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Smart motorways present ongoing risk of death, says coroner
Coroner concludes lack of hard shoulder on M1 in South Yorkshire contributed to deaths of two menA coroner has called for a review into smart motorways, concluding that the lack of a hard shoulder contributed to the deaths of two men.Sheffield's coroner, David Urpeth, said smart motorways, which allow motorists to drive on the hard shoulder, present an ongoing risk of future deaths. He said he will be writing to Highways England and the secretary of state for transport to request a review.
Tram group recommends extending NET network to Leicester and Loughborough
A leading tram body has said it is in favour of extending the NET network to Loughborough and Leicester, via ‘tram trains’.
Minister backs M4 commission's Newport public transport plan
THE Welsh Government will throw its support behind a vast redesign of the public transport system in and around Newport, aiming to reduce the region's reliance on the M4.
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Government
- Rail infrastructure investment in Wales: MPs to question experts’ viewsInvestment in Welsh railway infrastructure and the impact of Covid on passenger services, will be scrutinised by the Welsh Affairs Committee when it questions a panel of experts in the field on Thursday.
BBC News
- Portsmouth rail line shut for viaduct strengtheningRail services through Portsmouth face a week of disruption as work is carried out on a Victorian viaduct. Landport Viaduct, which supports two platforms at Portsmouth & Southsea station, is being strengthened
The Guardian
- Crossrail 2: more than £115m spent before project mothballedWork on new London rail line paused last year as part of TfL's emergency deal with governmentMore than £115m was spent on Crossrail 2 before work on the scheme for a new north-south rail line through London was suspended in November.The costs for the development and design of the line, which was once hoped to be operational in the early 2030s, were shared between the Department for Transport and Transport for London.
The Telegraph
- Taxpayers splashed £115m on mothballed Crossrail 2 [subscription]The lion's share went on consultants, who were ordered to stop work in November after Sadiq Khan secured a bailout for Transport for London
Times Online
- HS2: £140m spent on homes along Birmingham to Leeds line that faces axe [subscription]More than £140 million of taxpayers’ money has been spent buying property to make way for the eastern leg of HS2 even though the route could be scrapped.
City AM
- Rail industry adds voice to calls for Eurostar supportThe rail industry has thrown its weight behind calls for the government to prop up the struggling Eurostar rail link between the UK and the continent.
- More than £115m of public money spent on Crossrail 2 consultantsMore than £115m of taxpayer money has been spent on Crossrail 2, before the project has even been green lit.
Network Rail
- Leeds station showcases new artwork and lights up green and blue in support of annual Brew Monday campaignToday may be ‘Blue Monday’ – thought to be the most difficult day of the year – but Samaritans’ ‘Brew Monday’ campaign, supported by Network Rail and the wider rail industry, aims to raise spirits by harnessing the uplifting power of a good brew and a chat.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Public asked for their view on plans for new Leeds Bradford Airport parkway stationNEWLY released images show what a planned £42 million parkway rail station near Leeds Bradford Airport could look like.
- Forcing North to choose between rail schemes could create Beeching moment LOCAL politicians have expressed anger after a report suggested the North could miss out on much needed rail infrastructure because London schemes were going over budget.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Tram group recommends extending NET network to Leicester and LoughboroughA leading tram body has said it is in favour of extending the NET network to Loughborough and Leicester, via ‘tram trains’.
Other Regional Press
- Chineham still on track to get its own train stationChineham could be set to finally get its own train station, after years of discussions.
Train Operators
- Cheers to a cuppa on Zoom as Great Western Railway marks Blue MondayTo mark Blue Monday – the third Monday in January – GWR invited colleagues at Samaritans and Network Rail to share in a virtual cuppa. So virtual in fact, the six participants made their mugs of tea during a Zoom meeting…
New Civil Engineer
- Slow progress on Old Oak regeneration despite £42.7M spendThe Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has spent £42.7M but “little has been done on the ground” to bring new jobs or homes to the area, according to a London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee report.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Rail industry responds to Transport for the North funding cutsFollowing last week’s announcement (14 Jan) that the Transport budget for the North (TfN) is to be cut by 40%, the trade body for the UK rail supply community, RIA, and Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) has issued a response.
The Business Desk
- More plans unveiled for proposed railway stationWest Yorkshire Combined Authority has launched a public engagement into plans to build a new railway station to provide improved access to Leeds Bradford Airport on the Harrogate line, between Horsforth Station and the southern end of the Bramhope tunnel.
Other News Sources
- Minister backs M4 commission's Newport public transport planTHE Welsh Government will throw its support behind a vast redesign of the public transport system in and around Newport, aiming to reduce the region's reliance on the M4.
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