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• Rail hotline: study pins down the buckle and sag of summer timetables

  11-05-2016 22:30
  
  Train delays are not unusual in the UK, but you may notice that they become even more frequent when warm spring weather arrives. Even moderately low spring temperatures of 20C can cause our railways to flag. A new study shows that the greatest number of heat-related incidents tends to occur early in the summer season, and, by high summer, when temperatures are at their peak, trains are running smoothly again. Related: Privatised, nationalised, electrified? A guide to the UK's railwaysRelated: UK
  
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• Move down! It's time for rich commuters to travel like the rest of us

  11-05-2016 14:18
  
  A proposal to ease overcrowding on busy trains by reducing first-class seats is being considered on the west coast mainline. Now everyone can enjoy sitting in a footwell by the looName: First-class carriages.Age: As old as the rail network itself. Continue reading...
  
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• Uber drivers waiting in villages near Heathrow cause 'huge distress'

  11-05-2016 13:54
  
  App bosses have blocked drivers in nearby areas from picking up air passengers after reports of littering and urinating in gardensUber drivers waiting in villages around Heathrow have been blocked from collecting air passengers after causing “huge distress” to local communities, according to the airport’s boss. The number of arriving passengers requesting a car via the global firm’s app rather than taking an airport taxi has led to a surge in vehicles waiting unofficially
  
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• Tales from the London commute: 'I escaped persecution for being gay'

  11-05-2016 11:21
  
  Amy Dicketts gets to know London’s commuters in her Commute Blog by asking one question only: can you tell me something surprising about yourself? Here are just a few of the responses“I came over here from Russia to escape persecution for being gay. I had to change my name and leave the country – I hate the place. Everyone over there hated you if you were gay. And I was an Emo kid too. Gay and Emo; I didn’t stand a chance. That’s why I came to London, and I love it
  
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• Heathrow to ban night flights as part of plan for third runway

  11-05-2016 10:54
  
  Airport reveals package of measures to reduce impact of potential expansion on local residents and the environmentHeathrow has announced plans to ban night flights in an attempt to reduce the impact of a potential third runway on the local community and environment.The airport said it would support the introduction of an independent noise authority, and pledged not to add new capacity unless it can do so without delaying UK compliance with EU air quality limits.Continue reading...
  
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• William Cook Rail-Complete Solutions for Powered and Non-Powered Passenger Vehicles, Freight Vehicles and Locomotives

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -William Cook Rail manufactures complete rail solutions using highly engineered components for bogies, couplers, drawgear assemblies and brake discs for powered and non-powered passenger vehicles, freight vehicles and locomotives throughout the world.
  
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• Whole-industry approach needed to implement Digital Railway - ORR

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Failure to take a whole-industry approach to planning Digital Railway could limit the benefits to users, or unnecessarily increase costs to funders, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said. In its submission to the Transport Select Committeemp;rsquo;s inquiry into railway technology, the ORR...
  
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• When it comes to the vital plan to expand Heathrow just what are we waiting for?

  11-05-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle -Jacqui Miller-Charlton says further delays on key decisions affecting Newcastle Airport will be damaging for the North East
  
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• West Coast franchise consultation launched

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The Department for Transport has launched a consultation into the details of the next Intercity West Coast franchise, which is due to start in April 2018. The DfT has set out its aims for West Coast, which include increases in passenger numbers, a close working relationship with the holder of the next West Midlands franchise, continued investment in the workforce and 'a new benchmark in passenger satisfaction'.
  
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• Weekend line closures loom for rail travellers

  11-05-2016 02:00 via lep.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Passengers are facing more rail misery as improvement work at Chorley begins.
  
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• The next steps for the South Wales Metro from the man who started the project rolling

  11-05-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Mark Barry looks at what is needed to ensure the South Wales Metro system is delivered
  
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• Southern rail delays: 'Unprecedented' staff sickness hits commuter services weeks after strike action

  11-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Commuters are facing a third day of travel misery on major rail routes into London due to staff sickness.
  
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• Siemens mobility MD appointed as Rail Supply Group interim chair

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Gordon Wakeford, managing director of the Siemens mobility division, has been appointed as the new interim chair of the Rail Supply Group. Wakeford is also chair of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), and replaces Terence Watson who stood down as teh industry chair of the Rail Supply Group...
  
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• Scots cyclists gear up for first ever 100-mile closed-road event

  11-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Scots cyclists are gearing up for one their biggest challenges yet after organisers announced registration for the nations first ever 100 mile closed-road cycling event is to open.
  
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• Sadiq Khan confirms one-hour London 'Hopper' fare allowing two bus journeys for price of one

  11-05-2016 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Sadiq Khan may have only been the Mayor of London for three days but he already has announced plans for radical changes to the cost transport in the capital, starting with a shake-up of Londons bus fares.
  
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• Sadiq Khan confirms new 1.50 one-hour 'hopper' London bus ticket

  11-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The new ticket, available from September, allows two bus journeys within an hour for the price of one
  
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• REVENUE SLOWS AT RAIL GROUP DESPITE PASSENGER RISE

  11-05-2016 02:00 via insidermedia.com
  
  Other News Sources - Rail operator Arriva Trains Wales has reported a dip in overall turnover, despite an increase in passenger revenue and numbers. But the company said it was in an "excellent position" with further investment in trains and stations planned.
  
