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Thursday, 24 October 2024

BBC News

• Campaign hopes to end child exploitation on trainsVulnerable children are at risk and can be exploited when using transport networks, claims a multi-agency group.

Financial Times

• Tokyo Metro is not offering a high-speed rideWith longer-run growth prospects limited, investors should not count on a long-term rally

Nation. Cymru

• Levy hefty fines for disability access failures on trains, urges Baroness Tanni Grey-ThompsonTrain operators should be slapped with heavy fines for failing disabled passengers, Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said.

Carlisle News & Star

• Campaign for Border Rail conference to be held in CarlisleThe campaign for Borders Rail is set to hold its annual conference in Carlisle on Saturday, October 26.

Other Regional Press

• Plans for new London Overground station next to HS2 'under consideration'It is hoped that these transfer options will aid passenger flow
• Call to reverse 'stark' cuts to Aberdeen-Inverurie trains as axe sees 1,300 fewer services runningServices from the Granite City to Inverurie have been reduced by almost 1,300 following a timetable rethink, with a drop of nearly 2,000 in passengers following the axing of some services.

British Trams Online

• West Midlands Metro celebrate more Global Light Rail Awards successThe West Midlands Metro have been celebrating following more recognition at October?s Global Light Rail Awards, held in London. Their recent increases in service frequency and improved reliability led to the judges recognising their efforts with commendations.

Railway Gazette

• MTR launches scholarship programme for students interested in rail careersCHINA: To celebrate 45 years of metro services in Hong Kong, MTR Corp is offering 45 scholarships for local students who are interested in pursuing a career in the railway sector.

The Business Desk

• Government urged to power up 4,300 jobs with Midland Mainline electrificationRegional leaders, MPs and the biggest business organisation in the East Midlands have joined forces to urge government to power up plans to electrify more sections of the Midland Mainline railway.