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Travellers who arrive at Heathrow by car face pollution charge [Subscription]
Motorists will be charged up to £15 to drive to Heathrow under plans to combat congestion and pollution around Britain’s busiest airport.
Rail giants - including Richard Branson's Virgin Trains - sue Chris Grayling over West Coast franchise fiasco
ACCIDENT-prone minister Chris Grayling's transport department was sued for the third time in a month today as a trio of train giants launched legal action over his decision to bar them from the lucrative West Coast rail franchise.
North fares worst as train cancellations hit 18-year high
Three of Yorkshire’s train operators have emerged as the worst performers in a set of national figures which reveal long delays and cancellations to have hit an 18-year high.
Siemens' Rob Morris on the Rail Sector deal and Digital Railway
Rob Morris, Managing Director at Siemens Rail Automation and Digital Railway Industry Champion for the Rail Supply Group Rail Sector Deal joins us to discuss how Digital Railway is developing a ‘transformative’ Rail Sector Deal ahead of TransCityRail Midlands 2019. What does...
Saturday, 25 May 2019
BBC News
- Yorkshire heritage railways say coal ban is 'threat'Two heritage railways fear government measures to limit the burning of coal could affect their ability to operate.
- Morrissey posters removed from Merseyrail stationsMerseyrail takes down posters for the singer's new album over concerns about his political views.
- Texting while crossing road may be banned, and other newsBBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some the week's best technology stories.
- Summer strikes announced at Glasgow and Aberdeen airportsTwo 12-hour strikes will take place on 7 and 10 June at both Glasgow and Aberdeen terminals.
- 'I drive in the bus lane'How Norway is persuading motorists to switch to electric cars.
The Guardian
- Virgin Trains takes government to court over West Coast routeVirgin, Stagecoach and SNCF allege DfT breached its duties in barring them from tendering
The Independent
- After 40 years of costly motoring, what have the carmakers ever done for us?Absolutely nothing, moans Sean O'Grady, apart from the driver's airbag, satnav, reversing cameras, better fuel economy, reduced CO2, Advanced Emergency Braking, collision warning...
Times Online
- Stagecoach sets another legal fight in train over block on franchise bid [Subscription]Stagecoach has started its second legal action against the Department for Transport in less than a month after the bus, coach and train operator was shut out of bidding for key rail franchises in a row over staff pensions.
- City of London steps up safety drive with 15mph limit [Subscription]A blanket speed limit of 15mph will be introduced in the City of London as part of a new safety drive.
- Travellers who arrive at Heathrow by car face pollution charge [Subscription]Motorists will be charged up to £15 to drive to Heathrow under plans to combat congestion and pollution around Britain’s busiest airport.
- Boeing faces new inquiry on handling of 737 crisis [Subscription]Boeing’s troubles have deepened after it emerged America’s securities watchdog is investigating the company’s handling of the 737 Max crisis.
City AM
- With rail closures planned this weekend, here's how we should revamp our chugging transport systemThis week, consumer watchdog Which revealed that rail passengers lost four million hours to train delays last year, with an average of 660 cancellations per day.
Sky News
- Morrissey posters axed from train stations over star's far-right supportPosters promoting Morrissey's new album have been removed from train stations by Merseyrail after a customer complained it was publicising someone with "pseudo-racist" views.
Birmingham Mail
- Heathrow Airport passengers face £15 fees for arriving in old carsHeathrow Airport passengers could face a £15 surcharge if they arrive in an older, more polluting car.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow plans its own Ulez for drivers doing drop-off at up to £15 a dayThousands of Heathrow passengers will be made to pay a “pollution charge” of up to £15 if they drive to the airport to catch flights, it was announced today.
- Rail giants - including Richard Branson's Virgin Trains - sue Chris Grayling over West Coast franchise fiascoACCIDENT-prone minister Chris Grayling's transport department was sued for the third time in a month today as a trio of train giants launched legal action over his decision to bar them from the lucrative West Coast rail franchise.
Sheffield Star
- Immediate future secured for rural bus service as long term funding solution investigatedThe wheels on the bus will keep going round and round for one council-funded service in Penistone thanks to cash support.
Wales Online
- Eight bus routes in Bridgend are at risk as council axes subsidiesRoutes between Bridgend and Blaengarw, Maesteg Parc and Maesteg Town Centre, and Dan-y-Graig and Porthcawl are at risk
Yorkshire Post
- North fares worst as train cancellations hit 18-year highThree of Yorkshire’s train operators have emerged as the worst performers in a set of national figures which reveal long delays and cancellations to have hit an 18-year high.
