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First Group in line to run services on west coast [subscription]
A joint venture led by First Group moved a step closer to receiving the green light to operate the west coast main line, one of the busiest routes in Europe, after making concessions to the competition watchdog.
Average commute increases to 59 minutes per journey, TUC study reveals
Commuters are spending around 221 hours on average each year getting to and from work according to new research. The average journey to or from work took 59 minutes last year, a study by Trades Union Congress (TUC) revealed.
Boris Johnson's HS2 answer casts more doubt over £88 billion rail project
The Conservative leader was asked to clarify his position on whether he backs HS2, which would see faster transport links between Leeds and London
Saturday, 16 November 2019
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- Milford Haven railway line to shut during Christmas run-upA railway line through Pembrokeshire is closing for five weeks in the run-up to Christmas for maintenance work. Network Rail said it would be working on the line between Milford Haven and Clarbeston Road from 06:00 to 18:00 GMT from Monday until 22 December.
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- South Western Railway reveals new £895m carriages amid pending strike actionRail passengers face travel chaos in the run-up to Christmas, as union bosses confirm they will go ahead with 27 days of strikes on South Western Railway.
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- Maersk boss warns global trade growth is slowingSoren Skou fears recession as Danish group cuts forecast for global container shipping demand
- Eddie Stobart's fate rests on private equity rescue dealIsle of Man-based Dbay Advisors to charge 18% interest on emergency finance if approved
- President in showdown with unions over South African AirwaysStrike at national airline is a big test as Ramaphosa seeks to reform state companies
The Herald
- West Coast rail franchise boost for FirstGroupFIRSTGROUP has received a boost after the competition watchdog’s fears about the prospect of the transport giant taking on the West Coast rail franchise appeared to ease following assurances about the impact on ticket prices.
The Telegraph
- Goooglie Cars minicab boss hits sticky wicket after web giant sues him for mimicking its logo
- Airline phone booking charges 'discriminating' against older people, watchdog warns
Times Online
- First Group in line to run services on west coast [subscription]A joint venture led by First Group moved a step closer to receiving the green light to operate the west coast main line, one of the busiest routes in Europe, after making concessions to the competition watchdog.
City AM
- Watchdog pauses investigation into First Group's West Coast Rail franchiseThe UK’s competition watchdog has paused its investigation into the decision to award the West Coast Rail franchise to First Group after the company offered to make changes to the deal.
- Interserve CEO Debbie White confirms exit planInterserve chief executive Debbie White has announced she will step down at the end of the year after implementing a turnaround plan at the company.
- Average commute increases to 59 minutes per journey, TUC study revealsCommuters are spending around 221 hours on average each year getting to and from work according to new research. The average journey to or from work took 59 minutes last year, a study by Trades Union Congress (TUC) revealed.
i News
- General election 2019: Towns stranded by 1960s railway cuts 'will be reconnected' under a £500m planCommuters in the North, however, might suggest that the money would be better spent improving the creaking Northern Rail system
Birmingham Mail
- 'Ticket to hide' policy as buses vanish over Arena Birmingham congestion fearsStranded Symphony Hall concertgoers forced to yomp up Broad Street on Saturday night are told 'You can rest easy with National Express' - but it's a city pub which offers them a free slap-up lunch to restore confidence in public transport just... when the trains are going on strike too
- 'It's bull****' Birmingham train passenger's fury at measly 10p compensation for delaysFurious rail passenger Scott Edwards said the time it took to pursue a claim for train delays wasn't worth the trouble - after he got sent 10p
Birmingham Post
- Bristol Port 'very strong contender' to become free port, says Boris Johnson These are special ports where normal tax and customs rules do not apply
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Third of new Northern trains are now operatingONE third of Northern’s fleet of brand new trains is now in service as the company says customers are getting where they need to be each day in more comfort than ever before.
- Road widening scheme and bus carriageway works to be discussedTWO major traffic projects for Bradford are likely to move to the next stagenext month.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Newly resurfaced road now riddled with potholes as drivers avoid diversion chaosThe short-cut route between Cefn Meiriadog and St Asaph has taken the strain of an eight-week closure of nearby Lower Denbigh Road
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Rail unions slam Metro bosses after drivers vote to take industrial action from December 1It was announced on Thursday that Metro drivers had rejected a 15% pay rise that would bring their salaries up to an estimated £46,000 by 2022
The York Press
- Electric lorries and buses 'not the answer' to cutting emissions in York SWITCHING to electric vehicles is not the answer to cutting carbon emissions from buses and lorries in York, a climate change meeting heard.
