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• Humans must not become back-seat drivers for computers | Editorial

  01-07-2016 20:17
  
  Any system which requires humans to play backup to computers will be less safe than one which works the other way roundThe death of Joshua Brown may well be remembered for as long as the death of William Huskisson, the member of parliament run over by George Stephenson’s Rocket, who in 1827 became the first railway accident victim in history. Mr Brown, a Florida businessman, was killed when his self-driving car drove itself at around 60mph under the trailer of an articulated lorry tha
  
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• Workers given written warnings for arriving late after using Southern trains, MPs claim

  01-07-2016 02:00 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Workers are being given written warnings by their bosses because they are consistently late for work as a result of the "shambles" of a service provided by Southern Railway, MPs have claimed.
  
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• Work to start on major South Tyneside transport scheme

  01-07-2016 02:00 via shieldsgazette.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - Motorists are being reminded that a major highways improvement project is to get underway..
  
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• We will not let the Northern Powerhouse die - business leaders rallying cry

  01-07-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Opportunities for investment and devolution in the North of England must not be allowed to become casualties of any increased wave of austerity in the wake of Britains decision to exit the European Union.
  
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• Watchdog highlights Southern dispute's impact on passengers

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Transport Focus (TF) highlighted the ongoing problems suffered by passengers on the Southern network, caused by ongoing industrial relation problems.
  
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• Video: Cyclists urged to give newly opened multimillion pound Leeds to Bradford route a ride

  01-07-2016 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Bullish councillors have urged cyclists to give the Leeds to Bradford cycle superhighway a ride amid criticism of the multimillion pound project.
  
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• UK has best possible tools to tackle challenges ahead, says transport secretary

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Britains transport infrastructure has given it the best possible tools to properly adjust following the UK's decision to leave the European Union, according to transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin. Delivering his first speech since the outcome of the EU Referendum, Mr McLoughlin, who backed the Remain campaign, said that Britain now faced unpredictable times and a period of economic, social and political adjustment, but did so from a position of
  
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• TOCs issued warning over driver mobile phone use

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - A warning has been issued for train operating companies (TOCs) to ensure that drivers do not use their mobile phones while operating a train, following an investigation into an incident last year when a passengermp;rsquo;s hand was trapped in a door. The incident occurred at 1.10pm on 25 July 2015...
  
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• Tesla reveals first self-driving car death

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Regulators probe role technology may have played in accident
  
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• Tesla driver dies in first fatal crash while using autopilot mode

  01-07-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The autopilot sensors on the Model S failed to distinguish a white tractor-trailer crossing the highway against a bright skyThe first known death caused by a self-driving car was disclosed by Tesla Motors on Thursday evening, a development that is sure to cause consumers to second-guess the trust they put in the booming autonomous vehicle industry. The 7 May accident occurred in Williston, Florida, after the driver, Joshua Brown, 40, of Ohio put his Model S into Teslas autopilot m
  
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• Tesla confirms first death involving Autopilot car after vehicle smashes into tractor trailer

  01-07-2016 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -The driver was killed while operating in Autopilot mode in Williston, Florida, in what the company has described as "extremely rare circumstances"
  
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• Stone King advises on Gatwick expansion project

  01-07-2016 02:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Cambridge law firm Stone King has advised on a major project to double passenger lounge waiting capacity at Gatwick Airport.
  
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• Stephen Glaister reappointed as chair of the ORR

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin reappoints Stephen Glaister as chair of the Office of Rail and Road until December 2017. Professor Stephen Glaister CBE FICE FTRF FCGI has been reappointed as the chair of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) until December 2017, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced today (30 June 2016).ORR is the UKs independent rail regulator and strategic roads monitor for England. Accountable to Parliament, it pr
  
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• Southern and Southeastern have lowest satisfaction rates as passengers 'feel the strain'

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Southern and Southeastern have the lowest ratings for passenger satisfaction in the latest survey from Transport Focus, raising concerns about pressures on passengers in London and the south east. Southern and Southeastern both had 69 of passengers saying they found their service satisfactory...
  
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• Siemens UK warns that Brexit vote could hit investment

  01-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - One of the UK's biggest industrial companies, Siemens UK, tells the BBC that future investment could be hit in the wake of the Brexit vote.
  
