Breaking News
Transport Committee to launch inquiry into InterCity East Coast
The transport committee is to launch an inquiry into the InterCity East Coast rail franchise.
Diesel trains should be banned by 2040, minister says – but unions think it won’t happen
All diesel-only trains should be taken off Britain’s railways by 2040, the rail minister will say today.
Carillion collapse reroutes Welsh rail [Subscription]
The collapse of Carillion has thrown the much-delayed reorganisation of train services in Wales into further confusion.
Monday, 12 February 2018
BBC News
- Should Britain's train services be renationalised?Britain's railways were run by private companies until 80 years ago, when British Rail was created.
- London City Airport shut as WW2 bomb found in ThamesFlights to and from London City Airport are cancelled and passengers are advised to stay away.
- Stagecoach East Coast deal to be probed by MPsThe decision to end the East Coast Mainline rail franchise early is to come under scrutiny from MPs.
ITV News
- Inquiry into Intercity East Coast rail franchise to be launchedThe Transport Committee is launching an inquiry into the InterCity East Coast rail franchise.
Department for Transport
- £30 million investment in revolutionary V2G technologiesElectric vehicles to help power people’s homes helped by almost £30 million funding.
Financial Times
- TfL heading for £1bn operational deficitTube upgrades shelved as passenger numbers fall
- Clouds on horizon for Ryanair after union U-turnAirline defends low-cost business model as defiant O’Leary warns of strikes
- Tinkering with franchises is not the answer to UK’s rail woesIf private capital is to take part, government must either reform the system or hold operators to their promises
- Diesel-only trains in UK to be phased out by 2040Jo Johnson to set out ambitious goal but stuttering electrification plan a stumbling block
The Guardian
- Transport Committee to launch inquiry into InterCity East CoastThe transport committee is to launch an inquiry into the InterCity East Coast rail franchise.
- London City airport closed after WWII bomb found in ThamesUnexploded ordnance discovered near runway; passengers advised to contact airlinesPassengers have been told not to travel to London City airport until further notice after a world war two ordnance was discovered in the river Thames near the runway. The Royal Navy and the Metropolitan police have created a 214 metre exclusion zone around George V dock in east London, which was heavily bombed during the second world war, following the discovery of the ordnance during pre-planned work at the airport on Sunday morning. Continue reading...
The Independent
- Diesel trains should be banned by 2040, minister says – but unions think it won’t happen All diesel-only trains should be taken off Britain’s railways by 2040, the rail minister will say today.
- MPs to probe East Coast rail franchise debacleAs Virgin Trains East Coast faces “imminent failure”, the Transport Select Committee has launched an inquiry into rail franchising on the UK’s flagship line
The Scotsman
- SNP minister calls for Stagecoach to be ‘punished’ over east coast mainlineMPs are to probe the collapse of the Stagecoach-Virgin East Coast rail franchise – as Scotland’s Transport Secretary called for the company to be “punished”.
- Restorers aim to get Glasgow’s last tram back on trackThe last of Scotland’s original trams is being restored so it can carry passengers again during its 80th anniversary next year.
- Alastair Dalton: How undercover police are saving cyclists’ lives Undercover policing has been getting a bad name this week, but in one aspect of road safety there may be a case for encouraging it.
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Carillion collapse reroutes Welsh rail [Subscription]The collapse of Carillion has thrown the much-delayed reorganisation of train services in Wales into further confusion.
- All diesel trains should be scrapped by 2040, Jo Johnson tells rail bosses [Subscription]The rail industry should reduce its emissions by “aspiring” to remove all trains that run only on diesel by 2040, according to the new rail minister.
City AM
- MPs launch inquiry into East Coast rail franchise failure saying "serious questions" need to be askedThe Transport Select Committee announced today it is launching an inquiry into the East Coast rail franchise troubles, saying there were "serious questions" to be asked of ministers as well as the train operator.
- Transport minister Jo Johnson calls for diesel-only trains to be ditched by 2040 and fast rollout of hydrogen train trialsTransport minister Jo Johnson will today call for diesel-only trains to be taken off Britain's railways by 2040, as the government seeks to tap the use of alternatives such as hydrogen.
Mail Online
- Travel chaos expected on Monday at London City Airport The airport, in east London, was closed after the device was discovered in the early hours of Sunday morning, with a 700-ft exclusion zone set up around the runway and nearby homes evacuated.
