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Monday, 28 October 2024

BBC News

• Council secures new operator for bus servicesA new operator has been appointed for bus services affected by a transport charity's possible closure.
• Parked cars blocking roads may face prosecutionMotorists in parts of Belfast could face fines and possible prosecution for bad parking under a new pilot scheme.
• No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

Financial Times

• Ride-sharing robo-pods are the future of cities We should be building fleets of these lightweight, low-cost electric vehicles

The Guardian

• American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cuttersTechnology tested at three airports alerts gate agents with audible sound if person scans ticket before assigned group. American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to cut the line.The technology, which is being tested at New Mexico’s Albuquerque International Sunport airport,

The Independent

• November tube strikes: When are they and which lines are affected?After a period of strike-free travel on the London Underground, two transport unions have announced a series of walkouts in November.

Times Online

• Is train wi-fi really that bad? We put it to the test. [subscription]A marathon streaming session of Bond films, across seven train journeys, highlights the state of internet access on Britain?s rail network

Daily Express

• UK train line with the most stations has 60 stops but takes just 74 minutes to completeThis UK train line stops at 60 stations - more than any other London Underground - but takes just 74 minutes from start to finish.

Birmingham Post

• Long-delayed £19m link road finally nearing completion after four years of setbacksThe 1km Rivington Chase link road in Horwich, Greater Manchester, will further connect the town to the huge Middlebrook retail park and Bolton Wanderers' Toughsheet Stadium

Bristol Live

• Megabus makes major announcement over routes in huge moveRoutes have been axed - but one in the South West has been saved

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham slams Northern again over 'embarrassing' travel warningAndy Burnham has slammed Northern again over an 'embarrassing' travel warning issued by the operator. Travellers were urged not to travel on various routes on Sunday (October 27) over the possibility of last minute cancellations.

Northern Echo

• North Yorkshire public transport routes to rural locationsNew public transport routes could be created to connect 'left behind' rural locations in North Yorkshire after a proposal was put forward to identify areas where access to public transport is lacking.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• 'The city is dead as it is already!' Wolverhampton weighs in on controversial parking charge hikeCar park users have expressed their worries over upcoming rises to car parking fees.

Carlisle News & Star

• Borders Rail extension to Carlisle 'vital to economic growth' in areaCampaigners from Scotland, Cumbria and further afield gathered in Carlisle for the annual campaign for Borders Rail conference.

Other Regional Press

• Somerset Council and bus operators demand clarity on future of £2 bus fare capSomerset council officers and bus operators have called on the government to end uncertainty over the future funding for bus services across the county.
• Shock study finds benefit of Wisbech March rail falls well below threshold to justify costFour options for a rail connection between Wisbech and March will be considered next month with costs ranging from up to £230m for restoration of heavy rail to up to £180m for tram/light rail variants.
• Survey shows strong support for Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail extension plansAn online survey about proposals for new, or improved, paths linking the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail to Burns Road and Threlkeld Quarry, show there is good support for the plans.
• Cyclist event to take place in Oxford aimed at 'improving road safety'A cyclist event in Oxford next month will be aimed at "improving road safety", says organisers.
• £300k to improve cycling routes through busy streetsAlmost £300,000 is to be spent improving cycling routes with six schemes getting the go-ahead from councillors.

Railway Gazette

• Vibrations used to provide tramway safety alertsUK: Testing on the Sheffield Supertram network has found that the VibeSafe portable track vibration detection system developed by Efficiency Ups Ltd could offer a reliable and cost-effective way of alerting pedestrians to approaching trams.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Lincolnshire BSIP-funded uplifts grow bus patronage by up to 118%Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)-funded timetable improvements in Lincolnshire have seen ridership on affected routes grow by up to 118% and delivered a net rise in passenger numbers across the county of 150,000, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) says.
• Lack of traffic flow benefits sees no extension to PHVs in bus lanesPortsmouth City Council has decided not to expand access to bus lanes for private hire vehicles (PHVs) after a trial returned no demonstrated benefits to overall traffic flow.