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• No breakup at Rolls despite activist investor on board, says chairman

  02-03-2016 17:40
  
  Ian Davis says ValueAct, whose COO has joined Rolls-Royce board, has not pushed for breakup of engineering divisionsThe chairman of Rolls-Royce has insisted the engineering group will not be broken up despite appointing the chief operating officer of ValueAct, the activist US investor, to its board.Rolls has named Bradley Singer as a non-executive director and a member of its science and technology committee, giving him a front row seat from which to see the company’s latest innovations. C
  
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• Driverless cars are the future. We're living in the motorised middle ages | Martin Belam

  02-03-2016 14:19
  
  One of Google’s self-driving cars might have crashed this week, but it’s a mere blip on the road to seeing them transform our urban landscape
  Our cities must have been dreadfully foul and smelly before the motor car. At the London Transport Museum they have a display of two horse-drawn vehicles. Pre-recorded voices make it sound like the model horses are chatting to each other, and there’s fake horse dung on the floor for extra giggles. Whole sub-industries flourished in cleari
  
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• Out now: Issue 129 of Passenger Transport

  02-03-2016 14:05 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Issue 129 of Passenger Transport is published on March 4
  Contents include:
    
   
  LEAD STORYWilkinson wants hard line approach to ASLEF
  TOCs tell government that it must put its money where its mouth is to address industrial relations challenges after franchising director’s outburst
   
  NEWS
  McLoughlin urged to clarify position of DfT
  Drivers’ union ASLEF says remarks were ‘deplorable’
  DfT finds tendered buses offer good value
  Assessment of value for money
  
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• Wilkinson wants hard line approach to ASLEF

  02-03-2016 13:39 via passengertransport.co.uk
  TOCs tell government that it must put its money where its mouth is to address industrial relations challenges after franchising director’s outburst
    
  Department for Transport franchising director Peter Wilkinson has warned train drivers’ union ASLEF that he is prepared to back a hard line approach to pushing through reforms to pay and conditions.Speaking at a public meeting in Croydon last month hosted by local MP Gavin Barwell, Wilkinson said the DfT was ready to confront
  
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• ‘Summer of Smart’ will take Scotland forward

  02-03-2016 13:28 via passengertransport.co.uk
  This summer will see major progress towards the Scottish Government’s vision for delivering smart, integrated ticketing, and there’s more to come
   
  Derek Mackay and Cathy Craig at Glasgow Central
   
  Smartcard technology will be live across every ScotRail route by the end of this summer in the biggest ever expansion of smart electronic ticketing on Scotland’s railways, it was announced this week.
  Transport minister Derek Mackay joined ScotRail Alliance commercial direct
  
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• The day we woke up to mental health

  02-03-2016 12:30 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Last week’s Mental Health and Transport Summit was a tipping point, moving the issue from the margins to the mainstream
   
  Flash cards which passengers with particular needs can show to staff in a way that means they do not need to draw attention to themselves
   
  There are plenty of transport conferences every year and most come and go without leaving much of a trace. But I doubt whether there were many people at last week’s Mental Health and Transport Summit who will be for
  
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• Britain’s brightest sought for competition

  02-03-2016 12:24 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Nominations have opened for European awards scheme
   
  Derek Lott (far right) and Alex Hornby (second from right) at the European Talent in Mobility Awards in 2012
   
  Nominations have opened for this year’s European Talent in Mobility Awards, a pan-European competition that aims to find the continent’s best and brightest
  transport professionals. The award winners will be revealed at the biannual Transports Publics show which will be held in Paris in June.
  Nominations
  
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• Pilots call for research into impact of drone hitting passenger jet

  02-03-2016 09:46
  
  British Airline Pilots Association warns tests are needed after 23 near-misses were investigated in just six monthsTests must be done into what would happen if a drone hit a passenger jet, say airline pilots following a recent spate of near-misses.The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) wants the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to back research into the possible consequences of such a collision.Related: Near miss with airliner should spur review of dr
  
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• Watch Rolls Royce reveals stealth fighter upgrades to its luxury cars

  02-03-2016 01:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Stealth fighter technology is one of the upgrades for the new Rolls Royce Black Badge models.
  
