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Budget 2021: Aviation complains of ‘slap in the face’ [subscription]
The budget was condemned as a “massive slap in the face” for airlines and airports after the chancellor failed even to mention the stricken aviation industry.
Leeds transport hopes rise with new government body set to move to the city
A new national infrastructure bank being in Leeds could create jobs and give the city a “sympathetic ear” from Government when it comes to its own spending plans for big projects.
Budget lacks detail on roads, rail, airports and sustainability
As expected, Covid impact and recovery took centre stage in chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget statement yesterday but there was plenty of reason for the civil engineering industry to be positive about in the announcements, particularly with confirmation of the UK Infrastructure Bank.
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- London Euston cat-astrophe averted for train-surfing pussA cat narrowly avoided disaster after being spotted on the roof of a train as it prepared to depart. The tabby was seen on an Avanti West Coast train at London Euston, about half an hour before it was due to leave for Manchester at 21:00 GMT on Tuesday.
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- Moscow metro: Your face is your ticket to ride [subscription]Moscow is introducing facial recognition technology that will automatically charge metro passengers for journeys as they approach ticket offices.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Northern Rail give stations makeover costing over £800,000NORTHERN Rail have said 35 stations, including Shipley, Skipton, Horsforth, Guiseley, Hebden Bridge and Halifax have all been provided with a makeover.
- Transport funding in budget is welcomed in West Yorkshire - but concern over no mention of Northern Powerhouse RailNEWS that the Chancellor's Budget announcements today includes millions for West Yorkshire transport plans have been welcomed - although concerns have been raised that it did not include spending on Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Leeds Live
- Leeds transport hopes rise with new government body set to move to the cityA new national infrastructure bank being in Leeds could create jobs and give the city a “sympathetic ear” from Government when it comes to its own spending plans for big projects.
Other Regional Press
- Transport secretary forced to apologise over Highland Main Line claimsThe Scottish Government's cabinet secretary for transport, Michael Matheson, has written to Highland MSP Rhoda Grant to apologise for inaccurate responses to written Parliamentary Questions about investment in the Highland mainline and claims over reduced journey times between Inverness and the central belt.
- Public rallies to support of debt-laden Llangollen RailwayNews that the Llangollen Railway has called in the receiver has sparked been met with overwhelming shock and calls for an appeal to help save it.
- Dunfermline to Alloa train link proposal to be highlighted at virtual public meetingTHE benefits of reopening the Dunfermline to Alloa train line will be highlighted at a virtual public meeting tomorrow (Thursday).
New Civil Engineer
- Skills shortage concerns go way beyond CrossrailA large majority of construction and engineering firms have reported serious concerns about a lack of skilled workers.
- Budget lacks detail on roads, rail, airports and sustainabilityAs expected, Covid impact and recovery took centre stage in chancellor Rishi Sunak’s second Budget statement yesterday but there was plenty of reason for the civil engineering industry to be positive about in the announcements, particularly with confirmation of the UK Infrastructure Bank.
- HS2 | £50M pledged to link Birmingham Interchange Station with other transport schemesThe government has pledged £50M to develop proposals for transport improvements around the High Speed 2 (HS2) Birmingham Interchange Station.
Railnews
- Mixed response from rail to Budget speechTHE railway industry has given a mixed response to the Budget. There has been a welcome for confirmation of £50 million to help pay for five new stations in the West Midlands and another £50 million for transport improvements around the future HS2 station at Birmingham Interchange. The chancellor Rishi Sunak also said his budget would ‘unlock’ funding worth more than £40 million to reinstate passenger services between Okehampton and Exeter St David’s, subject to final approval of costs and contracts.
Railway Technology
- UK’s Network Rail to upgrade Chiltern main lineThe UK's Network Rail has invested more than £2.2m for the renewal of the Chiltern main line between London Marylebone and Bicester.
The Business Desk
- Government commits to intra-city transport plansThe Budget announced a range of transport measures to support regions across the UK.
Other News Sources
- Oxford-Cambridge Arc: How will East-West rail impact Bedford?In the fourth of a series of articles on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (OxCam Arc), the Bedford Independent looks at East-West Rail.
- £40m funding for Okehampton to Exeter rail lineMore than £40 million of funding has been announced in today’s Budget to reinstate passenger services on the Okehampton to Exeter rail line.
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