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Saturday, 18 May 2024

BBC News

• Plan to run new trains from London to RochdaleThe new FirstGroup service, which will go via Manchester Victoria, could be in place by 2027.

The Guardian

• Train operator Lumo plans new direct service from Greater Manchester to LondonFirstGroup submits application for alternative route between capital and Rochdale

Daily Express

• The UK train station in a quiet village that's the oldest in the worldHeighington and Aycliffe Railway Station in County Durham is believed to be the world's oldest.

The National

• Transport Secretary rubbishes union's role in peak fares suspensionSCOTLAND’S Transport Secretary has dismissed a trade union’s long-running fares campaign – saying it had no role in the suspension of peak fares.

Network Rail

• Stairway to Surbiton complete with overcrowding delays set to reduceNetwork Rail has completed a £6.7m upgrade of Surbiton station with the construction of a new deck and staircase to help reduce overcrowding and improve passenger safety.
• Network Rail and partners provide perfect blend to improved performanceSenior leaders, infrastructure experts, engineers, and operations specialists from the East Coast Partnership boarded a 09:00 LNER service between Edinburgh Waverley and London King’s Cross for the networking event known as the Coffee Cup Run.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• No mention of Interchange on transport agenda "staggering"MONTHS after Bradford Interchange was closed for safety reasons, West Yorkshire councillors will be asked to agree to £3.5m in funding for a new bus station roof – in Leeds.

London Evening Standard

• Rail firm Lumo to launch new London to Manchester low-cost trainsService could offer alternative to Avanti West Coast from 2027

Chester Standard

• Improvement work planned near Cheshire railway stationMORE than £24m is being invested over the late May bank holiday weekend to improve journeys on the West Coast main line between London Euston and Scotland.

Doncaster Free Press

• Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Investor now expected to be selected in late summer following requests from potential candidates for more time to prepare their business casesMayor Ros Jones has shared today (Friday) that the timescale to find a new investor to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been pushed back.

Oxford Mail

• East West Rail project will make developers 'shedloads'The East-West Rail project has been criticised for costing the taxpayer a huge amount while making huge profits for house builders.

Rail Business Daily

• Bow Street marks third anniversary with continued passenger growthIt’s three years since the first brand new station opened under Transport for Wales and since then it has gone from strength to strength, with almost 30,000 using it in 2023/24.
• Leading UK rail companies combine to form Buckland RailBuckland Rail – a new leading integrated rail services company – has been announced. It is made up of W.H. Davis, Davis Wagon Services and Yellow Rail, replacing W.H Davis (Holdings) Limited.

Rail Magazine

• Fleets due to come off-lease in next 12 months - some scrapped, some soldAs more new fleets come into traffic, plenty of trains currently in service should come off-lease in the next 12 months - some without new homes to go to. 

Trafnidiaeth Cymru [Transport for Wales]

• Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership Celebrates National Walking Month With The Launch Of New Bilingual Circular Walks From StationsThe Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is excited to announce the launch of its new website, designed to promote sustainable travel and outdoor exploration along the scenic railway route.

Other News Sources

• More London Underground stations to get 4G or 5G internetA growing number of London Tube and Elizabeth Line stations now have 4G or 5G internet – with more on the way.
• FOR EV electrifies Network Rail Scotland sitesElectric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider FOR EV has completed the first of two major charging hub installations at Network Rail Scotland’s key operational depots in Irvine and Cowlairs, Glasgow.
• Rebirth of a Norfolk station: a new railway hub unveiledPlans for a new South Lynn railway station aim to rejuvenate Norfolk’s train network, spurring economic growth and connectivity