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• Virgin Trains celebrates its first year on the East Coast

  02-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport -Today Virgin Trains celebrates its first anniversary at the reins of the east coast rail franchise.The company has already committed to invest more than £40m on fleet improvements with almost £18m invested in the first year, equivalent to the amount its predecessor, Directly Operated Railways (trading as East Coast) spent in their last three years (£17m). A total of £140m will be invested over the length of the franchise to
  
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• VIDEO: Rolls-Royce paints it black

  02-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - At this week's Geneva Motor Show, luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce is adopting the colour black for some of its models, in a bid to attract a different set of customers.
  
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• Victoria Government opens expressions of interest for Mernda Rail extension project

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The government of Victoria in Australia has opened expressions of interest (EOI) to design and build the new rail line to Mernda in Melbourne's northeast.
  
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• US FRA launches new website to request bridge inspection reports

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new tool on its website that allows states and municipalities to request inspection reports for rail bridges in their communities.
  
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• Tories pledge to have diggers at work on the M4 relief road within 12 months of election

  02-03-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The Conservatives claim Labour 'dithering' could put the economy at risk
  
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• The Behaviour of Stray Currents with Track-Side Steel Mesh Geotechnical Solutions

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Gabions, rockfall netting and other steel mesh systems have long been used adjacent to railways and metro systems. In order to provide greater understanding about the performance of these metallic systems adjacent to railway electrical power delivery
  
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• Sheffields bus services will get better after problems

  02-03-2016 01:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Councillors and transport bosses have pledged to keep working to improve buses in Sheffield after a public meeting showed a clear lack of confidence in city services.
  
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• Second Luxembourg Bettembourg line approved

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - LUXEMBOURG: The government approved plans for the construction of a new line between the capital...
  
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• Scots bus lane case couple in landmark legal case to overturn fine

  02-03-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A COUPLE has launched a landmark legal case to overturn controversial bus lane fines that could open the floodgates to hundreds of similar challenges
  
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• ScotRail pushes paperless ticket plan

  02-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Train operator ScotRail announces plans to to expand its smartcard system for all season ticket holders across every route in Scotland.
  
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• Rovos Rail buys Shongololo Express

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - SOUTH AFRICA: Luxury cruise train operator Rovos Rail has completed the purchase of the Shongololo...
  
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• RMT union agrees Night Tube pay offer

  02-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A pay and conditions deal over the Night Tube service is overwhelmingly accepted by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union.
  
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• Ricardo completes Lloyds Register Rail acquisition

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - RICARDO: On March 1 engineering and consulting company Ricardo plc announced that it had completed...
  
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• Reading Buses hoping to compete in 50th anniversary driving competition

  02-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Reading Buses is hoping that one of its driving team has the ability to bring another coveted award to the Great Knollys Street depot.They will be holding their own competition to select a representative to send to the National Bus Driver of the Year Competition in Blackpoolits 50th anniversary.Company heats for their Reading and Newbury drivers will be in May with the winner being put forward to the national event as well as spending the weekend
  
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• Pilots call for tests on effect of drone hitting passenger plane after spate of near-misses

  02-03-2016 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Military and civilian aircraft had a shocking 23 mid-air near-misses with drones in just six months amid fears a collision could cause serious engine failure
  
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• Nissan to build Qashqai with 'auto-pilot' in Sunderland

  02-03-2016 01:00 via shieldsgazette.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - The Nissan Qashqai crossover will be the companys first vehicle in Europe to feature autonomous Piloted Drive technology when it rolls off the line next year, Nissan announced today.
  
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• Night Tube: Union members accept deal to pave way for launch of all-night service

  02-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - RMT members have overwhelmingly accepted a deal that may finally pave the way for the launch of the Night Tube.
  
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• New Compact Tracking Unit by Lat-Lon

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Lat-Lon announces a new product, the compact tracking unit (CTU). A new smaller solar-powered tracking device, the CTU product is designed to fit in small spots, even in the grooves of a container or any other non-powered asset. The unit collects dat
  
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• Network Rail reopens Stratton Green railway bridge in Swindon

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has reopened the bridge over the railway at Stratton Green, following completion of work to prepare it for electrification and for operating a new fleet of electric trains.
  
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• More than 700 motorists snared and 60 vehicles seized in first month of danger drivers crackdown

  02-03-2016 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -MORE than 700 motorists were snared and 60 vehicles seized by police in the first month of a Telegraph mp; Argus-inspired crackdown on dangerous drivers in Bradford.
  
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• Mobile ticketing launches in Houston

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - USA: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County launched a mobile ticketing app for light rail...
  
