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HS2 plan to join East Coast Mainline at Newark
Plans to connect the eastern leg of HS2 to the East Coast Mainline are being considered by the government.
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Monday, 16 May 2022
BBC News
- ScotRail train driver shortage triggers wave of cancellationsAbout 300 Sunday train services across Scotland have been cancelled due to a shortage of drivers linked to an ongoing pay dispute.
- HS2 plan to join East Coast Mainline at NewarkPlans to connect the eastern leg of HS2 to the East Coast Mainline are being considered by the government.
- Warning over timetable changes for West Midlands Railway passengersRail passengers in the West Midlands are being warned to expect timetable changes from Sunday.
- HS2 plan to join East Coast Mainline at NewarkThe scheme would see high-speed trains routed from Nottingham to Newark on their way to the north.
- ScotRail train driver shortage triggers wave of cancellationsAbout 300 train services across Scotland were cancelled on Sunday due to an ongoing pay dispute.
The Independent
- Northern Line through City of London restored a day earlyFour months to the day after the City Branch of the Northern Line closed, this key link in the London Underground has been restored.
Times Online
- Rail industry prepares for summer strikes [subscription]Britain’s rail industry is preparing emergency measures to maintain the flow of vital goods such as food and fuel should the largest train strike in over 30 years go ahead this summer.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Why these train services will not run through the districtA COUPLE of train services that were intending to run through the Bradford district have been terminated early today.
- Grand Central cancels several rail services due to shortage of trainsA number of rail services have been cancelled today due to a shortage of trains.
Nation. Cymru
- Freight train trial on the Cambrian line is a runaway successThe test run of a freight train trial in mid-Wales could signal a cleaner, greener transport opportunity to take hundreds of large lorries off rural roads.
Other Regional Press
- Growth Track 360 renews calls for “visionary investments” to transform the region’s rail networkGrowth Track 360 has renewed its calls for “visionary investments” to transform the region’s rail network.
- 'HS2 is ruining our business... and our views' claims farm shop near rail lineThe owners of Hilltop Farm Shop and Cafe say the impact of HS2 in Warwickshire is 'depressing'
Rail Advent
- Rail services resume on South Wales Valley LinesFollowing a three-week closure for construction work on the South Wales Metro, rail services have resumed on the valley lines between Pontypridd, Aberdare, and Radyr.
- Transport Minister visits the new Scotland’s Railway £33m servicing depot The brand new purpose-built engineering depot saw the unveiling of a plaque to celebrate its official opening on the 12th of May
Other News Sources
- SNP ministers urged to put Scots first with new 'Nat Rail' after complaints stormExclusive: ScotRail was nationalised by SNP ministers in April after being in the hands of Dutch transport firm Abellio since 2015.
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