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• Winchester's transport strategy will 'improve air quality and cycling links' says Hampshire County Council

  22-08-2016 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A HAMPSHIRE city will get a new transport strategy council chiefs say will improve air quality and create cycling links.
  
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• UPDATED: Lines reopen after de-railment

  22-08-2016 02:00 via lep.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Rail lines have re-opened after a de-railed train was put back on the tracks in Lancashire.
  
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• Train announcer criticises 'pond life' vandals who delayed journey

  22-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Passengers in Hampshire were treated to some colourful descriptions from the announcer, who called vandals who broke a window "muppets".
  
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• TfL-spec Metrodecker starts operation with Go-Ahead London

  22-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• State-of-the-art tunnel machine used to bore under East Renfrewshire railway

  22-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A STATE-OF-THE-ART machine is being used to tunnel beneath a stretch of railway in East Renfrewshire as part of a 120m water mains engineering work.
  
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• Speed cameras could be on the way for Dudley's Birmingham New Road

  22-08-2016 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Speed cameras could be installed at a notorious junction of the Birmingham New Road under plans by highways bosses seeking to crackdown on dangerous driving along the stretch.
  
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• South West Trains announcer leaves passengers in hysterics with jibes about 'pond life' after rocks thrown at window

  22-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - An announcer let his feelings known after a packed train was delayed as a result of a carriage window being broken.
  
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• Siemens electric bus charging system makes debut in Germany

  22-08-2016 02:00 via roadtraffic-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Siemens has launched its electric bus charging system, which can recharge buses manufactured by different companies, in Hamburg, Germany.
  
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• Services resume after West Coast Main Line derailing

  22-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Services resume after a derailed train which blocked the West Coast Main Line is put back on the rails.
  
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• Revealed: Scale of race hate reports on transport network after Brexit vote

  22-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Police on Britain's transport network recorded 119 alleged race hate offences in the fortnight after the EU referendum, figures show.
  
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• Railway slammed for lateness and cancelled trains

  22-08-2016 02:00 via midlothianadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Train punctuality on the Borders Railway has sunk to a new low as Scotlands newest rail line gets set for its first birthday on September 6.
  
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• Race hate crime on UK railways

  22-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Telegraph - British Transport police recorded 119 suspected incidents in fortnight after EU poll, up 57 on previous two weeks
  
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• Race-hate attacks up by nearly 80 in the two weeks after the EU referendum

  22-08-2016 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -The figures, from British Transport Police, showed 119 race hate incidents, including abuse and attacks at train stations, during the period
  
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• Plans go in to build six new hangars at Solent Aiport as part of 50m masterplan

  22-08-2016 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - BUSINESS is booming at Solent Airport as plans go in for six more aircraft hangars to catch up with the demand.
  
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• Pixy Receives IRIS-Certification Update

  22-08-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Pixy has proudly verified receipt of the International Railway Industry (IRIS) certificate. With the IRIS certificate Pixy AG currently fulfills the most stringent quality requirements in the railway industry.
  
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• On the wrong tracks: China's 'straddling bus' and other bizarre transport ideas

  22-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The road-straddling bus that glides over traffic has taken its first test drive in China but as with most eccentric transport schemeslike 750mph hyperloop podsits flawed ... and can you even call it a bus when it runs on tracks?
  
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• Next phase of Port Talbot's £15m transport hub to be considered

  22-08-2016 02:00 via southwales-eveningpost.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE NEXT phase of Port Talbot' £15million intergrated transport hub will be considered by planners this week
  
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• New noise monitoring devices around Heathrow welcomed by campaigners

  22-08-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Heathrow's chief executive said: "The arrival of new, quieter aircraft and the start of our programme to install 50 new noise monitors will help us to accelerate the reduction in the noise impacts of Heathrow."
  
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• New buses and routes for Perrymans

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• Major disruption as train derails on West Coast mainline

  22-08-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - RAIL passengers travelling between Scotland and England endured widespread delays and cancellations yesterday after a derailed train played havoc with some of the countrys busiest lines.
  
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• Labour campaign for Scottish re-regulation launched

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• Increased revenue and profits for Rotala

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• Huddersfield is a ghost town thanks to bus gates, say traders, as 1000s sign petition to scrap them

  22-08-2016 02:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Traders say parts of Huddersfield are being turned into a ghost town
  
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• Greater Manchester targets air quality improvements

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• GoAir to expand fleet to 26 planes

  22-08-2016 02:00 via eupolitics.einnews.com
  EIN News Subscription -mp;#8230;the coming months as the budget airline prepares to expand its aircraft mp;#8230;had placed an order with European aviation major Airbus for 72 mp;#8230;
  
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• Glasgow bus services failing the public and 'not fit for purpose'

  22-08-2016 02:00 via eveningtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A public consultation has found city bus services are not meeting the needs of existing and potential passengers in most areas of the city.
  
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• German minister seeks facial recognition at airports, train stations

  22-08-2016 02:00 via theregister.co.uk
  
  News from Europe - Germany's interior minister Thomas de Maiziere wants facial recognition systems in the country's airports and train stations to identify terror suspects.
  
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• EYMS Peter Shipp responds to Andrew Fenders comments about bus company profits

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• Dumfries summit studies key transport issues

  22-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A summit is being held in Dumfries to examine the key transport issues facing the south west of Scotland.
  
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• Could the 1bn Sheffield to Manchester tunnel have clouds, trees and sunrise?

  22-08-2016 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - A £1 billion road tunnel between Sheffield and Manchester could feature clouds, trees and sunrise.
  
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• Colchester link for Sudbury in new rail deal

  22-08-2016 02:00 via suffolkfreepress.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Sudburys branch line to Marks Tey is to connect with the main line as new hybrid trains allow for direct services to Colchester.
  
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• Citi in deal with Singapore ride-hailing app

  22-08-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Bank hopes to tap the vast networks of customers built up by ride-hailing and messaging apps
  
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• British Transport Police reported rise in race crimes 2 weeks after Brexit vote

  22-08-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - In the fortnight after the poll, British Transport Police recorded 119 incidents including allegations of racist abuse and attacks at stations - equivalent to eight every day.
  
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• BA and easyJet passengers will be charged 25 if their case is 'unsuccessful'

  22-08-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Previously the London-based Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) used to mediate between passenger and airline when the former was not satisfied with dispute resolution.
  
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• Apologies after derailed engineering train disrupts services between Glasgow and London

  22-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A derailed train has blocked lines on a major route between England and Scotland, Northern Rail has said. A derailed train has blocked lines on a major route between England and Scotland, Northern Rail has said.
  
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• Airbus : set to build robotic flying taxis

  22-08-2016 02:00 via eupolitics.einnews.com
  EIN News Subscription -European multinational aerospace and defence corporation, Airbus Group, is building autonomous helicopter-like mp;#8230; . The flying vehicles, CityAirbus, will transport small parcels and passengers. Flight mp;#8230;for individual passenger and cargo transport. Lyasoff said: mp;quot;We believe mp;#8230;
  
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• Race hate crime on UK railways soared after Brexit vote, figures show

  22-08-2016 01:01
  
  British Transport police recorded 119 suspected incidents in fortnight after EU poll, up 57% on previous two weeks The number of suspected race hate crimes on Britain’s railways jumped sharply following the EU referendum, figures show.In the fortnight after the vote, British Transport police (BTP) recorded 119 incidents including allegations of racist abuse and attacks at stations – equivalent to eight a day. Related: Police blame worst rise in recorded hate crime on EU referendumCon
  
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