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• Canadian consortium buys London City airport for £2bn

  25-02-2016 20:14
  
  Group led by Ontario Teachers’ pension fund and HS1 investor Borealis, saw off strong competition to purchase the capital’s smallest airport London City Airport has been sold to a Canadian consortium for around £2bn.The airport in Docklands largely serves a clientele of business executives and has been bought by a consortium led by the Ontario Teachers’ pension fund and Borealis, the pairing whose UK infrastructure investments include HS1.Continue reading...
  
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• Flying Scotsman grinds to halt on inaugural run due to 'mindless' trespassers

  25-02-2016 18:02
  
  East coast main line and iconic steam train forced to stop during London-York journey due to fans taking pictures from tracksAfter a 10-year refit costing £4.2m and meticulous preparation, Flying Scotsman’s much-anticipated return to the track was briefly halted by an unforeseen obstacle – overexcited fans.As the world-famous locomotive travelled from London to York on Thursday for the inaugural journey since its hiatus, its progress was rudely interrupted by dozens of hardy st
  
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• London commuters told train delay was due to woman having miscarriage

  25-02-2016 13:52
  
  Southeastern trains looking into multiple reports of inappropriate PA announcement on trains from central London to KentLondon rush hour rail passengers were left stunned when announcements blamed delays to their trains on a woman having a miscarriage. Southeastern trains is investigating the announcement, which passengers said they heard broadcast over the PA on delayed trains during the Tuesday evening rush hour. @Se_Railway Conductor on 17:56 from LBG to Roch informed the whole train a lady h
  
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• Flying Scotsman sets off from London to York – video

  25-02-2016 11:27
  
  The Flying Scotsman, one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives, sets off from London on Thursday on its first journey following a 10-year, £4.2m refit. Thousands turned out to watch the train as it left King’s Cross station for the East Coast Main Line journey north to York. Photograph: PA/Steven ParsonsTrespassers force Flying Scotsman to make unscheduled stop on inaugural run Continue reading...
  
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• Trespassers force Flying Scotsman to make unscheduled stop on inaugural run

  25-02-2016 11:13
  
  East Coast mainline and steam train itself forced to a halt briefly during London-York journey due to people on the tracksFlying Scotsman’s inaugural run from London to York after a decade-long refit was briefly brought to a halt by trespassers on the tracks.Thousands of steam enthusiasts have been lining up on Thursday morning to get a glimpse of the world-famous locomotive. Network Rail said that as a result of people on the tracks all trains on the East Coast mainline had come to a stan
  
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• While London rides the Crossrail gravy train, the north is stuck in reverse | Simon Jenkins

  25-02-2016 07:00
  
  Vanity megaprojects in the capital like the Elizabeth line and HS2 always win Whitehall battles, and can only spell doom for provincial spendingThere will be no Elizabeth tube line from Salford to Rochdale, from Bolton to Wigan. There may be a train or two, but not a royal railway blessed by the monarch, like London’s new Crossrail this week, all £14.8bn of it. The capital is special.At the same time the chief inspector of schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, was bewailing the poor quality
  
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• Will South Wales' new Metro system impact you?

  25-02-2016 01:00 via gloucestercitizen.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - If you travel to South Wales each morning for work or even to go shopping on the weekend, your train journey could be set to change.
  
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• While London rides the Crossrail gravy train, the north is stuck in reverse

  25-02-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Vanity megaprojects in the capital like the Elizabeth line and HS2 always win Whitehall battles, and can only spell doom for provincial spending
  
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• 'Very resourceful' train passenger tackles seat shortage by bringing folding chair on board

  25-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A train passenger fed up with being unable to secure a seat on their commute took matters into their own handsby bringing their own seat for the journey.
  
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• Treasury Minister pleads for time to deliver northern powerhouse

  25-02-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - TREASURY Minister Lord Jim ONeill will today plead for the Governments northern powerhouse plan to be judged over the long term.
  
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• Trains, planes, buses and brains

  25-02-2016 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Transport must do more for mental health, says Transport Minister Andrew Jones.
  
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• Train staff criticised for announcing that services were delayed because a woman was having a miscarriage

  25-02-2016 01:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  The Telegraph - The train company was accused of 'disgusting behaviour' as passengers took to social media to complain
  
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• Taxi drivers suspended for fare refusal

  25-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Five Cardiff taxi drivers have their hackney licences suspended for refusing short fares.
  
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• South Africa mulls state-owned airlines merger, seek minority equity partner

  25-02-2016 01:00 via topix.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Feb 24 South Africa will explore merging two of its state-owned airlines, South African Airways and SA Express, and seek a minority equity partner for the company, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday. Many of South Africa's 300-odd state entities are a drain on the government's purse and a team commissioned by President Jacob Zuma to review the companies recommended that some companies should be sold.
  
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• Public meeting with rail chiefs

  25-02-2016 01:00 via borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Following a series of complaints and issues with Govia Thameslink services, MP for Hertsmere Oliver Dowden is holding a public meeting with rail chiefs to discuss these issues.
  
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• NUMBER OF RAIL PASSENGERS DOUBLES IN NORTH-EAST

  25-02-2016 01:00 via eveningexpress.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - The number of rail travellers in the North-east has more than doubled in a decade, transport chiefs revealed today....
  
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• Nissan Leaf electric car hack revealed

  25-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A researcher reveals a flaw that allows Nissan Leaf cars' heating and air-conditioning systems to be hijacked, and journey data leaked.
  
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• New Crossrail route map disabled icons 'are wrong'

  25-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Transport bosses faced criticism from disabled commuters today after stations were apparently mislabelled on the new Crossrail map.
  
