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British Transport merger must be immediately scrapped, say unions
THE controversial merger of Police Scotland and British Transport Police must be immediately scrapped due to a “cavalier” attitude towards railway safety, rail unions have demanded.
Taxify halts London services after regulator questions licence
Uber rival Taxify has temporarily halted operations in London, the company said on Friday, after local regulator Transport for London said the new market entrant had failed to obtain a proper operating licence.
Southern Rail owner Go Ahead sees profits tumble
The owner of Southern Rail has posted a a 5.7 per cent drop in pre-tax profits after a series of industrial disputes and falling passenger numbers.
The Yorkshire Post says: Now is the time to pile pressure on Theresa May to fix Northern transport
THERESA MAY – whose Maidenhead constituency will soon benefit from Crossrail – clearly believes the Government has a track record to defend when it comes to investment in the train network.
UK to consult further on Heathrow expansion after election delay
Britain announced on Thursday a further consultation on a third runway at Heathrow airport to take into account new aviation demand forecasts and the government's air quality plan.
Friday, 08 September 2017
BBC News
- SHAREDWatch: Pupils in West Yorkshire ticket wrangleTeenagers say they are being singled out and treated like criminals because of misleading advice about buying a ticket on the Ilkley to Leeds rail line.
- Cardiff University scientists make 'new fuel' discoveryA new way of creating greener, cheaper fuel from methane is unveiled by a Cardiff University team.
- Electric dreamThe Scottish government wants to phase out diesel and petrol cars, but what challenges will that bring?
- First airmail flight from London to Windsor celebrated in picture galleryA young man flew the world's first scheduled flight carrying mail, and even wrote a postcard on the way.
- Jaguar Land Rover boss says free trade is 'crucially important'Ralph Speth, the chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover, says it is
- BMW joins Jaguar in boosting electric car modelsJaguar Land Rover and BMW unveil plans for all new cars to have an electrified version.
- BA seeks to close main pension schemeThe airline says the move is an effort to tackle what it says is a
Department for Transport
- Update on draft Airports National Policy Statement processAnnounces the publication of Sir Jeremy Sullivan's consultation review report and the launch of a further consultation later this year.
Financial Times
- Ryanair faces fresh shareholder rebellion over executive payInvestor advisers call for revolt over remuneration and Bonderman role as chairman
- Go-Ahead sales tick up after conditions at Southern rail franchise brighten
- Go-Ahead profits fall as rail strikes take tollTransport group’s shares drop as industrial problems weigh on performance
- British Airways to close final salary pension schemeGroup has largest of all UK company deficits relative to financial value
- New car-hailing apps threaten Uber's dominance in LondonDidi-backed Taxify and Via to shake up one of US group's most profitable markets
The Guardian
- SpaceX launches top-secret space shuttle before Irma hits FloridaCrewless aircraft blasts off from Kennedy space center on ThursdayShuttle takes off for secret mission as businesses boarded up for IrmaSpaceX launched the US air force’s super-secret space shuttle on Thursday, blasting off from Kennedy space center in Florida as schools and businesses boarded up for Hurricane Irma. Related: Mysterious space plane blasts off for secretive US air force mission Continue reading...
The Herald
- British Transport merger must be immediately scrapped, say unionsTHE controversial merger of Police Scotland and British Transport Police must be immediately scrapped due to a “cavalier” attitude towards railway safety, rail unions have demanded.
- Passengers' fury over Loganair queues at Glasgow AirportPassengers are furious after facing huge queues at Glasgow Airport to fly with newly relaunched airline Loganair.
The Scotsman
- Future looks bright for electric cars, says Quilter CheviotScottish Government plans to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032 will spark investment in electric rivals, according to wealth manager Quilter Cheviot.
- Alastair Dalton: Tough vehicle restrictions better for allWhen The Scotsman moved its Glasgow office from the city centre to the south side nearly a decade ago, I remember being struck by how much cleaner the air felt.
The Telegraph
- Stick-wielding farmers attack cyclists during Scottish borders road race
- Airline seats disappearing as Hurricane Irma approaches Florida
Times Online
- Heathrow is in for a bumpy landing [Subscription]Few things in life are as exciting as government consultations. So, little wonder the one on the draft Airports National Policy Statement has proved such a hit. It’s produced more than 70,000 responses. So, here’s some cracking news. They can all write in again — because the forecasts are wrong.
- Third Heathrow runway ‘faces further year of delay’ [subscription]A final decision on Heathrow expansion could be delayed for another year, it was claimed yesterday, after the government ordered new analysis of passenger demand for a third runway.
- Drivers saved from soaring motor insurance premiums [subscription]Drivers are expected to save up to £5 billion on insurance over the next five years after the government announced reforms to the way in which compensation payouts are calculated.
Reuters News
- Taxify halts London services after regulator questions licence Uber rival Taxify has temporarily halted operations in London, the company said on Friday, after local regulator Transport for London said the new market entrant had failed to obtain a proper operating licence.
