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• Gropers on the tube are a century-old problem | Letters

  08-04-2016 19:54
  
  It’s not really surprising that only a small proportion of women who endure unwanted sexual attention on public transport report it (End of the line, G2, 5 April). Given that catching the perpetrators is not common and that the police have a huge number of other calls on their time, the sheer bother of filing a report must seem like a total waste of time.Instead, why are women not advised to confront the gropers? A remark in a loud voice, shaming them and attracting the attention
  
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• Dangerous drivers should not be allowed to choose trial by jury | Martin Porter

  08-04-2016 09:00
  
  It might seem an unlikely thing for a QC to advocate – but this is about justice: jurors are too ready to acquit drivers who cause death or injury to pedestrians and cyclistsTrial by a jury of your peers when accused of a serious crime is a bedrock of the English legal system. And careless or dangerous driving can be hugely serious, devastating countless lives every year. But I’m going to argue that when it comes to some driving offences that are triable “either way” &nda
  
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• Wizzair launches new Luton flights

  08-04-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Three times weekly service to Olsztyn-Mazury to start in June
  
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• West Midlands Rail welcomes franchise bidders

  08-04-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - West Midlands Rail (WMR), the company set up to improve passenger services in the region comments on the DfT's announcement of shortlisted bidders.
  
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• Week-long overnight closures for Wolverhampton roads

  08-04-2016 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A series of city centre roads in Wolverhampton will be closed overnight next week for resurfacing works.
  
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• We need 12billion to repair all the potholes in Britain

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Yesterday the Government pledged 50m for fixing 1m potholes this year. But one survey found it will cost 11.8billion to fully fix all roads and the AA president said the funding was inadequate.
  
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• Volvo plans China driverless car tests

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Swedish carmaker Volvo has said it plans to launch a self-driving experiment in China involving up to 100 cars.
  
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• Virgin Australia wins 5-year contract

  08-04-2016 02:00 via transportweekly.com
  Other News Sources -TNT Express has awarded a five-year US$575 million contract to Virgin Australia for domestic cargo transport, providing the airline a much needed boost as the cargo unit lost a big contract from Toll, which switched to Qantas. Under the terms of the new deal, Virgin Australia will airlift TNT's freight on its domestic network, using newly-leased freighters, starting from July. The airline's network covers 47 destinations within Australia and offers connectivity to 17 internat
  
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• VIDEO: Luxury boat builders target Asia's rich

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Luxury boat-makers are hoping for new customers in Asia. Leisha Chi reports from the Singapore Yacht show.
  
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• US military christens self-driving Sea Hunter warship

  08-04-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The Pentagon hails a major advance in robotic warfare which promises to drastically reduce the cost of some naval operationsThe US military has christened an experimental self-driving warship designed to hunt for enemy submarines, a major advance in robotic warfare at the core of Americas strategy to counter Chinese and Russian naval investments. Related: Trident is old technology: the brave new world of cyber warfareContinue reading...
  
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• Up to £250m to help solve traffic problems in Southampton

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A MAJOR transport plan worth up to £250m could ease commuters congestion woes in and around Southampton, the Daily Echo can reveal.
  
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• Undertaking, middle lane 'hogging' or tailgating? What's your biggest bad driving bugbear?

  08-04-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A van was filmed undertaking and "weaving in and out of vehicles on a busy afternoon" on the A3
  
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• UK Rail Leasing Class 56 takes prototype High Speed Train to Nene Valley Railway

  08-04-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Visitors for this weekend's Nene Valley Railway gala were taken to Wansford today (April 7) by UK Rail Leasing 56098 The Lost Boys.
  
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• Uber launches controversial service in Southampton

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -IT IS the controversial transport service which has sparked protests in cities around the worldand now it has arrived in Southampton.
  
