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Wednesday, 02 December 2015

BBC News

• City trams return after 62 yearsTrams will return to the streets of Birmingham for the first time in more than 60 years on Sunday.
• Bridge lane closure delays expectedMotorists are advised to avoid the Forth Road Bridge due to lane closures prompted by the discovery of a defect in the steelwork.
• Night Tube pay offer 'falls short'The delayed Night Tube suffers another setback as the Rail, Maritime and Transport union says a revised pay and conditions offer
• Network Rail to pay �4.1m for delaysNetwork Rail has agreed to create a �4.1m fund after overcrowding at London Bridge caused
• 'All's fine', pilot said before crashA pilot who died when his helicopter crashed said:
• More than £3m for 'Fastlink' bus schemeMore than £3m is to be spent on the Fastlink bus scheme in Glasgow to improve passenger facilities and vehicle routes in the city centre.
• Volkswagen US sales fall by 25%German carmaker Volkswagen sees its US sales fall by 25% in November as a result of the continuing emissions scandal.

Financial Times

• Nissan eyes raising its stake in RenaultJapanese group aims to nullify France’s growing influence over two carmakers’ alliance
• Ryanair in legal fight over eDreams’ siteLow-cost airline takes action over allegedly misleading adverts for website run by travel agent

The Herald

• Easyjet brings new route to Glasgow AirportAIRLINE EasyJet is to launch a new route - from Glasgow to Milan.

The Scotsman

• Fastlink busway completion delayed to 2017Completion of the delayed Fastlink rapid busway between Glasgow city centre and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been put back to 2017, project chiefs revealed today.
• ‘Unacceptable’ train delays on new Borders RailwayPassengers are suffering a “miserable” service on the new Borders Railway, with more than two in three trains arriving late, campaigners have complained.

Birmingham Post

• Pictures: New images of National College for High Speed Rail CGIs shows how new engineering school on Birmingham Science Park Aston will look as plans are lodged

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Train evacuated over two men 'acting suspiciously' TRAIN passengers were evacuated by police at Guiseley station this afternoon after two men were reported to be acting suspiciously.

London Evening Standard

• Hi-tech crackdown on illegal parking in disabled bays in central LondonA London council is using groundbreaking technology to crack down on inconsiderate drivers parking illegally in disabled bays.
• 'See you in court', Heathrow campaigners warn Prime MinisterCampaigners against a Heathrow third runway today warned David Cameron they would "see him in court" if he gives it the go-ahead using an air quality test condemned by MPs.
• Night Tube faces fresh setback as unions say latest offer 'simply not good enough'Plans for an all-night Tube service have suffered another setback after union bosses said the latest offer was "simply not good enough".

Sheffield Star

• Coroner’s call to cut speed limit after Doncaster biker deathA Doncaster Coroner is calling for the speed limit to be reduced on a road that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist.

Sheffield Telegraph

• BUSES: Call for council to ‘listen’ as Sheffield bus cut debate loomsCampaigners fighting for Sheffield’s bus cuts to be reversed hope councillors will ‘listen to people’ at a crucial debate tomorrow.

Wales Online

• The nine things that need to happen to make match days better in CardiffA National Assembly committee has issued nine recommendations after major queues developed at Cardiff Central train station during the Rugby World Cup

Bucks Free Press

• More HS2 misery predicted as government announce fast-track plans HS2 boss Sir David Higgins proposed fast-tracking the �50 billion project last year and Chancellor George Osborne announced the speeded up plans yesterday.

Burnley Express

• Plans on track for a better rail serviceTrain passengers across the North West will be stunned at the improvements they see in 2016.

Get West London

• Mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith: On Heathrow and London house pricesConservative mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has spoken to Get West London in an exclusive interview

Other Regional Press

• Gatwick must fly its planes ‘higher, longer and cleaner’ to reduce noiseExperts drafted into review Gatwick noise will recommend aircraft fly ‘higher, longer and cleaner’ to minimise disruption to residents.
• Newport Road bus lane fines: Council banks on making �60k a year from drivers Middlesbrough Council introduced fines, Ray Mallon withdrew them for first-time offenders, Dave Budd brought them back
• Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam train just one metre from disaster after car jumps level crossingA steam train packed with passengers missed a car by barely a metre after a motorist jumped the lights at a level crossing.
• Huddersfield First bus strike may be over but war of words isn't Company denies "reneging" on agreement as drivers claim they are being denied overtime after strike
• More delays to HS2 as Government fails to confirm route through Warwickshire Latest timetable for Phase Two of the high-speed rail link says work will now start in 2026 rather than 2024
• Fund to improve railway performanceA new fund has been set up to improve performance on the Thameslink railway line.

