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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

BBC News

• Rail bridge plans set to move aheadDetails of plans to replace a key road and rail bridge in Southampton are set to be unveiled later in the year, the city council has said.
• Airport boss disappointed by liquids rule changeNick Barton said passengers' experience in Birmingham was not what had been planned for them.
• Fines for tram fare dodgers could increase tenfoldThe West Midlands Combined Authority board will consider increasing the penalty from £10 to £100.
• Mind the gap: Another passenger seriously injured on Elizabeth lineRolf Kern had to go to hospital after he gashed his shin trying to board a train at Ealing Broadway.
• 'Travel zone changes are pricing us out of public transport'Glasgow commuters have criticised SPT for an increase in their travel costs.
• Scammers use fake X accounts to impersonate airlinesHolidaymakers are warned about scams where fake social media accounts are used to impersonate airlines.
• Why the EU might be about to make Chinese electric cars more expensiveBrussels is widely expected to introduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles coming to Europe.
• Singapore Airlines offers to pay turbulence victimsOne British passenger died and dozens more were injured when flight SQ 321 encountered turbulence in May.

Financial Times

• Elliott seeks new leadership and strategy for Southwest Airlines Activist fund reveals a $1.9bn stake in the low-cost carrier and cites unacceptable performance

The Independent

• Heathrow breaks record for number of passengers in 12 monthsThe west London airport said 81.5 million passengers travelled through its terminals in the year to the end of May.

The Telegraph

• Dithering and incompetence is destroying Heathrow’s global statusIf anything sums up Britain’s dwindling status as a destination for foreign capital, it is surely the failure to build a third runway at Heathrow airport.

City AM

• Firstgroup: Booming rail and bus demand delivers windfall for shareholdersTransport giant Firstgroup has hiked its dividend as profit surged year-on-year due to the strong demand for rail and bus travel.
• Long commutes aren’t just boring, they’re holding back the economy Adding more trams, trains and buses to the UK's major cities will not only make our morning commutes quicker, it will also help improve the economy, Chris Dorrell writes
• Menzies chief: Airlines could ditch Heathrow if third runway isn’t approvedHeathrow Airport has “come a long way” in recent years but its third runway plans are a “must” if it wants to stay competitive, the boss of the world’s largest airline services companies has said.

Daily Record

• Scots using car club schemes have more than doubled to 40,000 since 2019EXCLUSIVE: New report finds pay-as-you-drive car club memberships taking off as an increasingly popular transport option in Scotland.

The National

• Heathrow breaks record for number of passengers in 12 monthsThe west London airport said 81.5 million passengers travelled through its terminals in the year to the end of May.

Bolton News

• Bolton to London train line would be a 'no brainer'Bringing in direct train lines from Bolton to London would be a “no brainer” after plans were put forward earlier this year.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bradford Interchange: Redacted documents on station closureDocuments requested by the Telegraph & Argus have revealed certain details about the closure of Bradford Interchange bus station.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• North Wales Police using plane in crackdown on bikers in bid to save lives The plane helps officers locate bikers who are driving in an anti-social manner

Wales Online

• Rail devolution a process not an event says Welsh GovernmentThe Welsh Government said its ask for rail devolution remains underpinned by a fair funding settlement from Westminster

Yorkshire Post

• Yorkshire-based rail firm expands with launch of new civil engineering divisionYorkshire-based railway engineering and design company PBH Rail Group has announced the expansion of its rail infrastructure services with the introduction of a new civil engineering division.

Cambridge News

• New railway station could be added to major Cambridgeshire developmentDevelopers at Alconbury Weald said they have set land and funding aside for the railway station, but do not have confirmed plans for it yet

Other Regional Press

• New DLR trains could be delayed even further as contractor goes into administrationSadiq Khan has said that the full rollout of DLR trains could be delayed even further. The stock was due to start being introduced onto the network in April this year.
• Weymouth traders encouraged to adopt free parking schemesWeymouth businesses are being encouraged to offer free parking to ‘boost foot traffic’ on the high street

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• HVS signs deal to supply 30 fuel cell trucks to Explore’s logistics fleetThe UK’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced a partnership agreement with Explore Plant & Transport Solutions (Explore), to supply 30 HVS hydrogen electric tractor units onto their fleet. Under this signed agreement HVS will provide service, maintenance and training support to ensure the safe use of hydrogen refuelling and driving.   Additionally, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure will also be put in place to meet Explore's operational needs. Chris Gatheridge, Operations Director for Explore said: “It is our firm belief ...

Railnews

• Train operator reveals outbreak of reckless vandalism East Midlands Railway has issued a critical safety warning after three trains collided with supermarket trolleys dumped on the line in Derby. A pushchair was also found. In one case, two young children were seen trespassing on the railway nearby. The incidents all occurred last month, but EMR has only now revealed the details.
• Liberal Democrats promise to freeze rail fares The first major manifesto includes a promise to freeze railway fares and simplify the ticketing system. The Liberal Democrats also say that the party would extend railway electrification ‘significantly’, improve stations and accessibility, reopen smaller stations and complete Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Independent Council for Net Zero Transport members namedZemo Partnership has named members of the newly formed Independent Council for Net Zero Transport. The Council will support the incoming government “as it refocuses on the challenge of delivering net-zero and maximising the benefits to UK PLC from the transition.”

Other News Sources

• TfL names next London Underground stations getting 4G and 5G this summerDocuments have outlined where customers will be able to enjoy connection later this year
• FirstGroup slides to a loss; suffers hit from pension scheme exitFirstGroup PLC (LSE:FGP), the rail transport group, posted a statutory loss before tax of £24.4 million this morning, mainly due to it suffering a £146.9 million hit related to the termination of its participation in two Local Government Pension Schemes.
• Roof Work To Start At Manchester Piccadilly StationThe work to install new netting to the station's glass roof is to commence on Saturday, 15 June.