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• Jobs lost and broken relationships: legacy of the Southern rail crisis

  21-01-2017 22:09
  
  The collateral damage for commuters grows ever more devastating after ten months of disputes between unions and Southern over staffingThe Southern rail staff handing out information leaflets at London Victoria station this weekend were cheerful: “Strikes called off next week, service back to normal,” said one. “Normal?” an arriving female passenger almost screamed in his face.This week’s train drivers’ strikes have been suspended by the union Aslef as they eng
  
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• Wheels are in motion for HS2 contract race Subscription

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The next stage in delivering the HS2 rail network got under way yesterday when the search began for a company to take on the £2.75 billion contract to build the high-speed trains.
  
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• West Coast/HS2 franchise 'once in a lifetime opportunity'

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -A new prospectus for the next Intercity West Coast franchise has been published by the Department for Transport, confirming that the next operator will also be expected to manage the introduction of services on HS2. Phase 1 of the high speed line is due to open in 2026. and the DfT has described the combined project as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'. Known as the West Coast Partnership franchise, the contract will run from 2019, and the DfT has described its ambitions for the
  
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• Verster to leave ScotRail for East West Rail

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Phil Verster will be leaving his current position as ScotRailmp;rsquo;s managing director, which he has held since 2015, to become the MD of the East West Rail project in the spring. The new East West Rail organisation, announced by the transport secretary Chris Grayling late last year, will...
  
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• US airstrike kills more than 100 alleged al-Qaida militants in Syria, Pentagon says

  21-01-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - A B-52 bomber and aerial drones struck a training camp in Idlib province Thursday, less than a day after Isis targeted in Libya airstrike approved by ObamaMore than 100 alleged militants have been killed in a US airstrike on an al-Qaida training camp in Syria, the Pentagon said, announcing the second major US counter-terrorism strike in the final hours of Barack Obamas presidency. Related: Obama departs White House with a promise: 'I'll be right there with you'Continue reading...
  
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• UPDATE: Rail firm tell of pride after conductor's amazing act of kindness

  21-01-2017 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -A GRATEFUL mum has thanked a kind conductor after he bought a 55 ticket for her stranded son.
  
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• Under-fire head of ScotRail in shock quit move

  21-01-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - THE beleaguered boss of the firm running Scotland's railways has quit, The Herald can understands.
  
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• Uber to pay $20m over claims it misled drivers over how much they would earn

  21-01-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Agreement with Federal Trade Commission covers statements Uber made while trying to recruit more drivers to expand its service and remain ahead of LyftUber is paying $20m to settle allegations that it duped people into driving for its ride-hailing service with false promises about how much they would earn and how much they would have to pay to finance a car. The agreement announced on Thursday with the Federal Trade Commission covers statements Uber made from late 2013 until 2015
  
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• 'Transformational change' in Wales franchise hinges on new trains and electrification

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - A committee of MPs has urged the Welsh and UK governments to end underdevelopment of the Welsh rail network, pointing to the new Wales and Borders franchise as an opportunity for mp;ldquo;transformational changemp;rdquo; to the network. In a new report, the Welsh Affairs Committee (WAC) said that...
  
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• Top marks for UK freight forwarders

  21-01-2017 01:00 via transportweekly.com
  Other News Sources -The British International Freight Association (BIFA)www.bifa.orghas revealed the winners of its Freight Service Awards competition 2016.The winners of the nine General, Modal and Specialist categories in the Awards, which has established a benchmark of quality for the British freight forwarding industry for more than a quarter of a century, are: Delamode, DSV Road, Greenshields Cowie, MIQ Logistics, Panalpina, Priority Freight, U Cargo, Uniserve Group, Unsworth Global Logisti
  
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• Three dead and several injured after man 'deliberately' drove car into pedestrians in Melbourne CBD

  21-01-2017 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Threatened Dales bus service saved by sponsorship

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -A DALES bus service has been saved from closure after gaining sponsorship from a Yorkshire firm.
  
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• Third runway access costs dismissed

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - nment does not accept Transport for Londons potential costs for surface access provision for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
  
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• The hunt is on for a company to build HS2 trains in 2.75 billion government rail investment

  21-01-2017 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The hunt for a company to design, build and maintain a fleet of state-of-the-art high speed trains for Britains HS2 network was launched by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.Providing a world class passenger experience is at the heart of the requirements for companies interested in bidding for the £2.75 billion contract.Up to 60 high specification trains to transport passengers at around 225mph on Britains new high speed rail service are ne
  
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• The future of East West Rail

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Shortly before the end of last year, transport secretary Chris Grayling announced unprecedented proposals to create a new and independent East West Rail operation tasked with designing, managing and running services between Oxford and Cambridge. RTM's Luana Salles reports.
  
