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Ban on rail operator not my choice, says Grayling [subscription]
Chris Grayling, the transport secretary, appears to have washed his hands of responsibility for the banning of Stagecoach and Virgin from the railways amid an escalating row over pensions.
Rail passengers ‘missing out’ on £100m in compensation every year
Rail passengers are missing out on up to £100m a year in compensation, a transport watchdog has found, as it called on consumers to claim whenever they can to send a message to train operators to improve.
Medway council leader fears Boris Johnson could revive estuary airport idea
The leader of Medway council has expressed fears that Boris Johnson could revive his controversial plan for an estuary airport - despite assurances to MPs that the idea has been shelved.
Derby rail design and engineering consultancy bought by Swedish-owned firm
A Derby rail design and engineering consultancy has been taken over by a Swedish-owned company. Dg8 Design and Engineering, based at The College Business Centre, in Uttoxeter New Road, has been bought by Icomera UK, a subsidiary of Gothenburg-based Icomera AB, for an undisclosed sum.
Monday, 22 July 2019
BBC News
- Cardiff Central railway station to get £58m upgradePlans are also revealed for a new station which will help connect south and west Wales.
- 'Deficit' in Translink's finances highlighted in DfI reportThe Department for Infrastructure says the continued provision of public transport will be
The Guardian
- UK rail passengers lost out on £100m compensation last yearRail passengers have been urged to claim compensation for every delay they suffer after missing out on an estimated £100m in payouts last year.
The Herald
- ScotRail bid to prevent ‘leaves on the line’ rail delaysTrain delays and cancellations caused by leaves on the line could soon be a thing of the past under multi-million-pound plans to tackle weather-related disruption.
The Telegraph
- Steam trains could be forced off the tracks by new tougher safety rules, heritage railway boss warns [Subscription]Historic steam trains - like the "Harry Potter" Jacobite Express in Scotland - could be forced off the tracks unless they fork out millions to comply with tough new health and safety laws, a railway boss has warned.
Times Online
- Baffled passengers fail to claim £100m delay payouts [subscription]Up to £100 million of compensation for delayed trains has not been claimed because the system is too complicated and time-consuming, according to the passenger watchdog.
- Ban on rail operator not my choice, says Grayling [subscription]Chris Grayling, the transport secretary, appears to have washed his hands of responsibility for the banning of Stagecoach and Virgin from the railways amid an escalating row over pensions.
City AM
- Business groups warn of delays for troubled HS2Business groups have said they remain broadly supportive of HS2 despite the admission from its chairman that the costs of the project could spiral by as much as £30bn.
- Rail passengers ‘missing out’ on £100m in compensation every yearRail passengers are missing out on up to £100m a year in compensation, a transport watchdog has found, as it called on consumers to claim whenever they can to send a message to train operators to improve.
The Mirror
- John McDonnell slams 'failing' Chris Grayling over HS2's £30billion overspendThe Shadow Chancellor accused the Government of losing control of the high-speed rail project after reports that the project could cost up to £85billion
Liverpool Echo
- After Anfield - the other new rail link that Liverpool is crying out forPeople are passionate about better connectivity across the city - with a couple of particular examples
Yorkshire Post
- Rail passengers' £100m missed opportunity to heap pressure on under-performing train operatorsRail passengers can heap pressure on train operators to improve service reliability by ensuring delay compensation worth millions of pounds does not go unclaimed, according to an independent watchdog.
Carlisle News & Star
- Roger Lytollis column - Train and bus companies are taking us for a rideInsurance company Tempcover has been studying social media to see what we think about our public transport operators.
Other Regional Press
- Crossrail bosses still paid huge bonuses despite delay to new London railway lineUnrealistic expectations and a failure to understand challenges were “hugely damaging” to the delivery of Crossrail, according to a new report.
- CHESHIRE East Council is set to play a key role in making decisions on HS2’s construction and design.The council agreed on Thursday to become a ‘qualifying authority’ for Phase 2a – the route between Crewe and Birmingham – in parts of the high-speed rail route that sit in the borough.
London TravelWatch
- London TravelWatch urges delayed rail passengersLondon’s passenger watchdog today backed a national campaign to encourage more rail passengers to claim the compensation they are entitled to and send a message to train operators that reliability must keep improving.
Rail Advent
- Network Rail has stopped work on new Dawlish sea wall for the SummerNetwork Rail has announced that they have stopped work on a new sea wall at Dawlish, in Devon, to reduce the impact on tourism and the community during the summer period.
Rail Magazine
- Sheffield unveils ambitious new rail strategyA new railway to Doncaster Airport, tram-train extensions, new stations and route upgrades are at the heart of Sheffield City Region’s new Integrated Rail Plan, launched on July 18.
- Rolling stock “left to rot in sidings”An unintended consequence of a move to alternative fuels could result in nearly-new rolling stock being “left in a siding to rot”, claims Angel Trains Chief Operating Officer Kevin Tribley.
- EXCLUSIVE: Network Rail's flagship New Measurement Train to star at Rail Live 2020Rail Live is barely over for 2019… but already a major exhibit is being lined up to star at Britain’s leading outdoor rail event next year.
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- Derby rail design and engineering consultancy bought by Swedish-owned firmA Derby rail design and engineering consultancy has been taken over by a Swedish-owned company. Dg8 Design and Engineering, based at The College Business Centre, in Uttoxeter New Road, has been bought by Icomera UK, a subsidiary of Gothenburg-based Icomera AB, for an undisclosed sum.
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