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• Corbyn might 'forget' Labour MPs' criticisms if he wins leadership race

  16-08-2016 17:28
  
  Party leader appears to be in a conciliatory mood after Derby rally in which he repeats commitment to renationalising railwaysJeremy Corbyn has hinted he would be able to forget the criticism of fellow Labour MPs if he were to win the leadership race, following a rally in Derby where he reiterated his commitment to the full nationalisation of rail services.Speaking to reporters after his speech on Tuesday, Corbyn was asked about comments by the Derby South MP, Margaret Beckett, who said many peo
  
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• Business Performance Director – First

  16-08-2016 16:12 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
  Business Performance DirectorHampshire, Dorset & Berkshire, based SouthamptonDue to retirement we are looking to recruit a talented individual to join the team at First Hampshire, Dorset & Berkshire to lead the business delivery and performance across four business units, with direct responsibility for leading the team in Southampton.
  The successful applicant will demonstrate strong business acumen and will play an active role in leading the business which has an array of va
  
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• Corbyn joins seatless commuters on floor for three-hour train journey

  16-08-2016 15:59
  
  Labour leader is filmed during trip from London to Newcastle, on his way to meet Owen Smith for leadership hustingsSpending a busy train journey without a seat, crushed up against other commuters in the aisle, or crouched uncomfortably in the luggage compartment is an all-too-common experience for many. But you don’t expect to spot the leader of the opposition on the floor of a train on your way to work.Jeremy Corbyn, famed for standing up for his principles, sat down for them last week, a
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn sits on floor of overcrowded train – video

  16-08-2016 15:58
  
  Jeremy Corbyn makes the case for nationalisation of the railways while sitting on the floor of an overcrowded train. ‘The reality is there are not enough trains – we need more of them, they’re also very expensive.’ He then asks: ‘Isn’t that a good case for public ownership?’ Continue reading...
  
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• Is the lateness of Southern Rail's Brighton train a mathematical certainty?

  16-08-2016 14:42
  
  A bookmaker has offered odds of 7/2 that Southern’s Brighton to London train will leave late every day next year. So what’s the probability of leaving on time?The other day, the Guardian live blog’s coverage of the Southern Rail strike included the news that a certain bookmaker was offering odds of 7/2 that the 07:29 Southern Rail Brighton to London Victoria train would leave late every day next year. That struck me as remarkable. If those odds are correct that means there is a
  
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• Rail fare increases prompt urgent call for part-time season tickets

  16-08-2016 14:28
  
  Campaigners call for urgent reforms to ease cost of travelling for part-time workers as TUC research shows ticket prices far outstripping pay risesThe next increase in Britain’s rail fares will be set on Tuesday morning, prompting campaigners to call for the urgent introduction of part-time season tickets to ease the cost for commuters after research showed fare rises have far outstripped pay rises in recent years.Flexible ticketing could save some part-time workers hundreds of pounds a ye
  
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• Southern and Thameslink station staff vote in favour of strikes

  16-08-2016 14:11
  
  RMT union confirmed a 70% vote in favour of a strike in response to proposed ticket office closures by Govia Thameslink RailwayFurther strikes loom on Southern after station staff across the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise voted for industrial action over ticket office closures.The RMT union confirmed a 70% vote in favour of a strike, while almost 80% of staff backed industrial action short of a strike. Related: UK rail fares to rise by 1.9%Continue reading...
  
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• Man dies in collision with Nottingham tram

  16-08-2016 13:44
  
  Police launch investigation after man in his 50s was killed by moving tram near David Lane tram stop on Monday nightA man has died in a collision with a moving tram in Nottingham.Police were called to the David Lane tram stop and the Basford crossing in the north of the city at about 11.10pm on Monday. Continue reading...
  
