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North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government
Pioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
Boom Supersonic jet could fly from London to New York in 3 hours 15 minutes
Flying from London to New York could take as little as three hours 15 minutes by 2025 if plans unveield by Boom Supersonic go ahead.
George Osborne says Government 'must' replace Tyne and Wear Metro trains
Metro operators Nexus want to replace the ageing Metro fleet with new vehicles but needs Government funding
Rail needs to do 'much more' to improve assistance for disabled people
Much more needs to be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available to rail passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said. Research by the regulator has found that 12% of passengers who booked assisted travel services did not receive any of the...
Thursday, 16 November 2017
BBC News
- Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: Boss 'knew contract price would rise'The claim was made by Richard Walker, a former senior manager of the consortium that built the line.
- Dubai Airshow: Bombardier says Airbus deal means more UK workThe Canadian planemaker's sales head says an Airbus alliance means more wings will be made in Belfast.
- Arriva North West bus staff to take part in nine December strikesArriva said their latest pay offer was
- Taking a walk down a Crossrail tunnelThe Elizabeth Line service will connect Essex and Berkshire via central London.
- 'Air quality is worse inside your car'Inventor Sophie Power has developed a device that cleans the air inside vehicles.
- Airbus secures $49.5bn aircraft dealAirbus has struck its biggest single deal with an order for 430 aircraft worth $49.5bn
- Dubai Airshow: Airbus seals order with US firm IndigoThe European planemaker sells 430 aircraft worth $49.5bn to US private equity firm Indigo Partners.
Department for Transport
- North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from governmentPioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
Financial Times
- Brussels sides with UK in Bombardier tariff rowEU vows to defend ‘British friends’ against US threat of drastic duties on aircraft
- Airbus shares take off on $49.5bn aircraft order
- Airbus clinches $49.5bn single aisle aircraft dealRival Boeing beats European group to Flydubai order
- Wizz Air order signals entry into big leagueVaradi poised to challenge larger rivals as carrier enjoys strong passenger growth
- Boeing upstages Airbus in battle of manufacturersUS group gets better of its European rival in showcase week for aircraft in Dubai
Times Online
- Planning blunder puts brakes on Channel lorry park scheme [Subscription]The government has been forced to abandon plans for Europe’s biggest lorry park despite having already spent £15 million.
- Edinburgh tram work ‘based on informal deal’ [Subscription]Work on Edinburgh’s tram system was halted for months when a “gentlemen’s agreement” between two senior figures on the project collapsed, an inquiry has heard.
City AM
- London mayor Sadiq Khan confirms one-hour bus Hopper fare is going unlimited next year as he recommits to fare freeze for 2018London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced today that the one hour bus Hopper fare will become unlimited early next year, while also reconfirming a commitment to his fare freeze pledge continuing into next year.
Daily Record
- Ayr bus firm given minor sanction for breach of actsKeenan had its licence curtailed for two weeks from November 3 which meant a temporary reduction in the fleet from 18 vehicles to 16.
This is Money
- Airbus and Boeing land £60bn of sales European giant Airbus sold 430 planes for £38bn to a US budget airlines investor – outdoing arch-rival Boeing which sold 225 planes worth £20bn worth to Fly Dubai.
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham will 'have to bring in' congestion charge says mayor Andy Street reiterates manifesto pledge to introduce charge for motorists driving into city centre but warns that alternatives must improve
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Nearly 30 drivers caught breaking the law on North Wales roads every day Almost 10,000 motoring offences, from speeding to dangerous driving, were recorded in the region last year
Derby Telegraph
- Part of car park for Derby railway station to close as work starts on new platformA section of a car park at Derby Midland Station will shut from this weekend as work starts on creating an extra platform.
