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George Freeman criticises guard who 'waved off train'
Transport Minister George Freeman claimed a guard "smirked and ignored" him and fellow passengers who were late for a train.
Go-Ahead Group extends Southeastern rail franchise until April
Go-Ahead Group has confirmed it will run the Southeastern rail franchise until 1 April 2020, rather than the previous end date of 10 November this year.
Freeman wants 'new Victorian' spirit to revive our railways
The east of England could be at the forefront of a transport revolution, with smart technology and the building of new towns reviving how our railways were built nearly 200 years ago.
Rail link between Tilbury and Scotland to be made permanent after trial success
A rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Port of Tilbury and the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port, is to be made permanent.
Commuters to be hit by 3% train fare rise [subscription]
Rail passengers are facing a fresh round of inflation-busting fare increases in spite of warnings from the new transport secretary that commuters are being let down by a substandard service.
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
BBC News
- George Freeman criticises guard who 'waved off train'Transport Minister George Freeman claimed a guard "smirked and ignored" him and fellow passengers who were late for a train.
- Wales development vision: 10 to watch for where you liveThis is what homes, transport and jobs could look like in 20 years' time.
- Gwynedd bus company introduces youths limit after driver 'spat at'Gwynfor Coaches says a driver was
- 'Dangerous' dockless bikes blocking streets, say disability activistsDisability activists say bikes are
- ScotRail scraps plan to make station toilets freeScotRail says it is not viable to scrap fees at four stations amid fears it could increase anti-social behaviour.
- Hyundai releases car with solar panel roofThe solar power system is available on the hybrid versions of the Korean car maker's Sonata vehicle.
The Independent
- British Airways boss says airlines must 'think about flying in different ways' to reduce environmental impact'When we look at the next 100 years we have to be thinking about flying in different ways'
- Fire between Clapham Junction and London Victoria causes rush-hour train delaysPower turned off near major rail hubs
The Scotsman
The Telegraph
- Transport Minister launches furious rant after guard fails to hold train for him [subscription]A newly elected transport minister has expressed his fury after a guard “smirked and ignored” him as he ran for a train, allowing it to go without him.
Times Online
- ScotRail does a U-turn on lavatory fees [subscription]ScotRail has backtracked on its plan to abolish charges for station lavatories, and will in fact raise them from 30p to 50p.
- Railwayman ‘smirked’ as a transport minister’s train was sent off without him [subscription]It is one thing for a train to leave an irate passenger stranded on the station platform. It is quite another when he turns out to be a new transport minister who is determined to implement a radical overhaul of the railways. George Freeman was fuming yesterday when a “smirking” platform worker instructed a Greater Anglia train to depart just as he was running for it
Reuters News
- Italian government won't fall over high speed rail link row-ministerMILAN (Reuters) - The Italian government will not collapse over a dispute within the ruling coalition about a planned high speed rail link with France, Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli said on Monday.
City AM
- Go-Ahead Group extends Southeastern rail franchise until AprilGo-Ahead Group has confirmed it will run the Southeastern rail franchise until 1 April 2020, rather than the previous end date of 10 November this year.
Network Rail
- Network Rail teams up with local council to bring ‘Happy Street’ to BatterseaNetwork Rail has worked in partnership with Wandsworth Council to spread some joy in the Nine Elms area of Battersea with a stunning makeover of the Thessaly Road railway bridge.
Birmingham Mail
- Fury over new-style bus stops leaving passengers soaked in the rainNew bus shelters being installed across the West Midlands are leaving passengers drenched whenever it rains, it is claimed.
- Network Rail's sleeper factory creates fears over traffic and air pollutionControversial plans to build a concrete railway sleeper facility in Bescot sidings have been formally submitted for a crucial decision by Sandwell councillors.
London Evening Standard
- Gospel Oak: TfL offers one month's free travel for 30,000 passengers to make up for overcrowding and delays Passengers on a London Overground branch line are to get free travel for a month after suffering long periods of delays and overcrowding.
