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• Croydon tram crash kills at least seven and injures more than 50

  09-11-2016 19:58
  
  Driver is arrested as investigators say they believe tram was going too fast when it derailed in south LondonAt least seven people have been killed and more than 50 taken to hospital after a tram, believed to have been going too fast, crashed in south London on Wednesday morning.Survivors of the accident said that people went flying inside as the tram left the tracks, with bodies and blood scattered inside the carriages following the derailment which occurred at about 6.10am. The driver of the v
  
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• Croydon tram crash leaves at least five dead and 50 injured

  09-11-2016 18:21
  
  Driver arrested as investigators say tram was travelling ‘at significantly higher speed than is permitted’ when it derailedA tram that crashed killing five people and leaving 50 injured was travelling at “significantly higher speed than is permitted”, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said.The tram derailed in Croydon, south London, early on Wednesday morning, and the driver of the tram has been arrested. Some of the 50 who were injured in the incident were serio
  
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• Croydon tram crash leaves five dead and 50 injured

  09-11-2016 13:49
  
  Driver arrested as emergency services work to free trapped passengers after tram derailed in south LondonFive people have died after a tram derailed in Croydon, south London, British Transport Police have said. The driver of the tram has been arrested, and more than 50 people were injured in the incident. Continue reading...
  
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• Croydon tram derailment – aerial video

  09-11-2016 13:24
  
  Aerial footage shows the scene of a tram derailment in Croydon, south London, on Wednesday morning. Police say there was at least one death after the two-car tram tipped over in a tunnel near the Sandilands stop in early hours of the morningPolice say there has been death in Croydon tram derailmentContinue reading...
  
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• Police say there has been death in Croydon tram derailment

  09-11-2016 12:16
  
  Officers say there has been ‘loss of life’ after two-car tram tipped over in tunnel near Sandilands stop in south LondonPolice have said there has been “some loss of life” after a tram derailed in Croydon, south London, injuring more than 50 people.
  Transport for London (TfL) said the incident, involving a two-car vehicle, happened inside a tunnel. Images uploaded to social media showed emergency services working at the scene of what police described as a “serious i
  
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• Two trapped and 40 injured after tram overturns in Croydon

  09-11-2016 09:28
  
  Two-car tram tips over in tunnel near Sandilands stop in south LondonTwo people are still trapped after a tram overturned in Croydon, south London. A rescue operation is under way following the incident, in which 40 people were injured.Transport for London (TfL) said the incident, involving a two-car vehicle, happened inside a tunnel. Images uploaded to social media showed emergency services working at the scene of what police described as a “serious incident”. Continue reading...
  
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• Great Western line electrification 'deferred' amid cost overruns

  09-11-2016 01:38
  
  Rail minister admits there have been ‘difficulties’ with modernising branch lines on routes to Oxford and BristolWork to electrify key branch lines on rail routes to Oxford and Bristol has been suspended, the government has announced. The troubled programme has been beset by delays and cost overruns, with its budget trebling to £2.8bn. Although a review of the work by Network Rail in 2015 led to the project being replanned on a “more efficient footing”, on Tuesday t
  
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• YP Comment: Rail upgrades fate on the line

  09-11-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - LESSONS clearly need to be learned when it comes to rail electrificationit beggars belief that the cost of modernising the Great Western railway has increased by £2.1bn since 2013; will be long-overdue if and when completed and a planned order for new fleet of trains will have to be ordered so this rolling stock can operate under both diesel and electric power.
  
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• World premiere for Volvo B5LHC Electric Hybrid double-deck

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• Wilkinson: DfT 'would not embark upon' a franchise similar to TSGN again

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The DfT has admitted it would not design a single franchise the size of Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (TSGN) again in the future, the managing director of passenger services admitted to MPs yesterday. Peter Wilkinson was asked about the performance of the franchise, which has been...
  
