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Monday, 10 August 2020

BBC News

• Engineers move 2,750-tonne HS2 bridge on to M42The motorway at junctions six and seven was closed for the operation but reopened on Sunday.

Financial Times

• Are we ready to travel on underground trains?From ultraviolet cleaning to crowdsourced apps — Michael Skapinker on what the world’s subways are doing to get us back on board

Daily Record

• Harry Potter train staff in rammy with ScotRail workers over virus safety rulesA "confrontation" has been reported between staff at West Coast Railways, who operate the Jacobite steam train in the Highlands, and ScotRail workers.

Bristol Live

• Bristol's new train station is delayed againThe station will be built at Portway Park and Ride

Other Regional Press

• Highland line operator ScotRail shortlisted for Scottish Transport AwardsScotRail is up for several top awards at the upcoming Scottish Transport Awards 2020. Projects ranging from accessibility on Scotland’s Railway, to the train operator’s communication with customers, have been shortlisted for awards at the ceremony, which is due to be held at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow on September 24.

New Civil Engineer

• Consultant to build business case for next stage of beleaguered East West RailConsultant Steer has been appointed by the East West Rail Consortium to bolster the business case for the third and final section of the East West Rail Main Line.

Rail Advent

• Survey launched by rail operator Transport for WalesTransport for Wales has announced that they are launching a public travel survey to help with future transport planning. The survey would be run through SenseMaker, which can be accessed online, on a mobile phone, or on paper if necessary.

Railnews

• Monday essay: an open cheque book? The government has just announced a new round of funding to support English tram, light rail and bus services outside London, but Sim Harris suggests that the final reckoning, along with billions already allocated to National Rail, will be a high one.

Other News Sources

• BBC Local Radio to run a naming promotion with GWRListeners to BBC Local Radio stations in the South West are getting the opportunity to name a GWR high speed train.
• In pictures: Work at Crossrail’s eastern and western stations continuesFirms involved include Hochtief, VolkerFitzpatrick and Graham
• The Covid Crisis Could Produce a Rail RevolutionWith air travel decimated by the pandemic, countries across Europe are investing in high-speed rail networks – now is the time for Britain to invest, and ensure its regions aren't left behind once again.