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• Schoolmates used to ask me about Indian trains. I can now confirm British ones are worse | Nish Kumar

  14-08-2016 18:00
  
  With carriages full of unhappy travellers who have paid to be incarcerated, it’s no wonder talk of nationalisation has spread beyond duffel coat-wearing socialistsLast week Southern Rail staff went on strike, leaving thousands of commuters facing a slightly improved service. Southern’s non-stop calamities this summer have added support to the idea of renationalisation. This debate is something I watched with great interest. I’m a standup comedian who can’t drive. I have n
  
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• London's night tube to get 100 extra police as 24-hour service begins

  14-08-2016 13:44
  
  Mayor Sadiq Khan to announce increased patrols amid fears that all-night trains could lead to more anti-social behaviourSadiq Khan, the London mayor, is to announce a £3m investment for 100 extra police officers on the night tube, to reassure passengers and communities as the capital prepares for the launch of 24-hour underground travel next weekend. While many in the capital eagerly await all-night trains, which businesses expect to give an immediate boost to bars and the entertainment se
  
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• Hyperloop and our misplaced love of futuristic technology

  14-08-2016 10:40
  
  It’s generally easier to improve transport systems incrementally; Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is another idea that may captivate imaginations but fail to deliverIt’s like something out of the 1980s futuristic cartoon show The Jetsons: floating commuter pods are propelled through low-pressure tubes at 760mph, faster than an average 747 jetliner.This is Hyperloop, a super-fast transportation system that promises to be better and cheaper than high-speed rail. The Hyperloop is the brainc
  
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• Yorkshire misses out on the chance to host major cycling event

  14-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Yorkshire has missed out in its late bid to host theEuropean Road Cycling Championships next month.
  
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• Woman rescued from level crossing at Steeton

  14-08-2016 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -POLICE community support officers from Keighley helped avert a potential disaster after receiving a call that someone was acting suspiciously on the tracks near the Skipton road level crossing at Steeton.
  
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• Week long road closures in Bracknell as resurfacing work starts

  14-08-2016 02:00 via getreading.co.uk
  
  Reading Evening Post -Roadworks in the town will begin on Monday, August 15
  
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• Warning after thefts from vehicles in Gosport

  14-08-2016 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - POLICE are warning people to ensure their cars are locked after a series of thefts.
  
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• Thousands of Gwent drivers on the roads with penalty points

  14-08-2016 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -MORE THAN 26,000 people in Gwent are driving with penalty points, according to research from car insurance dealer esure.
  
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• The North's most dangerous places for driving at night revealed

  14-08-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Only Hackney and Tameside have a higher proportion of road accidents between midnight and 4am than Newcastle
  
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• Thailand plans to TRACK all tourists using a special SIM card

  14-08-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A new plan by Thailand to monitor the whereabouts of tourists through special SIM cards has been endorsed by the country's telecommunications regulator. Thailand deny the plan will limit rights.
  
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• Scottish Governments controversial China deal with could still be on track

  14-08-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - One of the key figures involved in setting up discussions between the Scottish Government and potential Chinese investors believes that the opportunity for business remains alive, despite criticism over alleged links to human rights abuses and corruption.
  
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• Rail passengers face higher fares despite strike chaos

  14-08-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Rail commuters face new 40-a-year ticket hike from the New Year

  14-08-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - News of the increase of about 1.5 per cent comes after the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it will strike on Virgin East Coast next Friday and bank holiday Monday.
  
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• Planned roadworks for South England: From August 12

  14-08-2016 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 12 August but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
  
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• Passengers hit out at Borders Railway shambles as 70 trains cancelled in ten days

  14-08-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Train punctuality on the Borders Railway has sunk to a new low as Scotlands newest line prepares to celebrate its first birthday.
  
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• North Wales X-Files: UFO 'close encounters' at Denbigh hospital

  14-08-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -Numerous reported sightings at former asylum over the last 50 years, adding to the mystique of this iconic building
  
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• New London Underground signalling system reaches critical testing stage

  14-08-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Testing of new signalling system to be introduced by Thales and London Underground has reached the point where a train is running at LUs line speed of 50mph.
  
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• Motorists stuck in 40-minute delays on the M4 Severn Bridge

  14-08-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Traffic reports show the queues are stretching for 14 miles from the westbound tollbooths
  
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• 'Millions' of cars can be hacked and unlocked with 30 radio

  14-08-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -MILLIONS of cars sold by Volkswagen since 1995 can be easily unlocked by hackers, researchers have said.
  
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• Man dies after being struck by cars on M66 motorway near Bury

  14-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Man is believed to have been walking along road when he was struck by northbound and then three southbound vehiclesA man has died after being struck by several cars on the M66 motorway near Bury.Greater Manchester police said they were called to reports of a collision between junctions 2 and 3 just before 2am on Saturday. Officers found a man with fatal injuries as well as four damaged vehicles. Continue reading...
  
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• How to claim a rail refund through a mobile app (with no forms to fill in)

  14-08-2016 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- If you are delayed by more than half an hour you can usually claw back some money, but it requires filling in forms that are often hidden at the back of ticket counters and must be asked for.
  
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• Gordon Dewar: Response to Edinburgh Airport criticisms

  14-08-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - The Edinburgh Airport chief executive replied to Alastair Daltons Inside Transport column in a letter in The Scotsman today.
  
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• Fire service warns Pokemon GO users to take "extra care" near roads

  14-08-2016 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -THE fire service has warned Pokemon hunters in Oxfordshire to be
  
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• Families going on holiday will pay 161 taxes before they even board the plane, says report

  14-08-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Double-check before you park at Kassam, warns Oxford United

  14-08-2016 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Airwise News -FOOTBALL fans planning to drive to home games at the Kassam Stadium this season have been warned to keep a close eye on where they park after a 'crackdown' last week.
  
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• Doncaster motorists on alert as thieves target cars for sat navs

  14-08-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Motorists are being urged to be on their guard after a series of raids on cars in Doncaster.
  
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• Call for more action on drink-driving as fatality figures stagnate

  14-08-2016 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - Road safety charities and motoring groups have called on the Government to do more to address drink-driving after the latest figures showed that drink-related fatalities have not fallen since 2010.
  
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• Bus boss: We do need to improve our relationship with our staff

  14-08-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -BUS bosses have admitted improvements could be made with their relationship with staff amid talks aimed at ending a strike threat.
  
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• Beach is deserted as rail dispute takes its toll on tourism

  14-08-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -PLENTY of space on Brighton beach and empty seats at Albion reveal the impact of the disruptive rail strike on the citys economy.
  
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