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• UPDATE WITH VIDEO: Passengers escape after electrical explosion under train carriage

  09-11-2016 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -RAIL passengers have told of the dramatic moment massive electrical flashes struck under train
  
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• Union stages protests over ScotRail franchise

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The RMT union is staging a day of protests in support of
  
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• Union calls for timetable to move ScotRail into public ownership

  09-11-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - The RMT union has called on the Scottish Government to set out an immediate timetable for Abellio to be stripped of its ScotRail franchise.
  
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• Uber: 'We are not breaking the law'

  09-11-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -UBER has insisted drivers picking up passengers in Brighton and Hove who are licensed in other cities are not breaking the law.
  
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• Tram 'overturns' in 'serious incident' in Croydon

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A tram has reportedly overturned in south London in what police say is a "serious incident".
  
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• The Guardian view on air pollution: the next generation carries the burden of our inaction Editorial

  09-11-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Adults who grew up in less polluted days can cope with pollution. But when a childs lungs are damaged, they are damaged for lifeOn Sunday, the capital city of one of the worlds fastest growing economies was effectively shut down in an emergency act. The reason was not terrorism, but air pollution. The threat to citizens from smog in Delhi was judged so great that traffic was ratioined, coal-fired power stations closed and diesel generators suspended. This was amp;nbsp;brave and sa
  
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• Successful show debut for new Scania Interlink Finesse

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• StreetAir EVs for Edinburgh as part of new 316-vehicle deal with Lothian

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• St Pancras delays: Cancelled north-bound services spark rush hour chaos for commuters

  09-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Commuters faced rush hour chaos as cancelled north-bound trains from St Pancras sent the station into "meltdown".
  
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• Southern train 'moved with doors open'

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A Southern commuter train travelled a short distance with its doors open, rail accident investigators have said.
  
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• Shearings confirms new order for 43 Mercedes-Benz Tourismos

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• Rail electrification scheme suffers more delays

  09-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - DfT postpones parts of Great Western project to 2019-24 funding period
  
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• Rail electrification into Oxford 'delayed until further notice'

  09-11-2016 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -THE planned electrification of the railway between Oxford and Didcot is to be delayed, the Government has announced.
  
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• Putting gender diversity to the test

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - RTM's Luana Salles reports from this year's Big Rail Diversity Challenge, which gathered 30 gender-balanced teams from different rail companies to participate in a series of challenges that proved men and women can, and should, work effectively together.
  
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• ORR appoints new director of railway performance and planning

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced the appointment of a new director of railway performance and planning. Graham Richards will take over the role permanently, having previously been deputy director. He then acted as interim director since the departure of the previous incumbent...
  
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• No second chance for drivers caught using a mobile phone at the wheel as ministers unveil plans to scrap training courses for first-time offenders

  09-11-2016 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The Department for Transport believes that offering workshops to educate motorists about the dangers of making a call while driving is not a tough enough measure to deter people.
  
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• Network Rail graduate aims to inspire young engineers during Tomorrows Engineers Week

  09-11-2016 01:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - Shyam Patel, a project manager at Network Rail, is calling on young people to consider a career in the railway as Network Rail marks Tomorrows Engineers Week 2016 (7-11 November 2016), a national week designed to shine a spotlight on engineers and engineering careers.
  
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• National Express steps up a gear with first ever Christmas Day services from Newcastle to London

  09-11-2016 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Coach operator is also adding Sunderland and Middlesbrough to its festive schedule in response to warnings over disruption to rail network
  
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• Motochimp: The electric monkey bike built for the city

  09-11-2016 01:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - Singapore based company Vanda Electric recently unveiled their latest creation, which puts a serious twist on a light-hearted classic and aims to redefine urban transportation. The Motochimp is an emission-free monkey bike with a lithium-ion battery that boasts a range of up to 40km from a single 60-minute charge. It uses a standard three pin plug, which is neatly stowed The post Motochimp: The electric monkey bike built for the city appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Maynard refuses to confirm 2023 deadline for Midland Main Line electrification

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Rail minister Paul Maynard MP has refused to confirm that the entire Midland Main Line electrification up to Sheffield will be finished by 2023, dodging repeated questions from local MPs at a Commons debate yesterday. Maynard was grilled by former shadow transport secretary and Nottingham South...
  