The Mirror
- Virgin is making some big changes to its trains on thousands of journeysThe train operator, which runs services between London's Kings Cross to York, Newcastle and Scotland, said fewer than one in 10 people appreciated the quiet coach
- London City Airport closed all day Monday after discovery of unexploded WW2 bomb The bomb led to a 700ft cordon that disrupted flights in and out of the airport, while Royal Navy specialists were drafted in to deal with the device
Network Rail
- Network Rail makes a splash with free drinking water at stationsUsers of some of the country’s largest railway stations will soon be able to benefit from the introduction of free drinking water facilities, Network Rail has announced.
London Evening Standard
- Transport for London bosses condemn youths pictured hanging off moving London bus in 'reckless' stuntTransport for London bosses have condemned youths pictured hanging off the back of a moving London bus in a "reckless" stunt.
- London City Airport closed: Live updates as unexploded WW2 bomb causes travel chaosLondon City Airport was closed on Monday after a World War Two bomb was found in the River Thames nearby.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Progress on sleeper rail service linking Caithness to central belt welcomedA long-awaited sleeper rail service linking Caithness with the central belt will move the county forward and enhance tourism to the north, according to Highland Council’s Conservative transport spokesman.
The York Press
- Virgin Trains East Coast to withdraw quiet coaches in First Class VIRGIN Trains East Coast will withdraw quiet coaches in First Class from May, the company has said.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Debate over Bescot sleeper factory as thousands rally against plans A debate over the proposed Bescot railway sleeper factory will be held at a full meeting of Sandwell Council after a petition gathered more than 3,800 signatures.
Cambridge News
- New 'Cambridge South' station at Addenbrooke's could be finished by 2022As the Autumn Budget looms, there are calls to make sure another new railway station at Addenbrooke’s hospital is delivered by 2022.
Other Regional Press
- Oxford's Cowley Branch Line railway could be open by next year DESIGNS for a new train station have already been drawn up as business leaders and MPs push for Oxford's Cowley Branch Line to be reopened next year.
- Two trains per hour between Newport and Cardiff during work periodA REDUCTION in the train service between Newport and Cardiff for essential modernisation work will see an average for two trains per hour travelling between the cities from today.
Rail Magazine
- Transport Select Committee to investigate East Coast franchiseThe Transport Select Committee is to investigate the causes behind the failure of the Intercity East Coast franchise.
Aviation Industry
- Airbus stops accepting PW1100G engines for A320neo aircraftAirbus decided to stop accepting additional Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines equipping its A320neo family aircraft, after a higher than normal number of inflight shutdowns and aborted takeoffs were reported on aircraft using the latest build-standard engines. read more
- Emirates firms deal for 36 more Airbus A380sEmirates has firmed the MOU agreed with Airbus in mid-January for 20 more A380s plus 16 further options. read more
Recent Archives
- Sunday, 11 February 2018
- Saturday, 10 February 2018
- Friday, 09 February 2018
- Thursday, 08 February 2018
- Wednesday, 07 February 2018
- Tuesday, 06 February 2018
Latest News
Useful Links
Conferences & Expo's
- Adapting Railways for a Sustainable Future: Rebalancing, Resilience, and Realisation - 30 April 2024 - London
- Coach and Bus UK - 12-14 November 2024 - Birmingham
- Rail Infrastructure Networking - 12 September 2024 - Derby
- Rail Live - 19-20 June 2024 - Long Marston
All Transport
- Department for Transport
- European Commission (Transport)
- Greater London Authority - Transport
- Merseytravel (Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive)
- Metro (West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Exectutive)
- Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
- Plymouth Transport
- South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
- The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Transport East
- Transport for All
- Transport for Cornwall
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Transport for London
- Transport for the North
- Transport for the West Midlands
- Transport for Wales (Trafnidiaeth Cymru)
- Transport Scotland
- Urban Transport Group
Bus and Coach
Campaign Groups
- Airportwatch
- Aviation Environment Federation
- Campaign for Better Transport
- Friends of The Earth
- Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign
- HACAN ClearSkies
- London City Airport Fight the Flights
- Railfuture
- Save Our Buses
- Stop Stansted Expansion
Friends of TransportInfo
Logistics
Passenger Representatives
Trades Unions
- ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen)
- BALPA (British Airline Pilots Association)
- RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport Union)
- TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association)
- Unite
Aviation
Motoring
Rail
- Freight on Rail
- Heathrow Southern Rail
- Network Rail
- Rail Freight Group
- Rail Partners
- Railway Study Association
Shipping & Waterways
- British Ports Association
- Canal & River Trust
- Chamber of Shipping
- Marine Traffic (tracker)
- UKMPG (United Kingdom Major Ports Group)
News Media