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Many passengers disregard closing door warnings

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RailNews.co.uk - A new report into the safety of passengers entering and leaving trains says that too many passengers are willing to take risks by trying to board a train while the doors are closing. Research has shown that nearly three quarters of passengers will still try to get on a train once the door alarm starts to sound, with over half still intent on boarding just before the doors start to close. However, RSSB has concluded that DOO poses no additional risk.

Southern DOO trains comply with disabled passenger policy, ORR states

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Rail Technology Magazine - Following a period of monitoring, the ORR is satisfied that Southern has continued to comply with itsmp;nbsp;Disabled Peoplemp;rsquo;s Protection Policymp;nbsp;following its move to driver-only operated (DOO) services. The regulatormp;nbsp;has concluded itsmp;nbsp;review of Southern trainmp;rsquo;s customer...

Assurances wanted over future of Machynlleth train depot

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Other Regional Press - PLAID CYMRU politicians are seeking assurances as part of a rail franchise tendering process that the future of 33 jobs at Machynlleth depot will be safe.

Peterborough in running as a vital hub to help construction of Heathrow's third runway

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Peterborough Telegraph - A huge site in Peterborough has been earmarked as a possible hub to aid the expansion of Heathrow airport.

Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey criticised over response to closure of Woods Lane, Melton

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East Anglian Daily Times - A Suffolk MP has been accused of failing to support her constituents over a controversial road closure.

Record-breaking October ends successful summer season for London Stansted Airport

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East Anglian Daily Times - London Stansted has completed a record-breaking summer season by reporting its busiest-ever October.

Campaigners fear York Central plans could lead to 'traffic chaos'

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The York Press - CAMPAIGNERS are warning of traffic chaos caused by the redevelopment of Yorks biggest brownfield site, and calling for more analysis before roads decisions are made.

RMT union claims doors opened on both sides of train during strike

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London Evening Standard - The RMT union has claimed a train's doors opened on both sides in a series of "safety breaches" during a 48-hour strike on South Western Railway services.

All lamp posts in one London borough could get electric car chargers

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London Evening Standard - Electric car chargers could be installed on every residential street lamp post in one London borough in an attempt to inspire motorists to give up petrol and diesel vehicles.

TfL urges passengers 'keep your cool' on World Kindness Day 2017 after spike in 'anger' incidents

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London Evening Standard - TfL is pleading with commuters to be kinder after a dramatic surge in low-level violence and verbal confrontations on the Tube.

Trains strike: Merseyrail boss leaves to take up new role

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Liverpool Echo - Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde has left his post as a bitter row over the removal of guards rolls on

35 jobs lost as rail engineering firm folds

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Derby Telegraph - Administrators move in to sell assets of Rowlescourt Engineering which has ceased trading due to pressure from competition

Diesel cars should NOT be banned in Bolton says former Government advisor

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Bolton News - DIESEL cars should not be completely banned in Bolton despite its poor air quality, according to a former Government transport advisor.

REVEALED: Why Heathrow Airport expansion could bring hundreds of jobs to Bolton

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Bolton News - LOGISTICS North has been named as one of 65 hubs that could play a significant part in the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

New rail chief appointed to oversee £1bn investment

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Birmingham Post - First managing director of new operator West Midlands Trains as been recruited ahead of franchise launch

Car firms employing more than 16,000 say Brexit could do huge damage to their businesses

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Birmingham Post - Carmakers say a bad EU deal, or no deal at all, would have a devastating effect on their industry

How many Brummies think the city is safe for cyclists

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Birmingham Mail - Campaign group Sustrans puts cycling in the city under the spotlight in a new wide-ranging report

Leader comment: Donald J Trump Airport would be a step too far

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The Scotsman - Many Scots will be dismayed at the revelation that Donald Trumps business empire is involved in efforts to save Prestwick Airport from closure.

Donald Trump firm asked by Preswick airport to pitch" for new airlines

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The Scotsman - Donald Trumps flagship Scottish business was invited by Glasgow Prestwick Airport to lobby a prospective airline amid attempts to return to profit.

New pothole policy is deathtrap for cyclists

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Times Online - Cyclists lives are being put at risk by rules that allow council highways inspectors to leave deep potholes in the road, a coroner has warned.
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