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• 'Massive flashes' as electrical fault at Dorchester delays South West Trains

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An electrical fault causes sparks to fly, blocks rail lines and causes disruption to South West Trains.
  
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• Luton Thameslink and East Midland trains delayed by cable damage

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Damaged overhead lines at Luton are causing major disruption on busy rush hour rail services.
  
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• LowCVP launches green bus guide

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• Long Buckby Stations new car park receives security award

  09-11-2016 01:00 via northamptonchron.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A new car park at Long Buckby railway station is to be awarded the Park Mark award for security.
  
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• London Victoria: Moment man armed with sledgehammer 'runs riot at train depot causing 30k in damage'

  09-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Police are hunting for a man armed with a sledgehammer who allegedly smashed into a London train depot before going on a rampage and wrecking windows, toilets and computers.
  
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• Karhoo taxi app closes after six months

  09-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Service said it raised $250m, but finances had become pretty dire
  
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• Iveco introduces new Busmaster accreditation for coachbuilders

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• Hyperloop plans prototype in Dubai by 2020

  09-11-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Network of portals and pods aims to cut journey time to Abu Dhabi to just 12 minutes
  
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• Hyperloop may become reality in Dubai

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A firm behind super-fast transport system, Hyperloop, has signed a deal in the United Arab Emirates.
  
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• Great Western rail modernisation costs rocket, says NAO

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The government has been blamed for huge extra costs and lengthy delays to the modernisation of the Great Western railway network in England and Wales.
  
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• Great Western electrification projects go on hold

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -Electrification of several stretches of the Great Western Main Line has been further delayed, saving some 150 million. The Government said 'costly and disruptive electrification works' are not necessary to achieve 'the benefits expected by passengers'. However, rail minister Paul Maynard has emphasised that the government remains committed to electrifying the GWML. In a statement to Parliament, he said that the sections affected are Oxford and Didcot Parkway, Bristol Parkway to B
  
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• Government accused of abandoning flagship rail pledges as spending spirals out of control

  09-11-2016 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - The electrification of key routes to Bristol, Oxford and Berkshire has been 'deferred'prompting speculation they will never happenand others are in doubt
  
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• Further delays to GWML electrification as schemes deferred indefinitely

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Great Western Main Line (GWML) electrification is due to be further delayed after rail minister Paul Maynard announced that four key projects are being deferred indefinitely. Maynard told the House of Commons today that, following the Hendy Reviewmp;rsquo;s criticism of the programme and revisions...
  
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• Franchise contracts could block greater transparency over late trains

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The Department for Transport is set to lift the veil on rail performance by publishing the actual figures against the contractual benchmarks for each franchise every four weeks. But rail minister Paul Maynard has warned that 'commercial and market sensitivities' could pose a stumbling block.
  
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• Enterprise zone for whole south Wales valleys urged

  09-11-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A new enterprise zone across the whole of south Wales valleys is recommended as part of a report into poverty by two think-tanks.
  
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• Electric double-deck prototype launched by Optare at Euro Bus Expo

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• Drivers caught using mobile phones illegally 'will get six points and 200 fine'

  09-11-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Drivers caught using a mobile phone illegally for the first time will no longer be able to avoid getting points on their licence by taking a remedial course, under plans announced by the Department for Transport (DfT).
  
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• DfT promises to publish franchise performance data every four weeks

  09-11-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Rail minister Paul Maynard has promised that the DfT will publish information about each rail franchisemp;rsquo;s performance against its contractual benchmarks every four weeks. Maynard made the commitment in a letter to Louise Ellman MP, head of the Transport Select Committee, before appearing...
  
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• Deliveroo riders seek workers' rights and union recognition after landmark Uber ruling

  09-11-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Deliveroo riders in north London are taking legal steps to gain worker's rights following a victory by Uber drivers.
  
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• Croydon tram derailment: Five trapped and 40 people injured

  09-11-2016 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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