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• John Schlesinger's very old London Waterloo

  14-11-2015 20:58
  
  As the capital’s busiest railway station struggles to cope with soaring passenger demands, a classic 1961 documentary transports us to a very different city
  “London’s busiest rail station is creaking under the strain of handling more and more passengers” and has “an out of date infrastructure that is in parts unchanged since the 1930s,” says London TravelWatch, the capital’s transport users’ watchdog. This view was expressed following a presentatio
  
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• Gatwick airport evacuated after security alert – video

  14-11-2015 16:30
  
  Passengers at Gatwick north terminal are evacuated to a nearby hotel on Saturday after explosive experts inspect a discarded item. Reports say that the airport was evacuated as a precautionary measure following the Paris attacks on Friday, and police arrested a man. Footage from Ozay BoothGatwick terminal evacuated as explosive experts inspect itemContinue reading...
  
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• Gatwick terminal evacuated as explosive experts inspect item

  14-11-2015 15:39
  
  Police arrest man at airport following reports of ‘suspicious actions’ day after coordinated terror attacks in Paris Explosives experts are inspecting a discarded item at Gatwick airport, police have said. The north terminal was evacuated as a precautionary measure and a man was arrested, officers added.Police were called on Saturday morning to reports of “suspicious actions” on the man’s part. They said explosives ordinance disposal specialist officers at the airpo
  
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• Zebra crossing bungle leaves pedestrians on road to nowhere!

  14-11-2015 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail -Amey workmen failed to reinstate crossing for two weeks after resurfacing work in Sutton Coldfield
  
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• Why do so many learner drivers fail their test?

  14-11-2015 01:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - The government hopes to boost test results by offering 'cashback' to those who pass on the first go - but will it work?
  
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• Western Greyhound and Black Velvet Travel bus companies' licences revoked

  14-11-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Two bus companies in Cornwall and Hampshire have had their licences revoked by the traffic commissioner and their director disqualified.
  
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• Wales seeks rail improvements to benefit from Northern Powerhouse

  14-11-2015 01:00 via relocatemagazine.com
  
  Other News Sources - Wales is hoping to capitalise on the Chancellor George Osborne's Northern Powerhouse project with new rail projects to better connect North Wales with northern England.
  
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• University of Huddersfield boffins lead way in helping to beat traffic jams

  14-11-2015 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Award for new system to control traffic lights on busy roads
  
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• Tube records busiest day on record

  14-11-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - London Underground had its busiest ever day when 4,735,000 people went on the network, managers reveal.
  
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• Travel groups keep services to Paris open

  14-11-2015 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - American Airlines suspends Paris flights while other operators vow to continue services
  
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• Transport bosses keep tram dogs ban

  14-11-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A ban on non-assistance dogs travelling on the Metrolink tram system in Greater Manchester is retained after a Transport for Greater Manchester meeting.
  
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• TRAN Committee approves technical pillar of Fourth Railway Package

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - EUROPE: Meeting on November 10, the European Parliaments Committee on Transport mp; Tourism...
  
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• Tram plans to extend line to Newhaven

  14-11-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Edinburgh's tram network should be extended to Newhaven, a report to councillors has recommended.
  
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• Toll prices for Severn Bridge to rise again in 2016 and will now cost 6.60 for cars

  14-11-2015 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -The new prices for the Severn Bridge and Second Severn Crossing will come into force on January 1, 2016
  
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• Three shortlisted for Melbournes High Capacity Metro Trains contract

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - AUSTRALIA: Three consortia have been shortlisted for the High Capacity Metro Trains public-private...
  
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• Three more EU rail freight corridors become operational

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The European Commission has announced that three more EU rail freight corridors (RFCs) have become operational, which completes the European rail network for competitive freight.
  
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• Tain station to be upgraded

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - A new restaurant has opened in a disused station building at Tain, on the Highland Main Line.
  
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• Stealth speed cameras to be scrapped, government announces

  14-11-2015 01:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - All 200 grey speed cameras across England to be repainted yellow as government say 'honest motorists' will no longer be fined
  
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• STAGECOACH WELCOMES LAUNCH OF GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON FUTURE OF SOUTH WESTERN FRANCHISE

  14-11-2015 01:00 via stagecoach.com
  
  Other News Sources - Stagecoach Group, which operates the South West Trains network, today (12 November 2015) welcomed the start of a government consultation inviting passengers to have their say over the future of their rail services.
  
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• STAGECOACH AIMS TO DELIVER CARBON SAVINGS THROUGH SOLAR POWER

  14-11-2015 01:00 via stagecoach.com
  
  Other News Sources - Stagecoach Group has announced plans to deliver further carbon savings at its UK Bus division through the use of solar power.
  
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• Solar-powered depots for Stagecoach

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• Slight fall in capitals bus casualty rate

  14-11-2015 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Sleeper service workers to be balloted

  14-11-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - RMT union members working on the Caledonian Sleeper rail service are to be balloted on industrial action.
  
