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Welsh railways not had 'fair crack of whip' in funding
The UK government has underfunded Welsh railways for a "long, long time", a transport expert has told MPs. Prof Mark Barry of Cardiff University, who proposed the South Wales Metro Plans, said Wales' rail network has not had a "fair crack of the whip".
Demand for stored HSTs to alleviate XC overcrowding
A petition has been sent to Kenilworth and Southam MP Jeremy Wright calling for stored High Speed Trains to be used by CrossCountry.
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
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- Welsh railways not had 'fair crack of whip' in fundingThe UK government has underfunded Welsh railways for a "long, long time", a transport expert has told MPs. Prof Mark Barry of Cardiff University, who proposed the South Wales Metro Plans, said Wales' rail network has not had a "fair crack of the whip".
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- Deal signals end to Glasgow Airport strike threatUnite said members at Glasgow Airport voted to accept a revised pensions offer.
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- 'Why are electric cars more expensive?' And more of your questions answeredOur business and transport correspondents answer your questions on electric cars.
The Guardian
- BMW unveils electric Mini as it charges into new eraSix decades after the original Mini first rolled off the production line in Oxford, its owner BMW has unveiled a new electric version it hopes will herald a new era – and help the German carmaker meet looming EU emissions targets.
Times Online
- Eddie Stobart makes U‑turn on results [Subscription]Eddie Stobart Logistics has had to restate its previous annual accounts after a review by its new finance chief.
- New Mini Electric charges ahead for November rollout [Subscription]The first all-electric Mini will start rolling off the assembly line in Cowley in November, with initial deliveries due next March.
City AM
- Watchdog warns of ‘real risk’ of repeat to no-deal Brexit ferry fiascoThe government could waste even more taxpayer money due to its lack of preparation for a no-deal Brexit, a top watchdog has warned, after the Department for Transport (DfT) blew £85m on botched ferry contracts.
The Mirror
- The UK's best and worst railway stations REVEALED - has yours made the list?The UK's best and worst railway stations across the UK have been revealed after they were judged on facilities, food and punctuality.
Sky News
- UK is not prepared for rising temperatures, damning report warnsThe government has a "ramshackle, Dad's Army" approach to coping with the impact of rising temperatures, its own climate advisers have warned.
London Evening Standard
- Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic set to be first space tourism firm to go public in major funding boostRichard Branson's space-tourism venture, Virgin Galactic, plans to go public as the first human space flight firm to do so.
- TfL Northern Line delays: signal failure to hit evening rush hour as commuters warned chaos could continue tomorrow morningTfL warns there will be no southbound service Camden Town to Kennington (via Bank) for rest of day Passengers urged to complete journeys by 9.30pm Signal failure may impact tomorrow morning's service
- Climate advisers warn Government faces 'get-real' moment over 2050 zero-emissions targetThe Government's own climate advisers have warned it faces a
Yorkshire Post
- Exclusive: Network Rail admit errors after East Coast Main Line closure decision not passed on for up to four monthsNETWORK Rail bosses have admitted that their communication over the August Bank Holiday closure of the East Coast Main Line was ineffective.
New Civil Engineer
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Rail Magazine
- TPE welcome its first Class 802/2sThe first two Hitachi Class 802/2s have been officially accepted by TransPennine Express. The five-car bi-modes, funded by Angel Trains, have successfully completed their fault-free running and will now be used for driver training ahead of entry into service.
- Demand for stored HSTs to alleviate XC overcrowdingA petition has been sent to Kenilworth and Southam MP Jeremy Wright calling for stored High Speed Trains to be used by CrossCountry.
Rail Technology Magazine
- TfL begin tracking underground passengers using Wi-FiStarting this week, Transport for London (TfL) will begin tracking the movement of their London Underground customers using data from their smartphones. When passengers use the tube’s free Wi-Fi service, TfL will be able to access GPS data to determine how busy areas of the network...
- Network Rail award £2.6m drone repair contractsNetwork Rail has handed contracts totalling £2.6m to several firms to supply, maintain and repair its drones. The company has a fleet of 24 drones to assist maintenance teams in surveying the railways for repairs. Supplying the equipment will be Heliguy and Buzzflyer, servicing will be...
Aviation Industry
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- EasyJet to add three routes from Manchester baseUK LCC easyJet will launch three new routes this winter from Manchester to Hurghada, Egypt; Rovaniemi, Lapland (Finland); and Verona, Italy. read more
Other News Sources
- Chair carrying out review of HS2, minister revealsA transport minister has confirmed that HS2 chair Allan Cook is carrying out a review of the project. Answering a written question in the Lords on Monday, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, who is a minister in the transport department, said it was Cook’s job to keep the £56bn project under tabs.
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