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Saturday, 27 April 2024

BBC News

• Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulatorThe regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.
• Some Tube stations close as workers strikeLondon Underground customer service managers walk out in a dispute over terms and conditions.

Financial Times

• Labour plans to retain key private sector role in Britain's nationalised railwaysParty has no proposals for state involvement in companies that own trains
• Why Boeing's cash woes could merit an industrial policy lifelineGiven the level of government scrutiny facing the jet maker, aligning regulatory and commercial interests might seem sensible

The Guardian

• 20mph speed limit splits opinion in Welsh market townMixed feelings in Rhayader after Labour-led Welsh government announces possible return to 30mph across countryThe market town of Rhayader stands at a historic crossroads at the heart of Wales. Lorries trundle through, delivery vans dart around, tourists merrily motor along. The town sits on the A470, the main route between north and south Wales, and last year had 20mph signs posted on its four main approaches.Six months later and before the possible reversal of the nationwide default speed limit policy, people still have mixed feelings. Continue reading...
• Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator saysFederal transportation agency finds Tesla's claims about feature don't match their findings and opens second investigationUS auto-safety regulators said on Friday that their investigation into Tesla's Autopilot had identified at least 13 fatal crashes in which the feature had been involved. The investigation also found the electric carmaker's claims did not match up with reality.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) disclosed on Friday that during its three-year Autopilot safety investigation, which it launched in August 2021, it identified at least 13 Tesla crashes involv...

The Independent

• Delta Airlines Boeing plane loses emergency slide in mid-air after JFK takeoffThe flight bound for Los Angeles forced to return to New York
• Ryanair boss rules out frequent-flyer perks with airline: 'Buy a dog if you want some loyalty'Exclusive: 'You're already getting the lowest fares in Europe,' says airline boss

The Scotsman

• ScotRail peak fares suspension could continue if trial successful – Transport Secretary Fiona HyslopCabinet secretary awaiting interim report on ticket price reduction launched in October
• ScotRail peak fares suspension could continue if trial successful – Transport Secretary Fiona HyslopCabinet secretary awaiting interim report on ticket price reduction launched in October

Times Online

• China’s electric carmakers put on a huge show of force [subscription]The Beijing Motor Show has demonstrated the competitiveness of the Chinese market, whose only outlet will be exports

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• What you need to do before becoming a train driver at NorthernThe Telegraph & Argus visited Northern's office in Leeds city centre to see what tasks and tests need to be completed before someone can become a train driver.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Boy's 'cute' 20mph cartoon dragon could 'compromise road safety' in Wales says legal expertSome drivers have complained about the 'unnecessary' cost and say road signs are not the right place for artwork
• Speed camera enforcement to start on 20mph stretch of road between two seaside townsEnforcement is being stepped up on 20mph roads

Derby Telegraph

• 'Labour mustn't stop with the railways' readers say as big plans unveiled for DerbyThe Labour Party plans to re-nationalise Britain's railways, with Derby at its core

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Environmental campaigners demand more answers on plans to dual A1 in NorthumberlandThe group raised questions about road safety and net-zero plans

Northern Echo

• Teesside Airport launches direct lounge to aircraft boardingTeesside became the first airport in the country to offer direct lounge to aircraft experience this week.

Other Regional Press

• Sir Keir Starmer pledges end to 'boom and bust' cycle for rail industry on visit to regionLabour's long-term strategy for the rail industry would aim to end the stop-and-start they face with their order books, said the party leader
• Jet2 hails 'phenomenal' launch from Dorset airport baseJet2 bosses have hailed the 'truly phenomenal'launch at what is the company's 12th destination to fly to from the UK.
• Rail strike dates May 2024: See the planned strike daysTrain drivers from ASLEF will go on strike towards the beginning of May 2024 across the UK
• Drivers face £1,000 fine for flying England flag on car during Euro 2024The St George's Cross is often seen adorning cars and will be again as Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Gareth Southgate aim to win Euro 2024
• Bicester Sheep Street cycling plan delayed for consultationA plan to allow cyclists on Sheep Street in Bicester, Oxfordshire has been delayed after councillors called for a full consultation.
• New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the wayNew powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.

Railnews

• Analysis: GBR - is there a common ground? Labour's detailed proposals for railway reform are ambitious. They take the plans set out in Keith Williams' Rail Review and build on them, with the result that a new railway industry emerges. This will still be a hybrid industry, financially speaking, although it will hardly deserve the label 'privatised' any longer. In a nutshell, if Labour gains power, the infrastructure and core passenger services (those operated by the former franchises) will be state-owned, and administered by 'Great British Railways'. During the first five-year term of a Labour Government the core periods of the existi...

Aviation Industry

• The Government's SAF mandate aims to boost the use of alternative fuels, but making jet fuel from waste won't solve the aviation emissions problemThe UK Government has announced the details of its 'Sustainable Aviation Fuel' (SAF) mandate, which requires increasing amounts of alternative fuels to be blended with kerosene from the 1st January … The post The Government's SAF mandate aims to boost the use of alternative fuels, but making jet fuel from waste won't solve the aviation emissions problem appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.