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• Union barred from strike action on Southern and Gatwick services

  02-06-2016 19:46
  
  Judge grants Govia Thameslink Railway interim injunction preventing Aslef members from taking part in actionTrain drivers’ union Aslef has lost a high court fight over proposed industrial action on Southern and Gatwick services.A judge has barred union bosses from inducing drivers employed by operating company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to take industrial action in the wake of a disagreement about the introduction of driver-only operated trains. Continue reading...
  
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• Train ticket machines need to use clearer language, study finds

  02-06-2016 19:06
  
  ‘London terminals’ and ‘any permitted’ among confusing terms highlighted in regulator’s report which finds jargon is rifeJargon is widely used by train operators’ ticket machines at Britain’s railway stations, the industry’s regulator has said as it published a study that found that more needs to be done to eradicate confusing terminology when passengers are buying tickets.Phrases highlighted for concern by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) include
  
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• Finally, councils will have the power to improve local bus services

  02-06-2016 08:14
  
  Buses are in decline everywhere but London. The bus services bill will help cities like Leeds to improve journeys and attract more customersBuses are the backbone of local transport, connecting people to work, enabling young people to access education and training and helping to tackle social isolation. But since deregulation, fewer people are using buses in Leeds.Our situation isn’t unique: that pattern of declining use is replicated across the country. The exception, of course, is London
  
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• WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff re-appointed in New Tube for London project

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff has been re-appointed as the prime system integrator support partner for the New Tube for London project. The engineering consulting firm is responsible for managing the systems, interfaces and configurations framework in order to allow the upgraded trains and signalling...
  
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• Why are bus journeys slower than ever in Greater Manchester?

  02-06-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - A new report, launched by sustainable transport group Greener Journeys warns buses are taking longer than ever to reach their destination
  
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• When New York City tried to ban cars the extraordinary story of 'Gridlock Sam'

  02-06-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Decades before New York installed bike lanes and pedestrian streets, Sam Schwartzthe man who coined the term gridlockwas at the centre of a bitter fight to create a car-free Red Zone in downtown ManhattanBefore the eager young New York traffic department employee who would eventually become known as Gridlock Sam had begun his long war against cars in earnest in the early 1970s, he got a dull assignment: standing out in the cold weather, timing car traffic as it crossed into Midtow
  
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• Video: London City airport terminal improvements

  02-06-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Behind-the-scenes video showing work undertaken at LCY
  
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• uberPOOL service expanded to include all of zones 1 and 2 plus Heathrow Airport

  02-06-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Car-giant Uber has expanded it's car sharing service to cover the whole of zones one and two, as well as Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Transport Select Committee publishes Operation Stack report

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Government is right to seek a solution to the level of disruption caused by Operation Stack but the Transport Committee says more should be done to demonstrate that proposal for a lorry park will deliver, in its Operation Stack report.Report findingsThe Transport Committee said that although the Government is right to seek a solution to the disruption caused by Operation Stack, the decision to proceed at pace with its proposal for a lorry park
  
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• Tower Bridge to close for repairs

  02-06-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - London's iconic Tower Bridge is set to close to vehicles for three months for structural repairs, but disruption will be minimal, Transport for London says.
  
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• Swiss open worlds longest and deepest rail tunnel after 17 years and £8.3bn

  02-06-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - The worlds longest and deepest rail tunnel has officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work.
  
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• Suspension over 'vote out' train sign

  02-06-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - South West Trains suspends an employee after a message appearing to support Brexit was put up on the side of a train.
  
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• Striking rail workers halt half of French train services

  02-06-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Socialist government plays down disruption caused by standoff with CGT union over labour lawsStriking rail workers have halted about half of French train services in a dispute over working hours as a standoff between the militant CGT union and the Socialist government over a proposed labour law reform dragged on.Tension mounted between the union and the Medef employers federation, with the CGT urging energy workers to cut power supplies to the bosses Paris headquarters.Continue re
  
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• School transport and bus routes face changes as county council looks to save 1.85m

  02-06-2016 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -BUS services in Dorset could be put at further risk after the county council revealed 1.85m worth of transport savings still needed to be made.
  
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• Routehappy announces Skyscanner deal

  02-06-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Travellers to see and compare amenities by flight and cabin
  
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• Port of Felixstowe achieves new rail freight record and adds 32nd route

  02-06-2016 02:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - A 32nd daily rail freight service has been introduced at the Port of Felixstowe, the UKs largest container port.
  
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• Passenger records cabin damage on United Airlines flight

  02-06-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• New Tube for London systems integrator contract renewed

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - UK: Transport for London has reappointed WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff as prime system integrator...
  
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• New Managing Director for Network Rail Wales

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Keolis Group Managing Director, Hyderabad Mass Transit, Andy Thomas is to become Network Rails Wales Route Managing Director from August.
  
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• New freight initiative to reduce harmful emissions

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The LoCITY programme has taken its first steps to improve air quality in the Capital by publishing data to help increase the availability and uptake of low emission vans and lorries. Representatives from across the industry came together yesterday for the first annual conference, as research from the programme's initial four months was published.LoCITY is an industry-led programme helping the freight and fleet industry reduce its impact on air qua
  
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• Network Rail creates virtual route to provide better service for freight and national passengers operators

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The change is part of the companys strategy to become an increasingly customer-focused and route-led business and is consistent with the recommendations of the Shaw report, which proposed a number of actions for Network Rail to consider to protect and enhance the interests of all customers as accountability continues to be devolved.The new route will be led by Paul McMahon, who returns to Network Rails freight business in an expanded role as manag
  
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• Network Rail creates virtual route for freight and CrossCountry

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Network Rail has created a new virtual route for freight and national train operating companies.
  