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• UK rail fares to rise by 1.9%

  16-08-2016 10:58
  
  New ticket prices follow TUC research showing fare rises far outstripping wages prompting calls by commuter campaign groups to renationalise railwaysRail fares will increase by 1.9% this January, amid renewed calls from campaigners for the nationalisation of rail companies.Regulated rail fares will rise in line with July’s RPI inflation figure that was published on Tuesday morning.Related: Jeremy Corbyn to launch transport campaign with rail pledgesContinue reading...
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn to launch transport campaign with rail pledges

  16-08-2016 09:26
  
  Labour leader will promise to renationalise railways and save passengers up to 10% on fares, while also seeking to give councils more control over bus routesJeremy Corbyn is to renew his pledge to renationalise the railways and promise fare savings of up to 10% for passengers under a Labour government.In a campaigning blitz focused on transport, he will also unveil new plans to give councils more control over bus routes. Continue reading...
  
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• Rail fare increases prompt call for part-time season tickets

  16-08-2016 09:05
  
  Campaigners call for urgent reforms to ease cost of travelling for part-time workers as TUC research shows ticket prices far outstripping pay risesThe next increase in Britain’s rail fares will be set on Tuesday morning, prompting campaigners to call for the urgent introduction of part-time season tickets to ease the cost for commuters after research showed fare rises have far outstripped pay rises in recent years. Flexible ticketing could save some part-time workers hundreds of pounds a y
  
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• Why aren't ships using wind-power to cut their climate footprint?

  16-08-2016 06:00
  
  Industry claims to have no control over its rising emissions, blaming the growth in global trade, but low-carbon alternatives such as wind power do exist
  MS Estraden looks, on first glance, like a normal cargo ship. Just another one of the 50,000 vessels transporting pretty much everything we buy, sell and consume. But on closer inspection, ship-spotting enthusiasts will notice two large cylinders rising from the deck. These are rotating devices that capture wind and help propel the ship forward
  
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• Travel blog: I built my own electric Brompton

  16-08-2016 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - I have just read your newsletter and with reference to the Tern Elektron and eagerly awaited Brompton electric folding bicycle, I thought you may be interested in the two bikes I have built. To my mind, Tern have lost out;both ours fold considerably smaller than the Elektron. One is a highlymodified Brompton, which folds in the same way as thestandard The post Travel blog: I built my own electric Brompton appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Transport app developer Mapway hires three new staff

  16-08-2016 02:00 via prolificnorth.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Manchester-based Mapway has announced the appointment of three app developers.
  
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• Southern rail and RMT fail to reach dispute deal

  16-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Union and rail bosses fail to reach an agreement in a dispute over the role of train guards on the Southern rail network.
  
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• Southern: Further strikes possible after talks break down in bitter deadlock

  16-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The RMT union, which staged three days of strikes last week, claimed Southern bosses rejected a proposal that would have protected the safety of passengers.
  
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• Roundabout labelled dangerous after history of spin-outs

  16-08-2016 02:00 via lep.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A busy roundabout has been branded dangerous after several motorists claim to have spun out due to a slippy surface.
  
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• Rail fares 'rising twice as fast as wages' - unions

  16-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail fares have risen at double the speed of wages over the last six years, research by trade unions suggests.
  
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• Rail fares rise twice as fast as wages subscription

  16-08-2016 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Rail fares have risen by almost a quarter since 2010, compared with an increase of about 12 per cent in average pay, according to the TUC.
  
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• Rail fares increase at twice the rate of wages as commuters prepare for another price rise despite strike disruption

  16-08-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Rail fares have risen twice as fast as wages in six years - and theyre going up again

  16-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - RAIL fares have increased twice as fast as wages since 2010, new figures have shown, as ministers today announce the latest hike in prices.
  
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• Rail fares have increased at DOUBLE the rate of wages since 2010

  16-08-2016 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Findings come as the Government is set to announce another round of regulated rail fare increases for next year
  
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• On the Night Tube: First look

  16-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - London's Night Tube service will begin running on 19th August. Tube workers and volunteers have been putting the new service to the test.
  
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• Night Tube start date: Police aim to make services as safe as during the day

  16-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The officer in charge of policing the London Underground today admitted it would be a challenge to prevent higher crime levels on the Night Tube.
  