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• Second Gatwick runway 'threat to heritage', campaigners warn

  01-07-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Building a second runway at Gatwick Airport would be
  
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• Scrapping the hard shoulder would compromise motorway safety, says committee

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Converting the motorway hard shoulder into a permanent driving lane is not a safe solution to Britains increasingly congested roads, MPs comprising the Transport Select Committee have recommended. Around 300 miles of motorway could see their hard shoulder converted into a permanent traffic lane before 2025 under 30 schemes currently being proposed. However, the Transport Select Committee has called for plans for all lane running to be dropped amid
  
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• Prototype train gives passengers sneak peek inside revamped Caledonian Sleeper

  01-07-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - PASSENGERS have been given a sneak preview of how the inside of the revamped Caledonian Sleeper will look after Transport Minister Humza Yousef toured a specially-constructed prototype.
  
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• Prof Stephen Glaister to serve another year as ORR chair

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The interim-chair of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has been reappointed to serve for a second year. Professor Stephen Glaister CBE, a non-executive director of the ORR, was initially appointed as interim chair at the end of last year, replacing previous chair Anna Walker. Transport...
  
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• Plans to build SECOND railway footbridge in Lincoln still set to go ahead Read more: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/plans-to-build-second-railway-footbridge-in-lincoln-still-set-to-go-ahead/story-29462774-detail/story.html#ixzz4D9LjEi83 Follow us: @

  01-07-2016 02:00 via lincolnshireecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - Network Rail has confirmed it is still planning to build a second footbridge over the railway line in Lincoln - even though people aren't using the new £12m bridge in the High Street.Read more: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/plans-to-build-second-railway-footbridge-in-lincoln-still-set-to-go-ahead/story-29462774-detail/story.html#ixzz4D9LnjNn4Follow us: @LincsEcho on TwitterLincsEcho on Facebook
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• Plans to build SECOND railway footbridge in Lincoln still set to go ahead

  01-07-2016 02:00 via lincolnshireecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - Network Rail has confirmed it is still planning to build a second footbridge over the railway line in Lincoln - even though people aren't using the new £12m bridge in the High Street.Read more: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/plans-to-build-second-railway-footbridge-in-lincoln-still-set-to-go-ahead/story-29462774-detail/story.html#ixzz4D9LnjNn4Follow us: @LincsEcho on TwitterLincsEcho on Facebook
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• Plan to axe hard shoulder on the M6 and M42 'are dangerous and must be stopped'

  01-07-2016 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -MPs slam plans to speed up traffic on Midland motorways by axing hard shoulders
  
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• No decision on new Heathrow or Gatwick runways 'until at least October'

  01-07-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - NO decision will be taken on a third runway at Heathrow until a new Conservative leader is elected, the Government confirmed.
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon calls for 'meaningful discussions' to end rail strike

  01-07-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - The First Minister has said she is
  
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• Network Rail designs new railway around badgers

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Badgers will not be disrupted or hurt during upcoming work to install new overhead lines on London railways, Network Rail says. Gantries that support the overhead electricity lines require deep foundations which could threaten badger setts when they're put in place between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria. However, rather than shift the badgers, which can be a lengthy and costly process, designers have been able to use a detailed surv
  
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• More capacity for Anglia with second locomotive hauled set - See more at: http://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/06/30/more-capacity-for-anglia-with-second-locomotive-hauled-set?#sthash.nTWw5qmO.dpuf

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - A second locomotive-hauled set is to be introduced in East Anglia.- See more at: http://www.railmagazine.com/news/fleet/2016/06/30/more-capacity-for-anglia-with-second-locomotive-hauled-set?#sthash.nTWw5qmO.dpuf
  
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• More capacity for Anglia with second locomotive hauled set

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - A second locomotive-hauled set is to be introduced in East Anglia.
  
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• More buses with wi-fi are added to citys fleet

  01-07-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -BRIGHTON and Hove Buses is putting 24 new buses into service - meaning that half its fleet now has a wireless internet connection.
  
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• Malaysia Airlines appoints Peter Bellew as CEO

  01-07-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Christoph Mueller moves forward his resignation and will depart on July 1
  
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• Joy for drivers as A1 roadworks finally end - and extra lanes open

  01-07-2016 02:00 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - Drivers will see an end to months of misery as works finally come to an end on a stretch of the A1.
  
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• Is HS2 under threat from Brexit?

