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HS2 minister fails to rule out that eastern leg between Leeds and Birmingham will be scrapped
It has been reported that financial pressures will mean that the Government will not go ahead with plans for the line between Birmingham and Leeds, but Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson did not take the opportunity to put those “scandalous” rumours to bed when asked in the House of Commons on Thursday morning.
Scottish bus support to last until March 2022
Scottish Government is supporting buses in the country until March 2022.
Government’s hydrogen strategy could go further and faster says Cadent
Dr Tony Ballance, Chief Strategy & Regulation Officer at Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network which manages a network of more than 80,000 miles of pipes, most of them underground, and which transports gas to 11 million customers, said he welcomed the release of the Government’s Hydrogen Strategy as a great first step in promoting the use of the gas, but added there were opportunities for the UK to go further and faster.
Friday, 10 September 2021
BBC News
- Hitachi train cracks due to fatigue and corrosion, report saysCracking that led to high-speed trains being withdrawn from service was down to fatigue and stress corrosion, a government report has found.
- Merseyrail train carriage cleaners dispute set for more talksA pay and conditions dispute involving train carriage cleaners for Merseyrail is set to go to arbitration.
- London transport staff warned of anti-mask posters with razor bladesThe Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union says its members are at risk.
- Rail industry urges workers not to spurn the trainCity centres and High Streets could suffer unless workers start taking the train again, the industry warns.
The Scotsman
- ScotRail’s new ‘ridiculously expensive’ Edinburgh-Glasgow fares are actually cheaper than the tickets they replace – Alastair DaltonWhen it comes to bees in your bonnet about transport – and there are many – rail fares are right up there.
Times Online
- Weather on the line halted £5.7bn Hitachi-built trains, rail watchdog inquiry findsMultibillion-pound trains were withdrawn from some of Britain’s busiest intercity lines after being damaged by the weather, an inquiry has found.
Mail Online
- Cracks under train carriages could have been caused by seawater spraying onto them, report suggests An investigation said a type of aluminium used under some of the trains may have been vulnerable to being damaged by 'salt-containing' substances. The cracks caused weeks of travel chaos.
Birmingham Post
- Shortlist revealed for £275m HS2 depot schemeProject in Birmingham will house a maintenance and inspection hub and act as the network control centre for the high-speed rail line
- Cause of Hitachi Rail cracks that led to train cancellations identifiedRail services on the East Coast main line and in the South West were cancelled after trains were quickly withdrawn from service
Yorkshire Post
- Why have Tories turned against Yorkshire as HS2 speculation grows? – The Yorkshire Post saysDAME DIANA Johnson wasn’t just speaking for her constituents when she stood up in Parliament and asked: “What exactly do Conservative MPs have against Hull and the East Yorkshire area?”
- HS2 minister fails to rule out that eastern leg between Leeds and Birmingham will be scrappedIt has been reported that financial pressures will mean that the Government will not go ahead with plans for the line between Birmingham and Leeds, but Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson did not take the opportunity to put those “scandalous” rumours to bed when asked in the House of Commons on Thursday morning.
South Wales Argus
- Rail firm uses VR to improve safety on the tracksA RAIL business is emplying virtual reality to ensure industry safety is improved.
Other Regional Press
- MPs to consider ‘stopping work on HS2 immediately' following petition successThe House of Commons has formally announced that on Monday (September 13), it will debate whether or not to ‘stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation’.
- MP highlights importance of East Coast Mainline for union connectivityAndrew Jones MP, has this week highlighted the importance of the East Coast mainline for union connectivity during questions to the Scotland Secretary.
- Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney challenges ministers to block rail cutsRichmond Park MP Sarah Olney is calling on ministers to block cuts in rail services to key commuter stations in North Sheen, Mortlake and Barnes.
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- HS2 construction commissioner warns of mounting issues at Euston and Old Oak CommonHS2’s Independent Construction Commissioner Sir Mark Worthington has warned about mounting issues at the high speed rail project’s London stations.
- Autumn of weekend work planned to deliver next stage of Leeds station upgradeNetwork Rail has said that work will be carried out over four weekends in the next four weeks at Leeds station to remodel the track layout between platforms 4 and 6 to deliver better reliability and boost capacity.
- Three bidders shortlisted to build HS2’s £275M nerve centreHS2 Ltd has confirmed the shortlist of bidders to build the high speed rail project’s network control centre and rolling stock maintenance depot, which will create around 500 long-term jobs in Birmingham’s Washwood Heath.
Rail Magazine
- ECML’s new ‘dive-under’ signalling commissionedSignalling for the Werrington ‘dive-under’ was commissioned in early September, ready for the new grade-separated junction to come into regular use before the end of the year.
Other News Sources
- A new map and altered timetables: How 2 new London Underground stations will change the Northern line as we know itThere are just ten full days to go until the London Underground's newest stations are opened at Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station on September 20.
- LNER services in 'strong demand'A YORK-BASED train firm continues to see strong demand for its services as customers return to rail - with bumper bank holiday bookings and 200,000 bargain tickets sold.
- Trains to London from Brighton suspendedTHERE are long delays between London and Brighton as engineers investigate a potential landslip.
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