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• How to solve the hell of commuting to London? Readers share their thoughts

  17-05-2016 17:23
  
  As London grows in population yet becomes increasingly unaffordable, so the numbers of commuters rise – and the experience of commuting worsens. Our readers shared their thoughts on how to tackle the problemWe need tax incentives for companies to move jobs away from London. Why are people commuting from Reading or Maidenhead or Brighton, large places in themselves which ought to have a flourishing jobs market and lively economy, in the first place? (FFC800)The core problem is our London-ce
  
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• Mayor Sadiq Khan: some thoughts on what would make him a success

  17-05-2016 16:51
  
  London’s new mayor must re-define the nature of the job if he’s to make a real difference on transport, housing, policing and social exclusion in the capital The euphoria surrounding Sadiq Khan’s election as London’s new mayor is now giving way to the annoying persistence of reality. The fact of his being a Muslim has generated headlines round the world and a transatlantic set-to with Donald Trump. The symbolism of Khan prevailing in the face of the muck thrown at him by
  
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• World’s largest cruise ship arrives in Southampton – video

  17-05-2016 13:54
  
  The world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, arrives in Southampton on Tuesday. The ship is 362 metres (1187.66 ft) long and can carry 6,780 passengers and 2,100 staff. Guests can choose between 20 restaurants and 23 swimming pools, one with a 10-storey waterslide. It will set sail on its maiden cruise on Sunday. Photograph: Simon Brooke-Webb/sbw-photoIn pictures: Harmony of the Seas
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• Roads and railways: where south-east Asia leads, Britain trails behind

  17-05-2016 08:04
  
  South-east Asian countries have grasped what the UK has sadly forgotten: that prosperity for the population is linked to investment in infrastructureIf anyone needs convincing of the need for greater UK investment in infrastructure, they should visit south-east Asia. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has a modern airport and a highways network that is arguably better than that of any major UK city other than London. Lining the highways are large factories built by global corporations such as Canon
  
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• WYCA to invest Leeds trolleybus money in rail after McLoughlin blocks proposals

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The money earmarked to build a new trolleybus system in Leeds will be reinvested in transport in the region, including rail, after permission for the scheme was denied. Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, denied approval for the scheme, ruling that on the basis of a public inquiry...
  
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• Work starts on 20mph zones in Birmingham city centre

  17-05-2016 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Signs are going up ahead of new zones throughout the city centre and beyond
  
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• Welsh road 'one of most polluted in UK'

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Residents on a road which has some of the UK's highest pollution levels say they fear for the health of local children.
  
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• Uber growth leaves taxis needing a lift

  17-05-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Thousands of drivers opt for app-based service over traditional private-hire
  
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• Tube delays caused by 'excess sunlight' hitting drivers' rear view TV monitor

  17-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - London Underground has blamed rush hour delays hitting Tube commuters on "excess sunlight" .
  
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• Transport Minister views plans to boost Port of Liverpool

  17-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Two options to reduce congestion on the A5036 will help the Port of Liverpool grow and deliver a Northern Powerhouse. A major upgrade to roads around the Port of Liverpool will help boost economic growth and deliver a Northern Powerhouse, Roads Minister Andrew Jones said today (16 May 2016).The minister viewed plans to reduce congestion on the A5036 and help deliver thousands of jobs across the region.The Liverpool2 port development is expected to
  
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• Transport links could be hit by mayoral deal

  17-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - GEORGE OSBORNE has been warned that the Northern Powerhouse will be undermined if his head of the National Infrastructure Commissionincreases his political responsibilities and public duties by becoming Londons deputy mayor.
  
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• Tom Richmond: The Trolleybus scandal. Leeds humiliated by breakdown of transport leadership

  17-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - AND still there is no public apology to taxpayers. Five days after the transport strategy for Leeds hit the buffers, sorry still appears the hardest word of all to say.
  
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• The New Filter Fan Plus

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Optimum usage of space is always important in systems with electric or electronic components.
  
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• Should every bus in Manchester be an electric one?

  17-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Battle to cut Manchester's 'dangerous' pollution levels continues
  
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• Set your alarm later... soon you might be able to spin your way through your London commute

  17-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A bus has been transformed into a mobile spinning studio for busy commuters - and it could soon be picking you up and taking you to work
  
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• Seaweed farm part of biofuel study

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Seaweed farm to look at potential for using algae as biofuel
  
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• Ryanair boss issues warning over Brexit

  17-05-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- CEO Michael OLeary calls for Remain vote in referendum
  
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• 'Refusal to talk' ahead of rail strike

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Southern rail conductors due to go on strike accuse operator Govia Thameslink of refusing to take part in talks.
  
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• Rail upgrades promised as part of Port of Liverpool developments

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Rail links to the Port of Liverpool will be upgraded as part of a scheme to improve the portmp;rsquo;s capacity. The Department for Transport will invest in adding a second line on the Bootle to Port link, increasing the line speed and improving signalling at Earlestown West. The schemes are due...
  
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• Rail accessibility: a transport network for all

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -A pattern emerges when asking about the rate of progress in making the UKs railways open for everyone in society: steady, but a long way to go. Opening up the sector is not just the moral thing to do, however. It also makes good business sense.
  
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• Pressland to lead DB HR project

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - DB Cargo has appointed Dr Amy Pressland as a specialist HR Project Manager.
  
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• Operation Steerside is part of the vocabulary in Bradford

  17-05-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -THE officer leading a police crackdown on dangerous driving in Bradford said the name of the operation had become part of the citys vocabulary.
  
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• Nord-Lock Washers: The Original Wedge-Locking Solution

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Since the Nord-Lock Group began operations in 1982 we have focused on providing the world's most effective bolt securing system.
  
