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Monday, 02 May 2022

Financial Times

• Head of UK audit regulator in frame to chair HS2Sir Jon Thompson's departure would create fresh upheaval at audit watchdog say executives

The Independent

• Airport passengers bamboozled by Thameslink train ticket machinesContactless card payment is an alternative – but may prove more expensive

Liverpool Echo

• How the Merseyrail network looks completely different to 1960s originsOperating 68 stations across its Wirral, City and Northern lines, Merseyrail is a key part of everyday life for people across our region.

Other Regional Press

• Rail operator's boost for Keighley canine customersRAIL operator Northern is providing a lead when it comes to catering for canine customers.

Rail Advent

• Railway stations in the North benefit from £100k accessibility boostRailway stations in the North are now fitted with electronic devices which support blind and visually impaired people in navigating facilities.
• TransPennine Express has been shortlisted for its work with local communities promoting rail as a positive career choice for womenThe rail operator has been recognised for its work and has been shortlisted for the Social Inclusion award at the Women in Rail Awards which will take place in May.
• Stadler production of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet achieves new milestoneThe 46 new trains are being built by Swiss train manufacturer Stadler for Nexus who own and operate Metro, with production now starting on the bogies.

Other News Sources

• Cheshire MP calls for new vote on 'highly contentious' HS2 BillA CHESHIRE MP who opposes HS2 wants the controversial Bill brought back before Parliament and voted on in its entirety to see if it still has the support of the Commons.