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• Southern rail workers to strike over Christmas and new year

  03-11-2016 16:49
  
  Two three-day strikes to start on 22 December and New Year’s Eve as long-running dispute continuesThe misery of Southern rail commuters is set to extend into Christmas and the new year as the RMT union gave notice of additional strikes in the heart of the festive period.A three-day strike by conductors starting on 22 December until the last trains on Christmas Eve will be followed by another three-day strike starting on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...
  
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• First UK public statues of black British people given listed status

  03-11-2016 01:01
  
  Commuters depicted waiting at London station recognised by Historic England as part of BBC’s Black and British seasonBronze figures of patient commuters that have stood at a railway station for 30 years have been given listed status because of their importance to black British history.The sculptures will be familiar to anyone who has waited for a Southeastern train at Brixton railway station in south London. Continue reading...
  
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• Wrightbus secures four-year deal with Lothian Buses

  03-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Ballymena firm Wrightbus wins order for over 300 vehicles
  
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• World's first zero-emission hydrogen train to begin operations in Germany

  03-11-2016 01:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
  C.N.N. - The world's first hydrogen powered, emission-free train is set to go into service in Germany in 2017 -- a ground-breaking innovation that could signal the phasing out of heavily polluting, diesel-powered trains.
  
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• Why Heathrow plan faces a bumpy ride subscription

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - So is it already chocks away for the third runway at Heathrow? Or is there sufficient legal fog around the airport to mean that take-off is by no means a foregone conclusion?
  
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• US airline margins in line with average of other industries

  03-11-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- US airlines collectively reported approximately $18.3 billion in pre-tax profit for the first nine months of 2016, down 2.1 from $18.7 billion over the same period in 2015, according to Airlines for America (A4A).read more
  
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• UK must invest in skills for emerging transport technology says TSC

  03-11-2016 01:00 via eurotransportmagazine.com
  
  Other News Sources - The UK must close emerging skills gaps in the transport sector says Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) following publication of its Intelligent Mobility Skills Strategy report.
  
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• Uber adds lifestyle tracking to ride-hailing app

  03-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Tech group wants access to calendars and friends locations to personalise app for users
  
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• Transport minister's pledge to West Fife commuters

  03-11-2016 01:00 via dunfermlinepress.com
  
  Other Regional Press - ... I'll improve the Fife circle.
  
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• Transport Minister Humza Yousaf: Im no transport expert

  03-11-2016 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Scotlands Transport Minister has said he is not a transport expert as he defended the SNPs response to growing public anger about the state of the countrys overcrowded and late-running trains.
  
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• Trains running at 'reduced capacity' because leaves on the line are causing maintenance problems

  03-11-2016 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -Arriva Trains Wales has apologised saying the autumnal problem has meant 'unscheduled' work needs to be carried out
  
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• Toxic air is killing thousands of us Theresa May must act fast

  03-11-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Government plans to tackle air pollution are officially wholly inadequate. If industry were incentivised to help clean it up, we could all be winners
  
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• Tory Minister John Hayes Divides Opinion With His Incredible Speech On Transport Beauty

  03-11-2016 01:00 via huffingtonpost.co.uk
  
  Huffington Post - A Tory minister has confounded many and divided opinion with an inspired speech on beauty in transport.
  
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• Thousands caught driving distracted twice over four years

  03-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Almost 10,000 drivers have been caught twice for being distracted while driving, including using a mobile phone, in the last four years.
  
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• Southern Rail to run 60 extra trains over bonfire weekend in attempt to cope with strike

  03-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Southern rail has pledged to run 60 extra trains over bonfire weekend in a bid to ease travel chaos during a 48-hour staff walk-out.
  
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• SNCF Rseau raises 900m with inaugural green bond

  03-11-2016 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Other News Sources - FRANCE: SNCF Rseau has raised 900m with its inaugural 15-year green bond, which it says was the...
  
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• RMT call to Transport Secretary over Southern rail 'chaos'

  03-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Union bosses have accused trouble-hit Southern rail of "hoarding profits" as passengers face disruption and further strike action.
  
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• Renew Holdings acquires Giffen Holdings

  03-11-2016 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Other News Sources -Renew, an engineering services group supporting the UK infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Giffen Holdings Limited.
  
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• Rail system like a heart that pumps heat around Europe

  03-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Operator BBs grand claim reflects networks central role, influence but high cost
  
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• Open bus lane and do roadworks at night drivers still angry over Kesgrave roadworks

  03-11-2016 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - Motorists have continued to vent their anger over the traffic chaos causing huge delays during both rush hours in Kesgrave this week.
  
