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Friday, 06 May 2022

The Telegraph

• Rail commuters brace for more punishing fare rises [subscription]Commuters face paying hundreds of pounds more for the their season tickets next year as inflation continues to soar, economists have warned.

City AM

• Rail fares could soar by 12 per cent amid inflationary spikesRailway users could soon enough see the price of their tickets soar as a result of inflation spiking to 7 per cent and not showing any sign of easing.

The York Press

• York National Railway Museum in virtual reality station bidTHE National Railway Museum in York has helped members of the public get a glimpse of what railway stations of the future could look like with the help of virtual reality.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Leeds trains: TransPennine passengers warned to plan ahead as rail company reinstates pre-Covid servicesTransPennine Express (TPE) will be reinstating a small number of pre-Covid services following adjustments made to its train plan earlier this year as people continue to return to the railway.

Other Regional Press

• Cabinet meet to discuss transport, energy and planning a major eventThe issues being considered relate to transport improvements, the council’s energy supply and planning for a major event.

Rail Advent

• Five new members appointed to the National Railway Museum’s Advisory BoardFive new members have been appointed to the National Railway Museum’s Advisory Board, which provides advice and support to the museum’s Senior Management Team on their plans for the museum’s future.

Railnews

• Politicians clash in wake of Elizabeth Line announcement The announcement by Transport for London that services are set to start on the central section of the Elizabeth Line on 24 May has been followed by a protest from transport secretary Grant Shapps, who is accusing the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of breaking election rules. The news of the opening date was released just one day before local elections in many areas, including London, and polling is underway today.

Other News Sources

• Don’t wait for fresh policy to press for sustainable transport to new homesResponding to our April news report about sustainable transport near new homes, Roger Blake outlines how Railfutre is taking up the challenge to ensure a number of new developments in the south of England have proper rail connectivity
• DB and Siemens present new hydrogen train and refuelling systemLine trials of the Mireo Plus H will commence in 2023 ahead of entry into passenger service in 2024.