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Sunday, 09 October 2016

BBC News

• Train derails near New York, injuring dozensA passenger train has derailed near New York, injuring dozens of people, US officials say.
• Protesters march against HS2 Bramley and Aston route planCampaigners have marched through a Rotherham village in a protest about HS2.
• Trading Standards warning over 'Swedish' car sale scamThe Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service warns car buyers about a scam which has left two people thousands of pounds out of pocket.

ITV News

• 'Bus shelters make public transport more appealing'Providing more bus shelters in Jersey will make public transport more appealing to islanders.

The Guardian

• Top anti-Heathrow Tories will miss vote on third runwayTheresa May set to support expansion and spare opponents including Boris Johnson and Justine Greening embarrassmentThe most high-profile cabinet critics of a third runway at Heathrow – Boris Johnson and Justine Greening – will be “unavoidably away” when the Commons votes on the issue.With the prime minister expected to announce her support soon, No 10 is devising a strategy to avoid embarrassment for key figures.

The Herald

• Hell on wheelsLife for commuters on Scotland's over-crowded trainsTHINGS don't look good for ScotRail. Latest figures show that trains on a third of routes are late more often than they are on time. Figures also show that at stations like Arbroath, Glasgow High Street and Ardrossan Harbour only 10% are running on time.
• Tourism Minister in AN SNP Cabinet Secretary who champions aviation tax cuts has been accused of “hypocrisy” after backing a delay to plans that could see more flights above her constituency.

The Telegraph

• Theresa May at odds with her local party chairman over Heathrow�

Times Online

• This rail strike must hit the buffers [Subscription]The kind of disruption endured by passengers on the Southern rail network in recent months as a result of an industrial dispute should have been a thing of the past. Britain’s once-poisonous industrial relations improved as a result of the union legislation introduced by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, as well as through changes in the structure of the economy.
• If Heathrow is clear for take-off, wait till the lawyers land [Subscription]Should Theresa May let the west London airport build a third runway, it will only mark the start of more arguments
• Prestwick debt now at £21.3m as losses rise [Subscription]Ayrshire airport has lost nearly 2m passengers in the past seven years
• Rail union caves in but strikes go ahead [subscription]The RMT transport union has told its members to climb down in their dispute over downgrading rail conductors — but ordered them to continue with three days of strikes this week.

Daily Record

• Thousands sign petition calling for Dutch firm Abellio to be stripped of ScotRail contractTHE Dutch firm running ScotRail have come under constant criticism due to the poor performances.

Belfast Telegraph

• Commuters in east Belfast get on their bike for surveyWorkers in east Belfast are being asked about their commute as part of a new European project to improve air quality and promote alternatives to the car.
• Aviation chiefs blame tax as a record number of Northern Ireland people use Dublin AirportA tax of £13 on flights leaving Northern Ireland is giving the Republic of Ireland an advantage over the region, airport bosses have claimed.
• Commuter train derails near New YorkThe eastbound train derailed east of New Hyde Park just after 9pm on Saturday, according to a spokesman for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Rail staff clear up fly-tipping and litter between Bradford and Shipley RAIL staff at Bradford Forster Square Station have carried out work to clear line-side litter after complaints about the build-up of rubbish.

London Evening Standard

• Night Tube: Ecstatic Londoners ride all-night Jubilee Line services for first timeEcstatic Londoners rode the Night Tube on the Jubilee Line for the first time overnight.
• Cyclist launches app to highlight bike theft hotspots in London after his was stolenA cyclist whose bike was stolen near a police station is set to unveil a new app to shine a light on London's most crime-ridden hotspots for thefts.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Sturgeon criticised after it emerges she has never travelled on ScotRail as FMNicola Sturgeon has never travelled on a ScotRail train in her role as First Minister.

Wales Online

• We asked people about their worst experiences on overcrowded trains and this is what they saidPassengers in Cardiff were quizzed about their rail journey nightmares

West Sussex Gazette

• ‘Imperative need’ for better cycling routes in West SussexImproved routes for cyclists are ‘imperative’ for the county, attendees of the West Sussex Cycle Summit were told.

Other Regional Press

• Letter: Converting Abbey Flyer rail line to busway is still absurd The idea of converting the Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey railway line to a guided busway was breathtakingly stupid when it was first proposed just over a year ago, and it is not one which has improved with keeping.
• ‘Let’s build a tunnel to link to motorway’AMBITIOUS plans have been revealed for a tunnel linking Gosport with the M27.
• Performance of Northern Isles transport links under focusLoganair is making inroads in tackling delays, cancellations and other areas that have fallen short, the company’s chief executive assured a meeting of the external transport forum today.
• Performance of Northern Isles transport links under focusLoganair is making inroads in tackling delays, cancellations and other areas that have fallen short, the company’s chief executive assured a meeting of the external transport forum today.

Other News Sources

• Container Shipping Line of the Year Award Goes to MSC IndiaMSC India is celebrating winning an award at a prestigious trade event. The agency took the prize for Container Shipping Line of the Year India - Europe Trade Lane in the 7th All India Maritime and Logistics Awards. Held at the St Regis Hotel in Mumbai…
• Proposal to re-open two rail stations THE possibility of new train stations at Pontrilas and Withington will be discussed at an event in Hereford next week.
• Road repaired after 100-day dispute over hole that caused traffic chaos A BUSY road that was partly closed for more than 100 days following a wrangle between council and water bosses has reopened.

EIN News Subscription

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