Other News Sources - The subject of East West Rail (EWR) has ?troubled? Bedford Borough Council for ?a very long time?, Bedford?s mayor has said.
Other News Sources - The appointment follows the resignation of Louise Haigh over a criminal offense.
Transportxtra - Fourteen years after it first announced plans to operate passenger trains, Go-op Co- operative Ltd has been given permission to introduce services on several West Country lines. The company will first have to fund enhancements at eight level crossings.
Route One (Bus and Coach) - Heidi Alexander has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport following the overnight resignation of Louise Haigh from that role.
road.cc - The new Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has been backed by cycling campaigners to put riding bikes ?front and centre? of the Labour government?s new integrated transport strategy, in the wake of the shock resignation of Louise Haigh on Friday morning, following reports that she pleaded guilty to a fraud offence over a decade ago.
Railway. Supply - DB Cargo UK introduces cutting-edge ETCS training facilities at its Doncaster headquarters, setting a new benchmark for industry excellence.
Rail Magazine - Network Rail has received unanimous approval from the London Legacy Development Corporation for a masterplan to transform the 30-acre Bow Goods Yard brownfield site into a rail freight campus and last-mile logistics hub.
Rail Magazine - Northern?is set to introduce a reduced Sunday timetable in the North West after conductors rejected an offer to work on Sundays.
Rail Business Daily - Dave Robertson, MP for Lichfield, has met with representatives from Midlands Connect to discuss how his constituency will benefit from the Midlands Rail Hub.
Rail Advent - The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has released figures showing that train fare revenue rose more slowly that passenger journey numbers between April 2023 and March 2024, that government funding to the industry is falling, and that train operating companies have nearly doubled their dividend payments to shareholders.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - It has been reported that Heidi Alexander has been named the UKmp;amp;#39;s new Transport Secretary following the resignation of Louise Haigh. Alexander, MP for Swindon South since July 2024, previously served as Minister of State for Justice.mp;amp;nbsp; She ismp;amp;nbsp;recognised for her tenure as Londonmp;amp;#39;s Deputy Mayor for Transport, where she oversaw the launch of the Elizabeth Line and tackled critical funding challenges for Transport for London (TfL). Читать дальше...
Other Regional Press - An MSP has called for free bus passes to be taken away from young people who cause trouble on public transport.
Other Regional Press - TWO?potential new rail schemes which would directly impact Cheshire East look set to be ?provisionally supported? by the council ? but only if they?re re-worked so Crewe and the wider borough benefits.
Other Regional Press - A Guides group has been the latest group to enjoy a day out organised by an initiative which aims to boost young people?s confidence in rail travel. ?
Other Regional Press - Bedford borough councillors have been asked to reconsider their support for East West Rail?s Route E which a resident said will ?have a devastating effect on the environment?.
Other Regional Press - Train services in and out of Cornwall will stop for five days with replacement buses on all journeys
Derby Telegraph - Councillor Nadine Peatfield says the regeneration plan is crucial for Derby moving forward
Bristol Live - The loophole allowed customers to purchase single journey tickets for mp;pound;2 prior to the price cap rise in the new year
Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Poor mobile phone signal at public electric vehicle charging stations has been suggested as a factor in need of redress by Marc Dal Cin.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Passengers in West Yorkshire took more bus journeys last year, though the total number remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to latest statistics.
Bolton News - Passengers across Greater Manchester should be on the lookout for Santa, who will be ditching his traditional red attire for a special yellow outfit.
The Telegraph - Resignation threatens to delay the launch of state-owned Great British Railways
The Telegraph - Trade union Aslef welcomes appointment of Swindon South MP after resignation of Louise Haigh
The Guardian - Golden landscapes, cosy cafes and crowd-free sightseeing are just some of the highlights of exploring central Europe by rail in the cooler monthsYoump;#146;ve got broadly two options when planning an off-season rail trip in Europe. Hop on a sleeper train and speed as far south as you can in the hope of finding some sunshine, or lean into the oncoming winter.With an October half-term holiday looming, our family decided to embrace the second option, planning a mp;#147;winterrailingmp;#148;... Читать дальше...
The Guardian - Sources say UK transport secretary was advised by Keir Starmermp;#146;s chief of staff it would be best for her to resign. Louise Haigh was advised to resign by No 10 for a possible breach of the ministerial code, after she did not declare her spent conviction for fraud to the government when she became a cabinet minister. Multiple sources said Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmermp;#146;s chief of staff, delivered the message to the UK transport secretary on Thursday night that it would be best for her to resign.