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Every level crossing in Scotland will get lifesaving barriers
Safety barriers are to be installed at all level crossings on Scotland’s railways. Bosses at Network Rail confirmed the move after a trial of a new, cheaper mini barrier at a crossing in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, was hailed as a “fantastic success”.
All a(pp)board.. Manchester bus passengers to get tickets on their phones
Greater Manchester could become the first place in the country to use smartphone tickets on buses, trams and trains.
Electric cars need solid infrastructure to thrive
Encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will require solid infrastructure throughout cities and backing from local authorities, according to car manufacturer Nissan.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012
BBC News
- Banbury railway station to get multi-storey car park A £10m multi-storey car park is to be built at an Oxfordshire rail station.
- Barriers for all level crossingsNetwork Rail confirm that all 23 open railway level crossings in Scotland are to be upgraded with safety barriers.
Financial Times
- Maximum rewards for a long journeyAir miles are a perk of business travel but many other loyalty programmes offer something for business travellers too, writes Rhymer Rigby
The Scotsman
- Every level crossing in Scotland will get lifesaving barriers Safety barriers are to be installed at all level crossings on Scotland’s railways. Bosses at Network Rail confirmed the move after a trial of a new, cheaper mini barrier at a crossing in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, was hailed as a “fantastic success”.
The Telegraph
- Good news Britain: Meggitt chief executive on aerospace engineer's growth Meggitt, which specialises in high performance components for the aerospace, defence and energy markets, has announced revenue growth of 19pc due to growth in its military and energy markets.
- British 'rail motor car' facing final journey in India One of the world's most celebrated, romantic railway trains, the British 'rail motor car' of India's Himalayan Kalka-Shimla line may have made its last journey after officials said they could no longer source essential spare parts.
ATOC
- Olympic National Rail travel bulletin: Tuesday 7 AugustOn a busy Day 11 of the Olympics, train companies are providing significant amounts of extra capacity to get hundreds of thousands of spectators to events and home again....
Daily Post (North Wales)
- 40 a week hurt on North Wales roads but casualty rates are fallingAlmost 40 road users a week were hurt in accidents on North Wales roads in the first three months of the year, new figures reveal today.
Derby Telegraph
- Scottish money causes problems as bus...I RECENTLY visited Derby and have to say that I was shocked at the poor customer service and humiliation I experienced from a number of companies in the city.
- Derby Telegraph commented Drivers warned over 'rat run' as sign is installedNEW signs have been installed to deter drivers from using a road as a rat run.
London Evening Standard
- Jubilee, District and Piccadilly lines now fully re-opened after part suspension - but with delaysTens of thousands of commuters, Olympic visitors and staff struggled to reach work and Games' venues today as signal failures caused major disruption on three busy Tube lines.
- London 2012 Olympics: Slam dunk on the train! US basketball superstars take the Javelin back to their London hotelThey may be the richest Olympians at London 2012, but that did not stop the US basketball team embracing the spirit of the public transport games last night.
Manchester Evening News
- All a(pp)board.. Manchester bus passengers to get tickets on their phonesGreater Manchester could become the first place in the country to use smartphone tickets on buses, trams and trains.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Eight deals in 16 weeks for Innes EnglandINNES England has completed eight acquisitions in 16 weeks to help Arriva Transport Solutions Limited, part of leading European transport operator Arriva, to launch a new venture.
- Nottingham Post commented New tram line works to cross Wilford Toll BridgeWORK is expected to start on Wilford Toll Bridge later this month to allow the new tram line to pass over it.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Oban upgrade plans in spotlight Detailed plans for regeneration projects at Oban that will ease traffic congestion, improve transport links and encourage cruise ships to visit the town will be considered by councillors next month.
Yorkshire Post
- Rights of bus companies should be recognised THE West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority, on advice from Metro, threw out a Quality Partnership offer from the Association of Bus Operators in West Yorkshire. The offer was to double bus use in West Yorkshire through quality improvements over the next decade or so.
The Shields Gazette
- Train contract ˜delayed but not derailed™A TRAIN contract set to get dozens of jobs on track in South Tyneside has not been derailed, despite angry union leaders today claiming it has been hit by fresh delays.
Other Regional Press
- Champagne day for world’s longest busway In spite of doubts that it could sustain its early popularity, the longest busway in the world, which links St Ives with Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Trumpington by way of an on-road section in Cambridge, has carried more than 2.5 million passengers, compared with the county council’s year one forecast of 1.75 million.
- Railway structures safeguarded by Government Swindon’s original railway station building, the iconic Box Tunnel near Corsham and a number of bridges in North Wiltshire are among more than 40 historic railway structures on the Great Western main line to be safeguarded by the Government.
- Iconic fin design planned in Burnley Railway Station revamp ‘FINS’ are looking up for rail travellers arriving in Burnley from the rest of Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Global Rail News
- Crossrails Wallasea Island RSPB nature reserve ready thanks to BAM NuttallCrossrail has taken another step towards the creation of a new 1,500 acre RSPB nature reserve with the completion of a new 180 metre jetty at Wallasea Island in Essex. The jetty will receive in the order of 4.5 million tonnes of material excavated during Crossrail™s tunnelling operations in London. Wallasea Island Wild Coast project [...]
Aviation Industry
- White paper lists AA-US merger competition concernsA merger of American Airlines (AA) and US Airways (US) could substantially reduce competition, leaving four majors controlling over 70% of the US domestic market, according to a white paper released Wednesday.
- Willie Walsh on Bmi, Iberia and the OlympicsThe boss of British Airways™ parent company IAG talks about the company™s most pressing issues
Other News Sources
- Wales consults on Blue Badge scheme Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has launched a consultation on plans for extending Blue Badge eligibility to make sure that eligible badge holders continue to receive a badge following planned changes to the UK welfare system.
- Harrogate transport improvements revving up North Yorkshire County Council is getting ready to start a three-year programme which will deliver transport improvements for Harrogate
- Electric cars need solid infrastructure to thrive Encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) will require solid infrastructure throughout cities and backing from local authorities, according to car manufacturer Nissan.
- Sustainable solution for Network Rail waste processing equipment A sustainable, modular building has been constructed to accommodate eco-friendly waste processing equipment at Westwood, Network Rail's training centre near Coventry.
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