Новости за 25.07.2024

Route One (Bus and Coach) - Welcome back to Switched On, a series of articles helping operators to reduce the lifetime costs of running electric coaches and buses.

Route One (Bus and Coach) - First Bus has completed its £750,000 worth of workshop improvements at its depot in Rochdale.

Route One (Bus and Coach) - Jon Eardley has been named Managing Director for Aftersales and Telematics by Wrightbus fleet support arm AllServiceOne, and will lead that business.

Route One (Bus and Coach) - The likelihood of bus franchising being introduced in North East England has risen after a report to the North East Combined Authority (NECA) recommended progression of a formal Franchising Scheme Assessment (FSA).

Rail Magazine - The long-running train drivers pay dispute is likely to be resolved in the coming weeks, after both the Department for Transport and ASLEF hailed constructive talks.

Train Operators - Great Western Railway will mark World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) today by playing special safety messages at its stations near popular holiday destinations.

Other Regional Press - The recent fare increase announcement from First Bus in Glasgow will see passengers in the city paying some of the dearest prices in the UK.

Carlisle News & Star - Workington station is in the running to be named Small Station of the Year at the National Rail Awards.

Network Rail - A year-long project to strengthen the iconic High Level Bridge which provides a vital road and railway link over the River Tyne is now complete.

Network Rail - Network Rails Wales and Western region has developed a new type of sleeper used on the railway to support the track with environmental benefits.

Network Rail - One of Glasgows busiest bridges is on track to re-open to traffic next month.

Local Government - Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce the signing of the official contract for Wixams Station, marking a significant milestone for the community.

Local Government - Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched Merseyrail in Bloom, a new programme aimed at making the city regions railway stations brighter, greener and more welcoming.

The Mirror - 'Serving record-breaking passenger numbers while continuing to deliver excellent customer service is no easy feat and is testament to the dedication of my hardworking colleagues' - Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow's chief executive

Times Online - Britains inability to deliver infrastructure at pace is holding our nation back, five former transport ministers warned.

Times Online - Airport is gearing up for its busiest summer but faces challenges from rival European hubs

The Independent - CEO of the UKs busiest airport says short-term plan is to expand capacity by using larger aircraft

The Guardian - Change equivalent to removing 200,000 cars for a year, with capitals air quality improving at faster rate than rest of England

The Guardian - A surge in new oil and gas exploration in 2024 threatens to unleash nearly 12bn tonnes of planet-heating emissions, with the worlds wealthiest countries such as the US and the UK leading a stampede of fossil fuel expansion in spite of their climate commitments, new data shared exclusively with the Guardian reveals.

The Guardian - Heathrow is preparing to announce a fresh blueprint for a third runway for the Labour governments approval as record passenger numbers strain its system to the maximum.

Financial Times - Ticket price falls driven by surplus capacity raise fears the industry's post-pandemic surge is over

BBC News - A year-long project to strengthen a historic double-decker road and railway bridge has been completed.

BBC News - A train company that operates services in south-east England has set targets to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

BBC News - Work has started on restoring the trainshed roof of Huddersfield's Grade I listed railway station as part of a major upgrade.

BBC News - A city train station has reopened its southern side following a multimillion-pound revamp.