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Covid-19: Red list arrivals terminal opens at Heathrow Airport
The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.
Birmingham's Clean Air Zone charge comes into force today
After years of debate, today's the day for drivers coming into Birmingham who are not in compliant vehicles
Rising sea levels threaten North Wales road and rail links warn university experts
Rising sea levels could cut North Wales main A55 road link, wash away railways, swamp holiday resorts and threaten businesses along the coast by the end of this century, according to leading ocean scientists.
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Financial Times
- Two Ethiopian projects show railpolitik in action Rail deals offers a chance to compare major pieces of infrastructure backed by Chinese and non-Chinese companies
Times Online
- Train takes strain for China imports as sea container costs rise [subscription]Britain’s largest kitchen supplier has started importing goods from China by train because of the rising cost of using maritime shipping containers.
Birmingham Post
- Rail chiefs outline proposal which could bring £500m boost to West MidlandsMidlands Connect wants to see direct hourly service between Shrewsbury and London via Birmingham and section of line electrified
Northern Echo
- Region missing out despite £317m Transpennine rail upgradeA NORTH-EAST MP says a Government announcement of an upgrade for the Transpennine rail route is “disappointing for Teesside”.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Faster trains through Wolverhampton planned as line to Shrewsbury electrifiedFaster trains will travel on an upgraded route through the West Midlands under plans unveiled today for a “revolution” in rail travel.
Other Regional Press
- Faster trains through Shropshire as Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line electrifiedFaster trains will travel on an upgraded route through Shropshire under a “revolution” on our railways
- Angry resident claims objectors silenced in rush to deliver £18m rail stationIt took just 57 days for the £18m rail station for Soham to be ‘approved’ by East Cambridgeshire District Council.
- Rail Minister told that Coventry to Leicester rail upgrade must stop at NuneatonNuneaton's voice in Parliament has told the government's Rail Minister that the Coventry to Leicester rail upgrade must stop at Nuneaton.
New Civil Engineer
- Interview | Lee Parker of Surrey County Council on combining planning with major projectsWhen Surrey County Council’s Lee Parker tells you his job title is director of infrastructure, planning and major projects, he says that the comma between infrastructure and planning is important. He says it is this focus on combining infrastructure and planning – as opposed to keeping them separate – that makes his new division different from what has been done before at Surrey, and possibly other councils.
- Network Rail ramps up work at Kings Cross, Leeds, Gatwick and Brent Cross WestNetwork Rail engineers have been busy over the Bank Holiday weekend, carrying out track and station upgrades at Kings Cross, Leeds, Gatwick and in North London in preparation for the new Brent Cross West station.
Rail Magazine
- Prioritise securing Supertram before expansion - mayorPlans to extend the Sheffield Supertram network should be placed on hold, says South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis.
- First of Class 197s on test for Transport for WalesTesting has begun on the first Transport for Wales Class 197s, which are due to enter service from next year.
Railway Gazette
- Facial recognition payment to be rolled out at Moscow Metro stationsRUSSIA: A facial recognition based payment system is to be offered at all Moscow Metro stations by the end of the year, according to Deputy Mayor and Head of the Department of Transport & Road Infrastructure Development Maxim Liksutov.
Other News Sources
- Going underground: German mobile operators boost connectivity on trainsVodafone, Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica are expanding their coverage to provide more stable and reliable reception on trains.
- Dudley's Very Light Rail project opens test track facilityDUDLEY'S Very Light Rail project has now officially opened a test track facility for rail vehicle and infrastructure testing.
- Murphy awarded £56M contract for East West Rail earthworksThe East West Rail Alliance has awarded engineering company Murphy a £56M contract to deliver the main earthworks and drainage package on East West Rail, from Oxford to Bletchley, following two years of early contractor involvement.
- First brand new Transport for Wales trains being put through their pacesTesting has begun on brand new Transport for Wales trains which are due to enter service from next year.
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