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Thursday, 12 May 2022

BBC News

• Lumo passengers thrown from seats on train speeding at PeterboroughPassengers were thrown from their seats and hit by falling luggage on a train being driven at 50mph (80km/h) above the speed limit, investigators said.
• Public to choose names of new Birmingham railway stationsPeople are being asked to choose the names of two new railway stations being built in Birmingham.
• Rail passengers face Sunday disruption in pay disputeDrivers' union Aslef has balloted its members in an ongoing wages dispute with operator ScotRail.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• How HS2 could look in North Wales as rail group renews calls to electrify the coast lineCurrently the high speed rail service is not set to enter Wales despite the project being classed as an England and Wales project

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham calls for nationalisation of railways as he backs union campaignAndy Burnham has called for 'full nationalisation' of the railways as he backs a union campaign demanding investment in the industry to improve services. The Greater Manchester mayor spoke in support of the Invest in Rail campaign by train drivers' union ASLEF at the People's History Museum

Other Regional Press

• Bid for Beeston and Tarporley station takes step forwardA bid to reopen a Beeston and Tarporley railway station on the Crewe-Chester line has taken another step forward.
• ‘Women are at risk’: North-east MSP calls for action after sex assaults hit 10-year high on trainsSexual assaults reported by women on Scotland's railways have hit a decade high, prompting calls for urgent action.
• New images reveal what £12m upgrade of Hartlepool Rail Station will look likeProposals for a £12 million redevelopment of Hartlepool Railway Station have been formally lodged as new images reveal how it will look when complete.
• Nuneaton's bid to become Great British Railway HQ needs your helpLocal support is needed to give the bid a boost

Rail Advent

• Transport for Wales to showcase its innovation accelerator programmeTransport for Wales in partnership with Alt Labs has developed an innovation accelerator programme, Lab by TfW, to improve safety, performance, and customers’ experiences on the railway.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Rail Industry reacts to the Queen's SpeechAt yesterday’s royal address to Parliament, Prince Charles spoke on behalf of the Queen, outlining new legislation for various different sectors, including the rail industry.

Railnews

• More transport devolution called for WEDNESDAY BRIEFING: More transport devolution called for ++ Railway will close for upgrade before Commonwealth Games ++ Chiltern Railways introduces Delay Repay for 15min delays

Other News Sources

• A £2 per journey cap on bus fares and a £25m fund to improve services in areas hit by recent bus cots have been announced today.A direct train service linking Elephant & Castle with Finsbury Park and stations to Welwyn Garden City begins on Monday 16 May.