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• New station opens at Lea Bridge

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Trains started serving a new station at Lea Bridge (Leyton, East London) on May 16.
  
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• New bus stop eases dangerous traffic

  17-05-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Bispham residents are celebrating the opening of a new bus stop.
  
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• Network Rail set to replace 'sensitive' electrification

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -A stretch of recently installed electrification gantries on the Great Western Main Line is set to be replaced in response to vigorous environmental objections, but Network Rail has yet to confirm that funding will be available. The affected stretch of four track main line runs through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Network Rail has revealed that it has given specialists a 'high level brief' in a bid to evolve an alternative design. However, a spokesman told Railnews
  
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• MPs push for summer decision on new runway

  17-05-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - A cross-party collection of 66 MPs is urging UK government ministers to make a final decision on a new runway for the south-east of England by the summer recess.
  
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• Minister urges Labour to sort out row over HS2 station in Sheffield

  17-05-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Sheffield could miss out on an HS2 station altogether if it cant unite behind one location, business minister Anna Soubry warned.
  
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• London Underground blames rush hour delays on 'excess sunlight' stopping drivers

  17-05-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A Piccadilly line train was delayed at South Harrow station this morning with commuters told the glare from the sun was stopping the driver seeing platform CCTV monitors to pull away safely.
  
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• London looks to roll out driverless cars

  17-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - It seems that by later on this year, Londoners will be able to enjoy the use of driverless cars around the city. Known as the Gateway Project, it will see the capital of England become one of the first cities in the world to have this mode of transport, reports New Scientist. Exact numbers and routes are still to be decided, but the pods, as they're called, will be autonomous and they'll take you along public roads to your destination. This is som
  
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• Liverpool John Lennon Airport one of country's best for looking after passenger luggage

  17-05-2016 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo -JLA only bettered by Bristol and East Midlands for keeping a safe eye on your bags
  
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• Light rail extension opens in Stuttgart

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - GERMANY: A new section of the Stuttgart light rail network was inaugurated on May 13 by Lord Mayor...
  
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• Letters to the editor: Heathrow promises cannot be trusted

  17-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The Heathrow management has finally found a way of getting past the barriers to building a third runway by banning night flights May 11. But Heathrow has not earned its licence to operate with the local community and has repeatedly broken promises. Worse still, its emissions have greatly reduced the health and life expectancy of many people. Rarely do corporate entities truly change and Heathrow has shown little evidence of this over the past 20 yearsits promises are al
  
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• Lea Bridge station reopens after 31 years... and is hit by rush hour train delays

  17-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A station which was closed down 31 years ago finally reopened to passengers todayand was almost immediately hit by rush hour train delays.
  
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• Images celebrate 80 years of Gatwick

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Pictures of the Queen, US president JFK and Pope John Paul II are released to mark 80 years of scheduled flights from Gatwick.
  
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• HS2 cities should work together to maximise benefits

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin launches a new report into the regeneration and transport benefits of high-speed rail.
  
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• Heathrow third runway: Sadiq Khan told to do everything he can to stop expansion

  17-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A dozen MPs, eight town hall leaders and other politicians urged Sadiq Khan today to do "everything in your power" to stop a third runway at Heathrow.
  
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• Heathrow third runway decision must be made by July, say MPs pushing government ministers

  17-05-2016 02:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - A cross-party group of 66 MPs have come together to push ministers on whether Heathrow or Gatwick should be expanded
  
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• Heathrow airport executives need to fly straight on bonuses

  17-05-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - eathrow airports campaign for a third runway comes covered in a Union flag. It is conveyed by the logoa stylised flag with arrows pointing in all directionsand rests on the patriotic argument that expansion would bring economic benefits.
  
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• France national strike to hit travel plans

  17-05-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Transport workers including air traffic controllers due to take industrial action
  
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• Financier questions Heathrow's ability to finance third runway

  17-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
  The Telegraph - The City financier behind an independent proposal to expand Heathrow has claimed the airport will find it difficult to fund its controversial plans for a £17.6bn third runway in the private markets.
  
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• Extra Exmouth-Exeter trains

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Extra trains now run on the Exmouth branch.
  
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• 'Excessive sunlight' causes delays for commuters on the Tube

  17-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Ex-Alphabet team target driverless trucks

  17-05-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Start-up Otto aims to make inroads in $700bn US market
  
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• European Commission investigates Wabtec's planned acquisition of Faiveley

  17-05-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - EUROPE: Having been formally notified of the proposed transaction on April 4, the European...
  
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• Driverless cars as pioneered by Nissan to be the focus of Queen's speech

  17-05-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Nissan is leading the way in self-driving cars and has said the Sunderland-built Qashqai will be its first car equipped with the technology
  
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• Do not wreck M4 plans, says MP Flynn

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Party political games must not wreck plans for an M4 relief road in south Wales, a Labour MP warns, as talks resume to break the deadlock over electing a first minister.
  
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• Bye bye trolleybus, hello HS2: Why high-speed rail is key to better public transport in Leeds, and vice versa

  17-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Just days after the £250m Leeds trolleybus project was scrapped, a major transport study reveals why Leeds must now look to HS2 to truly galvanise its rail and road revolution.
  
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• Bus and interchange damaged in suspected arson attack in Rotherham

  17-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - ARSONISTS are suspected to have started a blaze which damaged a bus and part of the building at Rotherhams interchange on Sunday night.
  
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• British Airways 'mulls meal charges'

  17-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - British Airways customers could be charged for meals on short-haul flights to help the airline compete with budget rivals, according to media reports.
  
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