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• New hopes of saving a historic Scottish-built sailing ship from a watery grave

  03-11-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - CAMPAIGNERS say they have new hope of saving the Scottish-built historic sailing ship the Falls of Clyde which was threatened with being towed out of a Hawaii harbour and being sunk.
  
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• MP begs Prime Minister to personally intervene in rail dispute

  03-11-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -THE Prime Minister has been called on to personally intervene in the ongoing Southern Rail dispute.
  
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• Mayfair businessman slapped with 750 bill after being allowed to ride bus for free by the driver

  03-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Transport for London today apologised to a Mayfair businessman hit with a 750 court bill over a 1.50 bus fare - after accepting that the driver had allowed him to board for free.
  
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• Maersk calls a tentative bottom to shipping woes

  03-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Problems highlighted by company reporting second consecutive quarterly loss
  
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• How the new Heathrow runway will be good for Devon - Neil Parish MP

  03-11-2016 01:00 via exeterexpressandecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The decision to build a new runway at Heathrow is a strong statement that the UK is open for business.
  
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• High Court victory for air pollution campaigners subscription

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The governments plan for tackling air pollution in cities is too weak and must be strengthened to comply with European rules aimed at preventing thousands of premature deaths, the High Court ruled today.
  
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• High Court ruling on air pollution casts fresh doubt on the deliverability of Heathrow expansion

  03-11-2016 01:00 via aef.org.uk
  Aviation Industry- The Government has failed to take adequate measures to meet the legal requirement to being levels of nitrogen dioxide to within legal limits as soon as possible, the High Court ruled today, and has fixed its estimates for compliance dates
  
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• Facebook blocks Admiral's car insurance discount plan

  03-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Facebook blocks an insurer's plan to view young drivers' profiles to set car insurance premiums.
  
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• Euston Arch will make a return trip subscription

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - It caused an almighty row when it was pulled down in the 1960s as part of a brutal reconstruction of one of Londons busiest railway stations. Now the Euston Arch may be on the verge of rising again as part of a grand plan to combat a cult of ugliness on the public transport network.
  
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• Electrical fault causes commuter misery for hundreds of passengers

  03-11-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -THE Prime Minister has been urged to intervene in the ongoing rail crisis in Sussex after commuters faced rush hour chaos on Tuesday.
  
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• East Midlands Airport has busiest summer since recession

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - East Midlands Airport has experienced its busiest summer since 2008 and the beginning of the recession, according to new figures.
  
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• Drivers of toxic diesels must pay to enter cities Subscription

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Drivers of diesel cars face charges to enter city centres across the country after the High Court ruled that the government was failing to tackle air pollution.
  
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• Damage from Brexit being overestimated, says Souter subscription

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - An SNP donor has said that Brexit is not as big a deal as people think and may prove to be good for Europe.
  
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• Business guru who helped Nissan's move to Sunderland advises other companies to hold investment

  03-11-2016 01:00 via sunderlandecho.com
  
  Sunderland Echo - Nissan's decision to invest in its Sunderland factory is not likely to be repeated by other Japanese companies, according to a business guru involved in advising the car giant to come to north-east England in the 1980s.
  
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• British Airways to offer wi-fi on short-haul flights

  03-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - British Airways will offer wi-fi internet access on short-haul flights from 2017, owner IAG says.
  
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• British Airways to launch wifi on short haul flights

  03-11-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Wifi introduced across all four IAG airlines
  
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• British Airways to launch wi-fi on short-haul flights from next summer

  03-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - British Airways is to launch wi-fi on short-haul flights from next summer.
  
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• Birmingham congestion charge ruled out

  03-11-2016 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail -But city council chiefs refuse to say whether they will extend the clean air zone to private cars in the future
  
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• ARRIVA COMMENTS ON CMA FINAL DECISION ON NORTHERN RAIL FRANCHISE AWARD

  03-11-2016 01:00 via arriva.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its final decision on the award of the Northern franchise to Arriva.
  
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• Aircraft makers plot course to exploit demand in China

  03-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Competition from fledgling local industry far off, say executives at Zhuhai air show
  
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• Air France names new CEO

  03-11-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Air France-KLM has appointed Franck Terner, who is currently Air France-KLM EVP engineering and maintenance, as the next CEO of Air France.read more
  
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• £60m investment by Yorkshire rail firm in Hitachi trains

  03-11-2016 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - HULL TRAINS has announced a £60m investment in new Hitachi trains.The firm says the investment will deliver 50 extra seating after it secured track access extension from the office of Rail and Road, allowing direct services to and from London until 2029.
  
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