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First direct train from North Wales to Liverpool in 40 years
Good news for rail commuters as new services between Liverpool and North Wales run today after the the re-opening of the Halton Curve line.
Scrapping HS2 would be economic disaster, Treasury warned [Subscription]
Failure to build HS2 would be a “disaster” for the economy in the Midlands and north of England, the Treasury has been told amid growing concern that the project could be scrapped.
US investor urges First Group to split and pull out of 'destructive' UK rail network
Activist hedge fund Coast Capital has issued a list of demands against First Group, including that it pull out of Britain's railways, split its UK and US assets and overhaul its board.
Monday, 20 May 2019
BBC News
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The Telegraph
- Newcastle Airport stake up for grabs [Subscription]n Australian fund manager is reviewing the possibility of selling its stake in Newcastle Airport amid reports of sky-high valuations.
- Manchester Airport braces for further disruption after fuel hitch resolved [Subscription]Power issues which led to almost 70 flights to and from Manchester Airport being cancelled on Sunday have been resolved, engineers said.
Times Online
- Flights watchdog orders airlines to end passenger name change rip-off [Subscription]The aviation regulator is preparing to crack down on airlines that charge up to £160 to change a name on a ticket amid warnings that too many passengers are being stung by hidden costs.
Sky News
- Fuel supply problem leaves thousands stranded at Manchester AirportFuel supply problems that saw dozens of flights at Manchester Airport cancelled and left thousands of passengers stranded have been resolved.
London Evening Standard
- Manchester Airport disruption: Flights grounded at transport hub after 'issue with fuel supply'Many flights have been grounded at Manchester Airport after a “power issue”, causing travel misery for thousands of holidaymakers.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Safety warning for disruptive passengers at Aberdeen AirportFears have been raised about the actions of an increasing number of drunk passengers at Aberdeen International Airport (AIA).
North Wales Live
- Problems at Manchester Airport with flights not being able to take offSome passengers have been stuck for hours as engineers work to fix the issue
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