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• The trains in Spain put us all to shame | Brief letters

  12-10-2023 17:40
  
  High-speed rail | Drafting Tory policy | An unpredictable electorate | Exercising the right to protest | Shoeless sportsMaría Ramírez’s article (Spain’s high-speed trains aren’t just efficient, they have transformed people’s lives, 11 October) brought back memories of a “four cities in a day” piece that I wrote for a newspaper about 10 years ago, showing just how superb the trains were. Breakfast in Valencia; then the train to Madrid; enough time
  
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• Spanish rail firm planning London to Paris service to rival Eurostar

  12-10-2023 17:25
  
  Evolyn says route is ‘strategic and high demand’ and it intends to launch its first service in 2025A Spanish rail company has announced plans to launch a Paris to London high-speed train service to rival Eurostar.The company, Evolyn, said the route was “strategic and high demand” and that it intended to launch its first service in 2025. It had reached an agreement to buy 12 high-speed trains from the French manufacturer Alstom and had the option of acquiring four more, it
  
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• Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying | Gianluca Grimalda

  12-10-2023 14:12
  
  My company in Germany has demanded my swift return from climate-change fieldwork near Papua New Guinea. I can’t do itTwo weeks ago, my employer presented me with a stark ultimatum: return to my offices in Kiel, Germany, within five days, or lose my job. I am a climate researcher and since March 2023, I have been completing vital fieldwork into the social impact of climate change almost 24,000km away by overland routes, on the island of Bougainville off the coast of Papua New Guinea.My fiel
  
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• How HS2 waste clay could be conjured into concrete to cut emissions

  12-10-2023 13:01
  
  Engineers want to set up giant oven at HS2 boring sites to create calcined clay mix for use in foundations and platformsThe recent announcement that HS2 may still extend to Euston station instead of terminating in the suburbs could be good news for a group of scientific alchemists planning to conjure concrete from London clay.The boring for HS2 will produce more than a million tonnes of waste overall, and that clay will need to be carted away on the surface. Continue reading...
  
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• West of England Line to see improved timetable as South Western Railway introduces changes this December

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - The rail operator has added more direct services to and from London as part of its new timetable, which comes into effect on the 10th of December
  
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• UKs Luton airport reopens after car park blaze

  12-10-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Thousands of passengers affected by cancelled flights as fire service battled for 12 hours to extinguish flames
  
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• The potential rebirth of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Lincolnshires air travel dreams

  12-10-2023 02:00 via thelincolnite.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - News of a potential reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport would allow Lincolnshire to fulfil its potential according to a senior county councillor.
  
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• The multi-million pound new bus station which doesn't have any buses

  12-10-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - Vale of Glamorgan Council has confirmed that there are still no buses set to service a new multi-million pound transport interchange in Barry. Barry Transport Interchange, situated outside Barry Docks Railway Station, was developed to improve connectivity in the Vale and so far includes a taxi rank, bike shelters and bus stops.
  
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• The HS2 train arrives at Labour conference

  12-10-2023 02:00 via newstatesman.com
  Other News Sources - The Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to true Northern Powerhouse Rail.
  
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• The governments HS2 decision opens door to twice-hourly train service for Newmarket

  12-10-2023 02:00 via suffolknews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The Governments decision to revamp major rail junctions at Ely and Haughley has been hailed as a significant step forward towards Newmarket getting a half hourly rail service.
  
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• Strong summer of travel adds shine to FirstGroup. subscription

  12-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Britains largest privately owned train and bus-operating contractor has lifted its annual profit forecast after being boosted by a strong summer of travel.
  
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• Scrapping HS2 a body blow to the North, Governments own levelling up tsar Andy Haldane says

  12-10-2023 02:00 via inews.co.uk
  
  i News - Rishi Sunaks decision to scrap HS2 in the North of England is a body blow to attempts to level up the country, the Governments own levelling up tsar has warned.
  
