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• Settle-to-Carlisle passengers arrive on first scheduled steam train in decades – video

  14-02-2017 21:39
  
  Drone footage shows a steam train delivering passengers on the Settle to Carlisle line on scheduled services for the first time in decades. It passes over the Ribblehead viaduct before entering Cumbria’s Eden valley. The running of the modern Tornado steam engine is part of celebrations to mark the reopening of the line after landslidesFull steam ahead as Tornado engine powers Settle-Carlisle train serviceContinue reading...
  
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• Public transport exposes you to more pollution than driving - AOL Travel UK

  14-02-2017 16:48
  
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  Public transport exposes you to more pollution than driving
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  Travelling on public transport exposes you to up to EIGHT times more pollution than car users, new research suggests. Even though motorists produce the most pollution per commuter, they are the least exposed to harmful particulate matter (PM) as they ...en meer »
  
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• Full steam ahead as Tornado engine powers Settle-Carlisle train service

  14-02-2017 12:30
  
  Trainspotters flock to see first timetabled steam services in decades as part of celebrations to mark reopening of lineTrainspotters have lined the route of one of Britain’s most spectacular railways as a steam train delivered passengers on the Settle to Carlisle line on scheduled services for the first time in decades. Related: 10 of the world's epic train journeysContinue reading...
  
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• WestJet to boost Quebec services

  14-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet will go head-to-head with Air Canada in Quebec when it rolls out capacity increases in the eastern Canadian province this year.read more
  
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• West Midlands mayor urged to get traffic off the roads

  14-02-2017 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Cutting car use and improving public transport is a top priority for the West Midlands mayor according to a major think tank
  
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• West Midlands 'bicycle licence' plan to stop cyclists being a menace on the roads

  14-02-2017 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Asking voters what a West Midlands mayor should do led to some surprising answers.
  
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• Ubers Indian drivers strike for fourth day on pay

  14-02-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Ride-hailing app accused of misleading individuals over what they could make
  
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• Tube Strikes 2017: Threat of further action ends as unions reach deal with TfL

  14-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The threat of further crippling Tube strikes caused by a row over jobs has ended after union bosses accepted a deal from Transport for London.
  
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• Trenitalia completes c2c acquisition

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: Italian national railway FS Group has completed the first step in its plan to establish a major...
  
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• Trenitalia completes 72m deal to acquire c2c

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The Italian passenger rail company Trenitalia, a part of FS Italiane Group, has completed the acquisition of London and Essex train operator c2c from National Express Group. While a provisional arrangement was reached for the take-over at the start of January, the DfT has officially approved the...
  
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• Travelling on public transport exposes you to EIGHT times more pollution than driving

  14-02-2017 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -While motorists produce the most pollution, they are least exposed to it as they are sealed off from the outside, researchers found
  
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• TBOGI-HD: Bogie Condition Monitoring and Hunting Detector

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -The patented TBOGI-HD technology developed by WID inspects rolling stock in motion to monitor the in-service condition of the bogies and their wheelsets.
  
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• Staffordshire link road would hit ancient Moseley Old Hall say National Trust

  14-02-2017 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - The National Trust has objected to controversial plans for a link road in South Staffordshire.
  
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• Southern rail dispute: RMT meets operator for talks

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The RMT and Southern rail will meet for the first time since a deal was struck with Aslef.
  
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• Settle-Carlisle line: Tornado powers 12 scheduled services

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The return to steam power is part of the celebrations to mark the full re-opening of the line after landslip damage.
  
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• ScotRail's performance 'improves further'

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - ScotRail's service performance has improved further but is still short of a key target, according to new figures.
  
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• Safety fear over loss of bridge

  14-02-2017 01:00 via peterboroughtoday.co.uk
  
  Peterborough Telegraph - A proposal to demolish Rhubarb Bridge and make cyclist and pedestrians share the road with motorists has been described as a safety concern by sustainable transport charity Sustrans.
  
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• 'Record' January for Glasgow and Edinburgh airports

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Scotland's two busiest airports report their best January on record, following a marked increase in demand for international travel.
  
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• Record-breaking January for Santander Cycles

  14-02-2017 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Londons cycle hire scheme has enjoyed a record-breaking start to 2017 with more than 600,000 journeys made in January.The 638,491 hires last month beats last years January record of 586,325, and follows a record-breaking 2016. Last year an unprecedented 10.3m hires were made using Santander Cyclesa 4.4 per cent increase on 2015.In total since the scheme was launched in July 2010, there have been more than 56m journeys.Among the improvements made t
  
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• Public transport users exposed to more pollutants

  14-02-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Commuters on the London Underground experienced the worst air quality levels. After the Tube, the next highest was the bus. Poor air quality is estimated to cost Britains economy £3.7billion a year.
  
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• Number of people using Boris bikes hits new record

  14-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has been credited with helping to set a new record for the number of people riding Boris bikes.
  
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• NTAR showcases VR tech training to rail minister

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - New virtual reality technology currently being used to train the next generation of engineers was put on show for the rail minister, Paul Maynard, when he visited NTARmp;rsquo;s Northampton base last week. NTAR provides up to 20,000 man days of training per year and is at the forefront of closing...
  