Mail Online
- Ministers launch yet another consultation on Heathrow's expansion... but insist it won't cause more delays to the project Ministers announced yet another consultation on plans to expand Heathrow Airport yesterday - but insisted it will not cause further delays to the project.
The Mirror
- War hero who lost a limb in Afghanistan refused access to Virgin train as he 'couldn't prove he was disabled' Andy Grant was travelling from London to Liverpool but left his wallet in a cafe close to the station and tried to board the train using his e-ticket
This is Money
- Southern Rail owner Go Ahead sees profits tumble The owner of Southern Rail has posted a a 5.7 per cent drop in pre-tax profits after a series of industrial disputes and falling passenger numbers.
Belfast Telegraph
- Further consultation on Heathrow Airport expansion announced Transport Secretary Chris Grayling insisted the timetable for parliamentary scrutiny of the plans would not be affected.
Birmingham Post
- Jaguar Land Rover to go electric from 2020 Luxury car manufacturer says all new cars will be either electric or hydrid
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Delays to rail services after thieves target signal boxes British Transport Police are investigating the thefts which happened at Talacre and Shotton
Liverpool Echo
- Amputee war hero refused access to Virgin train because he couldn't "prove" he is disabledAn amputee war hero who was blown up in Afghanistan was refused access to a Virgin Train this afternoon when he was unable to “prove“ he was disabled.
London Evening Standard
- Widower of pedestrian killed by cyclist Charlie Alliston vows to bring change to dangerous driving lawsThe widower of a woman knocked down and killed by a cyclist on a fixed-gear bike has vowed to force a change to dangerous driving laws.
- TfL launch smartphone app that lets commuters top up Oyster Cards on their mobilesA new smartphone app launched by Transport for London allows commuters to top up their Oyster Cards on their mobiles.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Taxi drivers facing huge bills for wheelchair cabsLocal authority officers have urged members of the licensing committee to push forward with implementing a controversial policy which would require a 100% wheelchair accessible taxi fleet by June 6 next year.
The York Press
- Bus times change for the 426NORTH Yorkshire County Council has revised the timetable for its temporary 426 Selby-Cawood-York bus route following concerns over timings.
Yorkshire Post
- The Yorkshire Post says: Now is the time to pile pressure on Theresa May to fix Northern transport THERESA MAY – whose Maidenhead constituency will soon benefit from Crossrail – clearly believes the Government has a track record to defend when it comes to investment in the train network.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Profits fall at Anglianbus, Hedingham and Chambers bus operator Go-AheadBus and train operator Go-Ahead, which employs around 400 people in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, has reported a slump in annual profits amid continuing woe for its strike-hit Southern Railway operation.
Other Regional Press
- Rail company spends more than a penny on improving train toilets!Greater Anglia has spent £150,000 upgrading the toilets on its fleet of commuter trains running between Ipswich, Essex and London.
- Police say new 20mph limit on busy road is 'too low' A NEW 20mph speed limit in Windmill Road could be approved today despite police saying it is 'too low' and officers won't be able to enforce it.
Buying Business Travel
- Election forces government to reopen Heathrow consultationTransport secretary insists there will be no further delay on runway decision
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Call for more cycle tracks to combat London bus delays New research backed by British Cycling’s policy adviser Chris Boardman says cycle tracks can help beat bus delays. In fact, where there are lots of cyclists, shared bus-cycle lanes can cause increased bus journey times and congestion. Building more separated cycle tracks could actually help reduce them. In a study of buses and cycles travelling northbound on the shared bus lane across London Bridge in the morning rush hour, transport experts Dr Rachel Aldred of Westminster University, Phil Jones of Phil Jones Associates and Luke Best of Multimodal found buses travelling at 20 mph experi...
- New TfL app enables passengers to top up their Oyster card on the go (Image Source: Mayor Watch) Oyster card users can now check their pay as you go balance and top up their card with just a few quick taps of their smartphone after Transport for London (TfL) launched its new app. The new app, which was designed by TfL and developed by Cubic Transportation Systems, is free to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and enables customers to use their smartphone to quickly add pay as you go credit or Travelcards to their Oyster card. These can then be added after 30 minutes by simply touching the Oyster card on the yellow card reader at any...
Coach and Bus Week
- A new chapter for Albatross TravelFormer CEO of Albatross Travel, Sean Taggart, has sold his shares in the company to his business partners – current CEO Steve Hornby and CFO Adam Handy.
- Turning Kernow aroundGareth Evans talks to First Kernow MD Alex Carter, who explains the story of turning round the once ailing Cornish business and how investment such as new buses, coupled with working in partnership with the local authority is delivering a better service for the public to the benefit of all
Rail Magazine
- Autumn start for Great Northern ‘700s’Class 700s will enter traffic on the Great Northern in the next few weeks.