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• Sadiq Khan raises concerns about HS2 Euston plans in letter to Rishi Sunak

  12-10-2023 02:00 via harrowonline.org
  
  Other Regional Press - Sadiq Khan has written to Rishi Sunak with concerns over his plans to finish the HS2 rail link at Euston.
  
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• Road chaos in Argyll and Bute amidst severe landslides and unstable 70t boulders

  12-10-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Argyll and Bute in Scotland has suffered from severe landslides closing many roads and leaving the council fearful that large boulders, some over 70t, are unstable.
  
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• Rail freight left with little options after HS2 Phase 2 cancellation

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has condemned the government's decision to cancel HS2 construction north of Birmingham, describing it as the "worst possible outcome" for the industry.
  
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• Proposal to build 'international' train station near Northampton gains momentum as HS2 phase two is scrapped

  12-10-2023 02:00 via northamptonchron.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - It would transform the lives of thousands of residents that commute to work every day, says Northants Tory MP
  
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• Portsmouth railway station ticket office closures up for debate as city councillors express their concerns

  12-10-2023 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - City councillors will debate controversial proposals to close staffed ticket offices at railway stations when they meet on Tuesday (October 17).
  
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• Planned Eurostar competitor Evolyn to buy 12 trains from France's Alstom

  12-10-2023 02:00 via reuters.com
  Reuters News - Evolyn said on Wednesday it agreed to purchase 12 trains from Alstom (ALSO.PA) for its planned high-speed rail service under the English Channel, which aims to challenge Eurostar's monopoly on the connection.
  
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• NI Department for Infrastructure calls for contractors to join £83M road asset management programme

  12-10-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Northern Irelands Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has published a tender seeking contractors for an £83M contract to provide professional services for its Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) programmes.
  
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• National Express to run new service between Peterborough and Heathrow Airport

  12-10-2023 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  Peterborough Telegraph - National Express is set to launch a new service between Peterborough and Heathrow Airport this month.
  
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• Manchester Airport third worst in the UK for lost luggage

  12-10-2023 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - A study has shown the worst airports in the UK for lost luggage, with Manchester Airport coming third after London Heathrow and London Gatwick
  
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• Major funding shortfall jeopardises St Clears train station

  12-10-2023 02:00 via tivysideadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Plans to reopen a train station that has remained closed for over 60 years once again hang in the balance as a result of a substantial escalation in costs resulting in a shortfall of nearly £6 million.
  
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• Luton Airport flights resume after blaze rips through car park

  12-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Commercial flights restart after a huge fire ripped through a multi-storey car park.
  
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• Long and expensive detours: Italy-France rail tunnel closure set to disrupt winter travel

  12-10-2023 02:00 via euronews.com
  
  News from Europe - Authorities are warning of much heavier traffic on roads and increased demand for flights.
  
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• London Heathrow Airport pax exceeds pre-pandemic pax for first time in Sep-2023

  12-10-2023 02:00 via centreforaviation.com
  Aviation Industry- London Heathrow Airport reported (11-Oct-2023) it handled 7.1 million passengers in Sep-2023, an increase of 22.4 year-on-year
  
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• LNER celebrates 100 years by dining through the decades

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - A special event that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the LNER brand will be held in York on Monday, 6th and Tuesday, 7th November with a unique, pop-up restaurant titled The LNER 1923 Restaurant.
  
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• Liam Gallagher voices Manchester Metrolink tram announcements

  12-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - His distinctive tones will be heard on Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram network.
  
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• Labour 'to put communities in the driving seat'

  12-10-2023 02:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Labour's shadow transport secretary has pledged to nationalise the railways as she set out a transport plan focused on supporting drivers, passengers and communities with more consumer protections, public ownership and devolution.
  
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• Labour to bring rail network back under public ownership

  12-10-2023 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - Labour's Louise Haigh has committed to a crackdown on rip-off petrol station prices and car insurance fees as well as promising "radical" railway reforms.
  
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• HS1 launches nine-point manifesto for rail in Britain

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railjournal.com
  Other News Sources - Manifesto includes actions to make high-speed line to Channel Tunnel fit for the future.
  