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• No trams between Bury and Manchester Victoria following points failure as Bury bus station is also closed - latest updates

  14-02-2017 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Bury bus station is also closed this morning due to health and safety issues
  
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• Maersk unit cleared of anti-trust charges at India's JN Port

  14-02-2017 01:00 via fairplay.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Competition Commission of India, the countrys anti-trust watchdog, has cleared APM Terminals and its units in India of allegations that the AP Moller-Maersk-owned entity was abusing its dominant position at Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Mumbai.
  
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• Italian purchase of c2c franchise confirmed

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The state-owned Italian train operator Trenitalia has completed its 72.6 million purchase of the c2c franchise from National Express. Trenitalia is part of the FS Italiane Group, and will operate in Britain through a local subsidiary, Trenitalia UK. The purchase was announced in January, but had been awaiting formal approval from the Department for Transport. RMT general secretary Mick Cash has condemned the sale as a national scandal.
  
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• Islanders deal blow to Troon hopes of pinching Arran ferry link'

  14-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - CONTROVERSIAL plans to relocate one of Scotlands busiest ferry crossings have suffered a blow with islanders coming down in favour of the traditional route.
  
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• HS2 names phase 2b development partner in string of contract awards

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Plans to bring HS2 to Manchester and Leeds have made significant progress as contracts for a phase 2b development partner and engineering and environmental consultants were finally awarded. HS2 Ltd confirmed that CH2M will become its phase 2b development partner, whilst teams from Arup, an...
  
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• High-Performance Milling Factory in the Netherlands Extends Network Lifespan

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -As of today, milling is part of voestalpine Railpro' value-added rail services, performed in our Rail Service Centre in the Netherlands. We now contribute decisively to the sustainability of the Dutch railway infrastructure since this process extends
  
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• Greater Anglia trains at Ipswich to London and Norwich cancelled after freight train breaks down

  14-02-2017 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - Morning commuter trains in Suffolk have been cancelled because of a break down on the line towards Manningtree.
  
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• GA commits to delivering new 70m depot in time for new trains

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - There is no Plan B regarding the delivery and commissioning of new trains for Greater Anglia, Managing Director Jamie Burles revealed on February 10.
  
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• FTA launches new carbon reduction leadership award

  14-02-2017 01:00 via fta.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Freight Transport Association, the leading membership association for the freight and logistics industry, has extended its commitment to ...
  
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• Foreign owners in £90m windfall from UK rail

  14-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Italian state rail operator Trenitalia received the keys to the c2c train franchise earlier, as a Standard investigation showed foreign governments, including the French, German and Dutch states, are pocketing almost £90 million a year in dividends for running UK railways.
  
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• Ford Makes $1 Billion Bet On Artificial Intelligence Startup As Recruiting Tool

  14-02-2017 01:00 via forbes.com
  
  Forbes - Over the past 4 years, Ford has made a concerted effort to move from also-ran status to vying for the lead in the race to produce automated vehicles. The latest move by the company is a 5-year, $1 billion investment in Pittsburgh-based Argo AI.
  
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• Diesel Disease subscription

  14-02-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The government is being put to shame by the mayor of London in its failure to act on the main cause of worsening air quality in Britains cities
  
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• Commuters warned of new air pollution risk subscription

  14-02-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Public transport worse than driving for exposure to harmful particles
  
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• Car prices 'up by 5' since June as inflation threatens

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Car prices in the UK are up sharply since June 2016 as inflation threatens to reach a two-year high.
  
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• Busiest ever January at London Stansted as new route announcements boost flying start to 2017

  14-02-2017 01:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - London Stansted made a flying start to 2017 by recording the Airports busiest ever January.
  
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• Brexit 'danger' to Welsh ferry ports if border hardens

  14-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Wales could lose ferry freight traffic if Brexit results in a hard border with Ireland, a Labour AM claims.
  
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• Berner Oberland-Bahn EMU enters service

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - SWITZERLAND: The first of six Stadler ABDeh 8/8 electric multiple-units ordered by Berner...
  
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• Algarve electrification timetable

  14-02-2017 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - PORTUGAL: Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced the timetable for electrifying at 25 kV 50 Hz...
  
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• Air France awaits union go-ahead for new subsidiary

  14-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Air Frances new, lower-cost long- and medium-haul airline will initially use Airbus A340s on its long-distance routes. read more
  
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• Abu Dhabi Ship Building aiming big

  14-02-2017 01:00 via fairplay.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Abu Dhabi Ship Building plans to more than double commercial revenues by 2021 to put them on par with military turnover.
  
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• £28m Dudley light rail plan not affected by Brexit

  14-02-2017 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - The Chancellor has reassured leaders at Dudley Council that plans to build a new light rail will not be affected by Brexit.
  
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• 1,000 jobs up for grabs at Manchester Airport

  14-02-2017 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News -MORE than 1,000 jobs are being created at Manchester Airport as it gears up for its busiest summer ever.
  
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