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• Man arrested after commuter is allegedly pushed under London tube train

  02-12-2015 23:00
  
  Police treat incident at Kentish Town London Underground station as attempted murder after man is hit by trainA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a commuter was allegedly pushed in front of a London Underground train in front of horrified onlookers.The 29-year-old, from Colindale, London, presented himself for inquiries at a London police station after the incident at Kentish Town tube station, British Transport police said.Kentish Town station closed off pic.twitter.c
  
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• Uber backed by competition watchdog in TfL regulation battle

  02-12-2015 19:02
  
  Competition and Markets Authority says nine of 25 proposals put forward by Transport for London to regulate taxi trade would be bad for customersUber has been given a boost in its attempts to stave off proposed changes to regulating the taxi trade in London, after the competition authority said the reforms would not serve the public interest.Transport for London (TfL) is consulting on a range of requirements for licensed hire cars, after advances in technology, and particularly the advent of Ube
  
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• Commuter 'pushed under tube train' at Kentish Town station

  02-12-2015 16:18
  
  Police treating incident as suspicious after man is hit by a train and seriously injured at London Underground stationA commuter is being treated in hospital for serious injuries amid reports he was pushed in front of a London Underground train in front of horrified onlookers.British Transport police said they were treating the incident at Kentish Town tube station as suspicious and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.I feel physically sick. Someone has just been pushed under the train a
  
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• Worldwide Partner of the Rail Industry

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The companies of the Goldschmidt Thermit Group and their partners offer a unique range of products and services for the construction, repair, maintenance and renovation of railway tracks.
  
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• Volkswagen US sales fall by 25

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - German carmaker Volkswagen sees its US sales fall by 25 in November as a result of the continuing emissions scandal.
  
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• Virgin unveils flagship Christmas trains designed by children aged 9 and 11

  02-12-2015 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Hundreds of heads were turned this morning at Kings Cross Station as Virgin Trains unveiled its two Christmas trains sporting striking blue liveries in place of the famous Virgin red. A Pendolino transformed into a Penguilino and a Class 91 made over as Claus 91 appeared side by side for the first time at Londons iconic station.The unveiling marked the end of a nationwide competition amongst primary school children for a Christmas Train design. Jo
  
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• Unacceptable train delays on new Borders Railway

  02-12-2015 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Passengers are suffering a miserable service on the new Borders Railway, with more than two in three trains arriving late, campaigners have complained.
  
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• Uber adds service that allows ride shares with strangers

  02-12-2015 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Other News Sources - Uber Pool offers 25 discount if you car-share
  
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• Train evacuated over two men 'acting suspiciously'

  02-12-2015 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -TRAIN passengers were evacuated by police at Guiseley station this afternoon after two men were reported to be acting suspiciously.
  
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• Time To Buy Out Spirit Airlines?

  02-12-2015 01:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- This has lead to price wars in certain markets with the potential for pressure on other carriers in the industry. Spirit shares are 57 off their peak as investors sell shares fearing lower unit revenue as established carriers fight back.
  
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• The Transport Systems Catapult and TWI Announce Partnership

  02-12-2015 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - A strategic Partnership between Elite Innovation Centre Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and Research and Technology organisation TWI has been announced, focusing on Condition and Structural Health Monitoring in transport infrastructure.The partnership will see a new Smart Asset Management business unit set up under the TSC and based at TWIs state of the art facilities in Cambridge. The TSC is aiming to incorporate the expertise of TWI to develop
  
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• The nine things that need to happen to make match days better in Cardiff

  02-12-2015 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - A National Assembly committee has issued nine recommendations after major queues developed at Cardiff Central train station during the Rugby World Cup
  
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• 'See you in court', Heathrow campaigners warn Prime Minister

  02-12-2015 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Campaigners against a Heathrow third runway today warned David Cameron they would "see him in court" if he gives it the go-ahead using an air quality test condemned by MPs.
  
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• Ryanair launches court action against Google, eDreams

  02-12-2015 01:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair on Tuesday said it had launched court action against Internet giant Google and online travel agent eDreams, accusing them of misleading customers and not offering the best deal.
  
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• Ryanair in legal fight over eDreams site

  02-12-2015 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Low-cost airline takes action over allegedly misleading adverts for website run by travel agent
  
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• Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam train just one metre from disaster after car jumps level crossing

  02-12-2015 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A steam train packed with passengers missed a car by barely a metre after a motorist jumped the lights at a level crossing.
  
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• Plan for double-deck People Movers based on 139s

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Parry People Movers Ltd is putting forward the idea of double-deck trams based on the 139s that operate on the Stourbridge line.
  
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• Pictures: New images of National College for High Speed Rail

  02-12-2015 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -CGIs shows how new engineering school on Birmingham Science Park Aston will look as plans are lodged
  
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• Nissan eyes raising its stake in Renault

  02-12-2015 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Japanese group aims to nullify Frances growing influence over two carmakers alliance
  
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• Night Tube pay offer 'falls short'

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The delayed Night Tube suffers another setback as the Rail, Maritime and Transport union says a revised pay and conditions offer
  
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• Night Tube faces fresh setback as unions say latest offer 'simply not good enough'

  02-12-2015 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Plans for an all-night Tube service have suffered another setback after union bosses said the latest offer was "simply not good enough".
  
