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• The Guardian view on Chris Grayling’s rail plans: small-minded, ideological and partisan | Editorial

  06-12-2016 19:43
  
  The UK government is putting more money into transport infrastructure but its dogmatic approach again risks benefiting the south at the expense of the northTransport was one of the winners in Philip Hammond’s painfully cautious autumn statement last month. Considering the size of Britain’s infrastructure spending backlog, and the cost of the rail, road and air projects now on the national wishlist, the chancellor’s additional £1.1bn transport spending, with £110m ea
  
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• Global warming talk can be a lot of hot air | Letters

  06-12-2016 18:54
  
  Alice Bell is right that we need to talk about climate change (Opinion, 6 December). However, when we do, people often say there is no point in cutting one’s own emissions (by not flying, for example) because hardly anyone else is; and they say there is no point in the UK doing anything, because other countries aren’t. Sadly, people in other countries are probably using the same arguments and so, in a self-fulfilling way, it could be argued that they are all correct. Certainly there
  
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• Shippea Hill: just 'one person a month' uses UK's quietest train station

  06-12-2016 18:02
  
  Cambridgeshire station was used only 12 times in 2015-16, figures show, while nearly 100m journeys were made through London WaterlooThe quietest train station in Britain is used by the equivalent of just one passenger per month, latest figures show.Shippea Hill station in Cambridgeshire had only 12 entries and exits during 2015-16, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Continue reading...
  
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• Plans for Transport for London to take over capital's rail lines ditched

  06-12-2016 18:00
  
  Transport secretary instead says TfL will be involved in new Southeastern franchise that will hand more control to private firmsPlans for the capital’s rail lines to be run by Transport for London have been scuttled, as the government instead said it would make the Southeastern franchise a testbed for controversial reforms that will lead to private train companies taking joint control of the tracks.The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, has blocked a deal announced in January by his pred
  
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• 'A very British form of privatisation': readers on Grayling's rail plans

  06-12-2016 13:52
  
  Plans for a fully privatised railway line between Oxford and Cambridge was met with scepticism from our readers
  Britain could be set for a fully privatised rail line, as transport secretary Chris Grayling outlines plans for a new line connecting Oxford and Cambridge. Related: Chris Grayling unveils plans for fully privatised rail line On the plus side a fully integrated rail system owned by one organisation will surely create efficiencies, on the minus side, there surely is nothing more economic
  
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• Southern rail strike: Grayling offers to meet RMT union for talks

  06-12-2016 12:47
  
  Transport secretary says he will meet union if it calls off industrial action as Southern commuters suffer severe disruptions
  The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, has offered to meet the RMT union only if it suspends its industrial action in its dispute with Southern rail, as commuters on the troubled network suffered further disruption in the latest overtime ban by drivers and strike by conductors.Members of the RMT are on strike for three days, while industrial action by Aslef members, inc
  
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• Chris Grayling unveils plans for fully privatised rail line

  06-12-2016 12:33
  
  Single company to own track and run trains on Oxford–Cambridge route in first such operation since 1990s privatisationThe government has unveiled plans for a fully privatised railway line, with track and trains operated by the same company.A new line linking Oxford and Cambridge will not be developed by Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s rail infrastructure. Instead, a new entity will be responsible for track and infrastructure, as well as operating train services, under proposals
  
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• Flights cancelled as heavy fog descends on southern England

  06-12-2016 11:39
  
  Drivers advised to take extra care on the roads as poor visibility leads to cancellations and delays at London airportsHeavy fog across the south of England caused traffic disruption on Tuesday morning and dozens of flights were cancelled due to low visibility. Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Heathrow, which was forced to cancel 45 flights because of low visibility, while London City airport in east London had cancelled 43 arrivals and departures by 9am. Up to 18 flights were also delaye
  
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• Chris Grayling to unveil plans for new fully privatised railway line

  06-12-2016 01:01
  
  Track and trains on Oxford-Cambridge route to be run by one firm, in first fully integrated operation since 1990s privatisationThe government is to unveil plans for a fully privatised railway line, with track and trains operated by the same company.A new route linking Oxford and Cambridge will not be developed by Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s rail infrastructure. Instead, a new entity will be responsible for track and infrastructure, as well as operating train services, under propos
  
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• YP Letters: Leeds public transport and a chronicle of failure

