Train operator Go-Ahead admits to ‘serious errors and failures’ as shares suspended December 9, 2021 Train operator Go-Ahead Group has seen the trading of its shares temporarily suspended as it admitted to serious errors and failures in the way it ran the Southeastern rail franchise.
Stansted owner calls to rescind restrictions as losses mount December 9, 2021 Stansted airport’s owner the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called on the UK Government to rescind the latest travel restrictions as the company continues to struggle because of the pandemic. In the six months ended 30 September, the group – which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports – reported a £75.7m loss before interest [...]
HS2 signs £2bn deal to create the UK’s fastest trains December 9, 2021 HS2 has signed a £2bn contract with manufacturers Hitachi and Alstom in a bid to produce the fastest trains ever seen in Britian.
Megabus to double service at Christmas December 9, 2021 Megabus will double its service to ensure customers can see their families over Christmas. The bus operator has said it will operate over 9,000 miles on 25 December, reaching 48,000 miles worth of trips on Boxing Day. Across the whole festive period, Megabus coaches will travel over half a million miles around the country. “After [...]
TfL to ban private e-scooters and e-unicycles from its premises December 9, 2021 Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will ban all privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles from its premises following safety concerns. To be implemented from Monday, the ban will restrict passengers from boarding any service – including the Tube, buses and trams – if they are carrying an e-scooter or e-unicycle. “Our primary concern is always [...]
Plan B to “inevitably impact” transport, stakeholders say December 9, 2021 The new set of restrictions outlined yesterday by the government will “inevitably impact” Transport for London (TfL), as more Londoners will be required to work from home. Nick Bowes, chief executive at think tank Centre for London, said that passenger numbers have already started dipping since the new variant emerged, “as people change their behaviour [...]
UK travellers to face week-long waits for PCR results December 9, 2021 Those travelling during the Christmas period could face week-long waits to get their PCR results back. Travel testing company giant Qured said that PCR tests could face delays during the Christmas period because delivery providers work on reduced services. Fit to Fly and Day 2 PCR tests with an arrival date between 20 December and [...]
FirstGroup profits tremble as restrictions cast uncertainty over recovery pace December 9, 2021 FirstGroup has registered a decrease in profits as the new Covid restrictions put into question the group’s recovery pace. In the six months ended 30 September, FirstGroup’s profits from continuing operations went down 4 per cent, from £55.7m to £51.8m. The group’s shares also suffered a blow, going down from yesterday’s opening price of 102.60p [...]
Embarrassed Royal Navy orders flagship to head home after journey from hell and loss of £100m fighter jet December 9, 2021 The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, with seven warships and a submarine, is on its way back to the UK after a dramatic first journey, which has been dogged by incidents including the loss of a £100m fighter jet at sea. The Royal Navy flagship set off from Portsmouth Naval Base following a visit by [...]
Brits’ travel and holiday plans crushed after fresh Omicron restrictions December 9, 2021 UK holidaymakers are ditching their foreign travel plans in response to the latest Omicron variant and newly imposed restrictions. Just 24 per cent of holidaymakers now plan to book a foreign holiday over the next 12 months, with a notable 76 per cent stating they will not be doing so, according to the latest research [...]