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Two malicious devices found on railway lines 'linked to Brexit', police believe
Note found after attempted sabotage read: 'We will bring this country to its knees if we don't leave'
Stagecoach sees higher annual profit on stronger rail businesses
British transport company Stagecoach said on Wednesday it expected full-year adjusted profit to be higher than its prior forecast, on the back of additional gains from improved performance of its rail businesses.
MPs cast doubt over Crossrail 2020 opening aim as they warn Elizabeth Line may need more than £2.8bn bailout
MPs are “not convinced” that Crossrail will open in 2020 and fear the project will need more than the extra £2.8bn in funding it received to stay afloat, according to a damning report released today.
Wednesday, 03 April 2019
BBC News
- Crossrail delay report: 'Unacceptable' accountabilityThere has been an "unacceptable" lack of accountability over the delays to Crossrail, a report has said.
- Ryanair one of Europe's top polluters, EU data suggestsRyanair has become the only airline to be included in a list of Europe's top 10 polluters, according to data from the EU's Transport & Environment group.
- Glasgow Airport staff confirm 24-hour strike in pay and pensions rowAbout 500 staff at the terminal will strike on 16 April but the airport insists there will be no disruption to services.
- Brexit: UK risks 'trashing relationship' with Europe, says Siemens bossJurgen Maier, the UK chief executive of Siemens, says the country is
- Brexit: Government did not speak to French ports in no-deal planIn a leaked document, the Department for Transport admits it has not engaged with French port operators.
The Guardian
- Two devices left on rail lines in suspected pro-Brexit sabotage plotPolice investigate ‘malicious obstructions’ that were meant to disrupt train services
- Concerns mount over plans for two-mile road tunnel past StonehengeHighways England claims scheme will improve travel and visits to site but many oppose it
- Follow Sarah Storey’s lead on e-bike promotionGreat to hear that Sarah Storey will be promoting e-bikes in her new role as cycling commissioner in Sheffield (Report, 1 April).
- How they built cycling tunnels under the Tyne by hand – in picturesThe Tyne pedestrian and cycling tunnels, completed in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, are to reopen this summer after a delayed and over-budget restoration
The Independent
- Chris Grayling slammed for 'continual shortcomings' over CrossrailChris Grayling has been lambasted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for “continual shortcomings” by his department.
- Two malicious devices found on railway lines 'linked to Brexit', police believeNote found after attempted sabotage read: 'We will bring this country to its knees if we don't leave'
The Telegraph
- Pro-Brexit supporters sabotage rail network with 'malicious devices' [subscription]n investigation has been launched after two "malicious" devices were placed on railway tracks in a pro-Brexit sabotage attempt.
Times Online
- Leavers on the line try to bring trains to a standstill over Brexit [subscription]Brexit supporters are believed to be behind two crude but “malicious” devices left on railway lines and designed to bring the network to a standstill.
Parliament
- Government must explain who is responsible for Crossrail failuresThe Crossrail programme aims to deliver a new east-west railway through central London, providing passengers with new train services to improve connections on the existing transport network, reduce journey times and ease congestion.
Reuters News
- Stagecoach sees higher annual profit on stronger rail businesses British transport company Stagecoach said on Wednesday it expected full-year adjusted profit to be higher than its prior forecast, on the back of additional gains from improved performance of its rail businesses.
City AM
- MPs cast doubt over Crossrail 2020 opening aim as they warn Elizabeth Line may need more than £2.8bn bailoutMPs are “not convinced” that Crossrail will open in 2020 and fear the project will need more than the extra £2.8bn in funding it received to stay afloat, according to a damning report released today.
Edinburgh Evening News
- Flybe cancels flight from Edinburgh Airport due to 'operational reasons' A number of Flybe flights have been delayed or cancelled or delayed, with 'operational reasons' being reported as the reasons. The 7.20am departure to Southampton was cancelled, while 7am flight to Birmingham has been delayed until 8.35am
London Evening Standard
- Free taxis and bikes to encourage London homes buyers to go car freeCash cards for taxis, bike hire and car club membership are among incentives being offered to new homes buyers — but no parking spaces.
Northern Transport Summit 2019
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North Wales Live
- Bus company sold in latest takeover by Llandudno coach empireAlpine Travel has bought Conwy based Abacab as the owners retire
- Take a look at the new trains set to 'transform the passenger experience'The Vivarail trains are part of a £5bn investment and will go into service in North Wales first
Other Regional Press
- Transport for Wales invests £5 billion into an environmentally friendly future for rail travelNORTH Wales rail passengers are set to benefit from a £5 billion investment in new environmentally friendly trains.
- Newquay to Heathrow flight was cancelled on first day in 'PR disaster' for new routeThe flight was grounded after it couldn’t take-off due to a 'technical issue'
Rail Technology Magazine
- HS2 workers win £1m in back pay after 'underpayment scandal'A HS2 contractor has agreed to back pay over £1m to hundreds of its construction workers after Unite claimed they were being “systematically denied” their entitled holiday and agreed overtime pay. Last week it was reported that payslips from workers from Bowercross Construction...
- Network Rail buys up old Croydon sites in plans to fix Britain's busiest railway bottleneck Network Rail has bought two old Royal Mail depots and Volkswagen sites next to East Croydon Station as part of its plans to “unblock the London-Brighton railway bottleneck at Croydon.” The purchase of the old Royal Mail building site opens the way for two new platforms to be built at...
- Wales and Border rail franchise in £200m deal for new metro fleetThe Wales and Borders rail franchise has received £200m from the financial services giant Legal & General to provide new rolling stock on the south Wales Metro. The funding will see a new Wales and Borders rail fleet replace the current “ageing” fleet and deliver increased...
- Elaine Clark, Chief Executive of the Rail Forum Midlands on supporting the Rail Sector DealThe Rail Forum Midlands are playing a huge part in the delivery of the Rail Sector Deal. Chief Executive Elaine Clark explains how she and her team are working to support SME's in the rail sector grow their business through collaboration and build on existing skills ahead of TCR Midlands...
Railnews
- MPs ‘alarmed’ over Crossrail delaysTHE delays to Crossrail and its spiralling costs are ‘unacceptable’, a committee of MPs has concluded.
Railway Gazette
- Maritime Transport launches rail freight businessUK: Logistics company Maritime Transport officially launched its Maritime Intermodal business on March 29. DB Cargo UK unveiled two specially-branded Class 66 locomotives to mark the start three days later of a 10-year contract to operate daily container trains from Southampton and Felixstowe to inland terminals on Maritime’s behalf.
Aviation Industry
- Airbus upgrades ‘Day & Night’ first-class concept Airbus has made a prominent change to its Day & Night first-class concept, the “night†area of which now looks like a two-person bedroom. read more
- AIX Hamburg 2019: Immfly expands digital services beyond Europe Airline digital services provider Immfly is starting to expand, both beyond its European base and in the services it provides. read more
- AIX Hamburg 2019: Panasonic introduces interactive inflight map Panasonic is launching an augmented moving map with more interaction possibilities for inflight passenger entertainment (IFE). read more
- AIX Hamburg 2019: Airbus continues to promote lower-deck cabin module Airbus has yet to find a customer for its lower-deck cabin module, but promoters have clearer ideas on how to market and certify it. read more
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- Ryanair EU's 10th biggest polluterRyanair is among the top ten polluters in the EU in a list dominated by power plants, European Commission figures show
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