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Thousands of bus routes 'at risk' of being scrapped, warn councils
Thousands of bus routes in England are under threat because councils have said they cannot afford to pay for them.
Edinburgh tram extension cost soars to £207m
New figures reveal that the cost of extending Edinburgh's tram line out of the city centre has increased by 25%.
ScotRail hit with second remedial plan - for failing to keep passengers happy
ScotRail was today hit with a second remedial plan - for failing to meet passenger satisfaction targets.
Brexit news: No-deal ferry contract awarded to firm with no ships Seaborne Freight scrapped
A controversial ferry contract awarded to a firm with no ships as part of no-deal Brexit plans has been scrapped by the Department for Transport.
Could making bus travel free help cut car emissions and reduce air pollution?
The proposal comes as figures show transport was the biggest contributor to the UK’s carbon pollution problem in 2017.
Saturday, 09 February 2019
The Guardian
- Heathrow stockpiling rubber gloves from EU for post-Brexit searchesLondon airport preparing for no deal by putting aside imported security materials
Times Online
- Hit new targets and you’ll get €100m payday, Ryanair boss told [Subscription]Michael O’Leary has been given the chance to add almost €100 million more to his fortune.
City AM
- Flybe's ultimatum to shareholders over controversial Virgin bid sends shares crashingFlybe’s low-flying shares lost up to a quarter of their value this morning after the struggling airline’s board warned investors it would wind up the company if they do not approve an unpopular takeover.
The National
- Time to bite the bullet and improve access to Glasgow AirportTHE “Bain Principle” is one of Labour’s biggest weaknesses in Scotland. The SNP has wisely avoided simply rejecting things that others have thought of first. There are ineffective transport systems and effective ones, expensive ones and cheap ones. I would assert it is difficult to find an example of “cheap and effective” – hence the problem for vote-hungry politicians of all hues.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- ‘Leeds Bradford should be the region’s first choice airport’ Transport bosses have called on business leaders to support Leeds Bradford Airport’s aim to become the first choice for Yorkshire jet-setters.
Aviation Industry
- Brussels Airlines cancels all flights ahead of Belgium national strikeLufthansa Group subsidiary Brussels Airlines has scrapped its entire schedule of 222 flights for Feb. 13 because of industrial action across various stakeholders operating at Brussels Airport, as part of a wider national strike in Belgium. read more
- Flybe to wind up company if shareholders do not back takeover deal UK regional carrier Flybe has told shareholders it had to sell off its operating companies, or face administration, adding that the empty holding company will wind up if shareholders do not back Connect Airways’ takeover offer. read more
- Bill introduced to protect FAA funding in future US government shutdownsTwo key US lawmakers overseeing federal transportation policy have introduced a bill that would keep the FAA fully funded during any future lapse in appropriations. read more
Other News Sources
- Britten-Norman announce plans for 50 new jobs at Solent AirportAircraft Manufacturer Britten-Norman is going to expand its manufacturing and maintenance facilities at Solent Airport, creating 50 new jobs.
- Wigan Council joins forces with fellow authorities to fund £50m Manchester Airport multi-storey car parkWigan council and fellow authorities across Greater Manchester are lining up plans to fund a multi-storey car park at Manchester Airport – at a cost of more than £50m.
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