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• The Guardian view on traingate: Jeremy Corbyn’s search for standing | Editorial

  24-08-2016 20:36
  
  The row between Richard Branson and the Labour leader about seats on trains may seem trivial but it embodies many large lessons for politics and journalismOn Twitter this week the mystery of Jeremy Corbyn’s train seat quickly became simply #traingate, trailing clouds of speculation, wit and invective across the digital world. To older print readers the story was perhaps familiar, a recognisably August silly season tale, in which starved summer news hounds gorge on every detail of something
  
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• Traingate and Jeremy Corbyn distracts us from the real issue of train overcrowding | Letters

  24-08-2016 20:04
  
  I was on board the Govia Great Northern 07.55 service at Welwyn Garden City today (24 August) to witness the extreme frustration of commuters unable to board the already overcrowded train. It was shocking to see them hammering on the windows, accusing those already on the train of not occupying “the gaps”, when those gaps in appearance from outside the train were space for arms, legs and bags inside the train. Their frustration was causing them to verbally attack their fellow travell
  
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• From the floor to first class, Britain’s railways are a disgrace | Owen Jones

  24-08-2016 18:44
  
  Never mind Jeremy Corbyn’s journey – what matters is that privatisation has been a train wreck, and ideologues who want to roll back the state can’t admit itSome will accuse this column of shamelessly using an embarrassing story involving the Labour leader to further my political cause. They will be right. If you want to find outrage over how many empty seats there were on the 11am train to Newcastle on 11 August, most of the media is there to cater for you. If you are among th
  
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• Are trains in Britain as overcrowded as Jeremy Corbyn claims?

  24-08-2016 18:21
  
  Virgin Trains’ dispute with the Labour leader has turned fares, strikes and overcrowding into political issuesJeremy Corbyn’s attempt to highlight overcrowding on the rail network by sitting down on a Virgin service from London to Newcastle has erupted into a political storm. The incident has raised a number of questions, including whether overcrowding is a genuine problem on Virgin services and whether the Labour leader’s policy of nationalising train operators will make servi
  
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• Assistant Operations Manager – Reading Buses

  24-08-2016 18:16 via passengertransport.co.uk
   
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• Theresa May to chair Heathrow third runway committee

  24-08-2016 17:26
  
  Prime minister to take personal charge of cabinet group and push for decision on controversial airport plan by OctoberTheresa May will chair a cabinet committee to make the final decision on Heathrow’s third runway plan, in order to push for a resolution by the autumn.The much-delayed decision will be made by the economic affairs (airports) sub-committee by October. The government’s latest target and full membership of the committee was set to be announced shortly, Downing Street sai
  
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• Angry Jeremy Corbyn reminds Branson of rail nationalisation plans

  24-08-2016 14:58
  
  Corbyn, who faced repeated questions about ‘Traingate’ row, also condemns ‘lunatic’ remark by leadership rival Owen SmithJeremy Corbyn has reacted angrily after being repeatedly asked about his public row with Virgin Trains, and reminded the company’s boss, Sir Richard Branson, of Labour’s pledge to renationalise the railways.Corbyn faced several questions over his account of sitting on the floor of a “ram-packed” Virgin service at an event on Wedn
  
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• Corbyn clashes with journalist over train row questions – video

  24-08-2016 14:15
  
  Jeremy Corbyn objected to a reporter repeatedly asking questions about the Virgin Trains controversy at a press conference where he was expecting questions on the NHS. The Labour leader had initially refused to answer questions from Sky News’s Darren McCaffreyAngry Jeremy Corbyn reminds Branson of rail nationalisation plansThe footage that started it all Continue reading...
  
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• Virgin Trains faces data protection inquiry over Corbyn CCTV footage

  24-08-2016 13:44
  
  Information Commissioner’s Office looks into claims train operator broke data protection rules by releasing images of Labour leaderVirgin Trains faces an investigation by the data protection watchdog over its release of footage of the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, looking for seats on its London to Newcastle service. Officials at the Information Commissioner’s Office are making inquiries over whether the train operator, owned by the tycoon Sir Richard Branson, broke the rules of the
  
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• Owen Smith: CCTV shows Jeremy Corbyn chose to sit on train floor

  24-08-2016 12:04
  
  Labour challenger denies calling leader ‘a lunatic’ at London rally, and echoes his call for railway renationalisationJeremy Corbyn has insisted that there were too few seats for him and his team to sit together on the Virgin Trains journey that sparked a public row with Richard Branson on Tuesday — and reminded the Virgin boss of his policy to nationalise the railways.Corbyn reacted angrily when repeatedly asked about the controversy at the launch of Labour’s health poli
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn fends off Branson attack over 'ram-packed' Virgin train

  24-08-2016 08:28
  
  Virgin releases CCTV footage they say disputes Labour leader’s claim that no seats were available, but Corbyn camp says he could not sit next to his wifeJeremy Corbyn was drawn into an extraordinary row with Virgin Trains after the rail operator disputed the Labour leader’s filmed account of having to sit on the floor of a “ram-packed” train, releasing CCTV images of him walking past free seats beforehand and sitting down shortly after the film was shot.Backed up by Virgi
  
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• Yet more changes for bus users as Arriva axes another route

  24-08-2016 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - More changes will be made to the bus network across Staffordshire, just weeks after a raft of service cutbacks were announced.
  
