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Monday, 11 January 2021

The Scotsman

• ScotRail to cut more trains as passengers slump by 90 per centScotland’s main train operator is to further reduce services within weeks after the latest lockdown triggered another fall in passenger numbers, The Scotsman has learned.

Liverpool Echo

• 'Formal inquiry' demanded into Merseyrail train service cancellationsLiverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram declared the cancellations on Friday "unacceptable"

Northern Echo

• Rail reform discussed at regional forumLEADERS from across the North meet “virtually” on Tuesday to discuss regional rail reform. As the Government’s Williams Review on rail reform is expected to be published in the Spring, members of Transport for the North’s (TfN) Rail North Committee will discuss how it can take an active role in shaping the way the rail sector develops and runs.

Other Regional Press

• Destination uncertain for post-pandemic railwayWe visit Kent's five least-used stations in one day and ask what the future holds for the rail network in 2021 and beyond.
• Campaign launched to keep historic 'Stamford' train in areaA Rutland museum is appealing to the public to help it keep a historic steam engine with links to the area.
• New Greater Anglia trains will stop toilet waste emptied on tracksNew ‘environmentally friendly’ are replacing older models that emptied toilet waste directly onto tracks.
• Petition protest to HS2 speeds to 100,000 signatures in daysA NEW petition launched by Chris Packham and campaign leaders opposed to High Speed Two (HS2) has reached more than 70,000 signatures in just five days.
• 'Don't forget the Isle of Wight' message to transport reviewDon't forget the Isle of Wight — that is the message from our political leaders to a major, independent review of UK transport connectivity.

New Civil Engineer

• Network Rail begins daily Covid tests at construction sites to prevent staff shortagesNetwork Rail is running a Covid-19 testing pilot at five construction sites in its southern region, where high numbers of staff have been asked to self-isolate by the NHS Covid-19 app.

Other News Sources

• London Underground hit much harder by Covid than transport in New York, Paris, Hong Kong and Madrid - here's whyThe funding for the London Underground and the city's bus networks was hit much harder that similar services in other world cities.