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Treasury shunts Boris Johnson's rail revolution into the sidings [subscription]
Just like the trains it will eventually oversee, Great British Railways is growing ever more expensive and delayed
Analysis reveals billions of pounds shortfall in National Bus Strategy plans
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has revealed that there is a significant funding gap in the Government’s National Bus Strategy
Friday, 03 December 2021
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- Rail freight boosted by HGV driver shortage and climate changeBusinesses are turning to rail freight due to HGV driver shortages and carbon emission worries, the industry said.
- West Midlands Trains: Driver training backlog to take months to clearA rail company says there are challenges ahead as passengers complain of cancellations.
The Herald
- 'Enhanced' train debuts on Scotland to England serviceA FIRSTGROUP rail service has announced enhanced trains and increased services between Scotland and England.
The Telegraph
- Treasury shunts Boris Johnson's rail revolution into the sidings [subscription]Just like the trains it will eventually oversee, Great British Railways is growing ever more expensive and delayed
The Mirror
- More than 150 maskless train passengers hit with £200 fines after Covid rules changeFace coverings became mandatory again on public transport from Tuesday amid rising concerns about the Omicron variant of Covid-19. More than 150 people in London were ordered to pay a £200 fine
- Passengers stuck on trains for hours as serious incident shuts major rail linesA serious incident on a rail line between London Euston and Watford Junction caused travel chaos with passengers stranded on trains for hours and others forced to wait at stations
Daily Post (North Wales)
- 'Rotten' Barmouth viaduct is in worse state than feared bringing Xmas misery for rail usersNetwork Rail engineers say work on the iconic bridge will have to be extended
Northern Echo
- Why there's only one Northern Rail service to Teesside Airport stationTHIS week it emerged that a Teesside train station is still one of the least used in the UK.
Wales Online
- First look inside brand new South Wales Metro trains that have just arrived in CardiffThe first brand new trains for the much-anticipated South Wales Metro have just been delivered to Cardiff.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Further West Midlands train disruption expected as new timetable introducedTrain passengers in the West Midlands have been warned to expect short-notice cancellations to continue over the Christmas period.
Yorkshire Post
- New 'HS3' link to Yorkshire proposed by thinktank after region's HS2 axeA new “HS3” high-speed rail line between Yorkshire and the Nottinghamshire town of Newark could help make up for the loss of the HS2 eastern leg from Yorkshire, a report by transport think-tank Greengauge 21 has suggested.
Other Regional Press
- Council opposes plan to cut trains from Warrington to ManchesterWARRINGTON Borough Council says it ‘strongly opposes’ proposed changes to train timetables which will have ‘significant implications’ for the town.
Other News Sources
- Claims Northumberland Line rail project a ‘no brainer’Plans to restart passenger rail services between Ashington, Blyth and Newcastle have been branded a “no brainer”, as bosses make a final push for approval.
- UK railways are getting more innovative, survey of experts findsThe survey of 321 rail experts, conducted by the Railway Industry Association (RIA), revealed that 62 per cent of respondents in 2021 believed rail is ‘extremely, very or quite innovative’, a 12 per cent increase from 2019.
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