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• YP Letters: Leeds Bradford Airports dire welcome to Yorkshire

  24-09-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - From: Professor John L Taylor, Marsh Lane, Bolton Percy, York.
  
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• WTO rules Airbus given illegal aid by the EU

  24-09-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The ruling focuses on $22bn of launch aid provided by the governments of France, Germany, Spain and the UK
  
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• Unsafe school bus is ordered off the roads

  24-09-2016 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -A SCHOOL bus was taken off the roads after an inspection found it to be unsafe and dangerous.
  
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• Union calls for TfL workforce review as staff cuts have 'created a death trap'

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Staff cuts on the London Underground (LU) are putting passenger safety at risk, RMT has warned following a leaked 21-page TfL report into an incident where a passenger was trapped between the train and platform at Canning Town. The womanmp;rsquo;s foot was trapped for about 15 minutes during the...
  
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• 'Trade-offs' needed in planned Scottish rail investments, RDG says

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Industry leaders have published a major new report that seeks to give a clearer idea of the challenges facing Scotlandmp;rsquo;s rail industry. The report, mp;lsquo;Investing in the Futuremp;rsquo;, published by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) in partnership with ScotRail and Network Rail, comes...
  
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• Top Stockport economist resigns from government in 'hammer blow' for Northern Powerhouse

  24-09-2016 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Lord Jim O'Neill of Gatley is the first minister to quit under new Prime Minister Theresa May
  
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• The Case Against Heathrow Is Not The Case For Gatwick

  24-09-2016 02:00 via thelondoneconomic.com
  
  Other News Sources - The easiest way to spot a failing campaign is to seek out the one that argues the shortcomings of its opponent rather than championing its own merits.
  
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• Southern Railway strike announcement sparks fresh fury

  24-09-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Union leaders faced a backlash from MPs and commuters today after announcing a further 14 days of strikes across Southern Railway commuter routes serving London and the South.
  
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• ScotRail Class 385s undergo 100mph testing in Czech Republic

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Testing of the Hitachi trains to be used on ScotRailmp;rsquo;s new electrified routes has now begun in Czechoslovakia. While first Class 385 trains are being tested in Velim, a second train, a four-car vehicle without interiors, has arrived in Scotland after a five-week sea transfer from Kasado...
  
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• Revealed: London's worst Tube lines for delays

  24-09-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Central line passengers waste more of their lives due to delayed trains than those on any other Tube services, it can be revealed.
  
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• Report: EasyJet eyes stake in TUIfly

  24-09-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet is close to taking a stake in Germany-based TUIfly so it can secure traffic rights within Europe even after the UK leaves the European Union (EU), Germanys Manager Magazin reported.read more
  
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• Northern Powerhouse blow as key advocate quits

  24-09-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - Serious work lies ahead to prove talk about the Northern Powerhouse project was nothing more than an electoral con trick, a Yorkshire MP said, as Theresa Mays political opponents blamed her for Lord ONeills resignation.
  
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• New South East runway 'could harm regional airports'

  24-09-2016 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Environmental campaigners have backed a warning from business and political leaders in the West Midlands that adding a runway in South East England will undermine regional airports.
  
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• New Oxford to London rail link almost ready after track work finishes

  24-09-2016 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -COMMUTERS and rail bosses have welcomed the completion of the new track between Oxford station and Oxford Parkway that will signal the start of a new service in December.
  
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• New 400,000 cycle hub at Winchester Station

  24-09-2016 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The new hub will have 100 new spaces, CCTV security, tools and will help cyclists who cycle to and from Winchester Station.
  
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• NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Safety Award, Joint Winner: Network Rail Wales - Rail Life

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Trespass and vandalism have been a problem on the railways in Wales for a long time, causing delays and cancellations to passengers and costing a reported £583,000 in 2014. But there is also a human cost. In 2014, there were two trespass-related fatalities on the Wales route and there is is an average of 700 trespass crime events each year.
  
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• NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS 2016: Maintenance Team Of The Year Winner: MTR Crossrail

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Airportwatch - This is a spectacular performance achieved in a short time resulting in the London Rail TOC being one of the top performing TOCs despite operating over the GE infrastructure, the subject of continuous engineering work in preparation for Crossrail.
  
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• Motorist fined for driving in car pool lane using mannequin as passenger

  24-09-2016 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• MG ends car assembly at historic UK plant

  24-09-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - MG announces it is to stop making cars at its Longbridge plant and will be moving production to China - ending manufacturing in the UK.
  
