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Monday, 05 August 2013

BBC News

• First Great Western apology over passengers stranded on train First Great Western has apologised after hundreds of passengers were stranded in a broken-down train for almost six hours.
• Strikes stops Dublin Bus servicesDublin Bus workers are continuing an all-out strike in a row over cost-cutting measures by the company.
• Unused e-car charging 'a concern'Electric car charging points have only been used a total of 23 times since they were installed in Londonderry two years ago.
• Thousands ride in 100-mile bike raceRideLondon cyclists number 16,500
• Little Chef in £15m Kuwaiti saleThe Little Chef restaurant chain is sold to Kuwait-owned business Kout Food Group for about £15m after being put up for sale in April.

The Herald

• 40 youths arrested a week on railwaysPolice patrolling Britain's railways are arresting 40 children a week, according to new figures.
• ScotRail admits wi-fi 'let down'SCOTRAIL has admitted its wi-fi on its trains is letting down passengers when the network gets too busy.

The Independent

• Passengers stranded on Cornwall to London train for six hoursFirst Great Western has apologised after hundreds of passengers were left stranded on a broken-down train for almost six hours.Related StoriesSegway polo? It’s cheaper than a horse and tailored leather boots...'The party is over': Spain threatens border fee as Gibraltar row escalatesConsumers urged to ‘fight back’ against payday loan sharksBritain saddles up to show its love affair with the bike is going strong'The party is over': Spain threatens border fee as Gibraltar row with UK escalates    

The Telegraph

• Crowds spur on Mayor in London road raceLondon Mayor Boris Johnson joined riders of all ages and abilities have navigated roads around London and Surrey as part of the UK's largest festival of cycling.    

Mail Online

• The town with UK's worst learner drivers: Heckmondwike in West Yorkshire named place with least successful studentsMotorists driving through the streets of Heckmondwike in West Yorkshire would be best advised to keep a careful eye on any drivers with L-plates.

Bristol Live

• The Bristol Post published On Track: Dave Wood's railways columnArticle

Derby Telegraph

• Bombardier's train business helps put profit on fast track CITY train-maker Bombardier has reported a rise in profits – driven primarily by its train business.

Journal Live

• Call for 'shake-up' of transport strategy ENGINEERS are warning that inadequate investment in infrastructure, patchy maintenance and the absence of clear, strategic thinking is hampering the North East’s economic development.

Manchester Evening News

• Cyclist dies in Manchester ‘doing something she loved’ Jaye Bloomfield was riding her bike along a slip road from Princess Road to the Mancunian Way when she was hit by a car. Police and paramedics were called but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Northern Echo

• Another surge in North-East train travel as journeys to and from London hit two million for the first time DEMAND for train travel in the North-East is continuing to rise with startling increases from some of the region’s towns.

Sheffield Star

• Sheffield bus drivers steering way to success Dribbling around a line of cones is a familiar task for footballers in training – but imagine making the manoeuvre with a 10 metre-long vehicle...

Wales Online

• Eighteen nationalities on a Gower bus highlight fears cuts could threaten Wales' tourist appealIt sounds like the start of a bad joke - but the example has prompted calls for more to be done to safeguard and promote Wales' public transport network.

Sleaford Standard

• LATEST - Councillors vote for compulsory purchase order on link road land across Sleaford recreation groundNorth Kesteven District Councillors have voted in principle to forge ahead with a compulsory purchase order to buy the land needed for a £9m link road planned for Sleaford.    

Other Regional Press

• Plan for £935,000 bus interchange in Oakham revealed Plans for a new bus interchange that will feature toilet facilities, a storage room for bikes and a waiting room have been revealed.
• Fresh calls made for bus interchange FRESH proposals for a bus and coach interchange have been put forward. The Observer reported in 2009 how environmental group Sustainable Rugby wanted to see a central drop off point at The Retreat car park behind the Benn Hall to ease congestion on North Street and Clifton Road.
• Gloucestershire Airport pay rowAIRPORT employees have been awarded a three per cent pay rise in a move which has annoyed the transport hub's council shareholders.
• Transport boss urges residents to help get HS2 balance right TRANSPORT Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has encouraged Lichfield residents to tell the Government what they think about the next stage of HS2.

Global Rail News

• Last lap for Russian RailwaysWhilst attending the strategic railway business forum for 1520 mm gauge railways in Sochi last year, The Rail Engineer had to opportunity to see the construction work on new lines and stations being built for Russia’s 2014 Sochi Olympics (issue 94 – August 2012). This year’s forum was held on 30/31 May at the Olympic [...]

Other News Sources

• Bus passengers can connect online Passengers using Line3 of the Connect2Wiltshire bus service can try out a trial internet booking system.
• 'Improving the competitive position of rail freight' at Intermodal Europe 2013 Strengthening European rail freight transport throughout the logistics and supply chain and improving the competitive position of rail freight will be the focus of rail freight forum sessions on Wednesday 9 October during Intermodal Europe 2013 at the Hamburg Messe, Germany.
• The interview: Geoffrey Riesel, One Transport Geoffrey Riesel is CEO of ground transport booking platform One Transport. He talks to Paul Revel about procurement, policy and driving savings for the BBC
• £50,000 improvements to make East Worthing station platform safer Railway bosses are spending £50,000 on making a “dangerous” station platform safer.