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Fewer than seven in 10 services in the Wales and Western region were on time, says critical report.
Roads tolls and congestion charges part of Welsh Government transport plan
Local road charges - which could include tolls and congestion charges - are included in the Welsh Government's strategy for transport in Wales. Officials think road charges could fund improvements in public transport and reduce the number of vehicles in the road.
Thursday, 21 July 2022
BBC News
- Public transport push for Birmingham Commonwealth GamesRail strikes and recent tram failures have raised concerns about Birmingham's transport network.
- Network Rail ordered to improve train services in WalesFewer than seven in 10 services in the Wales and Western region were on time, says critical report.
Times Online
- UK heatwave: Network Rail asks experts to heat-proof train tracks [subscription]Network Rail has launched an urgent review of its infrastructure after record heat paralysed the network.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Still no detail on plans for electrification of Bradford to Leeds rail lineLOCAL Government bosses are still waiting for more details on plans to electrify the rail line between Bradford and Leeds.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension in doubt after cost rises to £550 millionThe future of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension has been plunged into doubt after its cost ballooned to £550 million.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Northern announces skeleton timetable as train strike to hit Leeds next weekThe majority of Northern's services will not run next Wednesday.
New Civil Engineer
- Manchester Relief Road to move ahead despite costs almost doublingTrafford Council is expected to push ahead with compulsory land and property purchases needed for the construction of the Carrington Relief Road, despite the cost rising from £34M to a potential £66M.
- Network Rail hires ex-ICE President Oakervee to investigate railway heat resilienceFormer ICE President Doug Oakervee will undertake an investigation into the resilience of the UK’s railways in the wake of disruption caused by this week’s record-breaking heatwave.
Rail Magazine
- Lords discuss concerns over Avanti West CoastPeers in the House of Lords have been expressing their concerns about the performance of Avanti West Coast (AWC) services.
Other News Sources
- How did UK infrastructure cope with record temperatures?Lineside fires, power cuts, buckled road and damaged runway – Britain’s record-breaking heatwave certainly made an impact on infrastructure.
- EC green lights €285m Spanish scheme for rail freight transportThe scheme will enable the construction, adaptation, or improvement of loading dock and rail freight terminals.
- Network Rail launches hot weather resilience taskforceNetwork Rail is launching a taskforce to investigate and make recommendations on how the railway can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather.
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