- York team misses out on NRM's design shortlistFIVE teams have been chosen to create design concepts for a new £16.5 million Central Hall at the National Railway Museum.
Cambridge News
- Council responds to crossroads safety petition after minibus horror crash At the time of publishing nearly 3,000 people had signed the petition
Leeds Live
- Trains workers on busy Leeds line could strike in run up to ChristmasThe Transport Salaried Staffs' Association says a strike would cause "massive disruption to Cross Country train services"
- Boris Johnson's HS2 answer casts more doubt over £88 billion rail projectThe Conservative leader was asked to clarify his position on whether he backs HS2, which would see faster transport links between Leeds and London
Other Regional Press
- Bus replacement services for Aberdeen rail passengersTrain passengers travelling between Aberdeen and Glasgow have been warned to expect longer journey times on Sunday.
- Train company Vivarail moving to Southam from Long MarstonA TRAIN company is moving from Long Marston to Southam.
C.N.N.
- London to Sydney flight breaks world recordAustralian airline Qantas has broken the record for the world's longest commercial airline passenger flight in both distance and time with a nonstop service carrying about 50 people from London to Sydney via a rare double sunset.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Construction work on new Cycleway reaches major milestoneConstruction work on Cycleway 4, a major new cycle route between Tower Bridge and Greenwich, reaches a significant milestone next week as construction work begins on Creek Road in Deptford ahead of schedule. The new segregated cycle route will enable thousands more people to make everyday journeys by bike, with new pedestrian crossings set to make the area much easier to get around for people walking. Construction of the new route began on Jamaica Road in Bermondsey in July. Work on these first sections of the route, including a complete overhaul of Rotherhithe roundabout and almost 4km of s...
Rail Technology Magazine
- Decarbonisation of the Northern PowerhouseCovering a growing population of 15.3 million, home to over a million businesses and with an economy totalling £329bn, the Northern Powerhouse forms the very spine of the North of England.
- A workforce which reflects societyLoraine Martins MBE, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail, joins us in the studio for the third episode of our RTM podcast, talking at length about her role and how it came about – Loraine was the first person to hold her current position – as well as how accessibility...
Aviation Industry
- Airbus gains EASA BelugaXL type certification The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded type certification to the Airbus BelugaXL, the latest generation of custom-built freighters used by the European manufacturer to transport major components between its factories. read more
- CAE, easyJet ink cadet pilot training deal Training specialist CAE has signed a long-term agreement to train 1,000 new cadet pilots for UK LCC easyJet on a multi-crew pilot license (MPL) program. read more
- European Parliament approves new transport commissioner The European Parliament (EP) has greenlighted Romanian parliamentarian Adina-Ioana Vălean, to succeed Violeta Bulc as Transport Commissioner. read more
- French pilot union calls for in-depth MAX training As Boeing gradually progresses toward the reauthorization of 737 MAX passenger flights, French pilot union SNPL France ALPA is calling for thorough pilot training before the aircraft returns to service. read more
- United Airlines removes all MAX flying through March 4, 2020United Airlines on Nov. 15 removed all Boeing 737 MAX operations from its schedule through March 4, 2020, one week after American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also pulled the type through the first week of March. read more
Other News Sources
- 15% pay rise rejected by Tyne & Wear Metro driversStrike action could be on the cards on the Tyne and Wear Metro after drivers represented by the RMT and ASLEF unions rejected a proposed pay rise of 15% over two years; on top of the usual cost of living increase. In announcing the news of the rejection Nexus, who operate the Metro, said they were astonished at the rejection whilst urging the unions to get back around the table to discuss the offer further.
- Mixed feelings over HS2 plans for CumbriaPlans for a High Speed railway station in Carlisle have been met with mixed reactions, despite claims the city could be ‘like Leeds in 20 years.’
- Stena Line Takes Delivery of Irish Sea-bound FerryStena Estrid first of five next generation ferries to be delivered by Chinese shipyard
- M4 set for full 58-hour closure near Maidenhead for bridge demolition work The motorway will be shut in both directions near Maidenhead as the Smart motorway scheme continues
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