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BBC News
14 hours ago
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New CCTV cameras to catch and fine road rule breakers in Salford
New CCTV cameras are set to be installed across Salford in a bid to catch and fine drivers for breaking rules such as taking banned turns, the council has said. The cameras will be installed at "hot spots" across the city, with the aim of catching motorists who block yellow-box junctions or drive in designated cycling zones. The move was discussed at a meeting at Saford Civic Centre on Monday, with the council agreeing to award a contract for the supply and maintenance of the new CCTV cameras over the next five McCusker, the council's lead member for transport, said: "Some people just think this is a cash cow, but it's not, it's about improving the flow of traffic." The locations chosen for the new cameras include:Chapel Street/Trinity Way Regent Road/Oldfield Road Chorley Road/Civic Centre Access Chapel Street/Oldfield Road/Adelphi StreetIrwell Street/Trinity Way Blackfriars Street, near Chapel Street Blackfriars Road/Silk Street A report found each of the areas was chosen because of "known problems which have a knock-on effect of congesting the network locally". Any recorded clip of a driver caught on camera breaking a road rule would be assessed by the council, who will then decide whether or not to issue a fine. Buying and maintaining the cameras over the next five years is set to cost more than £500,000 in total, and will be funded with cash from the government's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement programme. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Huge new £166million railway station to transform English market town with first mainline trains in 50 years
It could be just years away from becoming one of the best-connected spots in the North PICKING UP STEAM Huge new £166million railway station to transform English market town with first mainline trains in 50 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE new £166million railway station is set to completely transform a quiet English market town — as it welcomes mainline trains for the first time in 50 years. The long-awaited transport hub promises to boost local business, slash travel times, and reconnect the community with major cities across the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Rotherham is gearing up for a game-changing new mainline station, pencilled in for late 2030 Credit: rmbc 2 The whole area is set to boom with over 355,000 sq ft of cutting-edge manufacturing and business space, alongside around 250 new homes Credit: Getty Rotherham is on track for a major glow-up - with a whopping £166million Gateway Station set to put the town back on the UK's rail map. South Yorkshire bigwigs are set to sign off another £11.35million later this month to push the game-changing project into its next phase, bringing swanky design plans and fresh procurement moves. Network Rail reckon the brand-new four-platform station could cost between £133m and £166m, but locals say it's worth every penny to bring mainline trains back to the borough after half a century. The huge scheme will see a modern integrated rail and tram-train stop built at Forge Way, Parkgate - promising to supercharge Rotherham's regional and national links and spark a brand-new Innovation Campus right next door. SYMCA bosses have hailed the Rotherham Gateway scheme as 'the most significant growth and regeneration opportunity across the North of England'. The SYMCA report added: ""At the heart of these plans is the proposal to radically enhance the connectivity of this site, not only within the borough and South Yorkshire, but to and from other centres of advanced manufacturing, international gateways and London with the development of a new Rotherham Gateway Station." Rotherham Council is leading the charge, having already secured £10million through the Town Deal and tapped into a further £1million from SYMCA's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement to put together a bold Station Masterplan and snap up key land. The £166million project - which includes a brand-new mainline station and tram-train stop at Parkgate - is still awaiting full government backing, as it's currently classed as a Department for Transport 'retained scheme'. Pencilled in for late 2030, it promises quicker trains to Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds - and faster links to the North West, Midlands, North East, plus ports and airports. But that's not all. The whole area is set to boom with over 355,000 sq ft of cutting-edge manufacturing and business space, alongside around 250 new homes - adding to the 2,500 already planned nearby at Bassingthorpe Farm. All Aboard the Scenic Express: Discovering UK's Most Picturesque Train Routes Green thumbs will be pleased too, with 100,000 sq ft earmarked for parks and green spaces, plus 32,000 sq ft of public hangout spots. Plus, about 200 parking spots are in the plans - and no extra roadworks are expected beyond access upgrades. Improvements will also be made to walking and cycling routes to make it easier for people to reach the station on foot or by bike. The funding pot is still up in the air, with authorities hunting for cash from new transport grants - but nothing's nailed down yet, meaning land buys and next steps are a bit of a gamble. Sun Travel's favourite train journeys in the world Sun Travel's journalists have taken their fare share of train journeys on their travels and here they share their most memorable rail experiences. Davos to Geneva, Switzerland "After a ski holiday in Davos, I took the scenic train back to Geneva Airport. The snow-covered mountains and tiny alpine villages that we passed were so beautiful that it felt like a moving picture was playing beyond the glass." - Caroline McGuire Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen "Nothing quite beats the Shinkansen bullet train, one of the fastest in the world. It hardly feels like you're whizzing along at speed until you look outside and see the trees a green blur. Make sure to book seat D or E too - as you'll have the best view of Mount Fuji along the way." Kara Godfrey London to Paris by Eurostar "Those who have never travelled on the Eurostar may wonder what's so special about a seemingly ordinary train that takes you across the