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Friday, 28 August 2020

The Telegraph

• Police have issued just 38 fines for not wearing a face covering on public transport 

Birmingham Post

• East Midlands Railway getting back to pre-lockdown servicesOperator bringing back 97 per cent of pre-Covid timetable, co-inciding with reopening of more businesses and schools
• Green light for HS2 Interchange station but work to be done on parkingBorough planning chiefs in Solihull approve scheme to build one of four new stations to serve first phase of high-speed rail line

Manchester Evening News

• Decision to suspend train line from Manchester to Stockport blasted as 'nonsensical'A decision to suspend a train line from Manchester to Stockport has been blasted as ‘nonsensical’ by outraged councillors Councillor for Edgeley and Cheadle Heath ward, Coun Matt Wynne, and Marple south and High Lane councillor, Coun Tom Dowse, have both condemned the planned temporary closure of the line between Rose Hill and Piccadilly.

Wales Online

• Diesel from a train derailment has started washing up in the Loughor EstuaryThe estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and home to many species of wading birds along with other wildlife

Burnley Express

• Train guard repeatedly punched by passenger at Chorley stationIt's been a busy week for the British Transport Police as they've dealt with a number of concerning incidents on the regions' trains.

Train Operators

• East Midlands Railway to increases services on Robin Hood LineEast Midlands Railway (EMR) is to increase the number of trains it runs on the Robin Hood Line on Monday, September 7.

British Trams Online

• Covid-19 service update – operating systemsIt’s been around two months since we last brought you a summary of the service being run on the tram and light rail systems of the British Isles – so its about time we gave a handy update all in one place. It continues to be an improved picture with all systems now running some sort of service with some now back to the basic pre-lockdown service.
• New Ashton Interchange to open 30th AugustPassengers travelling on Manchester Metrolink will be able to enjoy far easier interchange with buses at Ashton-under-Lyne from Sunday 30th August with the new Interchange due to open for 90% of bus services. The £32.7 million has been built to provide easier interchange between different modes of transport and will be able to accommodate more bus services than the previous bus station as well as providing a centralised concourse which will reduce walking time for passengers.

Other News Sources

• Rail upgrade is ‘really bad news’ for area, says transport expertA TRANSPORT expert says the planned £589 million upgrade of the Trans-Pennine rail route is ‘really bad news’ for passengers at Greenfield and Mossley.
• The London Underground station that's further from London than any otherIt's easy to play fast and loose with how big London actually is. Everywhere within one of the 32 boroughs seems like the obvious choice, but the land-grabbers among you might suggest everything within the M25.
• Full steam ahead for plan to use old rail route to link two East Renfrewshire villagesPLANS to use an old railway line to create a new path linking Neilston and Uplawmoor for walking, cycling and wheeling are firmly on track.