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• Newquay, we have a problem: does Cornwall need a spaceport?

  21-05-2016 09:00
  
  The seaside town is the frontrunner in an unlikely UK space race. Could a spaceport launch a new era of prosperity, or is it a galactic dream too far?There is only one gate at Newquay Airport’s departure lounge, where the planes park as close as cars to a petrol station, and the wireless broadband doesn’t work. At the coffee shop’s “Destination Cornwall” display, you can buy clotted cream shortbread, clotted cream fudge and, if your lily required further gilding, Po
  
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• YP Letters: No tears for Leeds bendy bus on wires

  21-05-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - From: Andrew Batty, Keswick Grange, East Keswick.
  
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• Wreckage found in hunt for EgyptAir jet

  21-05-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Debris from Airbus discovered in eastern Mediterranean, says airline
  
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• Ultimate urban electric bicycle: RadMini

  21-05-2016 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - The ultimate urban electric bicycle needs to be tough, compact and ready to haul cargotasks the new RadMini is built to handle with ease. If the Brompton is a Morris Minor, the RadMini is the Hummer of folding bicycles. Fitted as standard, 4-wide, all-terrain tyres more than soak up potholes, a folding frame makes multi-modal travel a breeze The post Ultimate urban electric bicycle: RadMini appeared first on ETA.
  
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• UK spaceport competition axed in favour of licensing model

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A COMPETITION to establish the UK's first spaceport has been scrapped, the Herald can reveal.
  
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• Tube app update lets you find the best station exits and entrances to save time on your journey

  21-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A travel app aims to shave precious minutes off journey times by pinpointing Underground platforms and the best station entrances.
  
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• 'Transport and connectivity a must for north to become a powerhouse' says Lord Adonis

  21-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - Addressing 600 guests at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner last night, the former Transport Secretary said: If the north is to become a powerhouse, it has to be better connected."
  
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• The world's largest cruise ship and its supersized pollution problem

  21-05-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - As Harmony of the Seas sets sail from Southampton docks on Sunday she will leave behind a trail of pollutiona toxic problem that is growing as the cruise industry and its ships get ever bigger
  
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• The A55, slow internet and the steel crisis ... just three things Ken Skates needs to sort out in North Wales

  21-05-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The Clwyd South AM was promoted to the new Secretary for Economy and Transport
  
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• Terror attacks slow demand for Eurostar

  21-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Eurostar reports a fall in passengers using the high-speed rail service, saying travellers remain cautious in the wake of the Brussels terror attacks.
  
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• Spring bank holiday Spotlight: Ordsall Chord project

  21-05-2016 02:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - This spring bank holiday (28-30 May), more than 9,000 members of Network Rails Orange Army will be working night and day to deliver £30m of improvements to the railway as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan.The work has been planned to minimise disruption, as passenger numbers typically drop by more than half during a bank holiday. The overwhelming majority of journeys will run as normal.This series of bite-size features takes a closer look at the work our teams will be carryin
  
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• Spalding transport forum wants train complaints

  21-05-2016 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Campaigners for better transport links between Spalding and the rest of Lincolnshire are asking people to bring their complaints about train noise to them.
  
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• Sheffield could miss out on HS2 as scheme comes under review

  21-05-2016 02:00 via sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Telegraph - Sheffield could miss out on HS2 after reports the scheme is under review to save money, a shadow minister has said.
  
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• Search for missing flight MS804 continues

  21-05-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- French foreign minister says no indication yet of what downed the plane
  
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• Ryanair is being accused of breaching bribery laws with its...

  21-05-2016 02:00 via topix.com
  Aviation Industry- Vote Leave has lodged a complaint with the police about a Ryanair promotion that the pro-Brexit campaign claims is in breach of bribery laws, according to The Guardian. Ryanair's
  
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• RSSB updates principles to put sustainability at the heart of rail developments

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Sustainability must be a greater priority in developing the railway network, rail minister Claire Perry MP said yesterday as she announced a new set of sustainability principles. The principles, designed by the Rail Safety and Standards Boardmp;rsquo;s (RSSBmp;rsquo;s) Sustainable Rail Programme as...
  
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• Pre-Crossrail upgrades at Acton Main Line station approved

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Upgrades to Acton Main Line station ahead of the introduction of Crossrail, recently renamed the Elizabeth line, have been approved by Ealing Council. The upgrade will include platform extensions to accommodate Crossrailmp;rsquo;s 200m trains and a new glass and steel ticket hall, designed by...
  
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• Positive numbers for Stena Line in this years sustainability report

  21-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Stena Lines strategic efforts within the sustainability area focusing on reducing the environmental footprint continue. Stena ABs sustainability report for 2015, which has now been published, shows reduced fuel consumption and lowered emissions for the shipping companies within Stena. Stena Line exceeds the targets for reduction of emissions of sulphur and CO2.One of the largest changes for the shipping industry was conducted in the beginning of 2
  
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• Nomad to Display New Trackside Solution at TrainComms

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Nomad will showcase a recently deployed ground-breaking technology solution at this year's Wi-Fi on Trains Conference - Train Communications Systems 2016.
  
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• Network Rail pledges commitment to raising awareness of mental health in the workplace

  21-05-2016 02:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - Network Rails leadership team in Swindon has marked national Mental Health Awareness Week by signing a pledge with the charity Mind to raise awareness of mental health issues in the workplace and encourage all those affected to seek help.
  
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• Network Rail graduates mentor the next generation of engineers

  21-05-2016 02:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - Engineering students from Elutec College, East London visited a railway control centre in Upminster on Wednesday 18 May to receive training from two of Network Rails top engineering graduates.
  