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• McNaughton is new Systra COO

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Systra has appointed Andrew McNaughton as its new chief operating officer.
  
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• Letters to the editor: Trams should top the Mayor's list

  02-06-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - John Ridley, in his appeal to our new Mayor, (Letters, May 27), gives us a timely reminder of opportunities lost and the human cost. Oxford Street could have easily had pedestrian-friendly trams about eight years ago.
  
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• Landmark for MTR and TfL Rail

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - MTR Crossrail marked its first full year of operating Transport for London services between Liverpool Street and Shenfield on May 31.
  
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• Investment in cities more important than rail for Northern Powerhouse

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Strengthening transport links within northern cities will contribute more to the Northern Powerhouse than large scale rail projects, think tank Centre for Cities has argued in a new report. The report compares conditions in the north of England to that of the Rhine-Ruhr and Randstad regions of...
  
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• International launch for PD Ports' new 35 million quay at Breakbulk

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Launching PD Ports new £35 million Number One Quay at Breakbulk Europe are (l-r) Sean Beach, Operations Manager Hartlepool, Chris Broughton, Business Development Manager and Roy Merryweather, General Manager Business Development.PD Ports is formally declaring its 550m deep water quay at Teesport open for business following a £35 million redevelopment.The award-winning ports and logistics company now owns and operates some of the deepes
  
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• Hitachi converts GWR 801s to bi-mode operation

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Hitachi is to convert 21 Class 801 electric multiple units ordered for Great Western Railway to full bi-mode operation.
  
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• Great Western Main Line section set to 'go live'

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Network Rail is close to completing electrification of the Great Western Main Line between Reading and Didcot, as part of the routes ongoing modernisation.
  
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• Grab grasps for advantage in Uber battle

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Start-up eyes global links to combat cashed-up rival in fast-growing Southeast Asia
  
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• Get On Board Northern Irelands first ever Bus and Train Week

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Pamela Ballantine, Pete Snodden and Stephen Clements are calling on everyone to Get On Board Northern Irelands first ever Bus and Train Week which runs from 6 June to 12 June 2016. Bus and Train Week is a new initiative to encourage more people to give the bus and train a go, and to emphasise the importance of public transport to the economy and wider society. The week is based around six key themes which demonstrate how an efficient public transp
  
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• Fix local transport if you want to build a Northern Powerhouse, Chancellor told

  02-06-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Major new study finds improving local transport links is more important that prestigious 'grand projects'
  
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• Fire on East Coast train near Peterborough causes delays

  02-06-2016 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - East Coast train services through Peterborough are being delayed after a fire on a train.
  
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• Ferries wi-fi rollout complete 'in July'

  02-06-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne says it aims to complete its rollout of free public access wi-fi on its network and fleet this summer.
  
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• Driver shortages and train issues prompt GTR remedial plan

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - DfT and GTR agree remedial plan in a bid to improve reliability on Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express services.
  
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• Delta and Virgin strengthen US-UK network

  02-06-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- New route to Portland added
  
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• DB Cargo UK renews long-standing partnership with aggregates distribution specialist

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - DB Cargo UK has agreed a new five-year contract with established customer Mendip Rail to deliver more than 100 trains of aggregates per week.A key feature of the service is the use of jumbo trains. These mammoth trains are the heaviest operating in the UK. Each train is 44 wagons long and can carry over 3,300 tonnes of aggregates.A single Class 59 locomotive is used to haul each jumbo train from quarries in Somerset to West London. Here the jumbo
  
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• Crossrail work carried out at 19 outer London locations over bank holiday

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Work to adapt railways in outer London, Berkshire and Essex for Crossrail was successfully completed over the spring bank holiday weekend. Network Rail carried out 40,000 hours of work at 19 locations on 28-30 May, when the number of passengers was reduced because of the bank...
  
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• Colwyn Bay promenade parking charges should be introduced say council chiefs

  02-06-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -A report to Conwy councillors recommends changing some of the parking arrangements already in place in the town
  
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• Campaign for Manx ferry link

  02-06-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Fleetwoods historic ferry link to the Isle of Man could be revived, say supporters of a new campaign.
  
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• c2c trains unveil part-time season ticket that will save commuters over £135

  02-06-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Rail passengers can benefit for the first time from a part-time season ticket under a new scheme launched today.
  
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• Alstom presents Very High Speed Train offering for HS2

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Alstom unveiled its proposed Very High Speed Train concept at the Palace of Westminster on May 24, as it prepares to bid for the HS2 train contract.
  
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• Alstom awarded maintenance contract for new TPE trains

  02-06-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Alstom has been awarded a mp;euro;40m contract to maintain the 25 new trains for TransPennine Express (TPE) after they enter service in 2019. The trains will serve in two fleets of 25, consisting of 12 five-car Civity UK Intercity electric trains and 13 five-car Intercity trains, procured from...
  
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• Air passenger tax cut scrutinised

  02-06-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A plan to halve airport passenger duty is coming under renewed scrutiny as a public consultation on the measure comes to a close.
  
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• 32nd daily rail service from the Port of Felixstowe

  02-06-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The 32nd daily rail freight service has been introduced at the UK's largest container port. Operated by Freightliner, the new service runs between the Port of Felixstowe and Rotherham initially, and ultimately will run to Doncaster upon completion of works at the site.Commenting on the new service, Clemence Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Felixstowe and Managing Director of HPH Europe division, said:
  
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