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Boris Johnson backs high-speed Leeds to Manchester rail route
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pledge to fund a new high-speed rail route between Leeds and Manchester. In a speech in Manchester later, Mr Johnson will give his backing to the trans-Pennine transport link to "turbo-charge the economy".
Boris Johnson appoints arch-critic of HS2 as transport adviser
The prospects for survival of the high-speed rail line HS2 look slimmer after the prime minister, Boris Johnson, appointed an arch-critic as transport adviser. The journalist Andrew Gilligan, who was cycling tsar in Johnson’s London mayoralty, has long opposed what he says is a “disastrous scheme”, arguing for a slower, cheaper line to be built instead.
New Transport Secretary Grant Shapps imposes two page limit on rail documents he has to read
The new Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has imposed a two page limit on information sent to him about the management of Britain’s railways. In an internal email, seen by The Yorkshire Post, contributors to the Department’s Rail Group are also warned that Mr Shapps will “pay attention to the font sizes and margins” of any documents he receives.
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- Heathrow and Gatwick passengers hit with more delaysA problem with the UK's air traffic control system is adding to disruption caused by the weather.
Times Online
- Emotional-support dogs drive airlines barking mad [subscription]Airlines have warned about a rise in the number of passengers attempting to travel with “emotional support” dogs amid fears that many are unsuitable for travel in aircraft cabins.
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- Stranded: More train and plane trouble for travellersAir and rail travellers have faced another day of delays and cancellations in the aftermath of Thursday's record temperatures.
London Evening Standard
- UK flight delays: Technical problem resolved after air traffic control system faultA technical problem with the UK's air traffic control system caused flight delays, Nats said.
Other Regional Press
- Southend Airport flights were halted after a drone was spotted near the runwayFlights at Southend Airport were halted after a drone was spotted near the runway. Holiday makers including those on an Easyjet flight from Ibiza were affected on Tuesday.
- Why Bristol Airport objects to 3,000 space park & ride next to M5Plans for a rival park and ride next to the M5 wouldn't work for passengers, the airport says
Aviation Industry
- Air Italy is an EU carrier, EC transport chief tells WashingtonEurope will use “all legal means” to defend its carriers’ rights within the transatlantic air agreement, the head of Europe’s transport ministry warned a Washington DC audience. read more
- French firm wants Asia airports to embrace biometrics technology French security company IDEMIA hopes Asian airports can quickly embrace new facial recognition and identity technologies as passenger traffic in the region multiplies. read more
- Frankfurt Airport's new security checkpoint promises shorter waitsA new seven-lane security checkpoint at Frankfurt Airport uses state-of-the-art screening technology to reduce passenger wait times, according to airport operator Fraport AG.
- European authorities approve Air Nostrum-CityJet mergerThe European Commission has approved the proposed merger of Spain’s Air Nostrum and Ireland-based CityJet, a move that brings the creation of what will be Europe’s largest regional airline one step closer. read more
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- Airlines see improving airport experience as top priorityCompetition among airlines isn’t limited to what happens when you get onboard the plane; carriers must also make the time spent in airports more enjoyable and productive, according to Paul Jacobson, executive vice president and CFO of Delta Air Lines.
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