- Fury at above-inflation '£100 kick in the teeth' on rail tickets after summer of delays Commuters were today facing inflation-busting rail fare rises on services still blighted by delays, cancellations and overcrowding.
- Boris 'must keep vows made as mayor and back Tube extension'The leader of Southwark council has called on the Prime Minister to
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Inter-island ferry services require sustainable fundingCouncil-run ferry services throughout the region are need a sustainable future- with Orkney, Argyll and Shetland looking to the Scottish Government to intervene.
This Is Local London Network
- More strikes on the cards for Woolwich Ferry workers over pay disputeThere could be more strikes on the cards for Woolwich Ferry workers after continuing disputes. Over the last two weeks there has rarely been a day when both ferries have been up and running, having a knock on effect to traffic in the area.
Yorkshire Post
- Bear with us for a few more weeks, say bosses at Leeds station as glimpses of new roof emergePassengers at Yorkshire's biggest railway station have been asked to be patient for a few more weeks as the project to create a new roof nears completion.
- New Transport Minister George Freeman's rant after platform worker refuses to delay train so he can get on itA Transport Minister has launched a furious rant after a platform worker instructed a train to depart, despite seeing him running towards it.
Hull Daily Mail
- Hull Paragon Station bosses would reopen Anlaby Road gate 'if taxpayers paid for extra staff'Row rumbles on as protest petition reaches nearly 24,000 signatures
North Wales Live
- Parked-up train passengers leaving traders in Flintshire town furiousA combination of the nearby station and a retail development angering business owner in Flint
Other Regional Press
- Freeman wants 'new Victorian' spirit to revive our railwaysThe east of England could be at the forefront of a transport revolution, with smart technology and the building of new towns reviving how our railways were built nearly 200 years ago.
- Rail link between Tilbury and Scotland to be made permanent after trial successA rail service which provides a regular weekend link between the Port of Tilbury and the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port, is to be made permanent.
- Transport minister and Norfolk MP launches furious rant at train companyA transport minister and Norfolk MP has launched a furious rant after a platform worker instructed a train to depart, despite seeing him running towards it.
- Some residents in Wendover told to 'give up possession' of their homes by HS2Residents of much-loved houses and cottages in the picturesque market town of Wendover have began to receive their notices to leave from HS2.
- Calls for improved rail link between Portsmouth and Southampton as city's roads excluded from funding bidFASTER trains between Portsmouth and Southampton are needed, council bosses have said – after it was revealed the city’s roads will not be part of a multi-million pound improvement scheme.
- Relief for Wigan rail passengers as West Coast Main Line re-opens after engineering work at major junctionRail travellers in Wigan will be breathing a sigh of relief after the West Coast Main Line re-opened following more than a fortnight of engineering works.
- First Bus promises 'significant improvements' to Bath university services after last year’s 'chaos'First Bus has promised to make “significant improvements” to its University of Bath services to address problems experienced throughout the last academic year.
Airportwatch
- Commuters to be hit by 3% train fare rise [subscription]Rail passengers are facing a fresh round of inflation-busting fare increases in spite of warnings from the new transport secretary that commuters are being let down by a substandard service.
Rail Magazine
- ScotRail claims improved performanceScotRail says it has recorded its best four-week punctuality since September 2018 with more than 90% of trains running on time between June 23 and July 20.
- First ten Pacers to be withdrawn by Northern this weekendIdentities of the first ten Class 142 Pacers to be withdrawn have been confirmed by sources at Northern.
Aviation Industry
- Finnair launches San Francisco-Helsinki biofuel flightsFinnair operated its first biofuel-powered flight from San Francisco to Helsinki Aug. 5, with a second to follow Aug. 7. read more
Other News Sources
- Scotrail scraps plans to make toilets free at Queen Street StationThe rail group say British Transport Police raised concerns it would increase anti-social behaviour
- New Bus Launch in ScarboroughLocal bus company East Yorkshire set to unveil eight brand new buses for Scarborough. East Yorkshire, operator of Scarborough Locals buses, is set to unveil eight brand new, ultra-low emission buses to operate in and around Scarborough.
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