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• Maersk plans expansion after break-up

  24-09-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Danish group seeks revenue boost from logistics opportunities
  
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• Long-haul Boeing 787s will expand Scoots reach

  24-09-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Scoot plans to launch at least two routes longer than any in its current network next year, as it takes delivery of Boeing 787s specifically configured for long-haul flights.read more
  
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• Leeds rail bridge to get rainbow repaint in celebration of LGBT community

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Lower Briggate bridge in Leeds city centre will be repainted with the traditional LGBT rainbow colours after enough funds were raised by Leeds City Council and the local LGBT community. The bridge will be redecorated during engineering upgrade works which begin on 26 September and continue...
  
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• Last orders called on nightclubs as punters turn their backs

  24-09-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - THEY were once bustling nightspots where people queued round the block for the chance to dance the night away to the backing of a booming soundtrack.
  
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• Jeremy Hunt 'delighted at railway investment' as he unveils Godalming station upgrades

  24-09-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The South West Surrey MP was joined by Network Rail staff and disabled access campaigners as the £4m improvement works were officially opened on Friday
  
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• HS2 consultation shows momentum is building

  24-09-2016 02:00 via crewechronicle.co.uk
  
  Crewe Chronicle -Edward Timpson MP: "In recent weeks the Government has re-confirmed its support for HS2"
  
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• Heathrow T2 car park in 'total carnage' as motorists trapped

  24-09-2016 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The airport said "there were a number of delayed arrivals and there are overnight works in the tunnel causing congestion"
  
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• Flying Scotsman return cost 4.5m

  24-09-2016 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -THE full cost of restoring Flying Scotsman and returning the locomotive to the tracks was 4.5m, it has been revealed.
  
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• Extra bus on busy York route, from Sunday

  24-09-2016 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -AN EXTRA bus service has been added to a bus route in York following public demand.
  
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• Emirates postpones fourth daily Gatwick service

  24-09-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Extra flight was due to start next month
  
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• EasyJet strike: Pilots suspend potential strike over tiredness row

  24-09-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - EasyJet pilots have suspended potential strikes following a row over tiredness.
  
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• Easyjet pilots suspend strike action pending further talks

  24-09-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Easyjet pilots suspend strike action while new proposals on tackling fatigue are considered.
  
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• Dublin Bus strike: Thousands affected by fifth day of action

  24-09-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Up to 400,000 commuters in Dublin are facing travel disruption as strikes by Dublin Bus drivers enter a fifth day.
  
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• Despite enthusiasm, HS2 'has the weakest economic case of all projects'

  24-09-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The economic justification for HS2 has been slammed in a letter from the chair of the Treasury Select Committee to the transport secretary. Andrew Tyrie told Chris Grayling that the DfT has failed to mp;ldquo;comprehensively examinemp;rdquo; whether increasing conventional rail capacity would offer...
  
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• Council leader responds to concerns over Heathrow expansion legal action

  24-09-2016 02:00 via maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The leader of the Royal Borough has hit back at concerns over taxpayers money being used to fund legal action over the expansion of Heathrow.
  
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• Clipper signs new 10 year contract with John Lewis Partnership

  24-09-2016 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Clipper Logistics plc has announced that it has signed a new 10 year contract with The John Lewis Partnership to provide a range of retail support services from a new distribution centre at Grange Park, Northampton. This news follows an initial announcement made in March last year.The new distribution centre, acquired by Clipper earlier this year specifically for John Lewis, will provide in excess of 500,000 square feet of capacity. Initial activi
  
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• Campaigners demand cycle lane is removed from Richmond blackspot

  24-09-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Campaigners today demanded a cycle lane is closed after a series of angry confrontations between drivers and riders.
  
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• Brexit bicycle battery boost

  24-09-2016 02:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - If theres a silver lining to Brexit, perhaps its the opportunity to revisit the law across Europe that governs, and restricts, the use of electric bicycles. According to current law (Electrically Assisted Pedal CyclesEAPC(Amendment) Regulations 2015), electric bikes with powered assistance to a maximum of 25 km/h (15.5 mph) using a motor of no more than The post Brexit bicycle battery boost appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Asian Uber rival Grab to trial self-driving cars

  24-09-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Ride-hailing firm teams up with driverless tech provider Nutonomy
  
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• Abellio making £1 million profit a month from ScotRail franchise

  24-09-2016 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - NEW ScotRail operator Abellio made a profit of £1 million a month after taking over the railway franchise last year.
  
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