London Evening Standard
- Boom Supersonic jet could fly from London to New York in 3 hours 15 minutesFlying from London to New York could take as little as three hours 15 minutes by 2025 if plans unveield by Boom Supersonic go ahead.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- George Osborne says Government 'must' replace Tyne and Wear Metro trainsMetro operators Nexus want to replace the ageing Metro fleet with new vehicles but needs Government funding
The York Press
- York bus group to meetThe speaker will be Keith McNally, Chair of York's Quality Bus Partnership (QBP) and Operations Director of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, and discussions will include the proposed Heworth Taxi-Bus service.
Buying Business Travel
- Pressure mounting for APD cut in budgetTravel industry sends letter to government
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Heathrow expansion takes next step towards building construction legacy across the UK Heathrow has announced the next step in building Britain’s new runway by revealing the sixty-five longlisted sites in the running to be selected as expansion Logistics Hubs, which will help ensure that businesses across the UK can form part of the airport’s supply chain for expansion. The unveiling of the longlisted Logistics Hubs, another delivery milestone for the airport, follows a commitment made by Heathrow to shake-up the UK construction industry by using expansion to revolutionise the way Britain builds major infrastructure. The sixty-five potential sites...
New Civil Engineer
- East West Rail slashes costs to fast forward buildThe East West Rail project has cut a third of its development and construction costs and reversed a five year delay, resulting in a planned construction start next year.
Rail Technology Magazine
- 'Rotten' Burnley canal bridge replaced by Network RailNetwork Rail engineers have replaced a
- NR sets up two new route supervisory boards to spur private cash Network Rail has launched two additional supervisory boards aimed at attracting external investment on the Chiltern, West Coast and West Midlands routes. Both boards will be chaired by Geoff Inskip, appointed by Network Rail’s London North Western (LNW) business together with Virgin Trains...
- RSSB launches competition to boost railway's operational performance The Train Operator Competition 2017 (TOC17) has been launched today which looks to find innovative solutions to improving the performance of the railway. The £3.25m competition, launched by the RSSB, is designed to encourage greater collaboration between two or more railway undertakings...
- ASLEF and Virgin to create 'next generation of drivers' with new apprentice schemeASLEF and Virgin Trains have started what they claim is the industry’s first-ever driver apprenticeship scheme launched by a train operator, which will take place over a year-long period. Initially the training programme attracted over 1,200 applications but, after an intense 16-stage...
- Rail needs to do 'much more' to improve assistance for disabled people Much more needs to be done to improve the reliability, consistency and awareness of assistance available to rail passengers, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said. Research by the regulator has found that 12% of passengers who booked assisted travel services did not receive any of the...
Railnews
- Small talk can prevent rail suicides A new campaign has been launched in a bid to reduce the number of suicides on railways – and the key life-saving message is that small talk can save a life. Network Rail, British Transport Police and train operators have launched the campaign in partnership with the Samaritans – the ˜listening™ charity. ˜Small Talk Saves Lives™ asks members of the public to trust their instincts and look out for fellow passengers who might need help, as illustrated in a new film that has gone live today.
Railway Gazette
- UK railway news round-upParliament’s Transport Select Committee is to hold an inquiry into the structure of railway...
Aviation Industry
- Airbus lands massive order for 430 A320neo-family aircraft Airbus signed an MOU Nov. 15 for 430 A320neo-family aircraft, to be split between the four airlines in Arizona-based private equity and venture capital firm Indigo Partners’ portfolio. read more
- Bombardier: Regional aircraft key to Middle East airlines’ profitsBombardier is forecasting carriers in the Middle East will take delivery of 450 aircraft in the 60- to 150-seat segment by 2036, as the region is expected to readjust its fleet balance and further develop intra-regional connectivity to restore profit growth and improve yields over the next two decades. read more
Other News Sources
- Cheaper tickets announced for Dundee bus passengersThe bus company is launching a variety of new day return tickets from November 20.
- Transport firm D&G saves SEVEN bus routes due to be axed by First - and here's the listTransport operator D&G has saved dozens of bus journeys from the axe. The company has stepped in to save services which were due to be withdrawn by First Potteries at the end of the month
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