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Questions over HS2 and new roads as coronavirus prompts transport inquiry
The case for a complete rethink of public transport priorities in the aftermath of Covid-19 – including a fresh look at arguments for and against the HS2 high speed rail line – is to be the subject of a major parliamentary inquiry beginning this week.
Yorkshire MP Alec Shelbrooke calls for rail freight system between Hull and Liverpool like Germany's Rhine river
A freight rail transport system across the North to move goods between Liverpool and Hull could do for the region what the River Rhine does for commerce in central Europe and Germany, according to a Yorkshire MP.
Monday, 30 November 2020
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- Covid crisis hits Talyllyn, Ffestiniog and Welsh steam railwaysWales' famous narrow-gauge railways
The Guardian
- Questions over HS2 and new roads as coronavirus prompts transport inquiryThe case for a complete rethink of public transport priorities in the aftermath of Covid-19 – including a fresh look at arguments for and against the HS2 high speed rail line – is to be the subject of a major parliamentary inquiry beginning this week.
- Questions over HS2 and new roads as coronavirus prompts transport inquiryThe case for the high speed rail line was heavily dependent on a projected increase in business travel
The Scotsman
- Passengers must keep the trains safeThe decision earlier this month to relax coronavirus restrictions across the UK for a five-day period over Christmas divided opinion. Some saw the move, which allows different households to celebrate the festive season together, as welcome recognition and reward for the hardships and sacrifices endured since March. Others regarded it as reckless, perhaps even dangerous, as it is likely to lead to an increase in Covid transmissions and deaths.
Bolton News
- Northern Rail's Pacer train officially put into retirement The last Northern Pacer train has made its final journey after more than 35 years.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Scotrail temporarily axe 20 services in the north as passenger numbers dropScotrail have temporarily suspended a range of rail services across the north as passenger numbers plummet due to the pandemic.
The York Press
- New platforms may be built at York station - as passenger numbers set to tripleYORK Station could get two extra platforms - as the number of railway passengers visiting the city is expected to triple in the next 15 years.
Yorkshire Post
- Yorkshire MP Alec Shelbrooke calls for rail freight system between Hull and Liverpool like Germany's Rhine riverA freight rail transport system across the North to move goods between Liverpool and Hull could do for the region what the River Rhine does for commerce in central Europe and Germany, according to a Yorkshire MP.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Greater Anglia gets past leaf-fall season with few problems on new trainsA year after the introduction of Greater Anglia’s fleet of new Stadler trains across the network was blighted partly by problems with leaves on the line, the autumn leaf-fall season across the region has largely passed without incident.
Business Live
- First new Metrolink tram finally arrives in Manchester after delayThe first new M5000 Metrolink tram has arrived in Manchester after a 1,800km journey - the first of 27 to arrive in the region over the coming months.
New Civil Engineer
- 15 abandoned rail schemes win funding to be restored to former gloryThe Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed the 15 successful bidders for investment under the second round of the Restoring your Railway Fund.
- DfT snubs plans to reopen forgotten South London stationThe Department for Transport (DfT) revealed 15 successful bidders on the second round of its Restoring your Railway Fund but the South London station, which closed in 1924, was not among them.
RMT
- RMT calls for urgent meeting with Sir Peter HendyRAIL UNION RMT today called for urgent talks with Sir Peter Hendy who has been put in charge of Christmas transport arrangements to discuss a range of operational and safety issues which are critical to delivering services safe for passengers and staff alike.
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