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• Newport Road bus lane fines: Council banks on making 60k a year from drivers

  02-12-2015 01:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Middlesbrough Council introduced fines, Ray Mallon withdrew them for first-time offenders, Dave Budd brought them back
  
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• Newcastle to stay with VTEC

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Current franchise agreement provides for potential transfer of Newcastle station to Network Rail, the station's management will remain with VTEC
  
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• Network Rail to pay 4.1m for delays

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Network Rail has agreed to create a 4.1m fund after overcrowding at London Bridge caused
  
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• National Express reveals busiest holiday travel days

  02-12-2015 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - National Express is today revealing the most popular holiday travel days as it gets in gear to do the driving home this Christmas.Advanced bookings figures reveal Wednesday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for the UK's largest coach operator, which is running its most extensive Christmas network everincluding on Christmas Day when no trains are running. To celebrate the bumper travel day, which will see it deliver tens of thousands of journe
  
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• MPs raise environmental concerns over Heathrow expansion

  02-12-2015 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Inquiry advises government not to approve third runway unless key issues are met
  
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• More than £3m for 'Fastlink' bus scheme

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - More than £3m is to be spent on the Fastlink bus scheme in Glasgow to improve passenger facilities and vehicle routes in the city centre.
  
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• More HS2 misery predicted as government announce fast-track plans

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -HS2 boss Sir David Higgins proposed fast-tracking the 50 billion project last year and Chancellor George Osborne announced the speeded up plans yesterday.
  
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• More delays to HS2 as Government fails to confirm route through Warwickshire

  02-12-2015 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press -Latest timetable for Phase Two of the high-speed rail link says work will now start in 2026 rather than 2024
  
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• Mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith: On Heathrow and London house prices

  02-12-2015 01:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Conservative mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has spoken to Get West London in an exclusive interview
  
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• Lobsters take the train to London

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Live lobsters are now being transported by rail from Cornwall to top London restaurants
  
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• Koleje lskie gets 10-year operating contract

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - POLAND: lskie voivodship has agreed to award its in-house train operator Koleje lskie a 10-year...
  
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• Huddersfield First bus strike may be over but war of words isn't

  02-12-2015 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Company denies "reneging" on agreement as drivers claim they are being denied overtime after strike
  
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• How much do you know about cycling and the law?

  02-12-2015 01:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - How much do you know about cycling and the law? Whatever type of cyclist you are, it pays to know your legal rights and responsibilities. The post How much do you know about cycling and the law? appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Hi-tech crackdown on illegal parking in disabled bays in central London

  02-12-2015 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A London council is using groundbreaking technology to crack down on inconsiderate drivers parking illegally in disabled bays.
  
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• GWR delivers shellfish by train

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - UK: A three-month trial of transporting live lobsters and other shellfish from Cornwall to...
  
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• Gatwick must fly its planes higher, longer and cleaner to reduce noise

  02-12-2015 01:00 via timesoftunbridgewells.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Experts drafted into review Gatwick noise will recommend aircraft fly higher, longer and cleaner to minimise disruption to residents.
  
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• Fund to improve railway performance

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bedfordtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A new fund has been set up to improve performance on the Thameslink railway line.
  
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• Flow test given government go-ahead at Gatwick oil site

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bdaily.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The Environment Agency has granted a waste permit to the developer behind the Horse Hill oil resource, near Gatwick airport, allowing for the commencement of tests to measure oil flow.
  
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• Fastlink busway completion delayed to 2017

  02-12-2015 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Completion of the delayed Fastlink rapid busway between Glasgow city centre and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been put back to 2017, project chiefs revealed today.
  
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• Extension offers Amersham potential

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Metropolitan Line Extension opens possibility of rail services from Chesham and Amersham to Watford Junction
  
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• Exchange Square tram stop opening confirmed

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - The new Manchester Metrolink stop at Exchange Square in the city centre is due to open on December 6
  
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• Easyjet brings new route to Glasgow Airport

  02-12-2015 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - AIRLINE EasyJet is to launch a new route - from Glasgow to Milan.
  
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• Easyjet adds live aircraft tracking to app

  02-12-2015 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- First airline to let users track aircraft movements in real-time
  
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• Do hub airports boost growth?

  02-12-2015 01:00 via economist.com
  
  The Economist - OVER the weekend, several newspapers suggested that Britain's Conservative government will finally be making a decision on where to build a new runway for London and the South East of England.
  
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• Delivering Unified Fuel Management for Rail

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Banlaw provides high-performing, innovative equipment and fuel management solutions. We help rail companies improve their productivity by reducing fuel loss and contamination, and delivering more efficient and safer refuelling.
  
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• Croxley Link funding set, with work to start in 2016

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Hertfordshire County Council has formally handed over the Croxley Rail Link project to Transport for London (TfL).
  
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• Crewe signalling moves forward

  02-12-2015 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Resignalling of the Shrewsbury-Crewe line led to closure of the route between November 28 and December 6.
  
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• Coroners call to cut speed limit after Doncaster biker death

  02-12-2015 01:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - A Doncaster Coroner is calling for the speed limit to be reduced on a road that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist.
  
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• City trams return after 62 years

  02-12-2015 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Trams will return to the streets of Birmingham for the first time in more than 60 years on Sunday.
  
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