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HS2 is over-budget, unpopular and unjustified. Stop pouring billions into it
Major rail projects have an appalling record. They typically end up costing far more than predicted, open years late and fail to deliver the promised benefits. By the time the scale of the disaster becomes obvious, the politicians responsible have left office, leaving taxpayers to pick up the bill.
Second phase of Oxford to Cambridge rail link could start next year
THE second phase of a new Oxford to Cambridge rail link could begin next year after Network Rail submitted plans to the Government.
Heathrow boss says vote for expansion shows Britain is open for business
Following MPs’ approval for a third runway at Heathrow, Ryan Tute speaks to the airport’s boss, John Holland-Kaye, on legal challenges, environmental concerns and delivering the project on time and on budget.
Sunday, 29 July 2018
BBC News
- Air travel: Campaign warns holidaymakers of drink risksA campaign to warn holidaymakers is launched ahead of the busiest summer weekend for flights.
The Guardian
- Extreme weather across Europe delays flights, ferries and EurotunnelHolidaymakers are experiencing long delays on flights, ferries and Eurotunnel trains as operators deal with the aftermath of extreme weather conditions in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
The Scotsman
- Tourists forced to cancel Hebrides holidays as ferries prove too popularTourists are cancelling accommodation bookings on the Western Isles because they can’t get a space on packed ferries.
- Ministers ‘misled’ over merger of British Transport Police and Police Scotland.The staff association representing railway police officers has warned government ministers are being “misled” about the progress made in the merger of British Transport Police and Police Scotland.
The Telegraph
- Rail and ferry security checks are a 'pale shadow' of airport measures, warns influential think tankRail and ferry routes into the UK are a "weak link" in the country's borders because authorities only receive information about passengers once they have checked in for their journeys, according to an influential think tank.
- HS2 is over-budget, unpopular and unjustified. Stop pouring billions into itMajor rail projects have an appalling record. They typically end up costing far more than predicted, open years late and fail to deliver the promised benefits. By the time the scale of the disaster becomes obvious, the politicians responsible have left office, leaving taxpayers to pick up the bill.
Times Online
- 400,000 homes to get payout over Heathrow’s third runway [Subscription]Up to 400,000 households could be in line for compensation for the excess noise they will suffer after the construction of Heathrow’s third runway.
- Weather chaos puts holidays on hold [Subscription]Holidaymakers suffered long delays on flights, ferries and Eurotunnel trains yesterday after thunderstorms threw one of the busiest travel weekends into chaos.
- Commuters risk fines as they keep cool on electric scooters [Subscription]While passengers on the packed London Underground sweltered in temperatures of up to 40C last week, Jack Kreindler enjoyed a cool breeze as he zipped to work on his battery-powered scooter.
Mail Online
- Up to 400,000 homes could be set for £3,000 compensation over 'excess noise' after the construction of Heathrow's third runwayUp to 400,000 households could receive compensation for the excess noise they receive after Heathrow's third runway is built.
Bristol Live
- Bristol underground could get you to Bristol Airport or Emersons Green in 25 minutesA report has set out the routes Bristol's proposed Metro system would follow and how long journeys would take
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Bangor train station is having a bit of work done - here's what's happening thereWe've been given exclusive access to railway station to see the work taking place
London Evening Standard
- Stansted delays: Airport in 'meltdown' as thunderstorms ground flights and Eurotunnel hit by third day of chaos as millions jet off on summer breaksBrits jetting off on the first weekend of the summer holidays have been hit with major delays at Stansted Airport as travel chaos continues at the Eurotunnel in Folkestone.
Manchester Evening News
- Leaders call for Grayling to be sacked and Northern to have franchise stripped after another slumpThe rail operator's performance slumped again last month – despite its emergency timetable.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- The Big Bike Revival comes to Inverness to encourage cyclingA national project called the Big Bike Revival that encourages people to cycle for every day journeys is coming to Inverness.
Cambridge News
- Stansted Airport "chaos" after Ryanair flights cancelled due to weather conditionsThe airport says it was one of the major airports affected by the stormy weather conditions last night
Other Regional Press
- Cyclists rack up spaces at Malton station New secure cycle parking facilities have been installed at Malton train station, in a partnership between TransPennine Express, North Yorkshire County Council and Ryedale District Council.
- Angus MP gets on board plans to secure future of Arbroath miniature railwayThe railway is the oldest in Scotland and the only one in the world that uses a 10 ¼ inch gauge. For more than 80 years families have flocked to the attraction, which opened on West Links Park in 1935.
- 'You will benefit from HS2', transport minister tells people of Leeds"This isn’t just about creating jobs, homes and prosperity, but ensuring the commuters and passengers of Yorkshire have a transport network fit for the future"
- Second phase of Oxford to Cambridge rail link could start next yearTHE second phase of a new Oxford to Cambridge rail link could begin next year after Network Rail submitted plans to the Government.
Other News Sources
- London Heathrow Has Busiest First Half EverAlready one of the biggest, best and busiest airports around, Heathrow is continuing to rise to meet strong demand thanks to UK's continued tourist growth.
- Glasgow artist brightening rail journeys as Queen Street station revamp gathers paceA GLASGOW artist has brought colour to one of Glasgow’s biggest canvases as the multi-million pound redevelopment of Queen Street station gathers pace.
- Why is flying from Bristol Airport so often cheaper than flying from Exeter?The availability of budget airlines plays a very big role
- Heathrow boss says vote for expansion shows Britain is open for businessFollowing MPs’ approval for a third runway at Heathrow, Ryan Tute speaks to the airport’s boss, John Holland-Kaye, on legal challenges, environmental concerns and delivering the project on time and on budget.
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