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Tuesday, 14 November 2017

BBC News

• Sustrans calls for segregated cycle lanes in CardiffProtective road barriers would encourage people in Cardiff to cycle more, a survey finds.
• Uber set to sell $10bn stake to SoftbankThe ride-hailing firm says a cash injection would help to fuel expansion and investment in technology.
• Traffic lights to be installed on M6-M62 link roadTraffic lights could be rolled out on link roads across the country if the M6-M62 scheme is successful.

Financial Times

• First-class flying makes way for business travelSpace for elite reduced in favour of frequent flyers who cost less to serve and seat
• Lyft expands ride-sharing battle with Uber beyond USDecision to launch in Toronto comes as both companies look for fresh investment
• Uber-SoftBank deal moves ahead after Kalanick truceAgreement between founder and Benchmark clears hurdle to $10bn investment

The Guardian

• Three in four want more spending on cycle lanes in UK cities surveyJust 30% of respondents from seven cities say it is safe to cycle where they live, and many believe protected lanes would helpThe vast majority of UK city dwellers would support their taxes being spent on building cycle lanes, believing their city would be a better place to live and work if more people swapped their cars for bicycles, according to a study.Sustrans, the cycling and walking advocacy group, found that although just 6% of people commute to work by bike, 75% would like to see more money spent on cycling infrastructure and 78% support building more protected bike lanes, even if this...

The Scotsman

• Donald Trump firm asked by Preswick airport to ˜pitch" for new airlinesDonald Trump’s flagship Scottish business was invited by Glasgow Prestwick Airport to lobby a prospective airline amid attempts to return to profit.
• Leader comment: Donald J Trump Airport would be a step too farMany Scots will be dismayed at the revelation that Donald Trump’s business empire is involved in efforts to save Prestwick Airport from closure.

Times Online

• New pothole policy is ‘deathtrap for cyclists’Cyclists’ lives are being put at risk by rules that allow council highways inspectors to leave deep potholes in the road, a coroner has warned.

Birmingham Mail

• How many Brummies think the city is safe for cyclistsCampaign group Sustrans puts cycling in the city under the spotlight in a new wide-ranging report

Birmingham Post

• Car firms employing more than 16,000 say Brexit could do huge damage to their businesses Carmakers say a bad EU deal, or no deal at all, would have a devastating effect on their industry
• New rail chief appointed to oversee £1bn investment First managing director of new operator West Midlands Trains as been recruited ahead of franchise launch

Bolton News

• REVEALED: Why Heathrow Airport expansion could bring hundreds of jobs to Bolton LOGISTICS North has been named as one of 65 hubs that could play a significant part in the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
• Diesel cars should NOT be banned in Bolton says former Government advisorDIESEL cars should not be completely banned in Bolton despite its poor air quality, according to a former Government transport advisor.

Derby Telegraph

• 35 jobs lost as rail engineering firm foldsAdministrators move in to sell assets of Rowlescourt Engineering which has ceased trading due to pressure from competition

Liverpool Echo

• Trains strike: Merseyrail boss leaves to take up new roleJan Chaudhry-van der Velde has left his post as a bitter row over the removal of guards rolls on

London Evening Standard

• TfL urges passengers 'keep your cool' on World Kindness Day 2017 after spike in 'anger' incidentsTfL is pleading with commuters to be kinder after a dramatic surge in low-level violence and verbal confrontations on the Tube.
• All lamp posts in one London borough could get electric car chargersElectric car chargers could be installed on every residential street lamp post in one London borough in an attempt to inspire motorists to give up petrol and diesel vehicles.
• RMT union claims doors opened on both sides of train during strikeThe RMT union has claimed a train's doors opened on both sides in a series of "safety breaches" during a 48-hour strike on South Western Railway services.

The York Press

• Campaigners fear York Central plans could lead to 'traffic chaos' CAMPAIGNERS are warning of “traffic chaosâ€� caused by the redevelopment of York’s biggest brownfield site, and calling for more analysis before roads decisions are made.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Record-breaking October ends successful summer season for London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted has completed a record-breaking summer season by reporting its busiest-ever October.
• Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey criticised over response to closure of Woods Lane, MeltonA Suffolk MP has been accused of failing to support her constituents over a controversial road closure.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Peterborough in running as a vital hub to help construction of Heathrow's third runwayA huge site in Peterborough has been earmarked as a possible hub to aid the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Other Regional Press

• Assurances wanted over future of Machynlleth train depotPLAID CYMRU politicians are seeking assurances as part of a rail franchise tendering process that the future of 33 jobs at Machynlleth depot will be safe.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Southern DOO trains comply with disabled passenger policy, ORR statesFollowing a period of monitoring, the ORR is satisfied that Southern has continued to comply with its Disabled People’s Protection Policy following its move to driver-only operated (DOO) services. The regulator has concluded its review of Southern train’s customer...

Railnews

• Many passengers disregard closing door warnings A new report into the safety of passengers entering and leaving trains says that too many passengers are willing to take risks by trying to board a train while the doors are closing. Research has shown that nearly three quarters of passengers will still try to get on a train once the door alarm starts to sound, with over half still intent on boarding just before the doors start to close. However, RSSB has concluded that DOO poses no additional risk.
• New West Midlands managing director named The managing director of Merseyrail for the new West Midlands franchise has been named. Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde he has been at Merseyrail since 2015, a period in which plans for new trains took shape and services were also repeatedly disrupted by industrial action over DOO.

Railway Gazette

• GE looks to sell rail business USA: General Electric expects to dispose of its Transportation business unit over the next two...
• Vegetable oil fuelled multiple-units ordered for future battery conversionNETHERLANDS: Arriva has signed a €170m contract for Stadler to supply 18 Flirtino multiple units...
• NTV to order more PendolinosITALY: High speed open access operator Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori is to order a further five...

RMT

• French group Alstom first-half net profit surges, keeps 2020 financial goalsPARIS (Reuters) - French manufacturing group Alstom (ALSO.PA), which has agreed to merge its rail operations with Germany’s Siemens (SIEGn.DE), reported a surge in first-half net profit and kept its 2020 financial targets.

Aviation Industry

• Flydubai studies large aircraft order, strengthens Emirates codeshare Flydubai is in talks with aircraft manufacturers about another large order, but the commitment may not be announced at this year’s Dubai Air Show. read more

Other News Sources

• Weymouth to Waterloo trains set to be refurbished in £50 million makeoverTRAINS running on the Weymouth to Waterloo line will be refurbished as part of a £50 million makeover.
• Dutch zero-emission trains to combine biofuel with battery storageA batch of zero-emission trains that combine regenerative electrification technology with renewable diesel have been scheduled for commercialisation for 2025, after a pan-European passenger transport firm signed a €170m contract to manufacture the vehicles in the Netherlands.