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HS2 is still technically on the table - could it actually come to the North now?
The legislation required for the multi-billion pound project has survived, but there are still many questions over its future
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
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- Bradford station plans step closer after £400.000 funding boostThe government has reaffirmed its commitment to a new railway station in Bradford, with the announcement of £400,000 of funding.
- Nottingham: New mural to be unveiled near railway stationA mural aiming to spread a message that travelling by train is safe for young people is to be unveiled.
- Theale Station gets new footbridge in project 'landmark'A new footbridge has been installed at a train station as part of renovation works to make it completely accessible.
- c2c recovers £250k from south Essex fare dodgersA train provider said it had recovered more than £250,000 from people who did not pay for their fare this year.
Financial Times
- Alstom pursues asset sales after warning on cash flow Chief executive of French train maker says company will also consider a capital increase
Reuters News
- Italy govt to curb transport strike after clash with unionsA row between the Italian government and two of the country's largest trade unions has erupted over a strike planned on Friday against Rome's 2024 budget, with the transport ministry saying it will curtail the protest.
Network Rail
- Network Rail teams continue to fix complex landslip at Aycliffe as repair completion moves to WednesdayNetwork Rail teams are continuing to work hard to repair the landslip at Aycliffe, near Darlington, but the complex nature of the fix and the landscape of the site has meant the work has taken longer to complete than expected.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- New Bradford station a step closer after funding announcedGovernment has today awarded Bradford Council £400,000 to help develop plans for a new city centre rail station.
Manchester Evening News
- HS2 is still technically on the table - could it actually come to the North now?The legislation required for the multi-billion pound project has survived, but there are still many questions over its future
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Council holding crunch public meeting over £750,000 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repair billCouncil holding crunch public meeting over £750,000 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repair bill
- Dated Dudley railway station set for upgrade as mayor plans 'crucial hub' futureAn outdated railway station will become a crucial focus for public transport in the Black Country, says the elected mayor for the West Midlands.
Yorkshire Post
- New station for Bradford can be 'King's Cross of the North', rail minister saysA new train station for Bradford will be the Kings Cross of the North, the rail minister has said during a visit to the city to announce £400,000 of funding to draw up more detailed plans.
New Civil Engineer
- Willenhall and Darlaston stations heading £30M over budget as opening slips to late 2025A further £15M cost hike is expected on plans build new Willenhall and Darlaston stations in the Black Country due to complications in changing contractor from the failed Buckingham Group to Kier.
- Eastside Midlands Metro extension to open with £18M temporary terminusThe West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has bought forward plans to open a section of the eastside Midlands Metro extension by constructing a temporary terminus to be used until the permanent station is built.
Rail Advent
- Midlands Connect highlights economic impact of freight and logisticsThe impact of freight and logistics is having a significant positive impact on the economy of the Midlands, with transport body Midlands Connect leading the way in researching how the demands of the transport sector are changing.
Railway Gazette
- Rail research co-operationUK: The Global Centre of Rail Excellence and Swansea University have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in research at the future test track which is under construction in South Wales. Swansea has some sector-leading strengths in key areas including rail technology, engineering and ...
Railway Technology
- Alstom set to deliver $72.2m DFW Airport Skylink replacement programmeThe DFW Skylink is “fundamental to moving passengers and the employees who keep the airport running”.
The Business Desk
- Transport tech firm announces 19% growth in revenuesTransport technology specialist Tracsis announced revenues of £82m in its full-year results, up from £68.7m over the previous year.
Other News Sources
- HS2: Another sinkhole appears above Chiltern tunnels in BuckinghamshireA second sinkhole has formed along the route of High Speed 2s Chiltern tunnels.
- Home working to blame for HS2 delaysWorking from home was to blame for the delays to HS2, MPs have been told. Nick Smallwood, the chief executive of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, told MPs that the change
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