Other Regional Press
- Could space travellers take off from local airport? A new government fund could help it happenSatellites and space tourists could find themselves taking off from Bournemouth airport in the future - if the airport decides to bid for a slice of new government money.
- Rail firm must sort things outTHE much-vaunted timetable changes, introduced this week in a bid to modernise the rain service, seem to have come off the rails, at least according to some of our readers.
- Jackie Baillie in new call to end Abellio rail franchiseDumbarton’s MSP has renewed her calls for Abellio to be stripped of its rail franchise. Jackie Baillie hit out after press reports in Germany showed that the problems Scots are facing in their train services are also being experienced by their German counterparts.
- TfL working to make Harrow-on-the-Hill station step-freeWork is underway at a London Underground station as part of a move towards step-free access for travellers.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Meeting clients, suppliers and stepping forwardThe Midlands 30-year plan will deliver many economic benefits and will need a wide and diverse supply chain to deliver some of the key projects. We caught up with long running sponsors of TransCityRail, Bridgeway Consulting Limited, specialists in Site & Ground investigations, Geomatics and...
- Network Rail's Julia Territt on working with the supply chain Ahead of TransCityRail Midlands this July, Julia Territt, Network Rail’s Regional Delivery Director for Route Services Supply Chain Operations joins us to discuss ‘putting the passenger first’ and working with the supply chain. What does your role as Regional Delivery Director...
- Maria Machancoses on the Midlands Rail Hub plans and futureproofing the Midlands network Maria Machancoses Director of Midlands Connect joins us to discuss the Midlands Rail Hub plans and futureproofing the Midlands network ahead of TransCityRail Midlands 2019. What does your role as Director of Midlands Connect involve? I’m tasked with establishing a strategic pipeline...
- West Midlands Rail Executive's Malcolm Holmes on the 30 year Rail Investment Strategy and working with Midlands ConnectMalcolm Holmes, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Rail Executive, joins us to discuss the 30-year Rail Investment Strategy, and how he and his team are working closely with Midlands Connect to deliver on uplifting capacity and bettering services for people across the region ahead of TCR...
- 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...
- Blog: Jane Fisher, Transitions and Projects Director on new trains, station enhancements and £1bn investmentAhead of the upcoming TCR Midlands event 18-07-2019, we caught up with Jane Fisher, Transitions and Projects Director for West Midlands Trains. As Transitions and Projects Director, Jane explains her role and the key issues West Midlands Trains are addressing. She also explains why she’s...
- Siemens' Rob Morris on the Rail Sector deal and Digital RailwayRob Morris, Managing Director at Siemens Rail Automation and Digital Railway Industry Champion for the Rail Supply Group Rail Sector Deal joins us to discuss how Digital Railway is developing a ‘transformative’ Rail Sector Deal ahead of TransCityRail Midlands 2019. What does...
- Toufic Machnouk, Network Rail's LNE & EM Route Programme Director, on rethinking digital technologyToufic Machnouk, LNE & EM Route Programme Director for Network Rail, joins us to discuss Digital Railway and rethinking Network Rail’s digital approach ahead of TransCityRail Midlands 2019. What does your role as LNE & EM Route Programme Director at Network Rail involve? I...
- A strengthened rail supply chainWith HS2 in progress, we will need more people than ever to be equipped with the skills and expertise to carry through this project. It is therefore vital that companies invest in their training programmes and connect with training providers
- WMCA on HS2 and supply chain opportunitiesIn the latest Q&A series ahead of TransCityRail Midlands, we caught up with Laura Shoaf, Managing Director for TfWM (the transport arm of the WMCA), for her insight on delivering the combined authority’s transport strategy. We find out what HS2 means for the region and future...
Transportxtra
- Bus operators blamed for cost of Welsh discount youth travel [Subscription]The Welsh Government is blaming bus operators for the high initial cost of its discount travel scheme for people aged 16 to 18.
Aviation Industry
- 10 more Chinese carriers file Boeing MAX compensation claimsFollowing the lead of the China’s three state-owned carriers, 10 more Chinese airlines have filed compensation claims with Boeing over the grounding of the 737 MAX 8 this week. read more
- New Belgian startup Air Antwerp hopes to find profitable nicheDutch national carrier KLM and Ireland-based regional airline CityJet are the two main shareholders behind a Belgian startup—Air Antwerp—being created to operate both scheduled services and provide capacity for others. read more
Other News Sources
- Tait completes Transport for London’s bus fleet radio upgradeNew Zealand-based Tait Communications has completed the digital upgrade of Transport for London’s (TfL) surface fleet, fitting London’s 9,200 red buses with high-reliability digital radio communications.
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