply chain engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.
- UK’s first multi mode tunnelling machines scheduled for autumn HS2 deliveryHS2 Ltd launched a naming competition for the first two tunnel boring machines (TBM) last week ahead of delivery to site this autumn to allow work to start on High Speed 2’s (HS2) Chiltern Tunnels in the first half of 2021.
Rail Advent
- Fares to increase and free travel for children axed as Transport for London agree £1.6 BILLION bailoutThe UK Government has agreed a £1.6 billion bailout package for Transport for London to protect essential train and bus services during the Coronavirus recovery stage.
Railnews
- HS2 ˜off course™ report welcomed by critics An updated HS2 report from the House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts which is seriously critical of the project has been welcomed by critics. The review by the committee of MPs from all sides of the House says the programme has ˜gone badly off-course and is now estimated to cost up to £88 billion, significantly more than the original budget of £55.7 billion™. The Committee says it is ˜unconvinced that there will not be further cost increases, such as those we have seen in Crossrail and many other programmes, especially given that the route and forecast cost of the northern sections of...
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- Crossrail will help commuters meet social distancing protocols, says chairTony Meggs says line will be vital in effort to support social distancing on rest of Tube network
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