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Utility firms forced to keep roads free of potholes for five years [subscription]
Utility companies will be forced to maintain roads for five years after digging them up under government plans to eradicate potholes.
The end is in sight for Pacer trains, but they served their purpose
Pacer trains - nicknamed ‘bus trains’ - have for many people been the bane of their commuting lives. Constructed from a bus body attached to a freight train base, commuters associate them with draughty carriages and noisy journeys.
Residents deliver scathing criticism of Grayling's support for increased Heathrow flight paths
Embattled Transport Secretary and Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling came under fire from constituents over his support for Heathrow Airport's expansion today (March 5).
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
BBC News
- Cardiff Airport opens new passport e-gatesThey will allow travellers with biometric passports to bypass manual inspections at border control.
- Lockerbie plastic roads firm MacRebur opens first factoryThe south of Scotland company uses waste which would have gone to landfill to help produce asphalt.
- Toyota and BMW warn no-deal Brexit could hit UK investmentBoth firms say production of their cars in the UK is at risk if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
- Explosive packages found at Heathrow, Waterloo and London City AirportCounter-terror police probe devices found in postal bags at Heathrow, Waterloo and London City Airport.
- Tesla: China suspends customs clearance for Model 3 carMisprinted labels delay shipments but the firm says it has reached a resolution with authorities.
- Morgan family sells control to venture capitalist groupThe iconic British sports car maker Morgan is to be sold to an Italian venture capital group
- Department for Transport issues pothole warningThe government wants companies that dig up the roads to guarantee they remain pothole-free for five years
- Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubtersAs he unveils cars to rival Ferrari and Roll-Royce, Andy Palmer says the firm is a UK manufacturing jewel.
The Guardian
- Chris Grayling presses for new powers against firms causing potholesInnovative surfacing materials and partially plastic roads also feature in DfT proposals
- Panic grows among carmakers at prospect of no-deal BrexitFirms including BMW and Toyota warn of potential UK job losses and plant closures
The Independent
- King's Cross St Pancras evacuated over fire alertLondon's King's Cross St Pancras Tube station has been evacuated and no trains are stopping over a "fire alert".
- King's Cross St Pancras evacuation: Station reopens after fire alertStation evacuated and trains stopped on same day suspicious packages found at Heathrow, Waterloo and London City airport
The Telegraph
- Chris Grayling is so shameless, it’s almost heroicSay what you like about Chris Grayling, but he’s a man of extraordinary resilience. Most people, in his position, might have allowed recent events to knock their self-esteem.
Times Online
- Utility firms forced to keep roads free of potholes for five years [subscription]Utility companies will be forced to maintain roads for five years after digging them up under government plans to eradicate potholes.
- Grayling replacement service is subject to delays [subscription]“We are sorry to announce that there is some disruption to your usual lamentable service. A Grayling Replacement Service will be calling at the dispatch box shortly. It maybe subject to delays, alterations and questions about contract cancellations.”
- Police launch inquiry into three ‘Irish’ letter bombs at Waterloo, Heathrow and City airport [Subscription]Counterterrorism police are investigating three letter bombs found at Waterloo station and two London airports, apparently posted from Ireland.
- Love Éire’ bags sent to airports in bomb scare [Subscription]Gardaí are assisting British counter-terrorism police after three letter bombs found at two airports and a railway station in London were apparently posted from the Republic of Ireland.
City AM
- Green shoots: British new car registrations up for first time in five monthsFebruary brought signs of hope for Britain’s embattled car manufacturing industry, with new car registrations rising for the first time in five months.
- Counter terror police investigating explosive devices at Waterloo Station, Heathrow Airport and City AirportCounter terrorism police are investigating after explosive devices were found at Waterloo Station, Heathrow Airport and City Airport today.
- ‘Department wrecking ball’: Chris Grayling refuses to resign over £33m Eurotunnel fiasco despite fresh pressure from MPsEmbattled transport secretary Chris Grayling has been hit with fresh calls to resign in the wake of the no-deal ferry contract fiasco that resulted in a £33m payout to the Channel tunnel operator.
Belfast Telegraph
- Parcel bombs sent to two airports and train station in London posted from DublinGardai are aiding an investigation by London metropolitan police after three explosive devices, posted in Dublin, were sent to key transport hubs in the English capital.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- The end is in sight for Pacer trains, but they served their purposePacer trains - nicknamed ‘bus trains’ - have for many people been the bane of their commuting lives. Constructed from a bus body attached to a freight train base, commuters associate them with draughty carriages and noisy journeys.
London Evening Standard
- Roads near Holborn to be transformed in bid to improve safetyThe roads around Holborn station, among the deadliest in London for cyclists, are to be transformed in a bid to improve safety.
- London terror probe: 'Irish dissident plot fears' after firebombs sent to major transport hubs in UK capitalThree firebombs found at major London transport hubs have sparked fears of a possible Irish dissident plot.
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North Wales Live
- Suspicious packages found at Waterloo station - what we know so far about the investigationHeathrow and London City airports were also targeted, Sctland Yard have confirmed
Other Regional Press
- Aberdeen students’ railway line designs go on displayStudents’ suggestions for breathing new life into a north-east railway line have gone on display.
- Railway award for Llandudno coach operatorLLANDUDNO based coach operator, Alpine Travel, has been named Best Coach Operator 2018 in the Great Rail Journeys awards.