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• More Bombardier LRVs ordered for Karlsruhe

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - GERMANY: Karlsruhe tram-train operator AVG signed a 595m contract with Bombardier Transportation...
  
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• Modal Training launches new solution to tackle UK driver shortage

  21-05-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Modal Training, the first organisation in the UK to offer integrated, multimodal logistics training, has responded to the national driver shortage by providing dedicated training and support to facilitate recruitment, staff retention and workforce development.The unique partnership with DriverMetrics, which was developed at Cranfield University, utilises the Driver Risk Index, the world's number one behavioural driving safety programme. Modal Trai
  
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• Manchester arm could be axed as HS2 admits 'nothing is ruled out' in cost-cutting

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The HS2 line to Manchester may not be built as part of efforts to get the projectmp;rsquo;s budget under control, according to sources. The Daily Telegraph reports that Whitehall insiders have said that cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy Heywoodmp;rsquo;s review of how to keep the project within its...
  
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• Major bus strike will see hundreds of drivers stage mass walk-out and dozens of services cancelled

  21-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - Up to 700 drivers with First Buses could strike - causing chaos in Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Trafford
  
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• Liverpool airport evacuated over scanner glitch

  21-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Khan urged to consider case for London trams

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Campaigners have called for new Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to consider investing in trams for the capital.
  
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• Is this what driverless cars will look like in the future?

  21-05-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - From vehicular suits to private dining spaces, these innovative designs by Central St Martins students could soon become a reality
  
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• Iberia seeks to join BA-Finnair-JAL JV

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Iberia is seeking to join fellow oneworld members British Airways (BA), Finnair and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their joint venture (JV).read more
  
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• General Plastics Helps Customer Switch From Injection Molding to Thermoforming

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Milwaukee thermoformer General Plastics helped a customer to switch from injection molding to thermoforming on a 200-piece job.
  
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• Fuel prices up again as oil heads to $50 barrel

  21-05-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Drivers face paying more than £1.10 a litre for fuel after petrol and diesel prices increased by another 2p in the last month, the AA said today.
  
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• From Cornwall to the cosmos: how Newquay could get a spaceport

  21-05-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The seaside town is the frontrunner in an unlikely UK space race. Could a spaceport launch a new era of prosperity, or is it a galactic dream too far?
  
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• Eurostar: travellers cautious after terror attacks

  21-05-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Other News Sources - Cross channel operator has seen sales drop 3 for Q1 2016
  
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• Eurostar passenger numbers drop after terror attacks

  21-05-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - High-speed rail operator Eurostar posted a fall in passenger numbers as travellers remain cautious in the wake of the recent Brussels terror attacks.
  
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• EgyptAir flight MS804 sent smoke alarm messages before crash reports

  21-05-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Burst of alerts about onboard problems was transmitted in last minutes of Airbus A320, while authorities say body parts and seats found in MediterraneanThe missing EgyptAir flight MS804 transmitted messages about a smoke detector and other alerts in the minutes before it went down in the Mediterranean Sea, according to reports. Flight data published online suggests there were smoke alerts aboard MS804 minutes before it crashed. Continue reading...
  
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• EgyptAir crash: 'Smoke detected inside the aircraft cabin' as search continues for plane's black box

  21-05-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Direct scheduled flights to China from Birmingham Airport scrapped

  21-05-2016 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Tour operator Caissa Touristic withdraws from planned weekly schedule to Beijing and Shanghai for 'unknown reasons'
  
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• DfT seeking advice on CrossCountry franchising contingency plan

  21-05-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Department for Transport is seeking advice on a mobilisation plan for the CrossCountry franchise from an outsourcing company, should the normal franchising process fail. In response to a written question from shadow transport secretary Lilian Greenwood, rail minister Claire Perry said the...
  
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• Council: Full steam ahead on HS2

  21-05-2016 02:00 via crewechronicle.co.uk
  
  Crewe Chronicle -Media reports suggest HS2 project curtailed
  
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• Could the orange GM buses be coming back to Manchester?

  21-05-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -The Bus Services Bill could see the entire fleet of buses return to a single shade - as well as creating a London-style network
  
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• Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris 'evacuated due to suspicious package'

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris has been evacuated, according to reports.
  
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• Bus gate couple told to take legal fight back to parking tribunal

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A COUPLE are to take their long-running fight to overturn a Glasgow bus gate fine back to the appeals service - six months after being told they were out of time.
  
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• Boeing opens $1 billion 777X composite wing center

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Boeing has opened its $1 billion 777X composite wing manufacturing center in Everett, Washington. read more
  
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• Big rise in foreign travel by Britons

  21-05-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The number of trips by UK residents abroad increased by 9.4 last year, the largest rise since 1998, according to the Office for National Statistics.
  
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• Alitalia still assessing relations with Air France-KLM

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Etihad Airways equity partner Alitalia is still considering the future of its long-term partnership with Air France-KLM, which is slated to end in January 2017.read more
  
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• Airbus expert to inspect crashed EgyptAir flight 804 debris

  21-05-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -Technical advisor has flown to Cairo to take part in the probe into the Airbus A320 airplane disaster
  
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• Aer Lingus CEO: we welcome new entrants in transatlantic market

  21-05-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Irelands pro-aviation policy, embracing deregulation and liberalizing market access, is visionary and helps enable growth among airlines, lessors, MROs and aviation and travel companies, the CEO of Aer Lingus told a Washington DC audience this week.read more
  
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• A new city car for less than £2,000

  21-05-2016 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - If you think everynew city car looks and costs pretty much the same, take a peek at the Mirrow Provocator; a four-seater that the same length as a Smart car, butstretched to be as tall and wide as a large SUV. The cars unusual features dont stop there. To get in or out, you use a door at the back The post A new city car for less than £2,000 appeared first on ETA.
  
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