channel. You won't have to waste a moment and can tick off all the top attractions from the Louvre to the Champs-Élysées which are both less than five kilometres from the Gare du Nord." - Sophie Swietochowski Glasgow to Fort William by Scotrail "From mountain landscapes and serene lochs to the wistful moors, I spent my three-hour journey from Glasgow to Fort William gazing out the window. Sit on the left-hand side of the train for the best views overlooking Loch Lomond." - Hope Brotherton Beijing to Ulaanbatar "The Trans-Mongolian Express is truly a train journey like no other. It starts amid the chaos of central Beijing before the city's high-rises give way to crumbling ancient villages and eventually the vast vacant plains of Mongolia, via the Gobi desert. The deep orange sunset seen in the middle of the desert is among the best I've witnessed anywhere." - Ryan Gray The main station will set back around £72 million - soaring to £94 million when factoring in risks and inflation. The tram-train stop adds nearly £28 million (or £40 million with extras), and a four-platform build could push the total to over £127 million. With government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and a decade-long infrastructure strategy due soon, Rotherham's future looks on track — if the money lines up. According to the BBC, when Rotherham Gateway Station opens, it will reintroduce mainline trains to Rotherham for the first time since the 1980s. Here is how train travel has changed in the past 200 years in the UK.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Huge new £166million railway station to transform English market town with first mainline trains in 50 years
A HUGE new £166million railway station is set to completely transform a quiet English market town — as it welcomes mainline trains for the first time in 50 years. The long-awaited transport hub promises to boost local business, slash travel times, and reconnect the community with major cities across the UK. Advertisement 2 Rotherham is gearing up for a game-changing new mainline station, pencilled in for late 2030 Credit: rmbc 2 The whole area is set to boom with over 355,000 sq ft of cutting-edge manufacturing and business space, alongside around 250 new homes Credit: Getty South Yorkshire bigwigs are set to sign off another £11.35million later this month to push the game-changing project into its next phase, bringing swanky design plans and fresh procurement moves. Network Rail reckon the brand-new four-platform station could cost between £133m and £166m, but locals say it's worth every penny to bring mainline trains back to the borough after half a century. The huge scheme will see a modern integrated rail and tram-train stop built at Forge Way, Parkgate - promising to supercharge Rotherham's regional and national links and spark a brand-new Innovation Campus right next door. Advertisement more on train stations SYMCA bosses have hailed the Rotherham Gateway scheme as 'the most significant growth and regeneration opportunity across the North of England'. The SYMCA report added: ""At the heart of these plans is the proposal to radically enhance the connectivity of this site, not only within the borough and South Yorkshire, but to and from other centres of advanced manufacturing, international gateways and London with the development of a new Rotherham Gateway Station." Rotherham Council is leading the charge, having already secured £10million through the Town Deal and tapped into a further £1million from SYMCA's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement to put together a bold Station Masterplan and snap up key land. The £166million project - which includes a brand-new mainline station and tram-train stop at Parkgate - is still awaiting full government backing, as it's currently classed as a Department for Transport 'retained scheme'. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Latest Pencilled in for late 2030, it promises quicker trains to Sheffield, But that's not all. The whole area is set to boom with over 355,000 sq ft of cutting-edge manufacturing and business space, alongside around 250 new homes - adding to the 2,500 already planned nearby at Bassingthorpe Farm. All Aboard the Scenic Express: Discovering UK's Most Picturesque Train Routes Green thumbs will be pleased too, with 100,000 sq ft earmarked for parks and green spaces, plus 32,000 sq ft of public hangout spots. Plus, about 200 parking spots are in the plans - and no extra roadworks are expected beyond access upgrades. Advertisement Improvements will also be made to walking and cycling routes to make it easier for people to reach the station on foot or by bike. The funding pot is still up in the air, with authorities hunting for cash from new transport grants - but nothing's nailed down yet, meaning land buys and next steps are a bit of a gamble. Sun Travel's favourite train journeys in the world Sun Travel's journalists have taken their fare share of train journeys on their travels and here they share their most memorable rail experiences. Davos to Geneva, Switzerland "After a ski holiday in Davos, I took the scenic train back to Geneva Airport. The snow-covered mountains and tiny alpine villages that we passed were so beautiful that it felt like a moving picture was playing beyond the glass." - Caroline McGuire Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen "Nothing quite beats the Shinkansen bullet train, one of the fastest in the world. It hardly feels like you're whizzing along at speed until you look outside and see the trees a green blur. Make sure to book seat D or E too - as you'll have the best view of Mount Fuji along the way." Kara Godfrey London to Paris by Eurostar "Those who have never travelled on the Eurostar may wonder what's so special about a seemingly ordinary train that takes you across the channel. You won't have to waste a moment and can tick off all the top attractions from the Louvre to the Champs-Élysées which are both less than five kilometres from the Gare du Nord." - Sophie Swietochowski Glasgow to Fort William by Scotrail "From mountain landscapes and serene lochs to the wistful moors, I spent my three-hour journey from Glasgow to Fort William gazing out the window. Sit on the left-hand side of the train for the best views overlooking Loch Lomond." - Hope Brotherton Beijing to Ulaanbatar "The Trans-Mongolian Express is truly a train journey like no other. It starts amid the chaos of central Beijing before the city's high-rises give way to crumbling ancient villages and eventually the vast vacant plains of Mongolia, via the Gobi desert. The deep orange sunset seen in the middle of the desert is among the best I've witnessed anywhere." - Ryan Gray The main station will set back around £72 million - soaring to £94 million when factoring in risks and inflation. The tram-train stop adds nearly £28 million (or £40 million with extras), and a four-platform build could push the total to over £127 million. Advertisement With government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail and a decade-long infrastructure strategy due soon, Rotherham's future looks on track — if the money lines up. According to Here is how
