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ScotRail leases more trains for busiest routes
ScotRail reduced services in the central belt in February after the lease on some carriages ended.
John McDonnell joins Tory rebels to oppose Heathrow third runway
Shadow chancellor hopes to help persuade undecided MPs to vote against expansion plan
Proposals put forward to WYCA for HS2 testing facility and station refurb
Proposals have been made to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) Investment Committee to back new schemes that will create an HS2 testing facility, renovated station plans and a new rail park & ride scheme in the area. The plans put forward to the authority involve 10 new schemes...
Thursday, 07 June 2018
BBC News
- M5/M6 link road through Black Country among ideas to cut congestionA relief road, more smart motorway sections and widening the M42 are among options being set out.
- ScotRail leases more trains for busiest routesScotRail reduced services in the central belt in February after the lease on some carriages ended.
- Emirates looks to windowless planesThe airline is testing virtual windows that could pave the way for lighter and faster planes.
- Volkswagen admits it can't cope with new emissions testsThe carmaker says it cannot run the new tests quickly enough and fears a backlog of vehicles.
- Sir Richard Branson: Ditch diesel for electric cars before 2040Sir Richard Branson says government plans to ban diesel and petrol vehicles by 2040 should be brought forward.
- Carillion collapse to cost taxpayers £148mTwo-thirds of its UK workers have found new jobs since the liquidation, National Audit Office says.
ITV News
- Rail firm relocates to Wales and brings 130 jobsThe Welsh Government says the new franchise for the Wales and Borders rail service and the South Wales Metro means two new head offices will come to Wales creating around 130 jobs.
Department for Transport
- Tough regulations brought in to crack down on emissions cheatsCarmakers face fines for supplying vehicles designed to cheat emissions tests to the UK, following a government consultation.
- Faster journeys, more seats and better compensation for passengers in next East Midlands franchiseEast Midlands franchise bidders urged to show how they can deliver an ambitious upgrade programme as the invitation to tender is published.
- East Midlands rail franchise invitation to tenderPublication of the ITT for the East Midlands rail franchise and the launch of the consultation for the next Cross Country rail franchise.
Financial Times
- Britain’s railways are veering off the tracksBritons are used to queueing and they have become used to poor service on their railways. But the latest chaos has shocked even the most hardened commuters. Hundreds of train services have been cancelled this week, leaving thousands stranded on their way to work. Worse, there are no immediate solutions. People who pay hefty prices for season tickets have had enough.
The Guardian
- Northern rail workers to strike over plans to abolish train guardsRMT union members to stage three walkouts in June amid ongoing chaos caused by timetable change
- John McDonnell joins Tory rebels to oppose Heathrow third runwayShadow chancellor hopes to help persuade undecided MPs to vote against expansion plan
- ‘Chaos’: has British rail travel fallen into an abyss?In Greek mythology Eros emerged from an abyss known as ‘chaos’ – if only something lovely would arise from today’s rail troubles
The Herald
- We should look to Japan to see how a rail system ought to operateYOU carried a letter (June 4) from the chief executives and managing directors of our leading rail companies asking for suggestions from the public for the “root and branch reform" of rail ticketing regulations in the UK. The letter contained the astonishing fact that there are at present “55 million fares to choose from across the country”. Quite apart from the serious shortcomings of our rail network, it is little wonder then that the rail travelling public feel a sense of bewilderment and frustration when it comes to purchasing a ticket for a rail journey.
The Scotsman
- Eight-carriage trains to ease crowding this month on Edinburgh-Glasgow linePassengers on ScotRail’s flagship route are due to get eight-carriage trains for the first time this month to ease overcrowding.
Times Online
- Brussels needs to backpedal on e-bike insurance [Subscription]Everyone accepts that encouraging motorists to embrace public transport or cycling is crucial. It is good for the environment, helps tackle congestion and is, of course, better for health. The emergence of electric bicycles has helped many people make this switch, but there is trouble ahead. In one of the most perplexing ideas since the EU was established, the European Commission recently proposed that electric bikes should have third-party insurance. The notion is the kind of decision-making madness that gives the EU a bad name.
- Jaguar sales crash dents supplier’s profits [subscription]The diesel-related sales crash at Jaguar Land Rover has shaken the confidence and performance of one of its key suppliers.
- SNP wants guarantees on Heathrow runway [Subscription]The SNP will demand guaranteed extra slots for Scottish flights into London in return for the party’s support for the third runway at Heathrow, its leader in Westminster has said.
City AM
- Labour prepares to block Heathrow as former minister Justine Greening slams "worst kind of nationalism"Labour appears ready to instruct its MPs to block the government over its Heathrow expansion plans unveiled yesterday, despite getting backing from Unite the union.
- Uber gearing up to launch electric bikes across Europe this summer after Jump acquisitionUber is to launch its electric bike sharing service across Europe this summer on the back of its purchase of Jump in April.
