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• York 'King's Cross of the north' consultation ends

  21-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A consultation into plans to transform York's railway station into the "King's Cross of the north" ends later.
  
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• West Wales rail re-opening studied Subscription

  21-02-2016 01:00 via transportxtra.com
  Transportxtra - A detailed study of re-opening the railway between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth in West Wales is being urged by Ceredigion Council. The line closed to passengers in 1965 and to freight in 1973. Re-opening is being championed by campaign group Traws Link Cymru and a scoping study for the Welsh Government by AECOM was recently completed.
  
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• Volvo recalls 7,000 cars in the UK because of software glitch that shuts down engine

  21-02-2016 01:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  The Telegraph - The manufacturer is recalling 59,000 cars - 7,000 of them in the UK - because of the software problem
  
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• Volvo issues recall for 59,000 cars

  21-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Swedish carmaker Volvo is recalling 59,000 cars across 40 markets over a fault that can briefly shut down the engine.
  
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• Tram passenger tells of horror after thug hurls rock through window missing her head by inches

  21-02-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -The stone made a hole in the window - and left the woman with a ringing in her ears
  
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• The chain-free electric cycle that promises to change the way we commute for ever - but it'll set you back £2,000

  21-02-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Forget bicycle clips, oil-splattered chains and gasping for breath while you chug up steep climbs; one sleek two-wheeler on display promises untold miles without so much as breaking a sweat.
  
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• Ryedale firm secures cables for high speed rail travel in China

  21-02-2016 01:00 via gazetteherald.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A TOTAL of 125,000 cable clamps manufactured in North Yorkshire by Ellis are currently being installed on a high speed extension of the Hong Kong MTR network.
  
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• Railways rip-off as British passengers pay SIX TIMES more than in Europe

  21-02-2016 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - The second week of a Sunday People investigation into rail travel reveals more evidence that UK travellers are getting a raw deal
  
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• Petition calls for formal rail review

  21-02-2016 01:00 via sussexexpress.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - More than 4,600 people have signed a petition calling for a formal review into the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise.
  
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• New scheme to reduce lorry movements in Brentwood and Shenfield during Crossrail construction approved

  21-02-2016 01:00 via brentwoodweeklynews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Brentwood Borough Council has approved a Network Rail scheme to build a temporary rail access point at Officers Meadow to reduce Crossrail lorry movements in Brentwood and Shenfield.
  
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• Network Rail earmarks 18 major stations for privatisation in bid to tackle debt

  21-02-2016 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Industry sources say sales could raise billions for state-backed organisation whose debts could top £50bn by 2020
  
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• Metro rail plan for North Wales revealed

  21-02-2016 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - First Minister Carwyn Jones uses Llandudno Labour conference to set out vision for new rail system in North Wales
  
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• Liverpool serviceman fined 90 for stopping at John Lennon Airport barrier for 30 seconds

  21-02-2016 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo -Paul Carroll says he will never fly to JLA again
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn blasts state of North Wales train system

  21-02-2016 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Labour leader addresses party conference in Llandudno for first time since taking top job
  
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• Its unlikely Ill be re-opening GNR as I cant afford it

  21-02-2016 01:00 via londonderrysentinel.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Rail Minister Michelle McIlveen says her Department is unlikely to undo the damage wrought by Henry Benson, Bill Craig and Brian McConnells closure of the Great Northern Railway over fifty years ago, claiming she doesnt have the money to re-open a line between Londonderry and Omagh.
  
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• Final report on HS2 to be published on Monday

  21-02-2016 01:00 via buckinghamtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - After months of hearing evidence from concerned petitioners, parliaments HS2 select committee will deliver its final report on the scheme on Monday.
  
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• Farewell to the signal box as computer technology takes control of Britain's 150-year-old rail network

  21-02-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - More than 500 signal boxes are set to be made redundant as the modernisation of Britain's railway continues.
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• Ex-Prestwick chief claims no change after Donald Trump vow

  21-02-2016 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - When the partnership was announced between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and the Trump Organisation, Trump vowed that it would help bolster the economic fortunes of the struggling airport with hundreds of private flights as well-heeled golfers jetted in to play the billionaires courses.
  
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• Confusion over Oyster scheme introduction at Radlett station

  21-02-2016 01:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Transport chiefs have given conflicting responses to requests to bring Oyster payments to a station.MP for Hertsmere Oliver Dowden is continuing his campaign to get the scheme to Radlett after promises that it will be installed by September 2015.
  
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• Campaigners launch protest to force Abellio to class the Hythe as a Colchester station

  21-02-2016 01:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A TOP turnout of campaigners joined a protest to help force change at the Hythe railway station.
  
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• Burger King loses bid to sell beer at two of Londons busiest rail stations

  21-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Burger King has lost its bid to sell beer at two of Londons busiest rail stations, following strong opposition from police.
  
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• Boost for Cofton crossing campaigners as Network Rail offer two solutions to re-opening pathway

  21-02-2016 01:00 via bromsgrovestandard.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE CAMPAIGN to get the Cofton Hall rail crossing re-opened has received a welcome boost after Network Rail announced it was putting forward two alternative options for a long-term solution.
  
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• Bombardier boss: These job losses are bad, but we have been through worse than this and still survived

  21-02-2016 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph - Bombardier's vice-president Michael Ryan says that despite the body blow of 1,000 jobs losses, this is not the toughest time he's dealt with during his 35 years at the company.
  
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