  06-12-2016 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - YP Letters: Leeds public transport and a chronicle of failure Public transport in Leeds has had many false starts. 18:0618:15Monday 05 December 2016 0 HAVE YOUR SAY From: Tony Young, Cross Bank, Skipton. ONCE again your headline Motorists face over £2bn bill for jams by 2025 (The Yorkshire Post, November 30) highlights the determination of Leeds City Council to keep their heads firmly in the sand. It is now well known that Leeds is the largest urban area in Europe without
  
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• Watchdog rejects reopening LU ticket offices, but demands urgent action plan

  06-12-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Ticket office closures on London Underground (LU) can be implemented, but new measures should be carried out to address areas such as passenger safety, London TravelWatchmp;rsquo;s review of the closures has concluded. The independent watchdogmp;rsquo;s final report, which was commissioned by London...
  
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• United agrees to pay second fine related to Newark-Columbia flight

  06-12-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- United Airlines has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle civil charges related to a money-losing flight it operated to curry favor with former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNY) chairman David Samson, according to a statement from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).read more
  
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• Underground strikes called off after 'progressive' talks

  06-12-2016 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The RMT says 24-hour strikes which had been called on the Piccadilly and Hammersmith mp; City lines of London Underground from 21.30 tomorrow (6 December) have been cancelled, following successful talks at ACAS. The union said 'all objectives' in the Piccadilly line dispute had now been achieved and that it was committed to further talks 'aimed at a long term agreement' on the Hammersmith and City line.
  
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• UK needs urgent airspace modernisation - NATS

  06-12-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline flight industry group warns of rise in flight delays
  
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• Tube strike: Piccadilly and Hammersmith and City line walkout suspended after talks

  06-12-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A planned 24-hour strike by Tube drivers has been suspended following last-minute talks.
  
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• Transport Secretary set to pledge commitment to East West Rail link

  06-12-2016 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
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• Transport secretary puts passengers at the heart of the railway

  06-12-2016 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - New East West rail operation and closer industry cooperation for better services for passengers.
  
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• Trains and track come together in rail management revamp

  06-12-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Railway management in England is set for a major overhaul, promises Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
  
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• Train passengers face cancelled trains and long delays due to defective track

  06-12-2016 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - Rail passengers travelling from London to Clacton, Colchester and Ipswich tonight are facing cancelled trains or delays of up to 45 minutes due to a defective track on the outskirts of London.
  
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• Southern rail strike to bring 'major delays'

  06-12-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Commuters have been warned to expect major delays during a three-day walkout on the Southern rail network.
  
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• Southern Rail commuter pens amusing 'ditty' in an attempt to 'find something funny in a desperate situation'

  06-12-2016 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Billy Hamilton Stent wrote a song about commuting with Southern Rail after missing countless bedtimes and meetings due to disruption and strikes
  
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• Shake-up signals end of Network Rails track monopoly Subscription

  06-12-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Network Rail could lose its monopoly over the operation of at least three railway lines under the biggest overhaul of the system since privatisation two decades ago.
  
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• Ryanair pilot blinded by laser during landing Subscription

  06-12-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - A Ryanair flight was forced to abort its planned landing at an airport in Portugal last year when one of its pilots was temporarily blinded by a green laser.
  
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• Rail services across UK to follow Scotlands alliance

  06-12-2016 01:00 via dailybusinessgroup.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Englands rail system is to follow the Scottish model by bringing the train operators and Network Rail closer together.
  
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• Rail reform: future of the rail network

  06-12-2016 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Britains railways are crucial to our economic future, and we have seen significant growth in passenger numbers in the 20 years since privatisation. This growth brings challenges, and the impact of disruption can be immediate, significant and wide ranging.
  
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• Rail minister refuses Southern rail dispute intervention

  06-12-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The rail minister reaffirms the government will not intervene in the dispute between Southern Rail and the RMT.
  
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• Plans for a new railway station serving Leeds Bradford Airport are unveiled

  06-12-2016 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -A NEW railway station serving Leeds Bradford Airport is part of 270 million proposals to transform transport in Leeds, it has been announced today.
  
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• Passengers raise fears as axe falls on vital bus route

  06-12-2016 01:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - RESIDENTS have voiced their concerns after discovering that a bus service they use to get to hospital will be scrapped next year.
  
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• Network Rail to be stripped of complete control of railway tracks

  06-12-2016 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The Transport Secretary says the major change will lead to more reliable services and help "transform the passenger experience".
  
