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A third of businesses want ministers to greenlight transport and infrastructure investment
One in three businesses want ministers to prioritise investment in infrastructure, according to a new survey of British firms.
Plan to boost transport across the North is released today
The plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create a million new jobs and add £100 billion to the UK’s economy.
The Tavistock tram plan that could link to Plymouth and transform transport in North Cornwall
A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.
London and south east train operators responsible for almost HALF of complaints last year
Disgruntled train passengers were not happy with delays, cancellations and lack of punctuality in London and the south east
Monday, 19 June 2017
BBC News
- Severn Valley Railway marks 10 years since floodsA special rail service is being put on to thank people who helped rescue a heritage railway 10 years on from the floods that threatened to close it.
- Airbus unveils 'more efficient' A380 jumboThe firm says the new plane will burn less fuel and have capacity for 80 more seats.
Financial Times
- Heathrow names El Al as dirtiest, noisiest airlineAirport’s carrier rankings show widely varying performances on emissions and noise
- Boeing intensifies small-jet battle with Airbus US company to use Paris air show to launch bigger version of 737 passenger aircraft
- Uber’s rotten culture has spread — here’s how to stop itOther bosses tempted to mimic Travis Kalanick are heading for a leadership dead-end
- Uber loses ground in US as rival Lyft acceleratesRide-hailing company reels from series of crises
The Guardian
- The 8 best cycling innovations: from dockless bikes to solid tyresSmart traffic lights, bike paths in high-rises and paying people to cycle are among the trends that stood out at the recent Velo-City 2017 conferenceBike-sharing has come a long way in the last few years, and we are moving fast into the so-called fifth generation of these systems. Soon we’ll probably see a worldwide explosion of the “dockless” bike-shares that have already taken over in Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Guangzhou. The idea is that you don’t have to return the bike to a set place, but can leave it anywhere – and the city is saturated enough with these bikes that they’re alway...
- Jaguar Land Rover to recruit 5,000 staff after record year of salesBritish carmaker, bolstered by demand in China and North America, is working with Gorillaz to recruit engineers via the virtual band’s app Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled plans to recruit 5,000 new engineers over the next year in a boost for British industry as the Brexit talks begin. The carmaker has just enjoyed a record year of sales bolstered by demand for luxury cars in China and North America, and needs thousands of new recruits, predominantly in the UK, to help develop new models, including electric cars.JLR is the country’s biggest car manufacturer and has been held up by ministers as a...
The Herald
- New poll: most Scots want 20mph speed limit in all urban areasTHE majority of Scots support plans to cut the speed limits on roads in residential areas from 30mph to 20mph, according to a new opinion poll.
- Cyclists and walkers warned to take extra care on roadsPEDESTRIANS, cyclists and motorcyclists are being encouraged to
The Scotsman
- Air tax plans to reward Scotland’s richest - reportPlans to cut aviation tax in Scotland are “predominantly a tax giveaway for Scotland’s wealthiest households and corporations”, according to a new report.
The Telegraph
- Disability law drives record sales for bus maker Alexander Dennisus maker Alexander Dennis has enjoyed a record year for UK sales as transport companies rushed to comply with rules requiring vehicles to be accessible to disabled people.
City AM
- A third of businesses want ministers to greenlight transport and infrastructure investmentOne in three businesses want ministers to prioritise investment in infrastructure, according to a new survey of British firms.
The Mirror
- Brussels Airport placed on lockdown after 'suspicious writing' discovered on walls of men's toilets in arrivals hallPolice and soldiers swooped on the terminal to set up a security perimeter and search the building for any suspicious packages
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Plan to boost transport across the North is released todayThe plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through investment in the region’s transport infrastructure, and TFN say could help create a million new jobs and add £100 billion to the UK’s economy.
- Rail station improvements 'wish list' revealed in surveyA CAMPAIGN group has produced a wish list of improvements to rail stations following a public survey.
- VIDEO: 'Idiotic' drivers condemned for high-speed 'racing' on busy route FOOTAGE of two “idiotic” drivers seemingly racing at well above the speed limit on a main road in and out of Bradford has been labelled “shocking” by a road safety charity.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Massive road and rail improvements needed to help North East achieve its potential Report by Transport for the North outlines potential upgrades to the A1, A19 and A69, as well as the rail network
The York Press
- New plan to boost city transport linksTRANSPORT chiefs have revealed a report outlining a “compelling case for change” - including priorities that could improve life for York commuters and businesses.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Train services slashed between Ipswich and London due to Monday’s extreme heatRail passengers face significant disruption as mainline train timetables shrink due to the heat.
Plymouth Herald
- The trains, roads and boats that will improve Plymouth's transport network Major projects are in the pipeline that could transform Plymouth's congested transport network forever and finally bring to an end decades of frustration and misery.
Other Regional Press
- Norfolk County Council set to launch new community transport funding scheme A new funding scheme for local transport improvement programmes is set to be launched this week.
- The Tavistock tram plan that could link to Plymouth and transform transport in North Cornwall A tram-style Metro link between Plymouth and Tavistock could transform journeys into the city from North Cornwall.
- Brynglas Tunnel closures cause severe traffic delays MOTORISTS are facing severe delays on the M4 around Newport due to the planned closure of the Brynglas Tunnels.
Rail Magazine
- Greater Anglia doubles reliability of ‘317s’Class 317 reliability figures doubled by Greater Anglia over 15 months
- Underground Mail Rail opens to the public on July 28Mail Rail is to open to the public on July 28 as part of the Postal Museum.
Aviation Industry
- Boeing: MAX 8 doing well with launch customer Malindo Air Boeing said June 18 it was “very satisfied” with the early in-service performance of the 737 MAX 8 with its lead customer, Malaysia’s Malindo Air. read more
- Airbus launches A380-plus development studyAirbus is offering its customers an enhanced version of the A380 dubbed the A380-plus, seeking to regain market traction with its biggest aircraft. read more
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- London and south east train operators responsible for almost HALF of complaints last yearDisgruntled train passengers were not happy with delays, cancellations and lack of punctuality in London and the south east
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