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• Minister visits Wimbledon schools to inspire next generation

  02-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Lord Ahmad met with students at Ursuline High School and his former school, Rutlish School on 26th February to inspire students to consider a career in the transport sectors. While at the schools, the minister took part in Inspiring the Future speed-networking events, organised by national education charity Education and Employers. This gave students a chance to meet volunteers from across the transport sector, including the minister, and learn ab
  
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• Loganair unveils first revamped plane

  02-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The refurbishment of the first of 13 aircraft operated by the Scottish airline Loganair is completed.
  
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• 'Little Ben' returned to Victoria station after extensive restoration work

  02-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A scale model of the Elizabeth Tower has been refitted outside Victoria station after four years away from the busy rail terminal.
  
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• Izy budget Paris Brussels train service to offer 10 standing tickets

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - EUROPE: Plans to launch a low-cost train service between Paris Nord and Brussels Midi were revealed...
  
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• Icelandair starts flights to Aberdeen

  02-03-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Service from Reykjavik offers onward connections to North America and Canada
  
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• Heathrow welcome Prince Edward to launch Duke of Edinburgh Diamond Challenge

  02-03-2016 01:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Launch gets off to a flying start with Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye and around 100 of Heathrow's workforce abseiling down Terminal 5
  
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• First Bus reports growing sales of flexible multi-journey tickets

  02-03-2016 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - First Bus has revealed a 28 increase year on year in sales of its carnet multi-journey products, which typically enable customers to purchase ten journeys at a discounted rate. More than 216,000 journeys were made using multi-journey tickets across First Bus in January 2016, rising from 168,000 in January 2015. The company has linked the increase in demand of the simple and flexible tickets to its increasing availability as an m-Ticket and changin
  
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• Eurostar staff threaten strike action

  02-03-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Other News Sources - Services could be disrupted as members are balloted over potential action
  
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• Edinburgh Airport celebrates 100 years

  02-03-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A series of events are to be held as part of celebrations to mark 100 years of air travel from Edinburgh Airport.
  
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• DC Streetcar in the US begins passenger service

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) director Leif Dormsjo along with other district officials have officiallly opened the passenger service on the H Street / Benning DC Streetcar line.
  
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• DB Schenker Rail rebrands as DB Cargo

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn's rail freight business DB Schenker Rail AG was renamed DB Cargo AG with...
  
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• Crossrail2 station on Kings Road is vital to cope with rise in passengers

  02-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Supporters of a £1 billion rail station on Kings Road in Chelsea have claimed that the two Underground stations that serve the area will be overwhelmed without it.
  
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• Council cancels cleaning on high speed roads due to health and safety fears

  02-03-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -A COMMUTER is waging a one man war on litter after a council suspended roadside verge cleaning due to health and safety fears.
  
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• Clive Efford MP: Southeastern rail services are 'appalling' for passengers

  02-03-2016 01:00 via politicshome.com
  Other News Sources - Eltham's MP Clive Efford writes on the topic of his Westminster Hall debate today: the reliability of Southeastern train services.There is no avoiding the fact that Southeastern rail services have been appalling.Their performance figures make them one of the worst rail franchises in the country, but since Christmas the service has deteriorated to the point where long-suffering customers are up in arms.
  
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• City Spy: Willie Walsh faces lottery with City Airport's new owners

  02-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - BA boss Willie Walsh's warnings that the airline could abandon London City Airport if its new ownersa consortium featuring the Ontario Teachers' Pension Planhike prices struck a chord with one disgruntled Spy reader.
  
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• Calls for council to expand grass verges crackdown which has seen 600 motorists fined

  02-03-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -COUNCILLORS have called for a scheme cracking down on grass verge parking to be expanded in a bid to restore civic pride.
  
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• Bombardier, Air Inuit launch Q300 freighter with large cargo door

  02-03-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Bombardier and Canadian carrier Air Inuit have launched a passenger-to-freighter conversion program for the Q300 turboprop featuring a large cargo door.read more
  
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• Bangkok monorail lines approved

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - THAILAND: The governments Public-Private Partnership Policy Committee approved in principle the...
  
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• Bakerloo line trains to stop serving Paddington for four months from April

  02-03-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Bakerloo line trains are set to stop calling at one of Londons busiest stations for more than four months.
  
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• 750VDC-Input, Railway-Quality DC/DC Converters Deliver 3kW

  02-03-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -The HVI 3KR-3U4 series of high-input voltage, railway DC / DC converters employ field proven design topology to deliver 3kW output power. The units accept 750VDC input voltage (525V to 975VDC range), the traction voltage required for mass transit veh
  
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