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• Heathrow third runway: what does the Tory cabinet think?

  14-10-2016 22:06
  
  Where Theresa May’s team stands on the proposed expansion of the west London airportAs MPs opposed to a third runway at Heathrow are plotting to undermine its anticipated government approval, we look at where Theresa May’s cabinet stands on the proposed expansion of the west London airport. Related: Anti-Heathrow MPs plan to thwart government over third runwayContinue reading...
  
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• Anti-Heathrow MPs plan to thwart government over third runway

  14-10-2016 20:08
  
  Zac Goldsmith and John McDonnell part of coalition looking to undermine expected approval of expansion at HeathrowAn alliance of MPs opposed to the expansion of Heathrow, including the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, and the Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith, are plotting to undermine the anticipated government approval of a third runway.They are set to argue that the “real decision” will only come next year, when parliament votes on a national planning statement to expand the west Lo
  
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• Stansted promises fight if Gatwick and Heathrow both get new runways

  14-10-2016 15:24
  
  Manchester Airports Group, which owns Stansted, says it will launch legal challenge if runways are approved at both rivalsThe owner of Stansted and Manchester airports is prepared to mount a legal challenge against the government if Theresa May approves the building of new runways at Gatwick and Heathrow next week.There has been speculation that ministers could take a surprise decision to give the green light to expansion at both airports on Tuesday, prompting Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to
  
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• Heathrow airport expansion backed by George Osborne

  14-10-2016 13:19
  
  Former chancellor says there is ‘overwhelming economic case’ for extra runway at Britain’s largest airport
  The expansion of Heathrow airport has received its most explicit endorsement from a major Westminster political figure since the Airports Commission reported in 2015, after the former chancellor George Osborne said the economic case to build at the west London airport instead of Gatwick was “overwhelming”.Continue reading...
  
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• Sadiq Khan submits takeover plan to end London's rail commuter 'nightmare'

  14-10-2016 11:41
  
  London mayor presents business case for devolution of suburban rail services to TfL from franchise owners such as SouthernPlans to improve rail services for millions of passengers at London’s busiest stations have been submitted to the government in an effort to end the “nightmare” of delays and overcrowding.
  The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, said commuters had been enduring a bad service for too long. He presented a business case for devolving suburban rail services to Trans
  
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• London mayor submits takeover plan to end rail commuter 'nightmare'

  14-10-2016 09:43
  
  Sadiq Khan presents business case for devolution of suburban rail services to TfL from franchise owners such as SouthernPlans to improve rail services for millions of passengers at London’s busiest stations have been submitted to the government in an effort to end the “nightmare” of delays and overcrowding.
  The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, said commuters had been enduring a bad service for too long. He presented a business case for devolving suburban rail services to Transpo
  
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• When it was good to be steaming along the once-busy canal

  14-10-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - WHAT a pleasurable sight this isa moment of timelessness and tranquility. It could be anywhere in the world really. Is it in Africa perhaps, although the lock would suggest otherwise. Or is it perhaps a smaller of the riverboats on the Mississippi in America? But no, it is Scotland, and the Forth and Clyde Canal.
  
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• Weekend shutdown sparks rail misery

  14-10-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Rail passengers travelling between Blackpool and Preston are set to suffer more disruption with Network Rail planning months of weekend closures.
  
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• Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - UK: The four bidders shortlisted for the contract to be the 'Operator mp; Development Partner'...
  
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• Unions write to Labour MPs urging them to back Heathrow expansion

  14-10-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Campaign for a third runway puts unions at odds with senior party figures, including Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnellTrade unions are preparing to ramp up their efforts to persuade Labour MPs to back expansion at Heathrow airport, putting them at odds with senior party figures including Jeremy Corbyn.Community, the union that represents iron and steel workers, wrote to all Labour MPs on Thursday calling on them to back the expansion if it is approved by the prime minister, Theresa
  
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• Transport Secretary says passengers should be able to pay with a 'flick of a card'

  14-10-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Chris Grayling said passengers should never have to queue again for a ticket, and should be able to buy them from the comfort of their home or while enjoying a coffee at the train station.
  
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• Time is running short to have a say on bypass bid

  14-10-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Time is running out for people to have their say on a proposals for a huge new dual carriageway.
  
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• Third runway at Heathrow 'to get go-ahead in days': Theresa May set to defy fierce opposition to announce boost to airport's capacity

  14-10-2016 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - After years of delay, Theresa May is set to defy fierce opposition from key members of her Cabinet, including Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, to boost Britains airport capacity.
  
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• Swedens airports post 5 passenger increase year-to-date

  14-10-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Swedavia, owner and operator of 10 airports across Sweden, reported Oct. 13 a total of 29.7 million passengers have embarked and disembarked at the state-owned companys airports through Sept. 30, a 5 rise year-over-year (YOY).read more
  
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• Railways: A great English journey

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Take a journey on England's railways from the
  
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• Railway supply industry news round-up

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - Abellio has agreed eight-year framework contracts with Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens and Stadler for...
  
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• Rail union says Welsh should run their own train services

  14-10-2016 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The RMT wants 'Welsh Rail' created instead of handing contract to global corporation
  
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• Rail passengers can claim refunds for 15-minute delays

  14-10-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Delay Repay 15 to be introduced within months starting with Southern
  
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• Rail firm committed to the Far North Line

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - ScotRail Alliance chiefs say they are committed to the future of rail services to the north of Inverness.
  
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• Plan to improve public travel for people with dementia

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Help to make using public transport easier for people with dementia and similar conditions is being sought by a health board.
  
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• Oxford line closed after freight train breaks down

  14-10-2016 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A broken down train is causing delays ofaboutan hour for rush hour commuters this evening.
  
