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Monday, 22 August 2016

BBC News

• Train announcer criticises 'pond life' vandals who delayed journeyPassengers in Hampshire were treated to some colourful descriptions from the announcer, who called vandals who broke a window "muppets".
• Dumfries summit studies key transport issuesA summit is being held in Dumfries to examine the key transport issues facing the south west of Scotland.
• Services resume after West Coast Main Line derailingServices resume after a derailed train which blocked the West Coast Main Line is put back on the rails.

Financial Times

• Citi in deal with Singapore ride-hailing appBank hopes to tap the vast networks of customers built up by ride-hailing and messaging apps

The Guardian

• Race hate crime on UK railways British Transport police recorded 119 suspected incidents in fortnight after EU poll, up 57% on previous two weeks
• On the wrong tracks: China's 'straddling bus' and other bizarre transport ideasThe road-straddling bus that glides over traffic has taken its first test drive in China but as with most eccentric transport schemes – like 750mph hyperloop pods – it’s flawed ... and can you even call it a bus when it runs on tracks?

The Herald

• Our railways: to nationalise or not to nationalise, that is the question...CHEAPER fares, more reliable services and a fairer deal for taxpayers was once the rallying cry behind privatisation of the railways.
• Apologies after derailed engineering train disrupts services between Glasgow and LondonA derailed train has blocked lines on a major route between England and Scotland, Northern Rail has said. A derailed train has blocked lines on a major route between England and Scotland, Northern Rail has said.
• State-of-the-art tunnel machine used to bore under East Renfrewshire railwayA STATE-OF-THE-ART machine is being used to tunnel beneath a stretch of railway in East Renfrewshire as part of a �120m water mains engineering work.

The Scotsman

• Major disruption as train derails on West Coast mainlineRAIL passengers travelling between Scotland and England endured widespread delays and cancellations yesterday after a derailed train played havoc with some of the country’s busiest lines.

Mail Online

• BA and easyJet passengers will be charged �25 if their case is 'unsuccessful' Previously the London-based Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) used to mediate between passenger and airline when the former was not satisfied with dispute resolution.
• British Transport Police reported rise in race crimes 2 weeks after Brexit vote In the fortnight after the poll, British Transport Police recorded 119 incidents including allegations of racist abuse and attacks at stations - equivalent to eight every day.

The Mirror

• Race-hate attacks up by nearly 80% in the two weeks after the EU referendum The figures, from British Transport Police, showed 119 race hate incidents, including abuse and attacks at train stations, during the period

London Evening Standard

• Night Tube launches: Zero arrests made as 24-hour services get off to 'superb start'Transport police made zero arrests as tens of thousands of passengers boarded the Night Tube for the first time.
• South West Trains announcer leaves passengers in hysterics with jibes about 'pond life' after rocks thrown at windowAn announcer let his feelings known after a packed train was delayed as a result of a carriage window being broken.
• Revealed: Scale of race hate reports on transport network after Brexit votePolice on Britain's transport network recorded 119 alleged race hate offences in the fortnight after the EU referendum, figures show.

Sheffield Star

• Could the �1bn Sheffield to Manchester tunnel have clouds, trees and sunrise?A £1 billion road tunnel between Sheffield and Manchester could feature clouds, trees and sunrise.

The York Press

• These 15 sets of York traffic lights are to be replaced YORK transport bosses have listed 15 sets of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings they want to replace in the next two years.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Speed cameras could be on the way for Dudley's Birmingham New Road Speed cameras could be installed at a notorious junction of the Birmingham New Road under plans by highways bosses seeking to crackdown on dangerous driving along the stretch.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Hayes to headline transport talks with group in SpaldingNew Transport Minister John Hayes and a campaigner for better bus, rail and road services in England and Wales are to meet with Spalding commuters next month.

Other Regional Press

• Glasgow bus services failing the public and 'not fit for purpose'A public consultation has found city bus services are not meeting the needs of existing and potential passengers in most areas of the city.
• Colchester link for Sudbury in new rail dealSudbury’s branch line to Marks Tey is to connect with the main line as new hybrid trains allow for direct services to Colchester.
• Railway slammed for lateness and cancelled trainsTrain punctuality on the Borders Railway has sunk to a new low as Scotland’s newest rail line gets set for its first birthday on September 6.
• Plans go in to build six new hangars at Solent Aiport as part of �50m masterplanBUSINESS is booming at Solent Airport as plans go in for six more aircraft hangars to catch up with the demand.
• UPDATED: Lines reopen after de-railmentRail lines have re-opened after a de-railed train was put back on the tracks in Lancashire.
• Huddersfield is a ghost town thanks to bus gates, say traders, as 1000s sign petition to scrap themTraders say parts of Huddersfield are being turned into a ghost town
• Winchester's transport strategy will 'improve air quality and cycling links' says Hampshire County CouncilA HAMPSHIRE city will get a new transport strategy council chiefs say will improve air quality and create cycling links.
• Next phase of Port Talbot's £15m transport hub to be considered THE NEXT phase of Port Talbot' £15million intergrated transport hub will be considered by planners this week

Bus and Coach.com

• Increased revenue and profits for Rotala
• New buses and routes for Perrymans
• Greater Manchester targets air quality improvements
• Labour campaign for Scottish re-regulation launched
• EYMS’ Peter Shipp responds to Andrew Fender’s comments about bus company profits
• TfL-spec Metrodecker starts operation with Go-Ahead London

Rail Technology Magazine

• Pixy Receives IRIS-Certification Update Pixy has proudly verified receipt of the International Railway Industry (IRIS) certificate. With the IRIS certificate Pixy AG currently fulfills the most stringent quality requirements in the railway industry.

Other News Sources

• Siemens electric bus charging system makes debut in Germany Siemens has launched its electric bus charging system, which can recharge buses manufactured by different companies, in Hamburg, Germany.
• New noise monitoring devices around Heathrow welcomed by campaigners Heathrow's chief executive said: "The arrival of new, quieter aircraft and the start of our programme to install 50 new noise monitors will help us to accelerate the reduction in the noise impacts of Heathrow."

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News from Europe

• German minister seeks facial recognition at airports, train stationsGermany's interior minister Thomas de Maiziere wants facial recognition systems in the country's airports and train stations to identify terror suspects.