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'Northern powerhouse' depends on productivity not rail links: thinktank
Centre for Cities says plan is too focused on intercity transport rather than improving performance of individual citiesCities in the north of England must become more productive if the chancellor is to realise his vision of a so-called “northern powerhouse”, a thinktank has said.The Centre for Cities said George Osborne’s plan to bridge the economic gap between the wealthier south and the poorer north was too heavily focused on intercity transport links, and not enough on improving the performance of individual cities. Continue reading...
Heathrow Express peak fares increase by almost nine per cent
Britain’s most expensive train journey per mile is breaking its own record by raising fares.
Borders Railway passenger figures exceed expectations
ALMOST 695,000 trips were made on the new Borders Railway in its first six months of operation – 22 per cent more than the anticipated number.
Wednesday, 01 June 2016
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- World's longest and deepest rail tunnel to open in SwitzerlandThe world's longest and deepest rail tunnel is to be officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work.
- Rail route beats forecast usage by 22%Figures for the Borders Railway show nearly 700,000 people travelled on the line during its first six months - 22% above forecast levels.
The Guardian
- Do major transport projects only benefit wealthy commuters?HS2, Crossrail and other infrastructure projects are hailed for delivering economic growth, but critics say they don’t do enough for poor communities
- 'Northern powerhouse' depends on productivity not rail links: thinktankCentre for Cities says plan is too focused on intercity transport rather than improving performance of individual citiesCities in the north of England must become more productive if the chancellor is to realise his vision of a so-called “northern powerhouse”, a thinktank has said.The Centre for Cities said George Osborne’s plan to bridge the economic gap between the wealthier south and the poorer north was too heavily focused on intercity transport links, and not enough on improving the performance of individual cities. Continue reading...
- World's longest rail tunnel to open in Switzerland under AlpsEU heads to take 57km maiden voyage in €11bn Gotthard base tunnel on WednesdayMeasuring 57 km in length, situated 2.3km deep under the Alps and having cost €11bn to complete, Switzerland’s Gotthard base tunnel is more than just the world’s longest and most expensive tunnelling project.At a time of rising nationalism and closing borders, European leaders will also hope it can serve as a reminder that the continent can still smash barriers when it manages to pull together. Continue reading...
The Herald
- Glasgow commuters facing widespread rail disruptionCommuters are facing major transport disruptions in and around Glasgow due to line problems on several routes.
The Scotsman
- Borders Railway on course to smash passenger target The Borders Railway is on course to smash its passenger target after attracting nearly 700,000 trips in its first six months, it was announced today.
Times Online
- Borders railway more popular than predicted [subscription]Nearly 700,000 passengers travelled on the new Borders Railway in its first six months, a fifth more than expected.
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow Express peak fares increase by almost nine per centBritain’s most expensive train journey per mile is breaking its own record by raising fares.
- Eurostar delays: Hundreds of passengers stranded after man tried to bring WWII bomb on boardHundreds of Eurostar passengers were stranded overnight in Paris after a traveller tried to take a Second World War bomb onto a London-bound train.
Wales Online
- The signature orange train tickets are being replaced for some commuters Arriva has introduced receipt-style tickets for passengers on board services in some parts of Wales
Other Regional Press
- Borders Railway passenger figures exceed expectationsALMOST 695,000 trips were made on the new Borders Railway in its first six months of operation – 22 per cent more than the anticipated number.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Work planned for Wales and England railway borderNetwork Rail and its team will be carrying out essential maintenance work around Hereford station as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan. The upgrades include track renewals and significant work at Shrewsbury Station, meaning that lines between these stations will be affected for travel. Bus replacement services will be running over the six consecutive weekends that are inclusive of this weekend (Friday 3rd June) and Sunday 17th July. Paul McMahon, Wales route managing director for Network Rail, said:
Rail Technology Magazine
- First section of GWML goes live after electrificationThe Great Western Main Line (GWML) electrification project has reached a major milestone as a section of the line has been officially declared ‘energised’ for the first time, following delays. The majority of overhead electrical equipment on the Reading to Didcot line is now...
- Next stage of Midland Metro opens after delaysTrams began running across the centre of Birmingham yesterday on the extended Midland Metro, after the launch was delayed due to safety concerns. The first Midland Metro trams, which ran from Bull Street to New Street station and the Grand Central shopping centre via Stephenson Street, began...
- Over 60% of rolling stock now accessible for disabled passengersOver 60% of British rolling stock has been built or refurbished to be accessible to disabled passengers, according to an annual DfT report. The report says that 6,275 heavy rail vehicles (49% of the national fleet) and almost 2,100 non-heavy vehicles (42% of the fleet) are built to accommodate...
- Rail industry must assess impact of climate change - RSSBThe rail industry must do more to prepare for the impact of extreme weather events caused by climate change, the Rail Safety and Standards Branch (RSSB) has said in a new report. The RSSB warned in phase 1 of the ‘Tomorrow’s Railway and Climate Change Adaptation’ report that...
- Network Rail creates 'virtual route' to implement Shaw recommendationsA new ‘virtual route’ for freight and national passenger operators will be introduced as Network Rail’s ninth operational route. The route is designed to help Network Rail implement the Shaw report’s recommendations that it become more customer-focused and route-led. The...
Railnews
- Birmingham New Street tram extension opens Trams started running on the Midland Metro extension to New Street on the late May Bank Holiday Monday, without any prelaunch publicity. The project to bring trams from Snow Hill into the city centre should have been completed last year, and encountered a further snag when a planned launch on 22 May was delayed again by the discovery of 'minor track anomolies'. However, it was possible to bring trams past Snow Hill as far as a temporary terminus at Bull Street in December, and passenger figures have risen in response.
Railway Gazette
- First Aarhus tram on testDENMARK: The first tram for the light rail network under construction in Aarhus has been unveiled...
Aviation Industry
- France braced for travel chaos as rail and airport strikes loomStrikes in response to changes to labour laws
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