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Virgin Atlantic explores 'flying taxi' partnership
The airline considers whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports.
Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations, bus services, and tram routes
New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.
Saturday, 12 June 2021
BBC News
- West Midlands tram services suspended after fault discoveredNo trams will run on the West Midlands Metro network until further notice.
- Virgin Atlantic explores 'flying taxi' partnershipThe airline considers whether it could launch air taxi flights from cities to major airports.
The Telegraph
- Richard Branson and Rolls-Royce back Ł3bn plan for electric air taxis [subscription]Vertical Aerospace strikes deal to make up to 1,000 aircraft for American Airlines and leasing firm Avolon
Times Online
- Edinburgh to enforce low emission zone from 2024 [subscription]Edinburgh is to begin enforcing its city centre low emission zone (LEZ) in 2024, though the scheme itself is due to start next year.
City AM
- Heathrow passenger numbers keep dwindling as CEO urges G7 for safe travelAfter 15 months of restrictions, Heathrow’s passenger numbers in the UK and across the world have continued to collapse below pre-pandemic levels, with a loss of over 6m passengers in the month, the airport said this morning.
Network Rail
- Four Network Rail employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday HonoursFour Network Rail employees have been named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published on Friday 11 June.
Birmingham Mail
- 'I'm too old to walk to Asda' - who said what after city low-traffic protestTraffic calming measures in York Road have done nothing to calm tempers - with the area's business group now joining the fray
Bolton News
- Leaders call on Government to 'make the North a priority' in rail plan NORTHERN leaders say that they “cannot continue to wait” for the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan - expected to outline commitment to HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail - and that the plan should fully incorporate the North’s priorities.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Northern trains set to be busier during Euro 2020RAIL users are being warned to expect busier than usual trains during Euro 2020.
Edinburgh Evening News
- Workplace parking charges a 'key tool' to cutting car use as levy takes next step to introduction in ScotlandThe next step towards introducing charges for Scotland’s office car parks came today with the launch of a consultation on how it might work.
Manchester Evening News
- Why huge M62 motorway service station and hotel plans have been refused'I have got many issues but I will pick on one of the issues, really, this is a development on green belt. Why does there have to be a hotel on there?'
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Heathrow Airport passenger numbers plummet by 90%Heathrow Airport passenger numbers fell by 90% in May, compared with the same month in 2019.
Lancashire Telegraph
- Blackburn walking and cycling plan out for consultationBLACKBURN with Darwen Council’s local cycling and walking plan is now online for residents to give their views on.
Other Regional Press
- Edinburgh set to keep Spaces for People cycling lanes for further 18 monthsThe Spaces for People infrastructure will stay for up to 18 months more before being reviewed again, if city councillors back a recommendation from officials next week.
- Transport watchdog urges government to delay ‘review’ of London bus service demandLondon TravelWatch fears service cuts will be forced on TfL prematurely
- Free Isle Of Wight Bus Travel For Islanders Aged 16 to 19Islanders aged between 16 and 19 will be able to benefit from free bus travel, for a set period of time.
- 'It feels like LLAL isn't disclosing information': Luton Airport company under fire from councillorsA Luton Borough Council executive member described it as "worrying" that its airport company board might be reluctant to disclose information.
- Submissions requested over redetermination of development consent at Manston airport siteFurther representations are invited for the Secretary of State’s re-determination of the application by RiverOak Strategic Partners for an order granting Development Consent for the reopening and development of Manston Airport.
- More and faster trains promise from LNER on East Coast Mainline for Grantham, though some routes will sufferMore and faster trains are promised from LNER on the East Coast Mainline to London, York and other major towns, though some routes will suffer.
- Machynlleth railway line closed for rest of month for bridge raising projectEngineers working to raise a Machynlleth railway bridge out of a flood zone are battling through "extreme weather" conditions, they say.
- Rail upgrade plans "ignoring rural Wales" says Powys councillorA Montgomeryshire county councillor has accused Transport for Wales of a "lack of ambition" over its plans to improve Welsh North-South rail connections.
- Popular Dundee to Edinburgh Airport bus welcomes passengers back on board A popular bus route that was suspended due to travel restrictions causing low demands for flights will be back up and running in two weeks.
- Airport completes consultation on changes to Luton and Stansted airspaceA strategy to improve safety for aircraft landing at Stansted Airport has taken a further step forward.
Business Live
- Boost for Liverpool trackless tram plans as 'Lime Line' talks underwayThe light rail system would connect the city centre with Paddington Village and the main university campuses
Other News Sources
- Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations, bus services, and tram routesNew details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus services and potential tram routes.
- Winchester to London: South Western Railway network issuesCOMMUTERS are being advised not to travel on South Western Railway network due to major disruption.
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