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Tuesday, 23 August 2011

BBC News

• PM David Cameron rules out Bombardier rethink Prime Minister David Cameron has personally ruled out any rethink of the £1.4bn Thameslink deal which Derby-based Bombardier lost to a German firm.
• Changes see public transport in Belfast given priority Public transport, pedestrians and cyclists are to be given higher priority in Belfast city centre.
• Call for planned Dartford toll rise Christmas delay The government is being urged to delay plans to increase the Dartford Crossing charges until after Christmas to help customers and retailers.
• Rotherham Central Station development behind schedule The redevelopment of a railway station in South Yorkshire is overrunning by almost a year.
• New rural bus service starts in Northamptonshire People in Northamptonshire can now register to use a new transport system introduced by the county council.
• High-speed rail plan 'risks Liverpool's competitiveness' Liverpool could be "economically-disadvantaged" by the proposed HS2 high speed rail link, Merseyside's Passenger Transport Authority has said.
• British Transport Police seek 'serial luggage thief' A woman, who is suspected as a "serial luggage thief" on train services from London to the West of England and Wales, is being sought by police.
• Taxpayers to foot Jarvis redundancy bill Taxpayers will have to pay more than £3m in unpaid wages to former employees of York-based Jarvis Rail after the firm collapsed last year.
• Birmingham residents offered Nectar points to recycle Tim Huxtable, cabinet member for transport, environment and regeneration, said: "Increasing public participation in recycling is a key objective for both the city council and future of the city as a whole."

Department for Transport

• Bringing an end to rush hour road works disruptionInnovative measures to cut the number of rush hour road works were announced today by Transport Secretary Philip Hammond.

Financial Times

• The biggest North American railroadsThe US and Canadian railroad industry is dominated by the seven
• Iowa typifies small railroad successState's railway has benefited since the 1980 deregulation not only from strong demand for the region's grain but also booming demand for ethanol
• Cosco's market processes lead to concerns Baltic Exchange chief executive expresses concern after the Chinese shipping group apparently reneged on contracts with several shipowners

The Guardian

• Bombardier's hopes dashed as Cameron refuses to halt £1.4bn train contract Prime minister refuses to meet local delegation, telling MP the decision to give the manufacturing deal to rival Siemens is final

The Herald

• Utility firms face £50,000 fines for bad road repairsUTILITY firms are facing fines of up to £50,000 for botched road repairs after a report found that one-quarter were not completed to an acceptable standard.

The Mirror

• Lawyer: Bombardier can be saved if government dumps Thameslink deal Bombardier can be saved if the Government’s deal with Siemens to build Thameslink trains is simply aborted, a legal expert said yesterday.

Network Rail

• NETWORK RAIL SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES HIT BY LONDON RIOTS

Bolton News

• Pledge to save rail services from cutbacks TRANSPORT watchdogs have pledged to fight any reductions in train services through Bolton.

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph commented Bombardier supporters prepare for MPs' hearingSUPPORTERS of a campaign to overturn a Government decision to award a £1.4 billion rail contract to German manufacturer Siemens are preparing to give evidence at the House of Commons.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Tram chiefs pledge more cash to support businesses Tram chiefs have pledged a further £210,000 to support beleaguered businesses ahead of the closure of Princes Street for essential repair works.

Journal Live

• Newcastle Airport bosses in Big Apple link talks NEWCASTLE Airport bosses will fly out to the United States next month for fresh talks on the possibility of securing a direct service to New York.

Liverpool Post

• Crown Princess cruise ship towers over Mersey Ferry The giant cruise ship, Crown Princess, dwarfed the Mersey Ferry as she paid another visit to Liverpool's Pier Head ferry terminal on Saturday.
• Maersk sees tough start to year SHIPPING line Maersk says its Liverpool-based UK arm saw a difficult first half as increased volumes were offset by fuel costs and by increased competition.
• Liverpool could lose business to Manchester under high-speed London rail link plans LIVERPOOL could lose trade to its Manchester neighbour if a high-speed rail link to London goes ahead as currently planned, it was warned last night.

Manchester Evening News

• Vital Rail to recruit 60 apprentices A company which provides staff to the rail industry is to offer 60 apprenticeships to people from Salford.

Morning Star

• Derby voters turn on Tories over Bombardier decision Derby's Con-Dem politicians received a warning shot today of the extent of anger in the city following the coalition government's decision to send a vital train-building contract to Germany.

Sheffield Telegraph

• Extra carriages give travellers more roomEXTRA train carriages are set to be introduced on services in South Yorkshire to help ease overcrowding.

Yorkshire Post

• Digging in BEFORE Transport Secretary Philip Hammond proceeds with his plan to curtail roadworks, he should consider the Denis Healey maxim from the 1970s: “First law on holes – when you’re in one, stop digging!”
• Apology as station revamp drags on PUBLIC transport bosses were yesterday forced to issue an apology to rail passengers after admitting that work to revamp a busy station would take almost a year longer than expected.
• State landed with £3m Jarvis billTHE 1,200 staff who were sacked without warning by failing rail firm Jarvis are to be awarded more than £3m compensation – more than it would have cost to keep the company afloat.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Talk on city railway history to open group autumn seasonTHE HISTORY of Peterborough’s railways will be explored in a talk to be held in the city.

Other Regional Press

• Western Morning News commented Branch line boom as rail passengers soarArticle
• Airport in bid to show off best of ScotlandA taste of what lies ahead for tourists will greet visitors to Scotland at Glasgow Airport this month.

Global Rail News

• Russian Railways to develop Eastern rail networkRussian Railways has drawn up a programme to develop the Eastern part of the Trans-Siberian and Baikail-Amur Railways, to overcome infrastructure limitations. Under the programme, the ...
• First TransPennine Express to run limited services during industrial actionAn amended train timetable will be in operation for First TransPennine Express customers on Wednesday 24th August and Friday 26th August. The train operator said that ...
• Network Rail supports small businesses hit by riotsNetwork Rail is helping small businesses in areas hit hardest by the riots by offering one month™s free rent and 50% off each subsequent month™s rent ...
• Liverpool Hope University and Virgin Trains in partnership to celebrate students™ artistic achievementsLiverpool Hope University and Virgin Trains have joined forces to present a unique exhibition celebrating the talents of young artists in the city. The exhibition opened on ...