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Travel red list cut to seven countries 'a major step forward' - Grant Shapps
The transport secretary announces England's Covid travel red list is being cut to seven countries.
Nearly £2 million to be given to tech start-ups to power up the transport revolution
Entrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a better transport system will see their ideas brought to life from idea through to inception with thanks to government funding, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has announced
Scottish ferry fiasco: Smaller, compact ships are the way to go, say experts [Subscription]
Scotland’s ferries are overstaffed “mini-cruise ships” with à la carte menus and a gymnasium when they need to be compact, agile crafts with “linoleum on the floors”, sensible seating and a canteen for sliced sausage rolls, maritime experts have said.
Integrated Rail Plan | When will it be published and what will be in it?
The future of the UK’s major rail projects including High Speed 2 (HS2) and Northern Powerhouse Rail has been hanging in the balance for much of 2021.
Friday, 08 October 2021
BBC News
- Women's safety: Thousands sign petition to reinstate Night TubeMore than 75,000 demand the return of the Night Tube as women look for safer ways to get home.
Department for Transport
- Nearly £2 million to be given to tech start-ups to power up the transport revolutionEntrepreneurs and innovators pioneering new ways of creating a better transport system will see their ideas brought to life from idea through to inception with thanks to government funding, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has announced
London Evening Standard
- Sadiq Khan hints at Night Tube reopening after petition signed by thousandsSadiq Khan has hinted he is working to bring back the Night Tube in a matter of weeks amid concerns over the safety of women travelling home.
Yorkshire Post
- Buses to replace trains while East Yorkshire's last working railway semaphore signals are upgradedBuses are being put on to replace trains between Driffield, Bridlington and Scarborough at the end of the month when East Yorkshire's last working semaphore signals are exchanged for a modern equivalent.
Other Regional Press
- One of London's most annoying train stations will be fixed and commuters are relievedSurbiton station is getting a revamp with a new footbridge and eight ticket gates to stop overcrowding - and commuters say it's "brilliant".
New Civil Engineer
- Plan to reinstate abandoned Portishead railway overcomes another planning hurdleAnother hurdle has been overcome for the proposed Portishead branch line, with the National Trust withdrawing its objection to the scheme’s development consent order (DCO) application.
- Integrated Rail Plan | When will it be published and what will be in it?The future of the UK’s major rail projects including High Speed 2 (HS2) and Northern Powerhouse Rail has been hanging in the balance for much of 2021.
Other News Sources
- HS2 opens up annual ‘meet the contractor’ eventHigh Speed Two Ltd is preparing to host its biggest ever ‘meet the contractor’ event.
- Network Rail invites the public to comment on capacity upgrade proposals through ElyMonday the 18th of October will provide an opportunity for the public to get involved with the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) programme which aims to get more trains running through Ely by adding to their rail capacity and bringing more reliability for passenger services running to key locations.
- Bicester gets new near maintenance-free footbridgeA first of its kind, near maintenance-free bridge has been installed in Bicester to make crossing the railway safer for both pedestrians and cyclists.
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