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• Virgin Trains say there were plenty of seats on train through Peterborough and Grantham which saw Jeremy Corbyn sit on the floor

  24-08-2016 02:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - Virgin Trains has said there were empty seats on the train which Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn travelled on by sitting on the floor and said was ram-packed.
  
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• Virgin Trains releases CCTV footage to counter Corbyn claim

  24-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - JEREMY Corbyn has denied the insinuation that he gave a misleading account of not being able to find a seat on a completely ram-packed train to bolster his argument to renationalise Britains railways.
  
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• Virgin Trains Might Be In Trouble For Releasing CCTV Of Jeremy Corbyn To Prove His Train Wasn't Rampacked

  24-08-2016 02:00 via huffingtonpost.co.uk
  
  Huffington Post - Virgin Trains might be in trouble for releasing CCTV footage of one its trains to claim Jeremy Corbyn was wrong to say it was rampacked.
  
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• Virgin exposes Corbyns tale on the train

  24-08-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - The Labour leader becomes embroiled in a dispute with a powerful businessman, writes Sebastian Payne
  
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• Virgin challenges Jeremy Corbyn train footage

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Virgin Trains questions footage showing Jeremy Corbyn sitting on the floor of a
  
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• UK aviation chief urges arrest of laser pointer owners

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - People found carrying powerful laser pointers should be arrested, even if they are not in use, the head of the UK's aviation regulator says.
  
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• Twitter users go loco over Jeremy Corbyn traingate allegations

  24-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Jeremy Corbyn was mocked on social media after his claim that he was forced to sit on the floor of a packed rail carriage was challenged by Virgin Trains.
  
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• Tesla's Elon Musk says new car battery is a milestone

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Tesla Motors unveils a new battery pack for its cars that boss Elon Musk says marks a profound milestone for the speed and distance of its electric vehicles.
  
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• Swiss railways railways to improve maintenance efficiency

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - SWITZERLAND: The government is to provide SFr132bn to cover maintenance and renewals on the...
  
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• Southern strikes: Fresh chaos for commuters as RMT announces another walkout

  24-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Southern Rail workers have announced another 48-hour strike for September in a fresh blow to commuters.
  
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• Southern set for 'unjustified' 48-hour strike in September

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Southern services will be disrupted yet again at the beginning of September as RMT announced it is holding another strike. The union said it would instruct its members not to work between 7 and 8 September, as part of the ongoing dispute over Southernmp;rsquo;s plans to introduce driver-operated...
  
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• Southeastern delays: Commuters left stranded on train platforms after signal failure closes lines

  24-08-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Commuters were this morning left stranded on train platforms as rush hour services were cancelled.
  
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• Sitting comfortably, Jeremy? Corbyn under fire as Branson reveals proof Labour leader DID have a seat on Virgin train - despite releasing video of him sitting on floor of 'ram-packed' carriage

  24-08-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The Labour leader was filmed sprawled on the floor on a Virgin service from London to Newcastle last week for hustings against rival Owen Smith, but the operator claims there were seats.
  
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• September re-opening for Dover-Folkestone line

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - The railway between Dover and Folkestone will re-open following the completion of a nine-month repair project.
  
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• Rail fares set to rise for Bedford and Kempston commuters

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bedfordtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Rail fares are set to go up again for Bedford and Kempston commuters, with the Government announcing that another 1.9 per cent increase is on the cards.
  
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• Qantas profit rises to record $1bn on back of overhaul and dip in fuel prices

  24-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Australian airline delivers shareholders $500m capital return as well as $75m cash bonus to be shared among its remaining 25,000 employeesQantas shareholders will receive another $500m of capital after Australias biggest airline delivered an 84.7 jump in annual net profit to $1.03bn, thanks to benefits from its operational overhaul and lower fuel prices.The airlinewhich has gone through a major cost-cutting restructuring program that saw thousands of jobs lostalso unveiled a $75m
  
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• Qantas airline soars to record profit after restructuring

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Australia's national carrier Qantas posts a record annual profit of A$1.42bn ($1.1bn, 820m), nearly doubling last year's result.
  
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• Police should be able to 'arrest anyone carrying powerful lasers - even if they're doing nothing wrong'

  24-08-2016 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - The boss of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), says new legislation is needed to cut the number of laser attacks on aircraft
  
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• New 24-hour-a-day buses set for Liverpool

  24-08-2016 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post - Arriva and Stagecoach have launched new all-night bus routes
  
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• Network Rail holds discussions about new station at Norwich

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Norwich could get a second railway station after Broadland District Council and Network Rail confirmed they are considering the option of improving rail connections to a local business park. Broadland District Council said it was interested in building a new station close to Broadland Business...
  