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• Network Rail faces loss of power to train operators

  06-12-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Plan to form integrated teams in crackdown on infrastructure owner
  
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• Maynard outlines plans to move rail investment to Innovate UK

  06-12-2016 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Investment in innovation across rail development could be transferred from the DfT to Innovate UK, the governmentmp;rsquo;s innovation agency. Speaking at the Future of Rail conference on Friday, rail minister Paul Maynard said he was looking into introducing the changes in April. Meanwhile, the...
  
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• Major M25 junction 10 and A3 Wisley improvements reveal flyover and roundabout options

  06-12-2016 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Highways England said the scheme will lead to reduced delays on the A3 and safer roads after holding its first public consultation on the plans on Monday
  
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• London Underground drivers call off planned strike action

  06-12-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A 24-hour strike that was due to take place on two London Underground lines is suspended.
  
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• Khan doubles spending on London cycling schemes subscription

  06-12-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Sadiq Khan has announced that investment in cycling in London over the next five years will be almost double the amount spent under his predecessor as mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
  
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• Judge slams rail company over crossing crash

  06-12-2016 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -YORK'S top judge has warnedpeople could have been killed in a recent train crash and urged Network Rail to improve safety.
  
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• INQUEST: Death of budding young police officer could have been avoidedif motorwayhad been lit

  06-12-2016 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News -THE death of an aspiring young police officer could have been avoided if there had been better lighting on the M61, an inquest heard.
  
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• HS2 depot site sold by St Modwen

  06-12-2016 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail -50-acre plot in north Birmingham acquired by the Government to house a new rolling stock maintenance depot
  
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• Fears costs of Aberdeen-Inverness rail upgrade have ballooned to £330million

  06-12-2016 01:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - The cost of rail upgrades between Aberdeen and Inverness could have ballooned to £330million.An expert report has said the price-tag of the project could have almost doubled from £170million.
  
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• Extra lane on M1 will ease queues for Meadowhall shoppers

  06-12-2016 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Extra lane for drivers using motorway link to Stocksbridge bypass
  
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• Enough is enough - end this train misery

  06-12-2016 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -RAIL passengers and politicians have demanded an end to the stalemate between Southern rail and unions as strikes blight Sussex's transport network again today.
  
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• English language tests for minicab drivers hit disabled pupils' transport service

  06-12-2016 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The boss of a transport firm which takes about 230 disabled children to school each day says his company will be forced out of London by TfL's new language test.
  
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• Electric city shuttles mark a shift in direction

  06-12-2016 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - VWs service will be a clean competitor to Uber and buses, writes John Gapper
  
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• Dubai Airports rolls out free unlimited wifi

  06-12-2016 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Upgrade follows a four-month pilot project at Dubai Internationals Concourse D, which opened earlier this year
  
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• Cycling with headphones kills mother as coroner says she caused her own death

  06-12-2016 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Cycling heaven and Hull: can the city recapture its 1950s pedal power heyday?

  06-12-2016 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Poet Philip Larkin described Hull as very nice and flat for cyclingand in the 1950s a third of the population rode regularly. Its still flat, so why is this pioneer cycling city back-pedalling?I wish I could think of one nice thing I could tell you about Hull, Philip Larkin moaned to his friend DJ Enright not long after moving to the city to become university librarian in 1955. Oh yesits very nice and flat for cycling.Its a shame the poets best known pronouncement about his adopte
  
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• Conservative leader calls for Vale rail line upgrade

  06-12-2016 01:00 via barry-today.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Action must be taken to address problems of overcrowding on train services in the Vale, South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies said this week.
  
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• CityJet calls off Stobart Air acquisition talks

  06-12-2016 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Irish regional airline CityJet has withdrawn from talks to acquire UK regional Stobart Air, formerly known as Aer Arann, saying the negotiations were taking too long.read more
  
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• Cars to get zebra crossing projector

  06-12-2016 01:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - Cars of the near future will be equipped with their own zebra crossing projector, according to Mercedes. The German car maker has developed high-tech headlights that compriseone million pixels, each of which can be illuminated or dimmedindependently. The carscameras and radar look out for other road users and then tailor the headlight beam accordingly. Forexample, the light would be dimmed The post Cars to get zebra crossing projector appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Call to phase out all fossil fuel transport subscription

  06-12-2016 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - A date should be set by the Scottish government for phasing out cars running on petrol and diesel, an environmental group has said.
  
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