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• Southampton roadworks suspended after causing travel chaos

  21-01-2017 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -ROADWORKS at a busy Southampton junction have been suspended after just one day after causing traffic chaos in the area.
  
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• See the dodgy second-hand car tyres that are putting drivers' lives at risk

  21-01-2017 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle -Part-worn tyres are being sold with serious safety defects, unsafe repairs and incorrect labelling
  
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• See pictures of sinkhole which has forced main road closure in Sudbury

  21-01-2017 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - A sinkhole has opened up in Sudbury, forcing the closure of key road in and out of the town.
  
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• Second-hand tyres up to 23 years-old putting lives at risk on Britain's roads,trading standards warn

  21-01-2017 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Search starts for company to build 2.75bn HS2 fleet

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The government has started looking for a company to design, build and maintain 60 of HS2mp;rsquo;s state-of-the-art trains for the first phase of the high-speed rail network, with the contract due to be awarded in 2019. Companies and suppliers have been pre-advised of the mp;pound;2.75bn contract to...
  
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• ScotRail chief Phil Verster in surprise resignation

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The managing director of the ScotRail deep alliance Phil Verster has resigned, only a day after he reportedly clashed with Scottish transport minister Humza Yousaf over the cost of giving season ticket holders a week of free travel in compensation for disruption over recent months. The problems have been attributed to the amount of upgrade work which is being carried out in the central belt, including the key electrification scheme between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh. Mr V
  
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• ScotRail Alliance managing director Phil Verster leaves role

  21-01-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The managing director of ScotRail Alliance is leaving to take up a new role in England.
  
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• ScotRail Alliance chief switches tracks for new job Subscription

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The man in charge of Scotlands under fire railway services is leaving his £260,000-a-year post.
  
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• Roadworks set to last 12 weeks and could be 'huge inconvenience'

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -MOTORISTS can expect delays when a major water mains replacement job starts in Bradford on Monday.
  
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• 'RESIGN': Council chiefs in charge of farcical parking scheme face calls to step down

  21-01-2017 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -The farcical car parking system that has cost the taxpayer at least £1.3 million has finally been scrappedyet a question mark hangs over why it took the council so long to act.
  
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• RAY MASSEY: Mini goes totally maxi with the new Countryman

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The new Countryman, which is to be built in the Netherlands, embodies a country casual approach that makes it suitable for busy families, whether in town or out in the sticks. And it's perfect for a picnic.
  
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• Protesters barricade Uber offices: 'No business as usual' on inauguration day

  21-01-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Activists hold signs attacking company that collaborates with Trump as protests are staged at other sites around San FranciscoProtesters attempt to disrupt inaugural events in WashingtonAnti-Trump protesters barricaded the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco on Friday morning to call attention to Uber CEO Travis Kalanicks collaboration with the new administration on Trumps inauguration day. Protesters blocked traffic outside the ride-hailing companys main office with a giant ban
  
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• Prince William quits East of England Air Ambulance role

  21-01-2017 01:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - The Duke of Cambridge has quit his role as a pilot for the East of England Air Ambulance.
  
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• Plans for 600,000 cycleway in Morpeth unveiled as drivers are warned of disruption

  21-01-2017 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Proposals have been unveiled to create an off-road and on-road cycle route along the A196 and the A192
  
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• Plan to cut car use does not go far enoughSubscription

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Ministers are spending too much on Scotlands road network and should instead invest in walking and cycling schemes, environmentalists claim.
  
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• PHOTOS: Lorry smashes into parked cars

  21-01-2017 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A LORRY which belongs to aHampshire firm has been pictured smashing into parked cars on a narrow residential road.
  
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• On the wrong track?

  21-01-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A timeline of Phil Verster's tumultuous 18 months as managing director of ScotRail Alliance.
  
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• Oban to Glasgow rail line to stay closed until Monday

  21-01-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - No rail services will operate on the Glasgow to Oban line over the weekend, after a lorry collided with a bridge.
  
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• Northern Line extension: Tunnelling work on 1.2bn extension to Battersea to begin in March

  21-01-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The tunnelling work on the 1.2 billion Northern Line extension to Battersea Power Station will begin in March, it was announced today.
  
