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• Why airlines' frequent-flier programs are now rewarding big spenders

  20-02-2016 01:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Travelers check in at the United Airlines ticket counter at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. Major airlines' frequent-flier programs have switched from not only rewarding distances traveled but also money spent.
  
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• Volvo tries out 'keyless car' in Sweden

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The car manufacturer Volvo is to try out a phone app in Sweden which the firm claims could replace the car key.
  
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• Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship 16 months after fatal crash

  20-02-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Sir Richard Branson hails beautiful VSS Unity, the first to be constructed by Virgins in-house design team, which still faces a couple of years of testingSixteen months after a tragic crash during a test flight which killed a pilot, aspiring commercial spaceflight company Virgin Galactic unveiled its newly built spaceship, VSS Unity, on Friday in a ceremony at the companys factory in Mojave, California.Its almost too good to be true, isnt it? said Sir Richard Branson, the founder
  
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• Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship

  20-02-2016 01:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
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• Virgin Atlantic helps Heathrow reduce noise

  20-02-2016 01:00 via adsadvance.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Heathrow has published its latest Fly Quiet league results - ranking airlines' noise performance from October to December 2015 - which reflect a trend towards newer, quieter planes at Heathrow, with airlines like Virgin Atlantic making substantive changes in their fleet over the last three months alone.
  
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• VIDEO: Richard Branson unveils new spaceship

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Sir Richard Branson unveils a new version of his Virgin Galactic Spaceship.
  
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• VIDEO: Forth Road Bridge set to reopen

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Engineers say the Forth Road Bridge will fully reopen to all traffic at 23:00 on Saturday.
  
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• Treacherous cycling facilities at Heathrow not up to scratch, claims worker

  20-02-2016 01:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Treacherous cycle paths and poor security are preventing more employees from taking to their bikes, says T4 worker
  
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• Transport minister confirms intention to enable franchising in Buses Bill

  20-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• The new rule that could see road tax treble in 2017

  20-02-2016 01:00 via crewechronicle.co.uk
  
  Crewe Chronicle -How a small added option could cost you big when the new Vehicle Excise Duty rules are introduced.
  
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• Thailand told to address airport safety

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Airline industry calls on Thai government to address problems at the country's main airport in Bangkok.
  
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• TfL plans etiquette guide to halt 'buggy rage' clashes on London buses

  20-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Transport for London is considering an "etiquette guide" to stop bus passengers clashing with buggy-using mothers on busy services, the Standard has learned.
  
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• TfL announces funding for transformative street-improvement trials

  20-02-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Four innovative schemes that will transform streets in the Capital have been awarded grants as part of Transport for Londons (TfLs) Future Streets Incubator Fund.The fund, which is one element of the Mayors £4bn Road Modernisation Plan, has been created to encourage creative and more effective uses of the Capitals limited road space and help alleviate the pressures on the network.By funding original on-street projects, it is designed to trig
  
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• Smart train tickets being launched for phones

  20-02-2016 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -PASSENGERS will shortly be able to use their smart phones to travel on the Virgin Trains East Coast route from York to London and Edinburgh.
  
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• Richard Branson unveils new spaceships in space tourism race

  20-02-2016 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - SIR Richard Branson is set to unveil the new Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo as the company pushes ahead in the race to send passengers into space.
  
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• Residents vent anger at rail crossing closure bid

  20-02-2016 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - More than 200 people turned out in a show of opposition against plans to close a much valued barrow crossing at a public meeting in a north Suffolk town.
  
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• Record number of students from west London attend Heathrow jobs and career fair

  20-02-2016 01:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Previous years attendees look back on what the Heathrow jobs fair has done for their careers
  
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• Plaid pledge to the people of the North

  20-02-2016 01:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Putting pressure on the Westminster government to fast-track the electrification of the North Wales main railway link, ensuring an economic recovery is felt in every community in Wales and cutting business rates for small, local businesses were among other promises Ms Wood announced.
  
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• Passengers' fury as selfish cyclist takes up two seats - and blocks a third - while others have to stand on packed commuter train

  20-02-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A cyclist caused outrage among his fellow passengers on a busy London train - after putting his bicycle across the last two spare seats. A photograph of the man has sparked fury on Facebook.
  
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• No new plans yet for former port ferry site

  20-02-2016 01:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - More than five years since freight ferry operator Stena left its Fleetwood site, speculation remains over the empty piece of prime river-front land.
  
