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Masks will need to be worn on rush-hour trains after all restrictions are lifted on July 19, a cabinet minister said today.
Ynys Môn MS discusses station closures and overcrowded trains with Transport for Wales’ Chief
Ynys Môn MS Rhun ap Iorwerth has met with Transport for Wales’ Chief Executive to discuss temporary station closures and overcrowded trains.
Saturday, 10 July 2021
The Guardian
- Buses, not the tube, derailed our tramsThe successful operation of trolleybuses in the 1930s convinced the London Passenger Transport Board that they should replace the tram network, writes Mark Lyons
Times Online
- Grant Shapps says mask-wearing should continue on busy trains [subscription]Masks will need to be worn on rush-hour trains after all restrictions are lifted on July 19, a cabinet minister said today.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- More disruption expected as rail operator battles with CovidNORTHERN is asking customers to check before they travel this weekend as the rail operator continues to feel the impact of coronavirus.
Other Regional Press
- Network Rail starts work on £320,000 investment to refurbish Congleton station's footbridgeWork has started this week on a £320,000 investment to refurbish Congleton station's footbridge.
- Ynys Môn MS discusses station closures and overcrowded trains with Transport for Wales’ ChiefYnys Môn MS Rhun ap Iorwerth has met with Transport for Wales’ Chief Executive to discuss temporary station closures and overcrowded trains.
Rail Advent
- Another Leicestershire level crossing to be upgraded by Network RailLater this month Network Rail will be carrying out improvement work at the Rearsby level crossing in Charnwood, Leicestershire.
Rail Technology Magazine
- TfL begins trial operations on the Northern Line ExtensionThe Northern Line Extension has seen a major milestone reached as Transport for London (TfL) begins the start of trial operations on the new 3km twin-tunnel railway between Kennington and Battersea Power Station, via Nine Elms.
Railnews
- Crossrail: 'no short cuts' Both Crossrail Ltd and Transport for London have responded to today's National Audit Office report, which says that 'although cost increases and schedule delays are in line with Crossrail Ltd's 2020 estimates, they exceed the available budget and there are still significant issues that could arise'. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said: 'It is right the Crossrail project continues to be scrutinised and we welcome the National Audit Office™s report. Crossrail is a transformational project that will benefit London and beyond forever, and it is vitally important to get it over the line. As su...
Other News Sources
- Work starts on £8m business centre at Goole 'Rail Village'The site will provide office space near a new £50m research base for Siemens
- Work on new Stanford-le-Hope rail station must start, councillor saysWORK must begin on the long-delayed new Stanford-le-Hope railway station to end a six-month “paralysis”, a councillor has insisted.
- ScotRail: MSP blasts rail firm over latest Helensburgh punctuality figuresA WEST of Scotland MSP has called for urgent action to improve the standard of rail services in Helensburgh and Lomond after the publication of ScotRail's latest punctuality figures.
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