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• Two foreign firms and Govia in the running for West Midlands franchise

  08-04-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Three train companies have been shortlisted to run the next West Midlands franchise competition, including two international firms and Govia, the franchisemp;rsquo;s current operator. The franchise, currently operated by Goviamp;rsquo;s London Midland, could stay in the companymp;rsquo;s hands or be...
  
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• Transport Secretary confirms date for A591 reopening

  08-04-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Storm-damaged route in Cumbria set to open in time for late spring bank holiday. The storm-damaged A591 in Cumbria, which has been closed since December (2015), is set to reopen earlier than initially planned, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin confirmed today (Thursday 7 April 2016).During a visit to see how flood-hit parts of Cumbria are recovering from the damage caused by storms Desmond and Eva, the Transport Secretary announced that Highw
  
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• Train commuter on packed service forced to pay after she stepped into first class carriage to use table

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Rebekah Weiler, 29, was travelling on a packed train from Clapham Junction to her office in Victoria when she momentarily went into the carriage to fill out the card for a colleague.
  
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• Three train companies shortlisted to compete for West Midlands franchise

  08-04-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Department for Transport has today (7 April 2016) announced the train companies that are in the running for the next West Midlands franchise competition.Three companies have been successfully shortlisted for the competition after submitting an expression of interest.The shortlisted bidders are:London and West Midlands Railway Ltd, a subsidiary of Govia Ltd (a joint venture between Keolis and Go-Ahead Group) West Midlands Trains Ltd, currently
  
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• The skys the limit for Portsmouths free bus pass holders

  08-04-2016 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -THE 10th anniversary of free bus passes for pensioners was celebrated with a bottle of champagne.
  
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• Take away our free parking permits, say two Kettering councillors

  08-04-2016 02:00 via rss.feedsportal.com
  
  Northamptonshire Telegraph - Two Kettering councillors are proposing a motion which would see all members lose their right to free parking in the town.
  
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• Tackling social isolation in Daventry

  08-04-2016 02:00 via daventryexpress.co.uk
  
  Daventry Express - We all know our district is a rural one, with limited public transport and few low-cost social activities.
  
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• Supermini tops new car league

  08-04-2016 02:00 via wigantoday.net
  
  Other Regional Press - The UKs new car market grew by 5.3 per cent in March, making it the biggest ever month since the bi-annual plate change began in 1999, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
  
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• Suffolk-based coach and bus operator Galloway Travel Group to be sold

  08-04-2016 02:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - Ownership of the Galloway Travel Group (GTG), based at Mendlesham, is to change hands later this year.
  
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• Star Wars: Rogue One clip apparently filmed at London tube station

  08-04-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Stormtroopers rush along a futuristic silver-grey platform that looks uncannily similar to Jubilee line stationIn a London underground station not so far, far away, a scene in the latest Star Wars blockbuster was filmed. But identifying exactly which one, featured in a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has caused much debate online. Fans of the science fiction series were quick to spot the familiar backdrop in one scene of the teaser clip, released on Thursday, that ap
  
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• South West to get most potholes cash

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Details of how a 50m pothole fund is to be divided up between local authorities are revealed amid warnings the total cost to repair England's roads is nearer 12bn.
  
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• Shipping industry urged not to 'miss the boat' on emissions reductions

  08-04-2016 02:00 via edie.net
  
  Other News Sources -Calls for the global shipping industry to reduce its carbon emissions intensified this week as a coalition of companies from across the sector have demanded climateaction from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) ahead of aforthcoming committee meeting.
  
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• Sheffield cabbies demand action after being hit by 5,125 incorrect bus lane fines

  08-04-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Angry cabbies say Sheffield Council is still issuing hundreds of bus lane fines to exempt taxi driversdespite assurances the problem was solved.
  
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• Scotland reveals agenda to develop rail freight strategy

  08-04-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Scottish Government, says it will consider the barriers to innovation and attracting new freight onto the railway network, and how these can be overcome.
  
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• Sadiq Khan pledges review of plan for Crossrail station in Chelsea

  08-04-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Labour's mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan today pledged to review Transport for London's plans for a 1 billion Crossrail station in Chelsea if he is elected to City Hall next month.
  
