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Trains could soon run 24 hours a day, says Network Rail boss
Mark Carne, who steps down as chief executive of the infrastructure company this summer, said people want rail services to reflect their lifestyles.
Proposal to remove Neath station from main railway line attacked
A petition launched to highlight the potential removal of Neath station from the main railway line to London has attracted more than 6,000 signatures in two days. The proposal, put forward by Professor Mark Barry of Cardiff University as part of his Swansea Bay Metro concept, would mean quicker rail journey times between Cardiff and Swansea, and Swansea to London Paddington.
Transport secretary reveals plans to stop councils using bus lane cameras as cash cows
It has been suggested that councils could be asked to redesign roads where bus lane cameras catch and fine significant numbers of drivers, under plans proposed by the Transport Secretary.
Southampton MP Alan Whitehead questions South Western Railway probe
A SOUTHAMPTON MP has questioned the government’s decision to launch a probe into the performance of South Western Railway (SWR). Alan Whitehead says the move suggests the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has “no confidence” in his own arrangements, after awarding the franchise to SWR in March 2017.
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
BBC News
- China links could aid regional airport bid for SwanseaSwansea and Pembrey both have airports but neither operate scheduled flights.
- First Qatar Airways flight from Doha to land in CardiffThe inaugural Qatar Airways service left Doha on Tuesday and is expected in Wales at lunchtime.
The Independent
- Heathrow is considering a £15 congestion charge for people who drive to the airport Heathrow is considering imposing a £15 congestion charge on holidaymakers who drive to the airport. Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/heathrow-is-considering-a-15-congestion-charge-for-82-miles-of-road-around-the-airport/
City AM
- Startup Wright Electric plans charge on ultra-high net worth market to electrify private jets with Jetex partnershipAn electric aircraft startup working with Easyjet said today that its new tie-up with private jet firm Jetex is aiming to swoop on the ultra-high net worth segment of the market to fuel wider take-up of electric aircraft.
Other Regional Press
- Heathrow denies 'congestion charge' reportsHeathrow bosses have disputed newspaper reports that they are considering imposing a £15 congestion charge on holidaymakers headed through the 82 miles of road surrounding the airport.
New Civil Engineer
- Heathrow refutes congestion charge claimHeathrow Airport Limited (HAL) has denied it is planning a £15 congestion charge for motorists, despite claims it is the “only realistic way” to meet emissions targets for expansion.
Aviation Industry
- Wizz Air to open largest training center in Budapest Central and eastern European LCC Wizz Air plans to open a new training and education center in Budapest by the end of 2018. read more
- Air Canada deepens net loss in 1Q on foreign exchange lossesAir Canada reported a first-quarter net loss of C$170 million ($132 million), widened from C$13 million loss in the year-ago quarter. read more
- ANA fleet moves support network strategyAll Nippon Airways (ANA) Group is adding 25 aircraft to its fleet over the next 11 months, as it continues to take delivery of new-generation models to refresh and expand its fleet. read more
- Croatia again seeks airline partner The government of Croatia has announced that it aims to find a new strategic partner for Croatia Airlines. read more
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