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Costs of Heathrow’s third runway could outweigh benefits by £2.2bn, says thinktank
The costs of Heathrow’s controversial third runway could outweigh the economic benefits by at least £2.2bn, according to a thinktank.
Manchester Airport to invest 'six-figure sum' in public transport links
The funding plan was developed alongside proposals to stop free forecourt drop-offs and create an ‘express car park’ off-site so passengers can be shuttled into the terminals
Yorkshire’s £3.2bn aerotropolis plans are ‘encouraging’ and ‘innovative’, says Department for Transport
Ambitious plans to turn a Yorkshire airport into a major international transport hub with its own East Coast Mainline railway station were given a boost last night after being praised by the Department for Transport.
Bombardier gears up for Abellio deal
Derby-based train manufacturer Bombardier is preparing to assemble 665 carriages as part of a £900 million contract with Greater Anglia franchisee Abellio.
Thursday, 22 March 2018
BBC News
- Union fears over Waverley station project workers' rightsUnion leaders say people employed on a £23m rail station project in Edinburgh could be
- Aberdeen bus drivers 'could strike for three to four weeks'First Bus Aberdeen says it is
- More than 20,000 Manchester bus lane fines issued too lateAbout 23,000 fines in Manchester were issued too late, meaning some drivers could apply for refunds.
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- Pothole claims soar on Scotland’s busiest trunk roads as spending on repairs slumps [Subscription]Compensation claims by motorists for damage caused by potholes has more than doubled on Scotland’s busiest trunk roads as spending on repairs has been slashed.
- Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo wants free public transport to improve air quality [Subscripiton]Travel on the entire public transport system in Paris would become free of charge under plans being considered to reduce congestion and pollution.
City AM
- BMW pledges £6bn in research and development for electric and automated carsBMW has become the latest manufacturer to pledge its allegiance to the development of electric cars, saying it will invest €7bn (£6.1bn) this year.
- Costs of Heathrow’s third runway could outweigh benefits by £2.2bn, says thinktankThe costs of Heathrow’s controversial third runway could outweigh the economic benefits by at least £2.2bn, according to a thinktank.
- Jaguar Land Rover reveals electric car software tie-up with BlackberryBlackberry is to provide the software for Jaguar Land Rover's next-generation electric vehicles, it was announced this morning.
- Stobart Group abandons Flybe approach after proposal rejected by airline's boardThe owner of London Southend Airport this morning said it was pulling its interest in regional airline Flybe and won't be making an offer for the carrier.
The Mirror
- Nearly one in three Vauxhall dealerships 'face potential closure in cost-saving shake-up'Up to 3,800 jobs are at risk at 100 of the car maker’s 324 franchise-run outlets, says a report
Birmingham Mail
- Pilot faces manslaughter charges in connection with Shoreham Air Show disaster The crash occurred after the 1950s fighter bomber failed to pull out of a loop-the-loop and crashed into a fireball
London Evening Standard
- RMT under fire over Easter action on commuter trainsRail union bosses were criticised today for ordering four days of industrial action over Easter despite fewer than half of members voting for it.
- TfL Tube strike: drivers postpone 24-hour District Line walkout until AprilA 24-hour Tube strike planned for next week has been postponed until April, according to train drivers' union Aslef.
Manchester Evening News
- Manchester Airport to invest 'six-figure sum' in public transport links The funding plan was developed alongside proposals to stop free forecourt drop-offs and create an ‘express car park’ off-site so passengers can be shuttled into the terminals
Wales Online
- 'Congestion charge' being seriously considered for Cardiff driversDifferent schemes will be looked at, including charging differing amounts for certain types of vehicles
Yorkshire Post
- Yorkshire’s £3.2bn aerotropolis plans are ‘encouraging’ and ‘innovative’, says Department for Transport Ambitious plans to turn a Yorkshire airport into a major international transport hub with its own East Coast Mainline railway station were given a boost last night after being praised by the Department for Transport.
Other Regional Press
- New rail station contractor appointed after Carillion collapseA new contractor has been appointed to complete upgrades at Broughty Ferry Railway Station following the collapse of Carillion....
- AM Darren Millar applauds Colwyn Bay train station upgradesClwyd West Assembly Member, Darren Millar, visited the newly refurbished Colwyn Bay train station last Friday.
- 'Let cyclists jump red lights to get around more quickly'A LEADING Oxford bike company has called for a law change to allow cyclists to ride through red lights – and the idea has sparked a fierce debate on cycling in the city.
Buying Business Travel
- Airfares pushed up by ‘strengthening’ global economyBCD Travel expects higher flight prices in some regions
Rail Technology Magazine
- How biometrics can help improve health and safety measures on railway construction projectsIn this article biometric identity, time and attendance specialists Donseed look at how biometric technology is already starting to enhance health and safety measures on railway construction projects. Advances in technology are starting to transform the way in which the rail network in the UK is...
- First Virgin Azuma trains arrive in UK after two-month journey from JapanTwo brand new Hitachi trains completed their two month journey from Japan yesterday, arriving at Teesport, Middlesborough. The two five-car trains, which will form part of Virgin Trains’ new Azuma fleet, will be initially be used for training on-board crew and drivers. It is hoped that...
- West of England to get £9.45bn economic boost from new rail partnership planRail companies across the west of England have set out a long-term plan for the region’s railway, which will boost the economy by £9.45bn. The plan, called ‘In partnership for Britain’s prosperity - the west of England,’ sets out how a £2.4bn investment in...
- Tram passengers demand better value for money from services Satisfaction with value for money for tram passengers has dropped slightly, the latest Tram Passenger Survey has revealed. Fare-paying passengers’ satisfaction with the value for money of tram journeys was 69% in 2016, down to 68% in 2017. However, the overall passenger...
Railnews
- Grayling seeks private investment for rail The transport secretary Chris Grayling has opened the doors to private railway investors in a bid to reduce pressure on the Treasury. The new policy has been welcomed by the railway and engineering industries, but transport campaigners are warning that its benefits need to be felt nationwide and not just in south east England. In a parallel development, the DfT is tightening its grip on how rail projects are funded and managed, saying it has set out a new process for ensuring that taxpayer-funded rail projects are planned and scrutinised more effectively.
Railway Gazette
- Thameslink first with ATO over ETCSUK: Working with Network Rail and Siemens,commuter operator Govia Thameslink Railway has...
Aviation Industry
- Chorus Aviation Capital grows leasing portfolio with CityJet CRJ900sChorus Aviation Capital (CAC), the aircraft leasing subsidiary of Halifax-based Chorus Aviation, has entered into a sale and leaseback transaction with Dublin-based regional carrier CityJet for two Bombardier CRJ900s, CAC said March 21. read more
Other News Sources
- Bombardier gears up for Abellio dealDerby-based train manufacturer Bombardier is preparing to assemble 665 carriages as part of a £900 million contract with Greater Anglia franchisee Abellio.
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