Other News Sources - The government is to investigate claims that rail companies are using mystery shoppers who are pretending to be disabled as a way of providing data on the accessibility of their services. One campaigner said the concerns could have huge consequences for the rail industry.
Transport Network - Public spending plans beyond the current Parliament suggest that the UK will be unable to afford the infrastructure it needs, the Governments official advisers have said.
Railway Gazette - FRANCE: National passenger operator SNCF Voyageurs and manufacturer CAF have unveiled the first of the Z26700 Oxygne inter-city trainsets which will replace Corail locomotive-hauled coaches on 200 km/h inter-city serves on conventional lines.
Railtech - As part of its corporate strategy Strong Rail, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched an Innovation Hub in Tbingen.
Rail UK - Siemens Mobility in a joint consortium with Bilfinger UK has been awarded an eleven-year contract extension for the maintenance of Edinburgh Trams infrastructure to 2035. This includes the continuous maintenance of the overhead contact line system, the track, SCADA and signalling system of the Edinburgh Trams infrastructure network to allow the safe day to day operational running of the trams.
Rail UK - The review calls for a new long-term plan for rail with a steady delivery pipeline, and includes new analysis of the railway network in the North and Midlands, following the cancellation of HS2s northern leg.
Rail Advent - Accessibility improvements underway at Eaglescliffe railway station.
New Civil Engineer - The governments Rail Reform Bill will not reduce fragmentation of the railways, improve supply chains or court private investment, according to leaders of rail industry trade unions.
New Civil Engineer - Just 13 of 147 landslips identified by Network Rail in 2023 were detected via remote sensors, despite the rail organisation having spent £33M to increase remote monitoring and sensing during Control Period 6 (CP6), 2019 to 2024.
Construction News - Delay in implementing changes to the infrastructure system has hit the UKs net-zero ambitions, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport for London (TfL) and KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) announced they have launched a six-month trail to help make journeys on the DLR more accessible. Time slots will be available for customers to pre-book travel support at least two hours before their journey and the trail will run daily between 7am to 7Pm. Short term requests can also be made by phone for journeys less than two hours but will be dependent on staff availability. Once a booking... Читать дальше...
British Trams Online - Since the announcement last month that the Blackpool Tramway extension up Talbot Road to North Station would open to the public from 16th June (and even before then) one of the questions on peoples lips has been what sort of service will run on the extension?. And that has now been answered with the planned service frequency having been revealed.
Other Regional Press - Eurostar could face new rivals after Eurotunnel said it was prepared to offer mp;#163;50m to help other operators run trains across Channel.
Other Regional Press - Talks are under way about the creation of a new railway station in Norfolk, as part of wider plans for a huge upgrade of the county's train network.
Other Regional Press - A new exhibition space showcasing all thats great about Levenmouth ahead of rail services returning to the area for the first time in more than five decades has opened at Edinburgh Waverley.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Bus stops in Bradford city centre have been altered again, with 24 changes incoming, including two airport services.
Sky News - Poor public transport, flood defences and heat pump plans are impacting people's bills, productivity and quality of life, the National Infrastructure Commission said in its annual review. Businesses say what they need is a clear path towards net zero, so they can plan the future
Daily Record - Conversations about poverty with 100 people in Falkirk revealed that poor public transport is a major issue for many
City AM - Cancelling the Euston section of HS2 would put too much reliance on the Elizabeth Line, government advisers have warned.
The Guardian - Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategyThe Netherlands new right-wing coalition government aims to reintroduce daytime speeds of 80mph on motorways as part of a number of proposed changes to the countrys environmental policies which have sparked concern.
The Guardian - Sir John Armitt urges ministers to act swiftly or risk impeding growth and jeopardising climate targets
Financial Times - FT Exclusive: Robyn Denholm outlines stakes for carmaker and says the idea she is too close to Elon Musk is crap
BBC News - Union representatives at Ferguson's warn the yard desperately needs new work as it tries to move on from the ferries controversy.
Sunny (Angela Morris, from left), Ma (Mechelle Moe) and Pa (David Parkes) struggle with life in a land ruined by drought, in TimeLine Theatre’s production of “Black Sunday.”
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