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• Siemens to deliver 13 electric locomotives to SEPTA

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Siemens has secured a $118m contract from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SETPA) in the US for the supply of 13 electric locomotives.
  
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• SBB orders locomotives with working and waiting cabs

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways Infrastructure business has awarded preferred bidder Alstom a...
  
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• Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary predicts just three major global airlines within 20 years

  14-11-2015 01:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has predicted that there will be three major global airlines serving most of the world's travellers in two decades. However, he insisted that he would not be concerned at such a development, and said that the Irish carrier will continue to focus on growing its short haul business across Europe for the foreseeable future.
  
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• Rugby ROC ready to roll

  14-11-2015 01:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - Network Rail has officially opened the latest addition to the rail operating centre (ROC) network.
  
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• Rail summit urged amid 'chaos engulfing the system'

  14-11-2015 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A summit on Scotland's railways is needed to deal with the
  
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• Rail industry news in brief - November 2015

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - Czech open access operator LEO Express launched a LEO Express Easy feeder bus service between...
  
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• Plummer to head RDG

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaypeople.com
  Other News Sources - Plummer to head RDG
  
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• Perry opens Northampton Academy

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaypeople.com
  Other News Sources - Perry opens Northampton Academy
  
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• Paris terror attacks prompt increased security at UK ports and events

  14-11-2015 01:00 via shieldsgazette.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - There will be a heightened police presence at British ports and major events over the coming days in response to the massacres in Paris, a senior Metropolitan Police officer has said.
  
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• NR appoints McIntosh as London North Eastern RMD

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Rob McIntosh is Network Rails new Route Managing Director for London North Eastern and East Midlands, and will begin work in January.
  
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• North Wales rail upgrade could happen in five years' time, says First Minister

  14-11-2015 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -Carwyn Jones says Wales cannot afford upgrade and UK government will have to foot the bill
  
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• Nomad Digital and BB agree 10-year onboard connectivity partnership

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - AUSTRIA: Technology provider Nomad Digital has signed what it says is the worlds largest...
  
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• New team members at Railway Benefit Fund

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - The Railway Benefit Fund has appointed Faye Jacques, Mel Male and Emma Cooper to its fundraising and welfare support team.
  
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• New StreetDecks to meet growing demand in Bristol

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• New link road to Leeds Bradford Airport could cost as much as 75m

  14-11-2015 01:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - A new link road providing improved access to Leeds Bradford Airport could cost as much as £75m, it has been revealed.
  
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• New law against bad parking which puts the blind at risk gets backing of Coventry MP

  14-11-2015 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press -Blind charity RNIB says badly parked vehicles are forcing people to step out into the road without being able to clearly see on-coming traffic
  
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• Network Rail strengthens ties with European freight group

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Network Rail has joined the board of the RFC North Sea-Med management, making it easier to operate trains across the continent.
  
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• Network Rail report fuels privatisation debate

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -A preliminary report examining options for the longer-term structure of Network Rail has sparked opposition to any form of reprivatisation. The report sets out the rough scope of an investigation being led by HS1 chairman Nicola Shaw. Although it comes to no conclusions at this stage, nothing is ruled out including more private sector involvement. Shadow transport secretary Lilian Greenwood said: This report opens the door to the total privatisation of Britains railways. Network
  
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• Network Rail boss welcomes upgrade plans

  14-11-2015 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Plans to electrify the trans-Pennine rail line have been welcomed by Network Rail's new director in charge
  
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• Motoring services strategy: a strategic direction 2016 to 2020

  14-11-2015 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Seeks views on the strategic direction of the Department for Transports motoring services agencies over the life of this Parliament. The Department for Transports 3 motoring services agencies provide vital services to the countrys drivers and vehicle owners. This consultation is about setting the strategic direction that the agencies should take over the life of this Parliament. It will inform the strategy which the department intends to publish i
  
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• McLoughlin witnesses Crossrails rapid development

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Crossrail is proof plans to build a rail network fit for the 21st century is firmly on track, Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin claims.
  
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• Lufthansas longest strike takes its toll

  14-11-2015 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Airline chief is still determined to cut costs to compete with more nimble rivals
  
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• Leeds Guided Busway reaches 20th anniversary

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• Leeds Bradford airport increases number of flights leaving on time

  14-11-2015 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -LEEDS Bradford has shown the biggest improvement out of the country's main airports for flights taking off on time, according to new research.
  
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• Latest Live Edition 13 November 2015

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• Journey times on Greater Manchester's road 40 slower than a year ago

  14-11-2015 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -The average speed on the region's A roads during rush hour was 17.2mph in the year to September, the Department for Transport numbers show
  
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• Ironcore-Transformers and Signalling Equipment for Railway and Rolling Stock

  14-11-2015 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Ironcore manufactures transformers for the railway industry, but also supplies major industrial companies in the government, construction, mining and computer sectors.
  
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