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• How Heathrow airport can land real success subscription

  12-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Not every company can hope to land a transformational CEO. So, think of the loss to Heathrow airport now that John Holland-Kaye is flying off after almost ten years.
  
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• Heathrow flies away from Covid lows. subscription

  12-10-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Heathrow airports traffic volumes have finally lifted back above pre-pandemic levels, three and a half years since the first lockdown and 18 months after international travel restrictions were relaxed.
  
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• Heathrow Airport withdraws plans for staff park and ride outside ULEZ

  12-10-2023 02:00 via sloughobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Heathrow Airport has withdrawn its application to set up a park and ride for staff outside the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.
  
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• Government launches Network North after HS2 cancelation

  12-10-2023 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Government has announced the launch of Network North, branding it a new approach for transport in this country after it was announced the HS2 extension would be scrapped.According to the Govt, every region will receive investment in the modes of transport that matter to residents most.Billions of pounds will be invested into these regions to reform transport across the country.North West: £19.8 billionNorth East: £19.8 billionYorks
  
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• Full Weston-super-Mare bus route to be reinstated

  12-10-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A council leader says he is "confident" an important bus route will return.
  
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• Full list of more than 60 Surrey stations affected by possible scrapping of Travelcards

  12-10-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Get Surrey - Passengers from train stations including Guildford, Dorking and Staines would be impacted by the changes
  
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• Evolyn to launch Paris London trains in competition with Eurostar

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - EUROPE: High speed rail start-up Evolyn has announced plans to launch passenger services to compete with Eurostar on the strategic and high demand route between Paris and London.
  
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• England-Scotland rail still struggling after bridge damage near Newcastle

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railfreight.com
  
  Other News Sources - The East Coast Main Line, the route of the famous Flying Scotsman, which suffered the effects of the weekend storms that hit the north of the UK, has a new challenge. The line, which also carries hundreds of mixed traffic movements every day between England and Scotland, remains severely disrupted due a structural failure on a historic bridge.
  
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• East Midlands Railways travel booking platform sees a boost in business bookings

  12-10-2023 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  
  Rail Advent - The rail operator has reported that business bookings via its travel platform have grown by a massive 60
  
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• 'Driverless' public transport system explored as part of Northumberland development

  12-10-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The initiative is led by Consett developer Dysart which is taking part in a feasibility study
  
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• Dismay as 'not a penny promised' from HS2 for Skipton-Colne line

  12-10-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - SKIPTON and East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP) chairman Peter Bryson has responded to theHS2 cancellation news.
  
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• Cross-channel rail competitor Evolyn buys 12 trains ahead of 2025 launch

  12-10-2023 02:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The company says that competition on the route should improve fares and destinations for passengers once its services begin.
  
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• Clarification sought on Hull rail electrification after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's conference pledge

  12-10-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - City council leader has written to Transport Secretary as Chamber of Commerce awaits meeting with rail minister
  
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• Cash ticket machines at major London Underground station to be closed for 2 years

  12-10-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other Regional Press - They have been rendered unusable due to works at the stop
  
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• AmcoGiffen signs partnership deal with tunnelling start-up hyperTunnel

  12-10-2023 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Tunnelling technology start-up hyperTunnel has signed a deal with engineering firm AmcoGiffen to use its systems in the UK rail sector.
  
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• Aberdeen transport group makes progress despite inflation

  12-10-2023 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - Shares in Scottish transport giant FirstGroup have risen four per cent after the company said its rail and bus operations performed better than expected in the first half despite the challenges posed by the surge in inflation.
  
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• A strong commitment from all parties to a new station for Bradford is needed - Zahir Irani

  12-10-2023 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Its often said that a week is a long time in politics. Recent events rather prove the point. Since the summer of 2022, we have had three prime ministers, three chancellors, three transport secretaries, and first a yes, then a no, then a lets have another look and now a yes again in response to our calls for a new city centre hub railway station in our great city of Bradford.
  
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