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Thursday, 18 April 2024

BBC News

• Alstom: Potential new orders for struggling train firmStruggling train firm Alstom says it is in "intense discussions" with the government and Transport for London about a potential order for the Elizabeth line.
• Cost of Grand Central Station rises to £340mThe infrastructure minister John O'Dowd says the rise in cost is because of

ITV News

• Government respond as gap in orders at Hitachi rail factory prompt concerns for its futureThe Government say it is committed to securing the future of the Hitachi train factory in Newton Aycliffe amid concerns over its future.

Financial Times

• Alstom close to securing new train order for UK plantFrench manufacturer nears deal with British government that could prevent job losses at Derby factory

Times Online

• Lifeline for Alstom train factory with new order. [subscription]The transport secretary has secured agreement from the Treasury to build ten more trains for London’s Elizabeth Line at the Derby plant

City AM

• Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plantTrain manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.

Daily Express

• The UK's biggest train factory that has been saved from closure by last-minute dealAlstom has been saved from closure through a last-minute deal from the Department for Transport.

Birmingham Post

• Advert banned over 'misleading' complimentary food and drink claims on train servicesTrain operator said it had faced 'exceptional disruption' from strikes and weather

Bolton News

• Why Bolton railway station has a high pitched noiseA high-pitched noise can be heard ringing out around the platform, with no obvious source for unsuspecting passengers.

Bristol Live

• Passengers 'jumped on tracks after being held for 10 hours on train without toilet'Labour peer Lord Berkeley told the House of Lords that passengers on a Great Western Railway train were held for around 10 hours without access to a toilet

Nation. Cymru

• Transport for Wales ‘best performing operator’ in Wales – First MinisterThe First Minister has been criticised for claiming Transport for Wales (TfW) is the “best performing operator” in Wales “by some distance”.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• "Chaotic" East Coast Mainline decision 'strengthens case' for Leamside Line The reopening of the line between Gateshead and County Durham is a high priority for the region

Northern Echo

• Pressure on government to save Hitachi after Alstom Derby dealThe Government was last night facing mounting pressure to save Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory after it was close to stepping in to save a train factory in Derby also facing closure.

Train Operators

• ‘Bug hotels’ coming to three railway stations on the Bentham Line to support biodiversityNorthern is set to open ‘bug hotels’ at three stations on the Bentham Line between Leeds and Morecambe as part of a project with local schools to support biodiversity.

Railnews

• New hope for Alstom Derby, while RMT calls for summit The Alstom works in Derby is in line for an order of up to 90 cars for the Elizabeth Line, according to reports. Such an order for more Aventra vehicles would not be a new contract, because an option for enlarging the TfL fleet already exists. Meanwhile, the RMT is calling for an urgent summit to discuss the threat to the Derby works, where closure would mean the loss of thousands of jobs.

Other News Sources

• Political Opinion: Ben Bradley MP applauds intense discussions to secure future of Alstom in DerbyThis item has been submitted by Ben Bradley MP, on behalf of the Conservative Party.Ben Bradley MP, the Conservative Mayoral Candidate for the East Midlands has welcomed the recent developments concerning Alstom's rail factory in Derby.