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Suggestions have been made that HS2 is under threat of being cancelled, following the UKs vote to leave the EU.
  
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• HS2 is new era of co-operation

  01-07-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Telegraph - A Sheffield business leader has hailed a new era of co-operation after the success of the campaign to bring HS2 to the city centre.
  
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• Hong Kong trams struggle to modernise

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Elderly network of Ding Dings must compete with efficient buses and metro
  
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• Heathrow Airport runway decision delayed again in the wake of David Cameron stepping down as PM

  01-07-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Fury erupted among business leaders today as the Government yet again postponed making a decision on a new runway at Heathrow.
  
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• Has Derby train-maker Bombardier won deal to supply hundreds of new carriages?

  01-07-2016 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - DERBY train-maker Bombardier is still waiting to hear whether it has won a deal to supply hundreds of new carriages for a key UK rail franchise.
  
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• Hard-hitting report slams North East devolution deal after inquiry

  01-07-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - No way of making sure money is spent wisely - and the region forced to have a mayor, say MPs on devolution
  
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• GWR runs first bi-mode IEP Class 800 to Paddington

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Great Western Railway unveiled its first Intercity Express Programme (IEP) Class 800 at Reading today, carrying invited passengers to London Paddington.
  
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• Guided Busway earns national award

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport leaders in Greater Manchester have earned a prestigious award for a pioneering investment programme. Atthe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North West Awards on 24 June, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) was named best in Transport Policy, Planning and Implementation for its Leigh to Ellenbrook Guided Busway. The category recognises organisations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in transport planning for
  
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• Greater Cambridge City Deal Board to decide on smart transport projects

  01-07-2016 02:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - On 13th July the Greater Cambridge City Deal Board will decide on smarter transport plans that include work towards integrated ticketing, online ticket purchase and feasibility work on driverless vehicles.This will support the recently-agreed eight-point plan for tackling congestion in Cambridge.
  
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• Gatwick tops 40m passengers for first time

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Terminal operator predicts continued growth in 2016 despite Brexit
  
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• First of new generation of high-tech trains takes maiden voyage on Great Western Railway

  01-07-2016 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Transport Secretary looks 'back to the future' as new government-funded trains take a step closer to entering passenger service.
  
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• First glimpse of brand new Scottish Mk 5 sleeper coaches

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Caledonian Sleeper unveils its Mk 5 Sleeper prototype.
  
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• Decision on Gatwick expansion deferred until new Tory leader elected

  01-07-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The decision on expanding airport capacity in south-east England has been deferred until a new Conservative leader is elected, the Government confirmed.
  
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• Cycle Superhighway linking Bradford with Leeds is officially opened

  01-07-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -ORGANISERS of the 29 million Cycle Superhighway have officially launched the long-awaited project which promises a safe cycling route to connect Bradford with neighbouring Leeds.
  
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• Crossrail station in King's Road costing 1bn 'would pay for itself in 20 years'

  01-07-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A planned 1 billion Crossrail 2 station in Chelsea could pay for itself within 20 years through a surge in stamp duty revenues, a study claimed today.
  
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• Cash boost for cleaner, greener vans and lorries

  01-07-2016 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Transport Minister Andrew Jones announces £19 million funding to help freight industry cut vehicle emissions and unveils accreditation scheme.
  
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• Carwyn Jones says Leave campaigners are 'clueless' and major projects are 'in difficulty' because of Brexit vote

  01-07-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -The First Minister was speaking in an interview with the BBC
  
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• Caledonian Sleeper reveals prototype Mk 5 interiors

  01-07-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Caledonian Sleeper unveils the interiors of its Mk 5 Sleepers.
  
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• BT is London's worst roadworks offender, says TfL

  01-07-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - British Telecom (BT) has been forced to pay out almost £8,500 for causing disruption on Londons roads and compromising pedestrian safety during work carried out between January and March this year. Transport for London (TfL) successfully prosecuted the telecoms operator, which pleaded guilty, over unsafe street works on Brixton Road, as well as failing to serve necessary statutory works notices following the completion of work on Clapham Roa
  
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• BBC calls on Sheffield rail enthusiasts to take part in three-day live trainspotting TV show

  01-07-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Telegraph - A three night live broadcast on trainspotters is to be shown live on BBC next month - and Sheffield rail enthusiasts are being urged to take part.
  
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