Mail Online
- Justine Greening tears into Heathrow expansion plans and warns 'poison pill clause' means taxpayers will be left with a bill if it goes wrong as the PM braces for a Tory rebellionAn ex Cabinet minister today tore into Theresa May's plans to expand Heathrow Airport - warning that taxpayers could be left with a hefty bill if the project goes sour.
- Would you pilot a flying car? Google co-founder set to let the public try out the Kitty Hawk The startup has unveiled a new version of its prototype 'Flyer' vehicle and it appears more polished than the electrical aircraft, resembling a jet ski, which was released last April.
The Mirror
- Theresa May faces Heathrow showdown as Labour signals it could vote against airport expansionMPs are set to vote within weeks on a £14bn third runway scheme after it was finally signed off by Cabinet ministers
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Longer trains are coming to Bradford district - but most platforms are too short for them!DESPERATELY-needed longer trains are at last being introduced on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines – but most platforms are too short to take them.
Edinburgh Evening News
- John McLellan: Edinburgh Airport soars despite new Heathrow runwayIt’s three years since I wrote here about how the future of Scotland’s airports would be dictated by the London runway decision, at least that’s what industry insiders were saying at the time. Despite UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s announcement this week that Heathrow has finally been selected, the prospect of expansion is little nearer.
London Evening Standard
- Jubilee line strike set to go ahead next week, RMT union saysStrike action is due to take place on the Jubilee line next week, following the suspension of another walkout that was due to take place today.
Yorkshire Post
- Heathrow expansion will mean less direct international flights for Yorkshire, analysis showsThe Government was facing a fresh headache over a third runway at Heathrow Airport after Labour suggested it could oppose expansion and analysis showed northern airports will lose out on thousands of international flights if it went ahead.
- Tim Farron: Break up rail franchise that is failing the North You couldn’t make it up. During a week of rail chaos for vast swathes of northern commuters, the Tories announce a major investment in the South East with the oft-repeated promise to expand Heathrow with a new third runway. The North of England has been crying out for this sort of investment in transport for years.
Other Regional Press
- Portsmouth MP starts all-party rail group to tackle commuter issues in Commons AN MP has launched a new all-party parliamentary group on rail operator South Western Railway in the House of Commons.
- Rail chaos: Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle grills Transport Secretary Chris Grayling Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has faced a 45-minute grilling at the hands of Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle over the Northern rail fiasco.
- MP and commuters to stage trains protest at Batley StationMP Tracy Brabin will be joined by angry commuters 'fed up of being at the bottom of the pile when it comes to transport investment'
Rail Technology Magazine
- Greater Anglia speeds up delay repay compensationGreater Anglia has updated its compensation process to make it faster to make a claim after listening to customer feedback. Rail passengers in the region told the train operating company that its online Delay Repay claim form, which is used to compensate passengers who experience delays of 30...
- NR stations to tackle plastic use to become greenerNetwork Rail is to ban retailers from supplying plastic cutlery and cups in its managed stations from 2020. The move forms part of the organisation’s plans to tackle three significant environmental issues in the country’s biggest and busiest stations. Currently, 94% of Network...
- Proposals put forward to WYCA for HS2 testing facility and station refurbProposals have been made to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) Investment Committee to back new schemes that will create an HS2 testing facility, renovated station plans and a new rail park & ride scheme in the area. The plans put forward to the authority involve 10 new schemes...
Railway Gazette
- Electrification and train-trams in ambitious Wales franchise UK: Investment of £1·8bn in three new train fleets, electrification of commuter routes radiating...
Aviation Industry
- Norway tries multiple remote tower operationsNorwegian air service provider Avinor and Spanish air traffic management equipment provider Indra have completed the first test in a series of validations to simultaneously manage traffic in multiple airports from a single remote position. read more
- 10- to 14-person Hyperloop pods to complement air travel Mass transit system Virgin Hyperloop One is likely to operate 10- to 14-person pods, acting as an integrated transport system alongside airlines. read more
Other News Sources
- Bath MP asks why Bristol Airport was overlooked for expansion of HeathrowBath's MP today suggested the government should look to regional airports such as Bristol for expansion and drop their 'obsession with London airports'.
- £100m of NW road upgrades promisedHIGHWAYS England has announced a major £104million resurfacing and improvement project covering the north-west's motorways and major A roads.
- Transport body ramps up rail boss pressure PRESSURE has been ramped up on Northern Rail to urgently improve their services.
- Northern Rail extends services from Clitheroe to Rochdale amid travel chaosTRAIN services have been extended from Clitheroe to Rochdale amid Northern Rail travel chaos.
- Cyclists can relax in sauna after 2018 Naked Bike Ride CYCLISTS at the annual Naked Bike Ride can warm down at the end of their eight-mile journey in a sauna on the seafront this year.
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