The Economist

• Do hub airports boost growth?OVER the weekend, several newspapers suggested that Britain's Conservative government will finally be making a decision on where to build a new runway for London and the South East of England.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Virgin unveils flagship Christmas trains designed by children aged 9 and 11Hundreds of heads were turned this morning at King’s Cross Station as Virgin Trains unveiled its two Christmas trains sporting striking blue liveries in place of the famous Virgin red. A Pendolino transformed into a Penguilino and a Class 91 made over as Claus 91 appeared side by side for the first time at London’s iconic station. The unveiling marked the end of a nationwide competition amongst primary school children for a Christmas Train design. Joint winners, nine year old Amber Maxfield and 11 year old Madeleine Deakin, were there to see their festive drawings come to life. T...
• National Express reveals busiest holiday travel daysNational Express is today revealing the most popular holiday travel days as it gets in gear to do the driving home this Christmas.   Advanced bookings figures reveal Wednesday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for the UK's largest coach operator, which is running its most extensive Christmas network ever – including on Christmas Day when no trains are running.     To celebrate the bumper travel day, which will see it deliver tens of thousands of journeys, National Express is also revealing a list of the top ten times it delivered even more than expected.    ...
• The Transport Systems Catapult and TWI Announce PartnershipA strategic Partnership between Elite Innovation Centre Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and Research and Technology organisation TWI has been announced, focusing on Condition and Structural Health Monitoring in transport infrastructure.     The partnership will see a new ‘Smart Asset Management’ business unit set up under the TSC and based at TWI’s state of the art facilities in Cambridge. The TSC is aiming to incorporate the expertise of TWI to develop self-sustaining transport infrastructure and technology. To achieve this, the TSC and TWI will utilise the Inter...

Rail Magazine

• Crewe signalling moves forwardResignalling of the Shrewsbury-Crewe line led to closure of the route between November 28 and December 6.
• Plan for double-deck People Movers based on ‘139s’Parry People Movers Ltd is putting forward the idea of double-deck trams based on the ‘139s’ that operate on the Stourbridge line.
• Croxley Link funding set, with work to start in 2016 Hertfordshire County Council has formally handed over the Croxley Rail Link project to Transport for London (TfL).
• Extension offers Amersham potentialMetropolitan Line Extension opens possibility of rail services from Chesham and Amersham to Watford Junction
• Lobsters ‘take the train’ to LondonLive lobsters are now being transported by rail from Cornwall to top London restaurants
• Apperley Bridge opening imminent?The new station at Apperley Bridge, on the line between Leeds and Shipley, is finally due to open on December 13.
• Exchange Square tram stop opening confirmedThe new Manchester Metrolink stop at Exchange Square in the city centre is due to open on December 6
• Newcastle to stay with VTECCurrent franchise agreement provides for potential transfer of Newcastle station to Network Rail, the station's management will remain with VTEC

Rail Technology Magazine

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Railway Gazette

• GWR delivers shellfish by train UK: A three-month trial of transporting live lobsters and other shellfish from Cornwall to...
• Koleje Śląskie gets 10-year operating contractPOLAND: Śląskie voivodship has agreed to award its in-house train operator Koleje Śląskie a 10-year...

Aviation Industry

• Time To Buy Out Spirit Airlines?This has lead to price wars in certain markets with the potential for pressure on other carriers in the industry. Spirit shares are 57% off their peak as investors sell shares fearing lower unit revenue as established carriers fight back.
• Ryanair launches court action against Google, eDreamsIrish low-cost carrier Ryanair on Tuesday said it had launched court action against Internet giant Google and online travel agent eDreams, accusing them of misleading customers and not offering the best deal.
• MPs raise environmental concerns over Heathrow expansionInquiry advises government not to approve third runway unless key issues are met
• Easyjet adds live aircraft tracking to appFirst airline to let users track aircraft movements in real-time

Green Miscellany

• How much do you know about cycling and the law?How much do you know about cycling and the law? Whatever type of cyclist you are, it pays to know your legal rights and responsibilities. The post How much do you know about cycling and the law? appeared first on ETA.

Other News Sources

• Flow test given government go-ahead at Gatwick oil siteThe Environment Agency has granted a waste permit to the developer behind the Horse Hill oil resource, near Gatwick airport, allowing for the commencement of tests to measure oil flow.
• Uber adds service that allows ride shares with strangersUber Pool offers 25% discount if you car-share