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Sunday, 21 April 2024

BBC News

• York Victorian bridge removed for station projectA Victorian bridge in York is being removed to improve the frontage to the city's railway station.
• Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash riskThe electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.
• Dubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaosEmirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from
• Disruption to train services due to track upgradesRail passengers are being urged to check before they travel due to upgrade work taking place this weekend.

Financial Times

• Turkish airlines and airports reap rewards from bet on pandemic recovery Rapid upgrades to infrastructure and fleets and buoyant tourism industry provide boost
• Shipping industry turns to high-tech wings for faster decarbonisationSGS expects to be able to cut vessels’ fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent with its wind-sail technology
• Surge in maritime violence boosts demand for private security forcesShipowners pay for advice and armed guards as navies unable to fully protect vessels from pirates and Houthi attacks

The Guardian

• Wales to change guidance on 20mph speed limits, transport minister saysKen Skates says local communities will decide which limits are rescinded after 500,000 people sign petition against them. Wales's transport minister has said the government will corrects guidance on the introduction of 20mph speed limits in built-up areas.

The Herald

• Glasgow - Edinburgh trains: e need another station on the main lineAre there enough stations on the Glasgow to Edinburgh train line? A lot of the talk over the years has been about how efficient the service is and whether the line between Scotland’s biggest cities is fast enough. But another question is whether the service is properly linked to the communities along it. What’s the point of a train if you can’t get on it?
• Campaigners fight to save Roseburn Path from Edinburgh tram planCampaigners are calling on Edinburgh City Council to abandon proposals to run a new tramline along the 2km Roseburn Path

Times Online

• Survivors plead for hard shoulder as smart motorway deaths hit new high. [subscription]Motorists and campaigners say safety failings are exposing drivers to danger if they are forced to stop

Daily Record

• Rail strike chaos as Scots passengers heading to England face further travel turmoilTrain drivers at LNER are walking out today amid an ongoing dispute over pay and terms and conditions.

Mail Online

• Worldwide eco plot to infiltrate airport jobs and sabotage holiday flights this summer in latest vile planThey plan to get work with airlines and handling firms in what security experts are warning is a major threat to the safety of passengers at one of the busiest times of the year.

The Mirror

• Tories accused of great train robbery as they lower performance targets for rail firmsLabour's Louise Haigh accused ministers of 'rigging the rules' to help fat cat bosses as she prepares to set out details of her plan to renationalise the railways
• Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry rail fat cats get £1million each as passengers face cancellationsArriva boss Mike Cooper and First Group's Graham Sutherland got over £1million in pay and bonuses as their train operators CrossCountry and Avanti cancelled services

Northern Echo

• Mayoral candidate Jamie Driscoll on Newton Aycliffe Hitachi crisisThe Northern Echo is campaigning to Keep Hitachi on Track. It's going to be one of the first issues facing the North East Mayor when they are elected in just a few weeks time.

Wales Online

• 'Half a dozen' 20mph roads in Cardiff could changeThe news follows the Welsh Government transport minister calling for guidance over the limit to 'be corrected'

Other Regional Press

• ScotRail rules out Highland Explorer-style cycle revamps for Kyle and Far North trains?Hopes cycling and luggage capacity could be dramatically increased on stunning railway routes in the north Highlands appear to have been dashed by rail chiefs.
• Reading Station underpass to close for 16 weeks to allow for improvementsWORK to transform a busy subway underneath Reading Station will start next month – and should be finished in time for Reading Festival.
• Diesel drivers could be banned 'as quickly as possible' under new crackdownDiesel drivers could be banned "as quickly as possible" under new strict proposals, campaigners have claimed

Other News Sources

• Shadow Chancellor Visits Hitachi RailHitachi Rail on Aycliffe Business Park hosted a visit by Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP and Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. The pair joined local Labour candidate for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor Alan Strickland for meetings with senior managers, workers and trade union representatives.
• FCH2Rail hydrogen train tested in PortugalThe hydrogen and battery bi-mode train ran on the Minho line on its first test runs outside Spain.The hydrogen and battery bi-mode train ran on the Minho line on its first test runs outside Spain.