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Friday, 16 April 2021

The Telegraph

• Part-time rail commuting regime revealed [subscription]Travelling three days a week will cost more than buying a traditional season ticket under new "carnet" proposals

City AM

• London businesses demand return of the Night Tube amid delay until 2022London businesses have demanded the resumption of the Night Tube after Transport for London (TfL) said earlier this week the The post London businesses demand return of the Night Tube amid delay until 2022 appeared first on CityAM.

Other Regional Press

• Sadiq Khan reveals what London Underground passengers will have to sacrifice to solve TfL cash crisisThe Mayor of London said a number of projects to improve the capital’s transport network had been paused
• Rail bosses bid to find ‘safer’ route across busy lineNetwork Rail says it will find a "safer" route across a busy rail line for pedestrians and cyclists after a crossing was shut due to safety fears.

New Civil Engineer

• HS2 design panel backs changes at Euston station and Chilterns TunnelHigh Speed 2’s (HS2) Independent Design Panel has supported changes at Euston Station and on the Chilterns Tunnel, in its latest publicly available report.

Rail Business Daily

• KeolisAmey Metrolink strengthens commitment to employee safetyKeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) has made it easier for its employees to speak up about health and safety concerns by becoming a member of CIRAS – the confidential health and safety reporting service for the UK transport sector.
• Transforming transport hubs with modular furnitureThe qualities offered by modularity in furniture in transport hubs are increasingly in demand, especially with today’s unique challenges around social distancing and hygiene under COVID-19.
• New MD for Transport for Wales RailTransport for Wales has confirmed the appointment of Jan Chaudhry van der Velde as TfW Rail’s new Managing Director.

Railnews

• Construction starts on new Devon station Work has begun on building a new station on the southern outskirts of Exeter. The station at Marsh Barton is part of the Devon Metro plan, and will be on the main line south of Exeter St Thomas.
• MPs intervene in disused railway structures debate Highways England has come under more pressure over its proposals to demolish or infill more than 130 old railway bridges and cuttings to reduce maintenance costs. Highways England had already sparked a debate when it revealed its plans.

Other News Sources

• Work starts on Marsh Barton rail stationWork has started on the construction of a new railway station at Marsh Barton in Exeter.