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• Rail passengers asked for views on future of Liverpool to London services

  11-05-2016 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -Consultation launched ahead of bidding for new West Coast main line franchise
  
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• RAIB criticises lack of risk assessment following electrification accident

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Both Network Rail and Balfour Beatty need to ensure the dangers of new railborne plant are managed properly, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has said in a review of a runaway train incident in 2014. The incident occurred at 12.11am on 27 November 2014 near Bryn station, where...
  
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• New idea brings end to long queues at railway stations

  11-05-2016 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -Queuing for a train ticket could be a thing of the past after mobile tickets were launched at stations across Bucks yesterday.
  
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• Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces first transport policy and statutory deputy mayor as Joanne McCartney

  11-05-2016 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The one hour bus "hopper" fare - which he pledged throughout his campaign - will start in September.
  
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• Lucknow metro train design revealed

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - INDIA: Lucknow Metro Rail Corp and Alstom unveiled the appearance of the Metropolis trainsets for...
  
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• Khan brings in a Blairite for transport Subscription

  11-05-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Sadiq Khan began building his City Hall team yesterday, inviting a leading Blairite and a former official from Jeremy Corbyns office to work with him.
  
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• Hundreds sign petition to save Coventry bus route threatened with the axe

  11-05-2016 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other News Sources - 14,000 people use the bus service every month, and now the people of Coventry have taken the matter into their own hands
  
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• Heathrow bans night flights to get third runway off ground Subscription

  11-05-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Heathrow is preparing to ban night flights as part of reforms designed to boost its bid to build a third runway.
  
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• Heathrow backs down on night flights

  11-05-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Airport pledges to meet or exceed all Davies inquiry recommendations
  
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• Gordon Wakeford to chair Rail Supply Group

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The man who has been appointed to lead the Rail Supply Group on behalf of the supply chain industry as the successor to Terence Watson of Alstom has pledged to continue the momentum which has already been generated. Gordon Wakeford, the managing director of Siemens' Mobility Division and also chairman of the Railway Industry Association, is the new 'industry chair' of the RSG. He said he was delighted to join the RSG at a time of 'significant investment'.
  
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• Further improvements to railway line between Manchester and Preston

  11-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Those who travel to and from Chorley will be pleased to know that further railway upgrade work will be taking place soon and they can hear more about it at a public drop-in session. Plans are to electrify the railway that passes through Chorley station on the Manchester to Preston line as part of Network Rail's Railway Upgrade Plan. This is just one place where Northern Programmes is spending its 1 billion investment for the benefit of passengers,
  
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• Flying Scotsman will still be running through Grantham but timetable is kept secret

  11-05-2016 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - The Flying Scotsman will still run through Grantham, contrary to some reports, but its timetable will be kept secret because of safety fears.
  
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• Farmer awarded 1m noise compensation from Stansted airport still waiting for pay-out 17 years later... as white lines haven't been finished

  11-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• 'Fairer' bus 'hopper-fare' planned

  11-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - In his first policy act as new mayor of London Sadiq Khan is introducing a £1.50 one-hour
  
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• Electrification upgrade: Preston to Bolton line to close at weekends for 4 months

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Preston to Bolton line will be closed every weekend for four months to allow for electrification upgrade work. Track through the area will be lowered to accommodate new overhead equipment for the electric trains, which are due to run from Preston to Manchester via Bolton from the end of 2017...
  
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• Easyjet hails 'robust' performance

  11-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Airline Easyjet reports a half-year loss of 24m, compared with profits of 7m last year but says its performance has been strong in the face of
  
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• DHL completes successful

  11-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Logistics company DHL has just completed a three-month trial of its new
  
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• Corrosion may spell delays for Chester rail passengers

  11-05-2016 02:00 via chesterchronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Overcrowding and delays may be on the cards for Chester rail passengers, following the discovery of corrosion on a fleet of Arriva Trains Wales' diesel trains.
  
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• Carmakers bumpy road to electric success

  11-05-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Automakers dither over how to raise young buyers interest as new rivals enter market
  
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• Campaigners urge Sadiq Khan to develop London tram network

  11-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Londonmp;rsquo;s tram network should be developed along its existing bus routes, campaigners have said as they called on the newly-elected mayor of London to make developing the capitalmp;rsquo;s tram network a priority. TramForward, the campaigning arm of the Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA)...
  
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• Cambridge Consultants helps transform the future of parking

  11-05-2016 02:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Machine vision is bringing a new dimension to parkinga cost-effective way of monitoring car park occupancy and on-street parking bays, without expensive infrastructure.
  
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• Arriva Trains Wales north Wales fleet 'rust' issue

  11-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail operator Arriva Trains Wales has been forced to pull some of its fleet out of service to deal with corrosion problems.
  
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• First class allocation on trains could be reduced to ease overcrowding

  11-05-2016 01:01
  
  Proposal mooted in consultation for British services on west coast mainline, ahead of bids for new franchiseThe amount of space set aside on train carriages for first class travel could be reduced as a way of tackling overcrowding, a government document has suggested.The idea is floated in a consultation document asking the public for their views on how rail services can be improved on the west coast mainline which runs between London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ho
  
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