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• NDC criticised for taking too long

  25-02-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Airlines are being too slow in implementing new booking services
  
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• MSPs told government did not interfere in shelved Forth Road Bridge plans

  25-02-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - The decision to shelve plans to replace parts of the Forth Road Bridge - including the area containing the defect which caused the December closure - was taken without interference from the Scottish Government, MSPs have been told.
  
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• Ministers hint at action to protect Newcastle Airport in George Osborne's Budget

  25-02-2016 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - The Budget announcement on March 18 could include steps to protect Newcastle Airport as Scotland prepares to lower air tax
  
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• Manchester airport calls for tax holiday on new long-haul routes

  25-02-2016 01:00 via transportinfo.org.uk
  Financial Times - The head of Manchester airport is calling for an airport tax holiday on new long haul routes and publishing data that claims Britains regional airports are slipping behind their European peers because of costs.
  
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• Manchester Airport boss to make rallying call for Northern Powerhouse and HS3 development

  25-02-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - He will call on the government to improve access across the north and invest in infrastructure to drive up productivity
  
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• London buses 'move more slowly than mice or chickens'

  25-02-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Commuters could travel to work through central London faster by riding a donkey than by bus, it has been revealed.
  
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• Leeds MP brands proposed Leeds-Bradford airport link road inadequate

  25-02-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Proposals to improve road links between Leeds and the regions airport have been dismissed as completely inadequate by one of the citys MPs.
  
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• Impressive fly-through video shows how Manchester Airport will look after £1bn transformation

  25-02-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - A public square, glass super terminal, bigger taxiways and the latest technology will all play a big part in the revamped airport
  
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• Heathrow is in for the long haul as profits jump subscription

  25-02-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Profits at Heathrow soared by more than a fifth last year, despite fears that its growth is being constrained by political dithering over a third runway.
  
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• Heathrow and Europe: Boris Johnsons Career Ending Moves

  25-02-2016 01:00 via thelondoneconomic.com
  
  Other News Sources - This summer could well be the end of Boris Johnson.If Britain votes to stay in the EU and plans for Heathrow expansion get the go-ahead from the PM, there is arguably no way back for the Uxbridge and South Ruislip MP who has spent a large chunk of his political career campaigning against both issues.
  
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• 'Heathrow 13' protesters avoid jail

  25-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Thirteen climate change protesters, whose demonstration at Heathrow caused 25 flights to be cancelled, are handed six-week suspended jail sentences.
  
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• Gov must put superfast broadband along HS2 rail line, says Parliament

  25-02-2016 01:00 via theregister.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - And not just for 'commercially viable' folk, chide MPs
  
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• George Bradshaw address 2016

  25-02-2016 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Transport Secretary reaffirms the governments commitment to the rail sector and the importance of continually embracing technology.
  
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• Gatwick and Heathrow back EU In campaign

  25-02-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Other News Sources - Chief executives of some of the UKs largest businesses have backed the UK to remain in the European Union.
  
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• Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox tries to stop devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Assembly

  25-02-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Liam Fox fears it would put 'state-owned' Cardiff Airport at an advantage over Bristol
  
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• EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The Queen gets her second Tube line - but she still doesn't have her own airport

  25-02-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Her first 25 years on the throne were marked by the Jubilee Line in 1979, and now Crossrail will be renamed the Elizabeth Line - but no airport has been named after her as yet.
  
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• Elizabeth Line: why name a tube track after the person least likely to use it?

  25-02-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Crossrail is the latest line to be named for the Queen. But Elizabeth Line is also the name of an American womanwho youre probably more likely to spot minding the gap Name: Elizabeth Line.Appearance: Long, modern. Continue reading...
  
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• Drone footage reveals Conwy Valley line being repaired after floods

  25-02-2016 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - This remarkable drone footage shows the Conwy Valley Line being repaired after it was destroyed by atrocious weather over Christmas .
  
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• Climbdown over Telford bus station move

  25-02-2016 01:00 via shropshirestar.com
  Other Regional Press - Telfords bus station will not be moved after all following a U-turn by shopping centre owners.
  
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• Campaigners who chained themselves to Heathrow railings causing 25 flights to be cancelled avoid jail sentences

  25-02-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Three Welsh protesters were among a group of 13 activists from the Plane Stupid group who trespassed onto the north runway
  
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• Calls for noisy Night Tube line repairs

  25-02-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Labour London Assembly Member Val Shawcross calls for parts of the Underground network which are causing noise disturbance to be fixed before the Night Tube service starts.
  
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• Bus firm sorry after letter tells residents service to be scrapped

  25-02-2016 01:00 via clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Red faced bus company bosses had to apologise today after villagers were mistakenly told their one remaining bus service was to be scrapped.
  
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• British Transport Police arrest two boys after concrete put on Peterborough rail line

  25-02-2016 01:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of causing an obstruction on a rail line in Peterborough.
  
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• Birmingham's bus garage has cleaner air than the street outside

  25-02-2016 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Air in National Express Digbeth depot cleaner thanks to green buses
  
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• Approved North Yorkshire plan focuses on improved cross-county travel

  25-02-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - A plan to improve transport links over the next 30 years has been unanimously approved by North Yorkshire County Council.
  
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• Airbus ramping up A350 and A330 production in boost to Broughton

  25-02-2016 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The news was announced today by the aerospace giant as it revealed a rise in underlying earnings to £4.1bn
  
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• £1.46m Sheffield tram system still fiction - eight months later

  25-02-2016 01:00 via sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Telegraph - A real time information system for Sheffield tramsis still under test and not working correctly - eight months after it was installed.
  
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