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• Ryanair to open Prague base

  08-04-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Airline will launch two new routes to Milan and Rome
  
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• Ryanair to invest $200 million in new base at Prague

  08-04-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair will invest $200 million to open a new baseits 84that Prague Airport from Oct. 31.read more
  
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• Russia's Rossiya Airlines takes first Boeing 747 in new livery

  08-04-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Aeroflot Groups consolidated regional subsidiary Rossiya Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747 in a new livery. read more
  
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• Road to be closed for urgent repair works

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Drivers are being warned of a road closure to take place tomorrow, Friday.
  
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• Road closures planned for main routes through Darlington

  08-04-2016 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -DRIVERS and public transport users will face delays and diversions in Darlington as new access roads and junctions are created in the town.
  
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• Revealed: The 10 most annoying habits of people on the Tube

  08-04-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Tube passengers who push onto the train without first letting those on board alight first today head the "Top 10" list of most annoying habits on the network.
  
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• Researcher launches website that gives 'all seeing eye' on London traffic

  08-04-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A new website has been launched which allows people to keep an "all seeing eye" on most of London's busiest roads.
  
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• Rail franchise operators shortlisted

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Three rail firms are shortlisted to run the West Midlands franchise.
  
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• Preparatory work for HS2 hub in Crewe commences

  08-04-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Preparatory work on what form an HS2 super-hub station in Crewe might take has begun. According to Network Rail, work on initial designs is currently underway. A spokesman said it will be designed in a way that supports both regional and HS2 services. However, the representative stressed to the Crewe Chronicle that the hub is still in the early stages of development.
  
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• Plans for new relief road to cut congestion will go on show this month

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -Plans for a new relief road that aims to cut congestion through Beaconsfield will go on display later this month.
  
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• Pioneer Class 50 hauls first passenger train in almost 16 years

  08-04-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Pioneer D400 hauled its first train in 16 years at the Mid-Norfolk Railway diesel gala on April 1.
  
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• PHOTOS: The Port of Southampton through the years

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -WITH a new man at the helm at Southampton's port, we thought it was a good opportunity to take a look back at the docks over the decades.
  
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• Patient transport scheme chaos as hundreds complain of delays

  08-04-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -AN investigation was launched after a man had to be rushed for emergency treatment less than a day after his non-urgent patient transport was delayed.
  
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• Passengers left baffled after bus information boards malfunction

  08-04-2016 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Airwise News -BUS PASSENGERS have been left confused by problems with live information display boards at stops.
  
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• Parking row after warden moves cone

  08-04-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A motorist has a parking fine cancelled after filming a warden moving a cone next to his car before issuing the penalty.
  
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• New jobs from rail depot not villagers priority, says Northamptonshire MP

  08-04-2016 02:00 via northamptonchron.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The eight million square foot Rail Central depot between Milton Malsor and Blisworth would, developers claim, deliver 8,000 new jobs.
  
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• New barge will teach youngsters boating skills

  08-04-2016 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A CANAL boat company has dedicated its latest barge to tour the Kennet and Avon canal with opportunities for disadvantaged groups to learn canal and boating skills.
  
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• Network Rail finds new home in Birmingham

  08-04-2016 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Transport body agrees lease to 85,000 sq ft over three floors at Baskerville House in Centenary Square
  
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• Motorway to close for repair works

  08-04-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A BUSY stretch of motorway in Hampshire will close for two nights for essential repairs.
  
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• More needs to be done to clear cycle lanes of cars say bike campaigners

  08-04-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -CYCLING campaigners have called for more restrictions, investment and enforcement to clear the citys cycle lanes of cars.
  
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• Moment man tries travelling to Heathrow Airport... by cycling up the M25

  08-04-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - This is the hair-raising moment a cyclist tries to get to Heathrow Airport by pedaling the wrong way along the M25.
  
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