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• MP still dreaming of cable car plan for Huddersfield visitors

  24-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - A MILE-LONG cable car plan to whisk shoppers and visitors over the rooftops of a Yorkshire town should still be on the table, an MP has claimed.
  
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• Most dangerous roundabout in the UK revealed: Is YOUR area on list of most accidents?

  24-08-2016 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Topping the list from around Britain, it has been the scene of 163 road accidents in the past six years
  
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• More than 90 aircraft have been targeted by high powered lasers at Manchester Airport

  24-08-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Aircraft chiefs say there should be tougher laws to protect pilots
  
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• May tells Camden Council leader she is 'fully committed' to HS2

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Camden Council has accused the government of ignoring residentsmp;rsquo; concerns about HS2 after both prime minister Theresa May and transport secretary Chris Grayling reaffirmed their commitment to the project. Camden, which is the home of Euston station, has repeatedly raised concerns with HS2...
  
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• London housing: TfL land set for affordable homes as Sadiq Khan picks expert team

  24-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The capitals mayor has begun moves to put his low cost housing pledges into effectLondon mayor Sadiq Khan has announced two forward steps on his long and testing quest to improve the supply of new homes for low and middle income households. One is the release for development of a piece of Transport for London (TfL) land in Kidbrooke. The other is the start of assembling his expert Homes for Londoners unit at City Hall. The Kidbrooke site is the first brought forward by TfL under K
  
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• London Bridge upgrade offers relief for rail passengers

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Sections of a new concourse at London Bridge station are set to open, providing relief for passengers.
  
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• Judges overturn government ruling on freight terminal

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Judges overturn a Scottish government decision to grant planning permission for an expanded rail freight terminal in North Lanarkshire.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn 'walked past empty seats before filming himself on the floor of a ram-packed train'

  24-08-2016 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Jeremy Corbyn's team have said the statement by Virgin Trains is "a lie"
  
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• Is this the most beautiful bus route in Britain?

  24-08-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
  The Telegraph - As bus journeys go, my trip on the small green 830 Frequenta service across North Yorkshire seems a promising prospect as we rumble over the cobbled streets of Richmond and head out towards open country.
  
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• HS2 announces shortlist for phase 2 consultant contracts worth 520m

  24-08-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - HS2 Ltd has announced the shortlists for two new contracts for phase 2 of the high-speed rail project. The first contract, worth mp;pound;350m, is for civils design and environmental services for the sections of the route from Crewe to Manchester and from Birmingham to Leeds via Sheffield and the...
  
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• How much space do people take up in different modes of transport?

  24-08-2016 02:00 via treehugger.com
  
  Other News Sources - Everyone has been showing versions of the City of Muenster poster comparing how much space people take up when they are in cars, buses or bikes. Now here is a new visualization, prepared by Tobias Kretz of the PTV group, a German company that produces software for transportation planning.
  
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• How London might have looked: from Regent St monorail to a straight Thames

  24-08-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The London skyline has been saved from some questionable designs over the yearsincluding a massive stone pyramid in Trafalgar Square. Thankfully none of these grand schemes ever got off the drawing board, says Ian MansfieldFor centuries mankind has built mighty monuments dedicated to their endeavours, and while today we may lean towards huge infrastructure projects as opposed to war memorials, the exuberance, and on occasions ridicule, they engender can still excite the public ima
  
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• How Corbyns ram-packed rail journey unfolded

  24-08-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Here is a timeline of Jeremy Corbyns Virgin Trains journey from Kings Cross to Newcastle on August 11.
  
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• Herald Picture Archive: Steaming into Glasgow from Perth

  24-08-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - PEOPLE used to be smarter dressed when they travelled by public transport. That striped scarf the chap sports may well be his old university scarf. How splendid.
  
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• Heathrow is aiming to become the world's first avowedly dementia-friendly airport, with all 76,000 staff being trained in greater awareness of afflicted travellers' needs.

  24-08-2016 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Other News Sources - A select 1,050 members of special assistance squads are also taking part in the Alzheimers Society's Dementia Friendly Communities programme, using online resources and group sessions to broaden their understanding of the condition.
  
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• GHA Coaches: Parents need new school transport plans

  24-08-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Parents in Wrexham have been told to make new arrangements to get their children to school after the collapse of a coach firm.
  
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• First TransPennine Express welcomes China link

  24-08-2016 02:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Yorkshire tourism is due to get a boost with direct flights from Manchester Airport to China
  
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• First Rotherhams bus depot wins special award as one of the best across the UK

  24-08-2016 02:00 via sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Telegraph - First Rotherhams bus depot has won a special Wrench award after being recognised as one best engineering depots across the UK.
  
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