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• Should the left unite in the Richmond Park byelection? | Letters

  31-10-2016 20:21
  
  You report (Ukip will back Goldsmith in byelection, 28 October) that “Labour frontbenchers Clive Lewis and Jonathan Reynolds and the former shadow minister Lisa Nandy suggested their party should not contest the seat” in the Richmond Park byelection. As a member of the Labour party and former Green I welcome their intervention. The 2015 election showed that the first-past-the-post electoral system is not fit for purpose, and until we have electoral reform and proportional representat
  
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• Why Uber deserves to be hailed, not hated | Letters

  31-10-2016 20:18
  
  I am very happy that the rights of Uber drivers are being protected by the courts, but it is worth remembering that Uber isn’t just successful because it is cheap, it also offers a remarkably convenient service which is head and shoulders above what was available before (Uber is misleading drivers about its legal defeat, claims union, 30 October). It is a joy to be able to see my car coming down the street rather than wandering the high street looking for a black cab or engaging in re
  
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• The battle over Uber and driverless cars is really a debate about the future of humanity | Paul Mason

  31-10-2016 17:52
  
  Uber drivers were right to claim employment rights. But in a world where driverless cars may soon make them redundant, we face long-term dilemmas about the systems we choose Sometime during the 21st century you will stagger out of a club at 3am and hail a taxi. The vehicle, no longer allowed to loiter in busy areas, will pop out of a stack nearby, find its way to you and honk. You and your drunk companions will stammer out your destinations until they flash up correctly on a screen. And you will
  
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• Southern rail conductors to strike again this week

  31-10-2016 17:38
  
  RMT union members will walk out on Friday and Saturday in long-running dispute over planned changes to role of conductorsConductors on Southern trains will walk out on Friday in the eighth strike on the beleaguered railway this year.The RMT union and Southern’s operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), both issued statements on Monday proclaiming their readiness for talks, but the parties are yet to agree to a meeting.Related: Southern rail strike and engineering works compound co
  
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• The costly gridlock: how can we keep our cities moving?

  31-10-2016 07:00
  
  As the UK’s population continues to grow, transport systems in our urban centres will increasingly feel the strain. So what can be done?Cities around the world confront a huge and pressing problem: how do you accommodate growing numbers of people? It is forecast that by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in urban areas, and transport planners face the daunting task of making sure everyone can move around without too much of a struggle.The UK’s population is ex
  
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• Rail passengers face less than merry Christmas with travel disruptions

  31-10-2016 01:01
  
  Engineering works, many of which begin on Christmas Eve, will affect lines in and out of London, Manchester and CardiffRail passengers are facing travel disruption over the Christmas period because of engineering works on lines in and out of London, Manchester and Cardiff as well as on the line for the Heathrow Express.Since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, the travel rush is expected to be on the Thursday and Friday before. Those leaving it till the last minute will find their getaway hin
  
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• YP Comment: Questions over HS2 benefits in Yorkshire

  31-10-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - TODAYS update by HS2 chairman Sir David Higgins on the economic benefits of high-speed rail in Yorkshire will reassure those who believe that Britains largestand most complicatedinfrastructure project will be scaled back once the key first phase linking London and Birmingham has been completed.
  
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• Volvo say that Britains first self-driving cars will be unmarked to avoid 'bullying'

  31-10-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Erik Coelingh, pictured, the senior technical leader at Volvo, said the cars will be unmarked to make sure they aren't bullied because of concerns other motorists would react differently to them.
  
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• Unions warn of rail strike over British Transport Police force merger plan

  31-10-2016 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Scotsman - SCOTLAND'S trains face crippling strike action if the Scottish Government presses ahead with controversial plans to merge British Transport Police with Police Scotland, rail union leaders have warned.
  
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• UK told Nissan it wants tariff-free trading for motor industry, Clark says

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The UK wants tariff-free access to EU markets for the motor industry, Business Secretary Greg Clark says.
  
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• Transport chiefs start major bid to link Bradford to the mainline railway

  31-10-2016 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -SENIOR politicians, businesses and rail groups have thrown their weight behind a proposal to put Bradford back on the railway fast-track.
  