- Testing plans for Greater Anglia's new Stadler trainsTesting of Stadler-built trains for Greater Anglia will take place in several European countries.
- IEP reaches Edinburgh for the first timeScottish capital debut for new Hitachi trains
Rail Technology Magazine
- Maynard: HS2 will not deliver full potential unless east-west links improvedRail minister Paul Maynard has reiterated that HS2’s full potential will not be fully delivered unless east-west rail links are properly improved as well, despite recent claims that plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NRP), or HS3, have gone down the government’s priority...
- Go-Ahead profits slump under poor Southern performanceThe company behind Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the Go-Ahead Group, has today reported a slowdown in its operating profits partially due to strike action on Southern services. Operating profits for the company slipped by 12%, from 162.6m in 2016 to 150.6m this year, with overall revenue...
- The Halton Curve: Small piece of track, big rail ambitionsCllr Liam Robinson, chair of the Liverpool City Region (LCR) Transport Committee and of Merseytravel, explains the importance of bringing the Halton Curve back into full use.
- From enmity to eminence: The inevitable journey of infrastructureSir David Higgins, chairman of HS2 Ltd, discusses the enduring importance of infrastructure - putting HS2 in context of the Grade 1 listed Humber Bridge, comparing and contrasting how the bridge was first seen, and how essential it is now.
- RMT threatens strike action against another TOC over payYet another TOC could become the latest victim of widespread industrial action as the RMT today warned that a dispute against East Midlands Trains (EMT) was “looming”. The union said that strikes could be on the horizon due to East Midlands allegedly “dragging its heels”...
Railnews
- CAMPAIGN: It™s time to get real about rail The news of the forthcoming rise in regulated fares has unleashed a torrent of media criticism of the railway industry, even though it does not control the decision, while the most common label given to the vital work at London Waterloo in August was ˜disruption™. The best way to do so is not yet obvious, but Railnews editor Sim Harris believes we should now start biting back.
Aviation Industry
- AEF briefing highlights inadequate measures to address air quality in Heathrow NPSToday, the AEF published the third in a series of briefings which focuses on the implications of Heathrow expansion for air quality. This forms part of the campaign, Why the third runway plan can’t fly, emphasising the NPS’s failure to …
- How big of a threat to air travel is the Hyperloop? A Hyperloop, the vacuum-tube city-to-city transportation concept introduced by Elon Musk in 2013, could be operational on a small scale within three years, according to Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) co-founder and CEO Dirk Ahlborn. read more
- Ryanair opens tenth base in Germany Irish LCC Ryanair has opened its tenth base in Germany with a Boeing 737-800 at Memmingen, which is located southwest of Munich. read more
- Austrian CEO warns airberlin bidders should be seriousAs more potential bidders express interest in airberlin and its Austrian LCC, NIKI, the CEO of Austrian Airlines has warned that any bids should be appropriately serious relative to the size and importance of the two airlines. read more
- US airlines deny hurricane gouging, cap Florida flight pricesUS airlines, under fire from people trying to get flights out of southern Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma and seeing high fares, are putting caps on one-way direct fares for travel out of the state. read more
- ANA takes first A321neoJapan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, becoming the launch operator of the version of the aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engines. read more
Green Miscellany
- Explosive protection for your bicycle for less than £20When thieves come for your bicycle in the dead of night they have a significant advantage. You are asleep. They have time to prise open sheds and dismantle locks in peace. There is no real alternative to a good insurance policy, but there are simple and cost-effective ways to make a thief’s life more difficult. Poacher alarms use a simple spring, trip wire… The post Explosive protection for your bicycle for less than £20 appeared first on ETA.
Other News Sources
- Uber rival Taxify has halted operations in London just 3 days after launchingTaxify, an Estonian ride-hailing app billed as a cheaper alternative to Uber, has been ordered to stop operations in London just three days after launching.
- Chance to adopt Whitchurch and Ludlow rail stationsArriva Trains Wales is offering people in Shropshire the opportunity to take over their local station as part of celebrations to mark International Day of Charity.
- Transport bosses reject pleas from locals for crossing to Moray train stationPassengers walking to connections in Forres currently have to make their own way across the busy A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road.
- London Waterloo disruption: Expect delays, altered routes and bus replacement services this weekend Passengers will face another round of disruptions on Saturday and Sunday (September 9-10)
- 'Save the money; provide a better service': YOUR comments on South Western Railway's big train makeover69% of Get Surrey readers who responded to our poll on the makeover said they liked the redesign
- Emissions only part of the Scottish air quality issue, says FTAThe Freight Transport Association has urged government to appreciate the steps which the sector has taken in improving vehicle emissions in the ...
- UK to consult further on Heathrow expansion after election delayBritain announced on Thursday a further consultation on a third runway at Heathrow airport to take into account new aviation demand forecasts and the government's air quality plan.
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