- Report urges ministers to look further into plans to extend Borders RailwayProposals to extend the Borders Railway east or south-west – or both – are among 21 options now being considered by ministers.
Train Operators
- MP slams rail study for King's Lynn inadequacyScotRail’s first female engineering apprentices are joining their young colleagues to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019
Rail Advent
- Transport for London releases update on Gospel Oak to Barking trainsTransport for London has released an update on the Gospel Oak to Barking train upgrade, which has been delayed recently.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Smart on Rail with Transport for the North Transport for the North is currently leading the rollout of smartcards across the region’s rail network. Programme director, Alastair Richards, shares the customer insights on choices behind the successful passenger take-up, and reflects on how the project is informing the programme’s...
- Bombardier plans digital takeoff with Heathrow Express fleetChris Parker, UK business development director, rail control solutions at Bombardier Transportation, outlines the work being carried out to digitally enhance the Heathrow Express fleet. Last month, it was reported that Porterbrook and Bombardier had signed a contract to upgrade a fleet of 12...
- Good Growth: Barking RiversideLucinda Turner, Transport for London’s (TfL) director of spatial planning, argues that transport investment is the key to unlock good growth in a city. Despite recent economic shocks, London’s population continues to grow. By 2041, the city’s population is expected to grow to...
- Predicting system failures before they occurProfessor Lukumon Oyedele is assistant vice-chancellor and chair professor of enterprise and project management at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). He also runs its Big Data Enterprise and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Big-DEAL). Here, he explains i-RAMP, a potentially...
- Lord Berkeley: TransPennine freight is being sidelined Lord Berkeley, former chairman of the Rail Freight Group, makes the case for extra freight capacity across the proposed TransPennine route upgrades. Freight has suffered from the lack of capacity across the Pennines, especially for container trains needing W10 or W12 gauge. This has been a...
- TfL to reduce services on London Overground line after delays to new trains strike againLondon Overground services between Gospel Oak and Barking will be forced to operate reduced services every 30 minutes after TfL revealed that new Class 710 electric trains were still not ready for passenger use. The trains, originally due to be in service in spring last year, have been hit by a...
- DfT declares electrification of Midland Main Line to be extended to LeicestershireThe electrification of the Midland Main Line is to be extended to Leicestershire, the DfT has confirmed. Responding to a parliamentary question, rail minister Andrew Jones said Network Rail had been instructed to design an extension of electrification infrastructure from Kettering to Market...
- Transport and Connectivity at EvoNorth 2019Under the banner of the Northern Powerhouse, transport has been one of the most prevalent themes in advancing the businesses and people who live and operate inside the region. Following the grand announcement of the £70bn transport masterplan in January, the topic of conversation at...
- Bristol's MetroWest could be expanded to Gloucester and Westbury Great Western Railway and Network Rail are reportedly keen on new plans for the MetroWest railway to be expanded to Gloucester and Westbury, leading to growing belief amongst local transport chiefs. Discussions over expanding the line are due to conclude in the summer, and last year the...
Railnews
- Welcome for extension of Midland electrificationELECTRIFICATION of the Midland Main Line is set to be extended from Kettering North Junction to Market Harborough station.
Aviation Industry
- Southwest CEO: Grounded aircraft costing millions weeklySchedule disruptions caused by unavailable aircraft are costing Southwest Airlines millions of dollars each week, and the issue’s uncertainly makes providing short-term financial guidance challenging. read more
- Aeroflot 2018 net profit drops 75% on fuel costs, currency depreciationRussia’s Aeroflot Group reported a RUB5.7 billion ($82 million) net profit for 2018, down 75% from RUB23 billion in 2017—a decline the group attributed to higher fuel prices and foreign exchange losses. read more
- Europe urges stronger legal protections for aviation workers The European Commission has set out recommendations to improve social standards in European aviation, a sector that directly employs 2 million people and supports 9.4 million jobs overall, in a report published March 1. read more
- Lufthansa rethinks Eurowings’ long-haul strategyLufthansa Group LCC Eurowings is moving a large part of its long-haul operations to Frankfurt and Munich, the group’s main hub, as part of a wider strategy to rethink of how to tackle the leisure travel market. read more
- European pilots call for overhaul of flight time rules European pilots are calling for an overhaul of flight time regulations after they said a new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and EU-commissioned study revealed that European legislation is failing to protect pilots and cabin crew from fatigue. read more
- WOW Air, Indigo hope to finalize deal by end March Talks between Icelandic LCC WOW Air and prospective investors Indigo Partners are still ongoing, with a date toward the end of March now being given as the likely time for a deal agreement. read more
Other News Sources
- TfL Rail passengers at Maryland, Manor Park, Seven Kings and Forest Gate stations gain step-free platform accessTfL Rail passengers using Maryland, Manor Park, Seven Kings and Forest Gate stations can now access all platforms step-free following the opening of lifts at all four stations.
- Rail 870: My letter to Keith Williams on what Rail Review should examineI wish you lots of luck in your endeavour to sort out Britain’s railways.
- Residents deliver scathing criticism of Grayling's support for increased Heathrow flight pathsEmbattled Transport Secretary and Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling came under fire from constituents over his support for Heathrow Airport's expansion today (March 5).
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