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Wednesday, 08 November 2023

BBC News

• New car park opens at Castle Cary rail stationA much-needed new car park at a railway station has now opened after local residents complained about congestion.
• London transport: Google Street View goes underground on the TubeStations including Waterloo and Kings Cross St Pancras feature on the interactive panoramic maps.

ITV News

• King's Speech: Derby-based 'Great British Railways' promised in draft billA draft Bill to create a new public sector body to overhaul Britain’s railways, headquartered in Derby, was included in the King’s Speech today.

The Independent

• Concerns over speed of rail reforms as Great British Railways is in draft BillThe establishment of the public sector body to overhaul Britain’s railways was included in a draft Rail Reform Bill.

Network Rail

• Major refurbishment of historic Dovey Junction viaduct along the Cambrian line is completeThe major refurbishment of Dovey Junction viaduct in North Wales has been completed ahead of schedule after Network Rail teams worked through months of extreme weather and around the tides.

Other Regional Press

• Transport and skills key priorities for Labour challenger to Ben Houchen for Tees Valley MayorCouncillor Chris McEwan, deputy leader of Darlington Council, has been selected as Labour's candidate for next year's mayoral election

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Freight operator successfully trails new brake monitoring technologyGB Railfreight (GBRf) announced a successful four-week test of an innovative news solution for monitoring wheel and brake issues. The system developed was in collaboration with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi, creating a world first system enabling battery powered sensors to remotely share status.

New Civil Engineer

• Disappointment at slow implementation of Great British Railways as King’s Speech confirms ’draft’ Rail Reform BillThe King’s Speech has highlighted industry figures' disappointment with the slow process of implementing Great British Railways (GBR).

Rail Business Daily

• Draft Rail Reform Bill in the King’s SpeechThe government has included a Draft Rail Reform Bill in the King’s Speech which sets out some of the key pillars of industry reform including the creation of Great British Railways. A Parliamentary committee will oversee pre-legislative scrutiny of the provisions of the Bill.
• Without legislation to create Great British Railways – what’s next for rail reform?Andy Bagnall, Rail Partners’ Chief Executive Sometimes what isn’t in the King’s Speech is as important as what is and that is certainly the case for the rail industry this week as the government has recommitted to establishing Great British Railways – or GBR – and published a draft bill but will not be giving that bill a legislative slot this side of the next General Election.

Railnews

• Great British Railways included in King's Speech A draft Rail Reform Bill which would set up the new guiding mind Great British Railways has been included in the King's Speech in the House of Lords today.

Railway Gazette

• Disappointment as railway reform bill now unlikely before electionUK: The government’s decision to publish a draft rather than full railway reform bill is a missed opportunity, rail industry bodies said following the King’s Speech at the opening of Parliament on November 7.

The Business Desk

• East Midlands Railway announces multimillion-pound investment for seat refurbishmentA £3m project is underway to upgrade over 5,500 seats on East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains.

Other News Sources

• Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon EnoughRail industry leaders have described draft transport plans included in the King's Speech as a “missed opportunity”, and are doubtful that they will deliver reform promised by government.