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• London Tube strike will cause severe travel disruption, warns TfL

  02-02-2017 20:24
  
  Two planned walkouts over job cuts and safety will affect capital for four daysA Tube strike will severely disrupt journeys in the capital over four days from Sunday, Transport for London has warned.Two planned walkouts by staff in the RMT union, in a dispute over job cuts and safety, will close many London Underground stations in central London from Sunday evening.Continue reading...
  
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• Southern rail and union agree deal to end strikes over driver-only trains

  02-02-2017 17:50
  
  Train operator reaches agreement with Aslef to end disruption, TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady announcesA deal has been agreed between Southern rail and the Aslef union to end a dispute over driver-only trains, the TUC general secretary, Frances O’Grady, has announced.The result of the negotiations held at the TUC between operating company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and drivers’ union Aslef was announced on Thursday. Continue reading...
  
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• Southern rail 'reaches deal to end strikes over driver-only trains'

  02-02-2017 15:30
  
  Train operator believed to have struck an agreement with Aslef, with announcement expected later on ThursdaySouthern rail is believed to have reached a deal with train drivers to end their dispute following a second week of talks.
  The result of the negotiations between the operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway, and drivers’ union Aslef is expected to be announced later on Thursday.Continue reading...
  
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• Business leaders call for transport revolution to rebalance UK economy

  02-02-2017 07:00
  
  Report says north of England is missing out on growth and jobs due to poor transport connections to airports and portsTheresa May’s attempt to rebalance the UK economy risks being derailed without a transport revolution to modernise links to the north of England’s airports, business leaders have warned.An independent commission found that the north of England had capacity for an extra 60 million air passengers but was being held back by outdated road and rail links. Continue reading.
  
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• Heathrow third runway plans published for public consultation

  02-02-2017 01:01
  
  Transport secretary Chris Grayling says plans send a signal that Britain will be open for business after BrexitPlans for the third runway at Heathrow are to be published on Thursday as the government begins a four-month public consultation on its decision to expand Britain’s biggest airport.The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, is expected to herald the launch as a sign that Britain will be open for business after Brexit and that the government is delivering the major infrastructure the
  
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• Work to improve disabled access to toilets on trains and at stations is underway

  02-02-2017 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Industry has committed to improve accessibility for disabled passengers after talks with the Rail Minister.
  
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• VW emissions scandal: Owners could be compensated 100pc of the cost of newer cars

  02-02-2017 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• VW and Bosch propose deals to settle US diesel claims

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Germany's Volkswagen and Bosch have offered more payouts to settle US diesel emissions claims.
  
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• Vivarail reveals hybrid train

  02-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Vivarail has confirmed to RAIL that battery-powered and hybrid diesel versions of the D-Train have both entered advanced stages of development.
  
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• US travel ban spreading fear and uncertainty across industry

  02-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - ACTE study surveys buyers on impact of Trumps executive order
  
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• Trial digital signalling on our railways, Colchester MP Will Quince tells Prime Minister

  02-02-2017 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - The main line from Norwich and Ipswich to London represents the most compelling case for digital signalling, Colchesters MP has told Theresa May.
  
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• Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says Moseley Rail Station could re-open

  02-02-2017 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Funding could be found to re-open historic Birmingham rail line, says Government Minister in charge
  
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• Transport Minister Humza Yousaf dismisses "crass" claims over why head of ScotRail quit

  02-02-2017 01:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The Scotsman - TRANSPORT Minister Humza Yousaf has dismissed "crass" claims the outgoing head of ScotRail quit due to a fall-out with the Scottish Government over free fares.
  
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• Transport chiefs told to remove Mersey Tunnel tolls as they "divide families" ahead of key meetings

  02-02-2017 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - The call comes ahead of two crunch meetings this week
  
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• Transport bosses say better connectivity could lead to 60 million more passengers

  02-02-2017 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -The region has demonstrated its potential to be a performer on the world stage says new report
  
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• Train fares are to be overhauled - and York passengers will help trial the new system

  02-02-2017 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press -AN OVERHAUL of Britain's rail fares is to be trialled on routes including the East Coast mainline from York to London to make it easier for passengers to buy the cheapest tickets.
  
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• Ticket-splitting comes in from the cold

  02-02-2017 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -A series of reforms affecting fares for longer-distance rail travel has revealed an official alternative to the long-established practice of 'ticket-splitting' for the first time. The Rail Delivery Group has described the changes as 'radical'. They will only apply between London and Sheffield or Scotland at first, although passengers will still be free to arrange their own ticket-split on any route. The plans have had a mixed reaction. The Labour Party welcomed them, but said the
  
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• Swedens BRA operates first ATR biofuel flight

  02-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Swedish regional carrier BRA has operated a flight from Stockholm Bromma Airport to Ume in northern Sweden with an ATR-72-600 using a fuel blend comprised 45 of used cooking oil.read more
  
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• Southern rail commuters apply for judicial review

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Beleaguered Southern rail passengers seek answers from the government.
  
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• Southern Rail: Commuter group applies for judicial review of government's handling of franchise

  02-02-2017 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -The Association of British Commuters has raised £26,000 to pursue legal action over the Department for Transport's 'ongoing failure' to hold Southern's owners to account
  
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• Sadiq Khan accused of 'giving in to unions' as Tube strike looms

  02-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Sadiq Khan was accused of "giving in" to the unions today by dramatically scaling back plans to reduce the number of Tube station staff.
  
