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Monday, 14 May 2012

BBC News

• Duke of Gloucester marks Severn Valley Railway's 150th year The 150th year of a heritage railway line is due to be marked in a special royal ceremony later.
• Alderney ferry service's first sailing preparations A ferry service is to start operating between Guernsey and Alderney.
• Burnt clothes found after cable theft in EssexBadly burnt clothes were found at the scene of a rail cable theft, police have said.
• Star gives rail firm comedy boostBlackadder star Tony Robinson coaches Chiltern Railways staff to deliver new

Financial Times

• Eurostar eyes expansion across EuropeCross-channel train operator to challenge airlines with services from its London base to the Netherlands, Germany, southern France and Geneva

The Guardian

• UK Border Agency 'detaining children in degrading conditions' at Heathrow Children held in small, stuffy rooms at airport for hours, often sharing space with adults they are not related to, watchdog finds

The Herald

• Drivers running on empty tanksMOTORISTS are putting themselves in danger of running out of fuel by driving on a nearly empty tank.

The Independent

• Children held at Heathrow in 'disgraceful' conditionsThe UK Border Agency (UKBA) is detaining children in

The Scotsman

• After 40 years St Andrews is a step closer to rail travel RECONNECTING one of Scotland’s largest towns to the rail network would cover its operating costs, according to a new feasibility study.
• Scottish high-speed rail link worth £20bn to the economy, MP insists Scotland should be included in plans for the high speed rail network, an SNP MP has told Transport Secretary Justine Greening.
• Children still being detained at Heathrow The UK Border Agency is detaining children in degrading and disgraceful conditions at Heathrow Airport, it has been claimed.
• Mobile phones allowed on Virgin flightsPassengers on Sir Richard Branson’s airline, Virgin Atlantic, will be able to make and receive phone calls while in the air, it has been announced.
• Motorways ˜not safe enough™ to allow the speed limit to be raised to 80mphMotorways are not safe enough to cope with raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a report to be published today.

The Telegraph

• England’s motorway network England’s motorway network is unsuitable for an 80mph speed limit, the Road Safety Foundation has said.

Mail Online

• Cycling for softies: Pedalling the hills of Dorset the (very) easy way - by electric bike Wheeling our bikes out on to a street in one of the hilliest areas in the South West, my partner Solange looks distinctly wary. Her idea of fun on two wheels is coasting along a level canal path in her native Belgium with a strong tailwind. Yet here we are, beginning a two-day cycling tour of West Dorset.

Network Rail

• BUMPER BRIDGE DELIVERY FOR ESK VALLEYPlease note embargo - Monday 14 May

London Evening Standard

• M-ways 'not safe' for 80mph limit Motorways are not safe enough to cope with raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a report.

Morning Star

• In the shadow of McNulty Britain's railways and rail trade unions have a dark shadow hanging over them. It's called the McNulty report and it threatens jobs, safety and the industry's very integrity.

Sheffield Star

• More rail strikes after talks stalemateTWO more rail strikes will go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday after deadlock in talks between East Midlands Trains and drivers’ union, ASLEF.

Yorkshire Post

• Motorways deemed unsafe for raising speed limit to 80mphMotorways are not safe enough to cope with raising the speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, according to a report.

Other Regional Press

• First stage of A21 scheme approved DRIVERS heading to the capital could face an easier route after the Government gave the green light to development work on the A21.
• Listed building puts bus station ’at risk’ WORRIES over a Grade II listed building are threatening to put plans for a new bus station in jeopardy.
• Motorway 80mph limit 'would cause more crashes'Raising the speed limit on the M20 to 80mph would cause more crashes, according to a road safety charity.

Other News Sources

• Merseytravel signals go ahead for new trains Merseytravel has begun the multi-million pound process to replace the Merseyrail fleet of trains. Head-hunters have been appointed to draw up a list of candidates for the post of project director to deliver the procurement of a new fleet of trains for one of the best performing networks in the country.
• IET: Heathrow targets real-time data and smart technology to become more resilient and efficient Heathrow Airport is focusing on investment in real-time data and systems and smart technologies to overcome the daily challenges it faces as the world™s busiest airport, according to Philip Langsdale, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology at Heathrow Airport.