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• Portugal seals privatisation of Lisbon public transport - Yahoo News UK

  23-09-2015 23:25
  Yahoo News UK
  Portugal seals privatisation of Lisbon public transport
  Yahoo News UK
  Portugal's government finalised plans to privatise Lisbon's public transport network Wednesday by signing a concession accord with Spanish group Avanza, the Portuguese finance ministry announced. The leading private operator of public transport systems ...en meer »
  

• Whitechapel High Street cycle superhighway bus stop bypass is a mess

  23-09-2015 22:23
  
  One of the more conspicuous of Boris Johnson’s cycling infrastructure initiatives is doing little for the East End high street it has carved upShould London’s streets be designed for facilitating traffic movement or enhancing them as attractive places? The right answer is generally some variant of both, and takes different forms according to the type of street and the priorities of the people making the decisions.Boris Johnson is, of course, such a person thanks to his much vaunted V
  
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• Councils in the driving seat: transport devolution explained

  23-09-2015 16:50
  
  The government is transferring transport powers to local government in a bid to improve productivity. We examine plans for the northern powerhouseThe government is devolving transport powers to English local authorities through the cities and local government devolution bill, which is working its way through parliament, and the forthcoming buses bill, which would give directly elected mayors the responsibility to run local buses. Related: The Guardian at the Labour party conference 2015: Big Ide
  
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• Round and round: readers' photographs of buses around the world

  23-09-2015 14:55
  
  For our latest readers’ assignment we asked you for your photographs of buses around the world. Here is a selection of our favourites Continue reading...
  
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• VW shares tumble again as inquiries are launched

  23-09-2015 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - France, Germany, Washington and individual US states line up to probe diesel emissions scandal
  
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• Volkswagen scandal: now millions of petrol cars could be affected

  23-09-2015 02:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - Campaigners warned that petrol cars could also be drawn into the Volkswagen diesel scandal
  
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• Volkswagen scandal: nearly 12,000 deaths could be avoided if industry met emissions targets

  23-09-2015 02:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - Health experts levels of nitrogen oxides should have fallen by half if car manufacturers were meeting agreed emissions levels
  
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• Volkswagen hit by multiple probes in US

  23-09-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Volkswagen is the target of several US investigations, including, reports say, a criminal probe by the Department of Justice.
  
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• Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti now lags Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in pay stakes

  23-09-2015 02:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti's take-home pay rose 2.3 per cent to $2.84 million in the last financial year. Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti no longer makes a similar amount of money to his long-time rival, Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce.
  
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• VIDEO: The tech to keep your bike safe

  23-09-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - From smart pedals to docking stations with strong locks, the tech designed to keep your bike safe.
  
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• VIDEO: New kaleidoscopic artwork on display at Leeds City Station

  23-09-2015 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - A new kaleidoscopic artwork display has been installed to greet commuters at Leeds railway station.
  
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• UK car recalls fear after VW admits rigging US emission tests

  23-09-2015 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Millions of cars on UK roads could be recalled as a probe into rigged emissions tests on Volkswagen models in the US threatened to reach Europe, according to a transport lobby group.
  
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• Tube line faces 48-hour shutdown after smallest-ever ballot by staff

  23-09-2015 02:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - The Waterloo mp; City line will be halted next week after three workers voted for a strike
  
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• Trials begin at Heathrow for aircraft to use 'steeper descent' in bid to reduce noise

  23-09-2015 02:00 via windsorexpress.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Trials to reduce noise for people living under the Heathrow flight paths started this week.
  
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• Stobart wins 14 year biomass supply deal

  23-09-2015 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Stobart Group has won a 14 year index-linked contract to supply biomass for a 40MWe waste wood-fuelled plant in Port Clarence, Teesside. Commencing in 2017, the deal will make Stobart Energy's Transport business responsible for delivering 250 loads each week to the facility. This means the logistics firm will be required to source, process and supply 250,000 tonnes per yearand this equates to 3.5million tonnes over the full term of the agreement.
  
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• Scotland's national cycle network

  23-09-2015 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - WALKING and cycling was worth £321 million in knock-on health benefits last year, according to new research.
  
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• Roadworks on motorways should be 'limited to two miles'

  23-09-2015 02:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - The Government plans to reduce delays for motorists by limiting stretches of roadworks to as little as two miles at a time on motorways and major A roads
  
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• Roadworks could be limited to two miles at a time under new plans to beat congestion

  23-09-2015 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Transport secretary calls for rules to apply to motorways and A roads
  
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• Rail bosses pledge continued crackdown on cable thefts

  23-09-2015 02:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Tough sentence on Kirklees gang is welcomed
  
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• Postcards backing Heathrow expansion delivered to Downing Street

  23-09-2015 02:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - More than 50,00 residents signed postcards urging the Prime Minister to go with the Airports Commissions' recommendation
  
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• Plane passengers forced to 'sleep rough' in airport after 18-hour flight delay

  23-09-2015 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Alexandra McCauley, 22, and her three-year-old son JJ were left with no food and water after the 1,000-mile diversion
  
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• Oil price fall forces groups to cut costs

  23-09-2015 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Plans include gas-leak sniffer dogs on platforms and more co-operation as supply ships slow down to save fuel
  
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• New road surface sucks up puddles

  23-09-2015 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - A new type of road surface promises to suck up puddles. The post New road surface sucks up puddles appeared first on ETA.
  
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• New cycle hub opened at Bolton train station

  23-09-2015 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News -COMMUTERS can get on their bikes after a new cycle hub opened at Bolton train station.
  
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• MP speaks out over car insurance over-charging

  23-09-2015 02:00 via hartlepoolmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Grahame Morris MP has called on insurers to stop over-charging drivers in Easington.
  
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• Leaders: VW scandal casts doubts over car industr

  23-09-2015 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - IN THE world of motoring there cant have been many brands that were as trusted as Volkswagen.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover: We don't use software to cheat diesel emissions tests

  23-09-2015 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Company makes statement in wake of America Volkswagen scandal
  
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• GWR returns to network

  23-09-2015 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Goodbye First Great Western as Great Western Railway is launched
  
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• Former Number 10 head of news Vickie Sheriff becomes Heathrow comms chief

  23-09-2015 02:00 via prweek.com
  
  Other News Sources - Vickie Sheriff has taken up the role of director of communications at Heathrow Airport, leaving her role at drinks giant Diageo.
  
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• Edinburgh chauffeur firm used by airlines and celebrities rapped over licensing breach

  23-09-2015 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - THE director of a chauffeur firm whose clients included British Airways staff, BBC talent and luxury hotel guests has been banned from the industry for three years after it emerged he had been running the business without a licence.
  
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• David Cameron must answer questions over Heathrow expansion, says MPs committee chief

  23-09-2015 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - David Cameron was today warned that the Government has big questions to answer over how it could meet EU air quality rules while backing a third runway at Heathrow.
  
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• c2c names Electrostar

  23-09-2015 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - c2c name Electrostar after National Express Non-Executive Director
  
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• British Airways launches special offer for SMEs

  23-09-2015 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Members of the On Business loyalty programme can get bonus points
  
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• Boeing to set up livery plant in China

  23-09-2015 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Change of strategy will see groups first facility outside US
  
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