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Metro line to be built as part of £1.85bn deal
A new Tyne and Wear Metro line will be built for the first time in 30 years, as part of a £1.85bn government investment. The money would help meet the cost of the route to Washington, Sunderland, with funds also expected to come from the private sector, the North East Combined Authority (NECA) said. It is hoped the new line, estimated to cost about £900m, will start running in 2033. Nexus, which operates the Metro system, said it was "a historic moment". "This project is going to be transformative for the people of Washington and our customers, opening a new Metro route corridor along the northern part of the former Leamside Line to one of our region's largest towns," said Nexus managing director Cathy Massarella. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would award £15.6bn in total to areas across the UK. A feasibility study into the new Metro route is already under way, alongside design work for the stations, bridges and other infrastructure. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said she secured the investment after raising it with Reeves. The money would also help create a so-called Angel Network, she said, a public transport system which would use contactless smart travel across buses, Metros and trains. "This is a game-changing moment for the people of our region, who can look forward to a truly world-class integrated public transport network, safer walking and cycling routes throughout our towns and cities, better local roads and a massive acceleration on our journey to an EV [electric vehicle] future," McGuinness said. The leader of Sunderland City Council, councillor Michael Mordey, called the announcement "great news" for Washington and the whole city. He said the new line would "transform public transport for people living in Washington" and help connect people to jobs at nearby Nissan and International Advanced Manufacturing Park. "We have waited a long time to see Metro reach Washington with a direct line from the city centre," Mordey added. The funding has been agreed as the latest phase of the region's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS2). It will cover the period from 2027 to 2032. The package would also fund highways maintenance, walking and cycling routes, hundreds of new EV charging points and new measures to make bus journey times more reliable, NECA said. Rachel Anderson, assistant director for policy at North East Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the investment. "Upgrading our local transport networks, including progress on the Washington Metro link, is vital to connecting people to opportunity and driving regional growth," she added. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. New Metro line feasibility study under way Mayor recommits to Metro extension plan North East Combined Authority Nexus
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans for city centre road changes set to progress
A major step forward is expected be taken this week for big changes to several roads in Bristol city centre. Over the next few years, roadworks will completely revamp Bond Street, Union Street, Broadmead, the Horsefair, the Haymarket, and the Redcliffe roundabout. The changes include installing new bus lanes and bike lanes in a bid to cut congestion and air pollution. Bristol City Council is hoping to encourage people to swap car travel for bus journeys, walking or cycling, but needs to upgrade infrastructure first. Councillors on the transport policy committee were expected to sign off the latest stage of the works on Thursday, although some were already unhappy with the proposed plans. Ahead of the committee meeting, new images and details of the changes have been revealed. Green councillor Ed Plowden, chair of the transport committee, said: "The plans for the Broadmead area are about more than improving transport routes and mark the beginning of a huge regeneration of the area that will see new homes and retail and leisure facilities developed. "In preparation, we need to improve bus routes and create pedestrian-friendly spaces that make it easier and more pleasant to travel actively." New bus lanes will be installed on Bond Street, and a new cycle route will also be created through St Paul's running parallel with Bond Street. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Opposing the Bond Street changes is Liberal Democrat councillor Nicholas Coombes, who says they would cause congestion due to there being less space for cars. He added: "It is unrealistic to say that car drivers are going to switch to the bus before we even have plans for a park and ride." After a public consultation last summer, the city council is now planning to submit a full business case for the £4.52m Bond Street project to the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) for approval. Bus lanes, bike lanes and new pedestrian crossings were also planned for Redcliffe roundabout. Construction was expected to start next year, costing £6.25m. Major changes were also planned for Broadmead and Union Street, including pedestrianising the Horsefair and Penn Street, giving buses more priority, and building one kilometre of segregated cycle routes. These projects will be paid for from a fund called the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, which the government gave to Weca. Travel proposals include car ban on key city roads Everything we know about Bristol's travel changes Bike paths and bus lanes approved by city council Bristol City Council transport proposals
