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All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across Britain
Transport Secretary travels on the first of the brand new £5.7 billion Intercity Express fleet of trains from Bristol to London.
New HS2 fears as large crack opens up on land where train line will run
Residents claim high-speed rail company has not taken West Yorkshire area's coal mining legacy into accountResidents in West Yorkshire have raised concerns about plans to build the HS2 rail line through a former mining area, after an eight-metre-long crack opened up in the ground along the proposed route.
Crossrail 2 boss Michèle Dix says without it London can't cope with the extra passengers the £56bn HS2 will bring
The managing director of Crossrail 2 has warned that without the project, London will not be able to cope with the surge of passengers expected from HS2.
Humza Yousaf in plea for political unity over funding for railways
Humza Yousaf is writing a letter to opposition parties at Holyrood urging them to join him in “standing up” for the rail network, as he voiced concern over what Scottish ministers say is a funding shortfall from the UK Government.
Monday, 16 October 2017
BBC News
- Transport 'not affordable' for many ScotsSustrans Scotland says a lack of choice forces many people into
ITV News
- New high speed train suffers delay on first dayThe region's first new high speed train for more than 40 years is now on its way after its the first service was delayed. The £5.7 billion pound project is aimed at revolutionising travel. Mike Pearse reports.
Department for Transport
- All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across BritainTransport Secretary travels on the first of the brand new £5.7 billion Intercity Express fleet of trains from Bristol to London.
The Guardian
- Vince Cable accuses Network Rail and HS2 firm of being secretiveLib Dem leader says companies’ failure to publish up-to-date minutes of board meetings amounts to lack of transparency
- New HS2 fears as large crack opens up on land where train line will runResidents claim high-speed rail company has not taken West Yorkshire area's coal mining legacy into accountResidents in West Yorkshire have raised concerns about plans to build the HS2 rail line through a former mining area, after an eight-metre-long crack opened up in the ground along the proposed route.
Times Online
- Things are looking up for Settle-Carlisle line [Subscription]The £23 million rescue of the Settle-Carlisle line, possibly the most photographed railway in the world, is almost complete after 20,000 tonnes of boulders were shipped in to shore up the Eden Gorge into which it almost fell.
- West Yorkshire coal-mining fissure opens beneath ‘crazy’ HS2 train route [Subscription]A 26ft-long crack spotted in a former coal area has raised doubts over the site chosen for part of the £56bn high-speed rail line
City AM
- Tube repair work delayed due to exodus of Transport for London agency workers after tax changesWork on a critical London Underground programme repairing Bakerloo Line trains has been delayed due to an exodus of agency workers in the wake of tax changes earlier this year.
- Crossrail 2 boss Michèle Dix says without it London can't cope with the extra passengers the £56bn HS2 will bringThe managing director of Crossrail 2 has warned that without the project, London will not be able to cope with the surge of passengers expected from HS2.
Liverpool Echo
- Liverpool MP Dan Carden frogmarched onto a train by security after bank closure protestThe MP had joined protesters in London to rally against the closure of a Liverpool bank
Wales Online
- Train delays expected as Hurricane Ophelia hits Wales Arriva Trains Wales said that due to poor weather expected today, services will run at reduced speed from midday for safety reasons.
- Demolition work starts on 121-year-old bridge for railway upgradeDemolition work will start on a 121-year-old bridge in Cardiff this weekend.
Other Regional Press
- Low rail adhesion causes problems on Metro There are problems on the Metro again this morning, due to low rail adhesion.
The Business Desk
- Greater Government support needed to deliver infrastructure growth say elected mayorsThe devolved regions of the North West and West Midlands need greater support from national Government to deliver vital infrastructure requirements, the elected mayors for both areas have said.
Other News Sources
- Humza Yousaf in plea for political unity over funding for railwaysHumza Yousaf is writing a letter to opposition parties at Holyrood urging them to join him in “standing up” for the rail network, as he voiced concern over what Scottish ministers say is a funding shortfall from the UK Government.
- ScotRail cancellations cause chaos for morning commutersRail passengers are facing rush hour disruption thanks to a late freight train at Motherwell.
- New analysis shows how TfL's free open data boosts London's economyThe provision of free, accurate and real-time open data by Transport for London (TfL) is helping London’s economy by up to £130m a year, new research reveals.
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