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Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Cogitamus

• The Chris Stokes Column - Labour offers pragmatic rail reform with minimal expenditureThe 25th of April policy document ’Labour’s Plan to Fix Britain’s Railways’ is really rather good, and a refreshing contrast to the years of drift under the present government.

BBC News

• New train station could serve Amazon developmentA new railway station and transport interchange could be built in Melton. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a consultation on the proposal, which would also include bus stops and a car park with almost 500 spaces.

The Independent

• City-centre airport terminals – why are they not more popular?Plane Talk: As the Gatwick Express celebrates its 40th birthday, is there an appetite for city-centre check in?

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• People urged to complete Transport for the North rail surveyBradford people are being urged to make their voice heard and show just how bad the rail facilities in our district are
• Bradford Interchange: Tracy Brabin comments on situationThe Mayor of West Yorkshire has said she will not reopen the bus station at Bradford Interchange

Bucks Free Press

• New footage from HS2 shows bridge deck slid in BucksHS2 has recently released time-lapse footage which catalogues the notable progress made on the Wendover Dean Viaduct over the last year.
• Chiltern Railway adds extra train from Princes RisboroughRail passengers have been warned of timetable changes which may affect their journeys next month.

Train Operators

• Gatwick Express launches limited edition 'ruby' waistcoats to celebrate 40th anniversaryToday the Gatwick Express celebrates 40 years of service having opened to the public on 14 May 1984.
• LNER AZUMA TRAINS CIRCLE THE EARTH 2,000 TIMES IN FIVE YEARSLNER is proud to celebrate five years since its world-class Azuma trains entered service across its East Coast route between the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire and London King’s Cross.

Other News Sources

• LNER AZUMA trains circle the earth 2,000 times in 5-yearsLNER is proud to celebrate five years since its world-class Azuma trains entered service across its East Coast route between the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire and London King’s Cross.
• Waistcoat giveaway for Gatwick Express 40th anniversaryA direct rail service to the region's only international airport is celebrating its 40th anniversary - with a colourful outfit to match.