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• Newport Transport confirm buses to return to High Street following traders' campaign

  20-02-2016 01:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -NEWPORT Transport have confirmed that buses are returning to High Street, subject to the Traffic Commissioners approval.
  
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• New Stagecoach Falcon service links south west destinations

  20-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• New report highlights low carbon buses

  20-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• New property hotspots to watch: the top 10 Tube stations for London home hunters

  20-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - As house prices continue to rise across the capital, more homebuyers are focusing their search well beyond inner London - but an easy commute to and from work is still one of the most important factors when choosing the right location.
  
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• Metrolink tram tickets for get me there app

  20-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Merseytrvel's Walrus smart ticketing the one million mark

  20-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Lower Thames Crossing: Battle plans at the ready to save their countryside

  20-02-2016 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Villagers fight plans to build Thames Crossing near their homes... with the support of a jogging MP.
  
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• Londoners' fury after 'selfish' cyclist takes up two train seats with his bike while others stand

  20-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Londoners have reacted with fury after a man chose to rest his bike across two seats on a busy trainwhile others were forced to stand.
  
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• London Commuters Endure Travel Chaos At Waterloo After Multiple Problems Hit Transport Network

  20-02-2016 01:00 via huffingtonpost.co.uk
  
  Huffington Post - Commuters in and out of London endured travel misery on Friday after an array of problems struck the transport system.Disruptions lasted into the evening after South West Trains (SWT) and Southeastern services into the capital were hit by broken-down trains, causing delays to morning rush-hour services, the Press Association reported. SWT services into London Waterloo were also halted because of reports of a person hit by a train near Wimbledon. London Underground services were
  
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• Judging for 2016 UK Coach Awards

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• Inside Heathrows immense secret railway station - Video

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Heathrow Airport has a secret underneath it: A huge, ghost railway station built to serve Terminal 5. - Chris Joyce Heathrow's head of surface access
  
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• Forth Road Bridge to fully re-open two months after closure

  20-02-2016 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - HEAVY lorries will be given unrestricted access to the Forth Road Bridge from tonight following the completion of repairs which closed the crossing for nearly three weeks in December.
  
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• Forth Road Bridge set to fully reopen to traffic this weekend after repairs are completed

  20-02-2016 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record -SCOTTISH Transport Minister Derek Mackay confirmed the full reopening from 11pm on Saturday.
  
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• Falling for the mighty Zambezi

  20-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A newly expanded airport could make access to southern Africa's jewels easier. David Wickers went to see what's on offer
  
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• Eurostar passengers stranded for hours after train hits debris 'thrown on to track'

  20-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Eurostar passengers were stranded for five hours after their train ploughed into debris on the track and several carriages apparently filled with smoke.
  
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• Diesel cars may be be worse than petrol for CO2 emissions, report claims

  20-02-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Tailpipe emissions of black carbon from diesel engines may be up to 50 higher than previously thought, according to new researchDiesel engines may be doing nothing to slow global warming despite being the backbone of Europes policy to reduce car emissions, a new report claims.Tailpipe emissions of sooty black carbon could be as much as 25-50 higher than the EU estimates for cars made before 2005, says the paper by Professor Erckard Helmers of Triers University. Continue reading...
  
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• Decision to cut bus services is slammed as a disaster

  20-02-2016 01:00 via lep.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Major changes to buses in the centre of Preston have been revealed.
  
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• Cycle tunnel plan delay a 'shambles'

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Campaigners working to reopen a historical railway tunnel to tourists criticise the Welsh government for delays in the project.
  
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• Bumpy road ahead for scandal-hit VW

  20-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The bad news keeps coming for scandal-hit VW
  
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• BA and Iberia sign Travelport merchandising technology deal

  20-02-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- British Airways and Iberia have announced an agreement with Travelport that sees both airlines sign up to Travelport's Rich Content and Branding platform.
  
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• Anglesey's top ten most dug-up roads revealed as 10,000 roadworks hit island in three years

  20-02-2016 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -Find out which of the county's roads have been the worst hit by roadworks
  
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• Airlines soar up the ranks in the Fly Quiet league thanks to newer, quieter planes

  20-02-2016 01:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - One of the biggest movers was Virgin Atlantic, which has added quieter 787 Dreamliners to its fleet
  
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• A rail revolution: Will mobile technology herald the end of the orange train ticket?

  20-02-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Virgin Trains launches mobile ticketing on West Coast Mainline as the rail minister says it will help the government get rid of paper tickets
  
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