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Rail delays are the 'worst for 12 years'
Nearly one in seven trains missed the punctuality target in the 12 months to August, figures show.
Cost of putting second member of staff on Merseyrail trains revealed
The cost of putting a second member of staff on all Merseyrail rail trains has been revealed, and the multimillion-pound bill could mean a rise in fares.
Contenders to build new Metros revealed as Chris Grayling backs plans to extend the service
The transport secretary boosted hopes long-mooted Metro expansion could happen once the new trains are rolled out
New Managing Director and Chairman appointed for Bombardier Transportation in the United Kingdom
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has appointed senior rail executive, Phil Hufton, as its new Managing Director and Chairman of the Board for Bombardier Transportation UK Ltd, effective from October 1, 2018. In addition, Mr. Hufton will become the Head of Projects UK and lead the UK management team.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
BBC News
- Electric car-backing Welsh Government uses diesel vehiclesNone of the Welsh Government's 72 vehicles were electric despite policies promoting their use.
- Vehicle tracks 'damaging' landscapesA new reports suggests planning laws need tightened to protect landscapes from vehicle tracks.
- Jaguar workers put on three-day week until ChristmasThe UK's largest carmaker is making
The Guardian
- Number of dirty diesels on road still growing, report showsThree years after the Dieselgate scandal erupted, number of highly polluting diesel vehicles on Europe’s roads has risen to 43 million
- Jaguar Land Rover says about 2,000 staff will go to three-day weekJaguar Land Rover has announced that about 2,000 staff will move to a three-day week at its Castle Bromwich plant in the West Midlands, only hours after the carmaker was accused of “scaremongering” about the impact of Brexit by a Conservative MP.
The Scotsman
- Residents could be armed with speed guns to clamp down on bad drivingResidents will team up with police in their fight for road safety by pointing speed guns at motorists.
City AM
- Tesla takes a hit after Saudi fund invests $1bn in rival Lucid MotorsTesla shares dipped this afternoon after Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund pumped $1bn into rival Lucid Motors.
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