Public Transport news

• Will the climate crisis ground the private jet set? subscription

  20-05-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Having your own plane may be the ultimate status symbol, but its hugely damaging to the environment. Damian Whitworth names and shames the A-list eco offenders and talks to aviation insiders about the future of private jet travel
  
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• Travellers who cause mayhem on planes could end up on no-fly list for years in new plan

  20-05-2023 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Brawls, sex assaults, booze-fuelled violence, cases of stripping and verbal abuse have all been reported by cabin crew, and now anm MP wants to give courts banning powers
  
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• Transport For Wales launch review after women report being sexually harassed by staff

  20-05-2023 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - Transport for Wales has said it is reviewing its processes after three young women alleged being sexually harassed by support staff whilst on their daily commute.
  
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• Three-quarters of motorways not adequately equipped with electric car chargers

  20-05-2023 02:00 via channel4.com
  
  Other News Sources - The Government is set to miss one of its own targets on improving electric vehicle charging infrastructure - after the RAC found fewer than a quarter of motorway service areas in England are equipped with the right number of rapid chargers.
  
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• The 'sleepy' West London town where residents 'can't wait' for HS2 to turn it around

  20-05-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other Regional Press - Business owners and commuters say the massive transport hub will provide much needed customers and transport connections
  
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• Railway manager says no bikes have been stolen after cycle rack cut in two but insists cyclists should continue to use the racks to prevent children being knocked over

  20-05-2023 02:00 via road.cc
  
  road.cc - A railway station manager has said that no bikes have been stolen from a nearby carpark, despite concerns raised by cyclists after one of the councils cycle racks was cut in two by vandals.
  
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• Passengers and freight at the heart of new £44bn, five-year plan for our railway

  20-05-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Network Rail today published its £44bn, five-year plan (2024-29, Control Period 7CP7) for the railway in England and Wales that sees increased investment in tackling climate change, improving train performance from current levels, investing in things that matter most to passengers and freight users, and making our green railway, even greener.
  
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• Nottingham City Transport posts £1 million loss for 2022

  20-05-2023 02:00 via westbridgfordwire.com
  
  Other News Sources - Nottingham City Transport has reported a loss of almost £1 million after being hit by a poisonous cocktail of rising gas prices caused by the war in Ukraine and long-last impacts from the Covid pandemic.
  
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• New Transport Minister, but same refusal to dual the A90 north of Ellon

  20-05-2023 02:00 via grampianonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Scotlands new transport minister has revealed he will not resurrect plans to dual the A90 between Ellon and Peterhead.Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid described the newly appointed transport chiefs decision as a dereliction of duty and massively disappointing.
  
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• New Silvertown walking and cycling bridge approved

  20-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The cycle and foot bridge across the Royal Victoria Dock would be funded by a £233m loan.
  
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• New pictures offer first look as £26.5m White Rose Rail Station begins to take shape

  20-05-2023 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is making significant progress on the construction of a £26.5 million station in South Leeds.
  
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• Network Rail says infrastructure will get less reliable

  20-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Extreme weather and rising costs are stretching the budget for maintaining rail infrastructure.
  
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• Network Rail doubles spending on adapting to climate risks

  20-05-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Rail owner admits that vital infrastructure will deteriorate over 2024-29 despite new investments
  
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• Millions to be spent on cycle and walking routes

  20-05-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Authorities in the West Midlands are being given more than £20m from a government fund.
  
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• Metro to get security teams on the majority of evening train services

  20-05-2023 02:00 via nexus.org.uk
  Train Operators - Security will be deployed on the majority of trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro to provide customer reassurance in the evenings and tackle anti-social behaviour where it arises.
  
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• London train travel boss admits it's 'fair' to describe plan to scrap day travel cards is 'exclusionary'

  20-05-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other Regional Press - The final decision has not yet been made by TfL and proposals are under consultation until May 23
  
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• Hull Trains named top employer at Women in Rail Awards

  20-05-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - One in three driers is female with a 50 per cent split at board level
  
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• HS2 reveals first components of giant lego lightweight modular viaduct in Kent

  20-05-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - High Speed 2 has revealed the first modules of a project to build its 880m long Thame Valley Viaduct in Kent entirely using prefabricated components.
  
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• Great British Railways project to improve UK train services could be watered down

  20-05-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Sources suggest a significantly watered-down version of GBR could be established, without overall control of the railways
  
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• Five-year investment plan for Backbone of Britain railway revealed

  20-05-2023 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Passengers and freight customers are at the heart of the multi-billion pound 2024-29 business plan revealed by Network Rails North West and Central
  
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• Drivers twice as likely to die on smart motorways if they break down. subscription

  20-05-2023 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
  The Telegraph - Transport Secretary reveals rate of fatal or serious injuries caused by stopped vehicle collisions compared to normal highways
  
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• DfT confirms go-ahead for Great British Railways despite speculation on axeing

  20-05-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed to NCE that Great British Railways (GBR) is going ahead despite numerous reports in the national media suggesting otherwise.The Times cited sources within the DfT that are said to have claimed GBR is not a priority for the current government and will not be brought forward in the Kings Speech.
  
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• Critical funding gap endangers bus services across UK, says new survey

  20-05-2023 02:00 via intelligenttransport.com
  
  Intelligent Transport - With the Bus Recovery Grant coming to an end, CPTs new survey highlights the concerns among bus passengers regarding the potential loss of services and its impact on their ability to commute and access job opportunities.
  
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• Council to investigate why EV points off in Lidl, Shipley

  20-05-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - BRADFORD Council is to investigate why EV (electric vehicle) charging points in Lidl car park in Shipley are out of order.
  
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• Chester Train Station to undergo upgrades as Transport for Wales continues its Station Improvement Vision

  20-05-2023 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Railway Technology - Work to improve Chester Train Station will get underway next month.
  The works are part of Transport for Wales (TfW) Station Improvement Vision and will include a number of improvements designed to enhance the customer experience.
  
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• Cardiff Airport boosts efficiency and predictability with Veovos Airport Management and Revenue technology

  20-05-2023 02:00 via internationalairportreview.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Veovos next-generation airport management and revenue technology provides staff with up-to-the-moment information for faster, more proactive decision-making.
  
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• Bristol's Clean Air Zone: The recurring complaints drivers keep making

  20-05-2023 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Report on number of CAZ fines expected at the end of the year
  
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• Birmingham's best cycle routes revealed as city set to bask in summer heat

  20-05-2023 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - As the weather heats up across the region, the most popular cycle routes in Birmingham and across the West Midlands have been revealed
  
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• Andy Burnham backs Liverpool City Region bus reform plans

  20-05-2023 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - Greater Manchester Mayor hopes Liverpool City Region can follow his area in delivering public transport shake-up
  
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• Amersham: HS2 update after sinkhole opens near Shardeloes Lake

  20-05-2023 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - The HS2 has spoken out after a giant sinkhole opened up on a Buckinghamshire field.
  
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• Air rage incidents triple despite crackdown on drinking. subscription

  20-05-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Passenger air rage incidents on UK airlines have nearly tripled over the past three years despite attempts to reduce in-flight drinking.
  
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• £41m earmarked for improvements to Greater Manchesters transport systems

  20-05-2023 02:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - More than £40m will be invested in Greater Manchesters travel infrastructure, following a £23.7m injection by Active Travel England (ATE) announced today.
  
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