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• Northallerton taxi boss says unlicensed cars are threatening peoples lives

  21-01-2017 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -A FRUSTRATED Northallerton taxi boss says unlicensed cars operating in the town are threatening peoples lives and damaging the livelihoods of legitimate drivers.
  
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• Nissan will think again once Brexit terms are clear Subscription

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Nissan will review the case for future investment in Britain when the terms of its departure from the European Union become clear, its chief executive warned yesterday.
  
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• Nissan 'will review' competitiveness of Sunderland plant after Brexit, reveals boss

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -NISSAN will review the competitiveness of its car plant in Sunderland once the final outcome of Brexit negotiations becomes clear, the Japanese company's chief executive has said.
  
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• Nissan to review Sunderland plant's competitiveness after Brexit

  21-01-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Carmakers head says at WEF in Davos that company will re-evaluate situation once UKs relationship with EU is settled Nissan will conduct a review of its Sunderland plants competitiveness once the UKs future relationship with the EU is settled, the head of the Japanese carmaker has said.Carlos Ghosns remarks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos may raise concerns about the commitment of company to the UK, following its pledge in October to turn the factory into one
  
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• New ScotRail chief announced within days

  21-01-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - THE operators of Scotland's railway network will appointment a new chief within days following the announcement beleaguered boss Phil Verster was to quit the operation.
  
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• Motorists set for more traffic misery as roadwork project hits delay

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Airwise News -HEADINGTON motorists are set for more traffic misery after the company installing a 2.2km pipeline admitted the project was behind schedule.
  
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• Motorists 'putting lives at risk' buying illegal part used tyres

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -DANGEROUS second-hand tyres are putting motorists lives at risk - with Durham County Council finding one such tyre stocked to be 23 years old.
  
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• Mobile phones and driving danger

  21-01-2017 01:00 via eta.co.uk
  
  Green Miscellany - The more you cycle, the more you notice how many motorists are using their mobile phones while at the wheel. The threat of a penalty, which will soon comprise six points and a fine of 200, seemingly has little effect. The fact that drivers fail to take the matter seriously mirrors the apathy exhibited by the authorities; in 2015, cyclist The post Mobile phones and driving danger appeared first on ETA.
  
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• Man killed after 'steam explosion' on ship at Felixstowe

  21-01-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The incident happened at 11.45pm yesterday at the major international port in Suffolk. Steam is said to have built up to exploding point in the boiler room of the ship and blasted the vessel as it was docking.
  
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• Khan accused of lying over failure to extend TfL fares freeze to travelcards

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - London mayor Sadiq Khan has been accused of reneging on his pre-election pledge of a TfL-wide fares freeze after it was revealed that it would have been possible for him to freeze the price of travelcards. A leaked document acquired by the MayorWatch blog via a FoI request showed that TfL...
  
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• Japan Airlines to offer service to New York

  21-01-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Japan Airlines (JAL) is reshuffling some of its flights this summer to offer its first service to New York from Tokyo Haneda Airport, and will also boost capacity in the New York and Honolulu markets.read more
  
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• Italy bus crash leaves more than a dozen dead

  21-01-2017 01:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
  C.N.N. - A bus returning from a school trip hit a pylon of a bridge near Verona in northern Italy on Saturday, leaving at least 16 people dead, according to Italian news agency ANSA.
  
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• INSIGHT: Roads are going to pot says RAC

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -WE have all been in the car when you or the driver accidentally goes over a pothole a bit too aggressively.
  
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• HS2 train procurement launched

  21-01-2017 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The Government has started the procurement process for the first generation of trains on HS2. The contract is valued at 2.75 billion, and will involve up to 60 new trains capable of travelling at 360km/h. The work to build the new fleet will create 'hundreds of jobs', according to the Department for Transport, and the winning bidder will maintain the fleet at Washwood Heath in Birmingham alongside the HS2 Network Control Centre. The award of the contract is expected at the end of
  
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• Hitachi well placed for HS2 contract that could see trains built at Newton Aycliffe factory

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -A TRAINBUILDER is well placed to secure a £2.75bn high-speed rail deal, it was last night claimed.
  
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• Help us take off! Join the WAA 100 Club

  21-01-2017 01:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance is launching an exclusive club for businesses which want to support its Airbase Appealthe WAA 100 Club.
  
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