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• Tony Hallwood: Our efforts to improve Leeds Bradford Airport are taking off

  31-10-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - LEEDS Bradford Airport has successfully grown its passenger numbers over the last few years through introducing new airlines and services that serve the Leeds City Regionand wider Yorkshire region. We are confident of our continued success, while recognising the need to plan how the terminal infrastructure should be now developed to cope with this growing demand.
  
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• Reading trials retrofit hybrid and dual-door operation

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• Rail passengers face festive chaos as major lines are shut for improvements

  31-10-2016 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Network Rail is carrying out up to 200 improvement projects during the festive period, triggering pain for families hoping to celebrate together
  
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• Rail delays for Christmas travellers

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Engineering projects will mean significant delays for rail passengers during the Christmas holidays.
  
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• Politics goes centre stage at Euro Bus Expo

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• Pledge to look at hospital bus service

  31-10-2016 01:00 via shieldsgazette.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - Council bosses are to seek improved bus services to the boroughs main hospital after more than 1,000 people signed a petition.
  
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• Nottingham sings its praises at parliament

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• Network Rail warns London passengers of major disruption to trains over Christmas period

  31-10-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Rail passengers travelling to and from London over the Christmas period face major disruption as lines close for engineering work.
  
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• Network Rail may have to drawdown on mammoth government funding facility

  31-10-2016 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - After shelling out millions in compensation to Britain's train companies, Network Rail is facing the embarrassing prospect of asking for a hand out from the government.
  
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• MP: Why I welcome Heathrow decision for Bucks

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -MP for Chesham and Amersham, Cheryl Gillan, writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:
  
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• Major disruption on the cards for train passengers around Christmas

  31-10-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - A number of lines will be closed for engineering works and services to London Paddington will be disrupted
  
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• M25 revealed as the UK's least favourite motorway in a new poll as drivers brand it 'road to hell'

  31-10-2016 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -As the M25 celebrates its 30th anniversary, a new poll has seen drivers label it as one of the worst roads in the UK
  
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• Lib Dems call for better rural transport

  31-10-2016 01:00 via rsnonline.org.uk
  Other News Sources - Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has called for better transport so rural students can complete their studies.
  
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• Johnsons Martin Meacham, Peter Johnson and Amelia Bruce.

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• Japan shippers plan container merger

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Three of Japan's biggest shipping companies say they will merge their container operations to become more efficient.
  
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• High speed rail link from Liverpool to London AND Manchester moves closer

  31-10-2016 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -Move could cut London travel times to an hour and a quarter and Manchester times to 21 minutes
  
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• Greg Clark: 'UK wants tariff-free trade for car makers'

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Business Secretary Greg Clark has said he reassured Nissan that the government would try to negotiate tariff-free trade for car makers with the EU, during Brexit negotiations.
  
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• Greener Journeys quantifies bus benefits

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• Gare du Nord station in Paris evacuated after World War shell discovered

  31-10-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Two Eurostar trains bound for London have been delayed as a result of the find, described as a 'souvenir', which was reported earlier this morning.
  
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• Full speed electric for Volvo

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• Electric car sales significantly below target subscription

  31-10-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The government has admitted that only 8,000 electric cars are expected to be on Irish roads in 2020 unless radical policies are introduced to turn drivers away from diesel and petrol.
  
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• Electric and gas buses highlighted on ADL stand

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• Contactless bus travel for Stagecoach UK network by the end of 2018

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• Bus Services Bill is once in a generation opportunity says Wakefield

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• Bus gates must be sorted before Christmas say furious traders

  31-10-2016 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Campaigners' frustration at lack of action
  
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• Borders Railway 'serious' issues raised

  31-10-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The new Borders railway line is beset by cancellations, late running trains and unreliable services, according to campaigners.
  
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• Arriva Merseyside to take 12 BYD/ADL electric buses

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• Abellio received £120,000 from Surrey County Council to keep buses running until December

  31-10-2016 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Surrey County Council said it "had nothing to do" with Abellio being released nine months early from its contract
  
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