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• Rail firms ordered to improve disabled toilet access

  02-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Rail firms have been ordered to improve access to disabled toilets after Paralympian Anne Wafula Strike was forced to wet herself.
  
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• North economy needs better air links

  02-02-2017 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - MAKING IT EASIER for passengers to reach Manchester Airport should be at the heart of plans to improve the Norths global connections, according to a new report.
  
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• New relief road and cycle route on cards for south Bucks village

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -A new relief road and cycle route could be on the cards for Iver following a discussion by a new strategy group early this month.
  
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• New green route would keep services on the M4

  02-02-2017 01:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -THE details of an alternative M4 relief road scheme which would keep Magor Services on the main motorway have been revealed.
  
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• Network Rail apology over Dyffryn Ardudwy station access

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Network Rail has apologised for work at a Gwynedd railway station which made it difficult for the disabled and elderly to get to the platform.
  
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• 'Make lorry drivers use commercial sat-navs to stop roads chaos'

  02-02-2017 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -COUNCILS are calling for all lorry drivers to have to use commercial satnavs, with vehicles causing
  
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• Major overhaul of rail ticket pricing system planned

  02-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Rail Delivery Group to trial scheme to simplify fares
  
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• Last ever Rolls-Royce Phantom VII to be made

  02-02-2017 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The final Phantom is an extended wheelbase car with a nautical theme created for a 'renowned contemporary Rolls-Royce collector'. Send-offs don't get much more flamboyant than this.
  
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• IATA: Air cargo traffic up 3.8 in 2016 after 2H rebound

  02-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Global air freight traffic increased an overall 3.8 in 2016, rebounding in the second half and nearly doubling the industrys average growth rate of 2 over the last five years, according to IATAs latest Air Freight Market Analysis. read more
  
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• Heathrow's third runway is vital to UK, says Grayling

  02-02-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Chris Grayling will today herald the biggest shake up in airspace in generations, describing it as a major step forward in preparing Britain for leaving the EU.
  
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• Heathrow given list of rules for third runway approval

  02-02-2017 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The Government is set to publish its expectations for the airport once it undergoes expansion, including limits on night flights.
  
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• Heathrow expansion heralds increased flights to Scotland

  02-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A BIG increase in flights to and from Scotland, including a new link to Prestwick are to be unveiled as plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport are revealed.
  
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• From the wrong type of snow to slippery rain - some of the train delay excuses

  02-02-2017 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - As commuters are left stuck on a train after the driver set off without the conductor, Chris Bond looks at some of the strange reasons given for rail delays over the years.
  
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• First view of livery for West Midlands franchise

  02-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - West Midlands Rail has launched the livery for the West Midlands franchise that begins in October.
  
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• Feasibility study into Aberdeen mountain bike trail centre

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A feasibility study into the creation of a major mountain biking trail centre in Aberdeenshire has been launched.
  
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• Existing booster seats and cushions are not affected by new rules coming into force by March 2017.

  02-02-2017 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - By 1 March 2017 new rules are being introduced across Europe that will change how backless booster seats (booster cushions) are made.
  
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• Easyjet reports record growth on Scotland routes

  02-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - More than 2 million travelled for business in 2016
  
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• DfT sets out to improve facilities for disabled passengers

  02-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Improving access for disabled passengers at stations and on trains is under way following meetings with senior rail industry representatives.
  
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• Deadline for campaigners against third Heathrow runway has been revealed

  02-02-2017 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Objectors will have until May 25 to raise concerns after today sees the publication of the plans to expand the airport
  
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• Commuters stand up to "unlawful and arrogant' Grayling

  02-02-2017 01:00 via morningstaronline.co.uk
  
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• Commuters raise 26,000 to launch legal review into 'breakdown' of Southern Rail services

  02-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Campaigners are set to take steps to launch legal proceedings against the government's "failure" to deal with on-going issues over Southern Rail.
  
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• Catch me if you can: Fare dodger goaded South West Trains for a year on Twitter

  02-02-2017 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A FARE dodger who goaded a rail company with taunts of
  
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• Budget airline price war threatens to hit Wizz Air

  02-02-2017 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The low-cost airline, which competes with the likes of Ryanair and EasyJet, warned that cheap flights and severe weather would hit earnings hard.
  
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• British Airways to operate all flights during strike action

  02-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline to merge a small number of short-haul flights from Heathrow
  
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• Brexit and falling pound boost UK luxury car sales

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Many of the world's wealthy are taking advantage of the fall in the value of the pound since the Brexit vote by buying luxury cars in the UK.
  
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• Bombardier, CityJet finalize agreement for up to 10 CRJ900s

  02-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Bombardier and Irish regional CityJet finalized a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900s plus four options, which was previously announced Jan. 24. read more
  
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• Bombardier calls for political resolution

  02-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The manufacturing sector needs to see a swift political resolution at Stormont, says head of Bombardier in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Airport capacity and airspace policy

  02-02-2017 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport -Details of upcoming consultations on airport capacity and airspace policy, and plans for a new UK aviation strategy.
  
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• Airport boss questions claim rail services will be hit by air passenger duty tax

  02-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Claims that around a third of Edinburgh to London rail journeys could be lost to air travel if air passenger duty (APD) is abolished are not plausible, the chief executive of Scotland's busiest airport has told MSPs.
  
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