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• MPs urge ministers to 'get a grip' in midst of Southern strike woes

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The government's handling of rail franchises is attacked in a report by MPs that cites Southern passengers' woes as a three-day staff strike ends.
  
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• MPs accuse the Government of hiding evidence on the poor performance of Southern Rail

  14-10-2016 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Committees report says Department of Transport is refusing to reveal whether under-fire operator is in breach of its contractand, therefore, could be stripped of it
  
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• Metrolink's Trafford Park £350m tramline approved

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A £350m tramline to Greater Manchester's Trafford Centre is given the go-ahead by the government.
  
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• Mark Carne to give keynote speech at RAILs National Rail Conference

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Network Rails Chief Executive will speak at the NRC in Manchester on November 1
  
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• Lord Wolfson warns against isolationist Brexit course

  14-10-2016 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Chief executive of Next says UK will be finished if government fails to build open and global-facing economy
  
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• Lord Wolfson offers 250,000 prize for roads solution

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Lord Wolfson, the chief executive of Next, is offering a 250,000 prize for the best suggestion on how improve the UK's overcrowded roads.
  
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• London's black taxis 'must slash night fares in order to keep up with Uber'

  14-10-2016 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Expensive night-time black cab fares need to be slashed if drivers are to have any chance of fighting back against the threat from Uber, a major new study claims today.
  
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• London Bridge chaos highlights franchise woe

  14-10-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - MPs say miscalculation of delays reveals error in Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern grouping
  
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• Kenya Airways raises stakes in pilot row

  14-10-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Government joins calls for planned stoppage to be called off
  
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• Interior Doors for Trains

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -PMC Polarteknik Door Systems is a leading European supplier of fire barrier gangway door systems for rail vehicles. These products help increase passenger comfort and safety in modern as well as refurbished passenger coaches.
  
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• Hyperloop One wins backing from DP World

  14-10-2016 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Middle-East backer helps fuel race to build radical new transport system
  
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• How the railways changed leisure and travel

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - How the railways changed leisure and travel in the North West.
  
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• Heathrow/Gatwick expansion decision next Tuesday?

  14-10-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Campaign group believes government have set a date for the long-awaited runway announcement
  
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• Great Western Railway passengers can test their knowledge of the South West in new quiz

  14-10-2016 02:00 via getreading.co.uk
  
  Reading Evening Post -Passengers will be tested on the sights seen from the train
  
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• Government must 'get a grip' on monitoring rail franchise agreements

  14-10-2016 02:00 via parliament.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Lessons must be learned from the woeful experience of passengers on Southern Railway, say MPs on the Transport Select Committee.
  
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• Government gives go-ahead for Trafford Metrolink extension

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - A 5.5km extension to the Manchester Metrolink tram network is set to go ahead after the DfT gave an order allowing it to be built. The mp;pound;350m Trafford Park Line, funded through Greater Manchestermp;rsquo;s devolution deal, will branch off from the Pomona stop and reach six further stops. It...
  
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• Gerald Jennings: HS2 alone is not enough to bring the North up to speed

  14-10-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - WITH the party conference season behind us, the next major political diary date will be the Chancellors Autumn Statement.
  
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• Four bidders to take on £600m South Wales Metro

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Four foreign-owned firms are competing to run train services in Wales and create the £600m South Wales Metro.
  
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• Forth Rail Bridge paid for in blood

  14-10-2016 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - The epic struggle of the men who built the Forth Rail Bridge is to be examined in a new documentary which claims the construction was paid for in blood.
  
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• Flights firm positive about Blackpool airport sale

  14-10-2016 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - The boss of the only commercial air passenger firm operating at Blackpool Airport said he is confident about the future in the light of a possible sale of the site.
  
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• Flights between UK and China to jump 150

  14-10-2016 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - The UK and China have agreed to more than double the number of permitted flights between China and the UK
  
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• End to paper rail tickets by the end of 2018

  14-10-2016 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - PAPER tickets will be a thing of the past on British railways in the next two years, according to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
  
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• Electric bike scheme first to be launched in the UK

  14-10-2016 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The UK's first city-wide electric bike scheme is launched in Exeter.
  
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• Drivers caught by Newcastle bus lane camera could be due a refund - because of 'inadequate' signs

  14-10-2016 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - The landmark ruling could 'open the floodgates' for motorists who have been fined driving along John Dobson Street in the city centre
  
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• Department for Transport questioned on departmental priorities

  14-10-2016 02:00 via parliament.uk
  
  Parliament - The Transport Committee hears evidence from the Secretary of State for Transport and the Permanent Secretary in a session examining the new Secretary of State's priorities and the Department's annual report and accounts.
  
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• Defra correct to identify burden on small businesses of Clean Air Zones - but fails to offer support

  14-10-2016 02:00 via fta.co.uk
  Other News Sources - FTA has once again raised concerns over planned restrictions reiterated in the Defra Clean Air Zones document published today. ...
  
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• Damning report slams Southern Railway management for poor performance

  14-10-2016 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -TRAINS are in such a bad state on the Southern network that the contract would normally be pulled at this stage, MPs have recognised.
  
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• Chester MP backs HS2 benefits in parliamentary debate

  14-10-2016 02:00 via crewechronicle.co.uk
  
  Crewe Chronicle - Regional rail hub at Crewe would extend the benefits of the new line to 1.5 million people
  
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• Cables for Rail Technology

  14-10-2016 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -We at SAB Brckskes see ourselves as manufacturer and service provider - in the sense of real partnership and customer-oriented work. The quality of our products is known in more than 40 countries of the world.
  
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