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• Newcastle MP Nick Brown has hit out at the gap in funding as 'grotesquely unfair' and called for regional transport budgets

  16-08-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Just £1 is spent on transport in the North East for every £9 that goes to London, new official figures have shown.The latest Government public spending figures show that the North East still loses out on money for roads and railways while London gets a far bigger share of transport cash than it should, based on population size
  
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• New 40mph speed limit to combat series of crashes on Daventry district road

  16-08-2016 02:00 via daventryexpress.co.uk
  
  Daventry Express - Safety improvements will be made to a section of a main road through Daventry district after a series of crashes.
  
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• Network Rail announces major Waterloo upgrade works over late-August bank holiday weekend

  16-08-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Passengers in Surrey are being warned to plan ahead as Network Rail embarks on major upgrades at London Waterloo over August 27-29
  
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• Multi-million pound scheme to develop Lincoln transport hub wins government backing

  16-08-2016 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - A new bus station and 1000-space car park is to be built in Lincoln as part of a new 'transport hub' for the city.
  
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• Metrolink ticket machines stop working AGAIN during rush-hour

  16-08-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - Transport bosses are telling people to try using the Metrolink app to buy tickets instead
  
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• Merseytravel admits budget cuts could mean longer walk to bus stops

  16-08-2016 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post - Travel body says no area will be left without bus services
  
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• Malaysias Malindo Air to increase long-haul network

  16-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Malaysias Malindo Air has been approved to operate Saudi Arabia flights, which would be the carriers longest yet. read more
  
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• London's toxic air worsened by pollution from fresh food delivery services

  16-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Pollution is being made worse by Londons increasing reliance on fresh food bought online and home-delivered by diesel-powered trucks, the boss of a clean tech firm warned today.
  
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• Labour leadership contest: Jeremy Corbyn pledges bus service reforms

  16-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Jeremy Corbyn pledges to extend public ownership of the bus networks if he wins Labour's leadership contest and becomes prime minister.
  
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• Japan taxi industry navigating new roads

  16-08-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Perceived threat of foreign rivals such as Uber fuels change
  
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• Indonesian carriers cleared for US flights after nine-year ban

  16-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Indonesian airlines are cleared by regulators to fly to the US, after a nine-year ban.
  
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• Gogo to connect China international flights

  16-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- With regulatory approvals in place, Gogo is now readying to provide connectivity services on international flights entering or leaving China.read more
  
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• Find out which Wrexham bus services are set to restart after collapse of GHA Coaches

  16-08-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The firm, which employed 320 workers, ceased trading last month after receiving a winding up petition from HMRC
  
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• Fare rises add to UK commuter misery

  16-08-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - TUC report shows prices rose at twice the pace of wages over past 6 years
  
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• Drivers in Lincoln use new £22m link road for first time

  16-08-2016 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - Drivers in Lincoln can use the new East West Link Road for the first time following £22 million worth of work.
  
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• Corbyn wants countrys bus services brought under public ownership

  16-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn will today call for the countrys bus network to be brought under public control.
  
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• Commuters' anger as rail fares increase at twice speed of wages in six years

  16-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Fares have risen by 25 per cent since 2010, while average weekly earnings have grown by 12 per cent, according to research by the TUC and the Action for Rail union campaign.
  
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• Call for new train ticket system to help save part-time workers thousands of pounds

  16-08-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Campaign for Better Transport has called on the Government and train operating companies to introduce a flexible ticketing system for the 8.5 million people it says work part-time or regularly work from home
  
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• Ambitious plans to transform Cardiff Central Train Station still on track

  16-08-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Cardiff Council the Welsh Government and the Department for Transport are in talks over financing for a £5m feasibility study
  
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• Corbyn to launch transport campaign with rail pledges

  16-08-2016 01:01
  
  Labour leader will promise to renationalise railways and save passengers up to 10% on fares, while also seeking to give councils more control over bus routesJeremy Corbyn is to renew his pledge to renationalise the railways and promise fare savings of up to 10% for passengers under a Labour government.In a campaigning blitz focused on transport, he will also unveil new plans to give councils more control over bus routes. Continue reading...
  
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