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• Southern rail workers set new strike date after talks collapse

  15-02-2017 15:54
  
  RMT members to walk out on 22 February after row over role of conductors remains deadlockedWorkers on Southern rail are to stage a fresh strike in the long-running staffing dispute after the collapse of talks. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are to walk out for 24 hours on 22 February, threatening fresh travel disruption for Southern’s 300,000 passengers.Continue reading...
  
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• Solar-powered trains are closer to reality than we might think

  15-02-2017 08:00
  
  Use of solar panels by the side of tracks to provide power to electric trains could make sense given match-up between peak generation and demandHow can we connect solar photovoltaics (PV) directly to railways to power electric trains? That’s the question my charity 10:10 and researchers at Imperial College’s Energy Futures Lab are trying to answer.Electric trains are by far the best long distance transport mode when it comes to carbon emissions – at least when their electricity
  
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• Wrightbus sales in UK down by third in space of a year

  15-02-2017 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph - There were 503 new vehicles from the Ballymena bus-maker registered in the UK during the course of 2016. That was down by 37 on the year before, from 799.
  
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• VW gets initial backing from US court for diesel settlement

  15-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - US court gives initial blessing to a plan for Volkswagen to settle more diesel emissions claims.
  
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• ukria winners - 2017

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
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• UK rail franchise system failing passengers

  15-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - MPs warn of poor performance and higher fares
  
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• Transport decisions can shape Yorkshires economy for generations

  15-02-2017 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - The North of Englands transport system could be facing one of its most critical periods since the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, according to a senior figure at a major law firm.
  
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• Train Communications Systems 2017: the Wi-Fi on Trains Conference

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -The Train Communications Systems 2017 Conference will focus directly on the problems of putting Wi-Fi onto trains and on how to keep connected customers happy.
  
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• TOCs urged to refund passengers as 20 missing out on best tickets

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - TOCs are being urged to refund passengers after a mystery shopper experiment conducted by the rail regulator found that 20 of buyers either selected a more expensive ticket than necessary or put themselves at risk of a penalty fare when using a ticket machine. Overall, one in five of the...
  
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• Theresa May urged to remove diesel cars from UK roads

  15-02-2017 01:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - Hundreds of doctors, nurses and other health workers are calling on the Prime Minister to take action to get polluting diesel vehicles off the UKs roads as soon as possible.
  
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• Steam engine Tornado hauls service from Settle to Carlisle

  15-02-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The Peppercorn class A1 steam locomotive, Tornado, will pass over the 'Roof of England' on the famous Settle to Carlisle line, carrying hundreds of steam enthusiasts.
  
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• Southern RMT rail dispute: Talks end without a deal

  15-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Talks between the RMT and Southern rail break down at conciliation service Acas.
  
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• Southern Rail talks with RMT union end in deadlock despite deal being struck with Aslef

  15-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Crucial talks between the RMT union and Southern Railway in a long-running dispute over the role of conductors have collapsed without agreement.
  
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• Safety improvements on notorious stretch of road move a step closer

  15-02-2017 01:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Calls to improve safety on a notorious stretch of road have received a significant boost with Hertfordshire County Councils highways panel promising to explore potential options.
  
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• Rolls-Royce reports record loss of 4.6bn

  15-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bribery settlement and the fall in the pound pushes aerospace giant Rolls-Royce to a record loss.
  
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• Rolls-Royce 2016 profits down 45

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Rolls-Royce Holdings reported 915 million ($1.1 billion) in underlying profit before finance charges and tax for the full-year 2016, down 45 year-over-year, on underlying revenues of 13.8 billion, down 2.read more
  
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• Potholes are set to stay despite calls to rectify 'dangerous' and 'diabolical' roads

  15-02-2017 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -POTHOLES that continue to plague the county's roads will not be wiped out anytime soon, a transport head has warned.
  
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• 'Our roads are crumbling' - Council could do a lot more with reserve cash, say opposition parties

  15-02-2017 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News -OPPOSITION parties have welcomed the news that Boltons school crossing patrols will be saved under new budget plans, but say the council could be doing more with its money.
  
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• One in five passengers expect to get a poor rail service

  15-02-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A new study found long term issues have resulted in 'high levels of disillusionment,' as complaints about shoddy rail services increased by 31 per cent to two million last year.
  
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• New uncertainty over future of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant

  15-02-2017 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -Peugeot owner in talks to buy Vauxhall and Opel for GM
  
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• Network Rail to host Ashtead level crossing safety meeting ahead of works

  15-02-2017 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The session will be held on February 21 from midday until 6pm at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall
  
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• More than two-thirds of the public think Heathrow expansion will signal Britain is open for business post-Brexit

  15-02-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - While questions remain over how the government will address air quality concerns over Heathrow expansion, for now the public backing lies very much with the third runway taking shape.
  
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• Mayor Khan reiterates the importance of Crossrail 2

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - London will grind to a halt without Crossrail 2.
  
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• Mayor calls on Government to adopt diesel scrappage fund

  15-02-2017 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on government to implement his new proposals for a national dirty diesel scrappage fund that financially compensates motorists and enables government to get a grip on killer toxic air.The Mayor has made tackling Londons filthy air a top priority and has consulted on hard-hitting plans including a toxic charge for the most polluting vehicles, bringing forward the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zon
  
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• Keynote Speakers to Discuss Future Path of On-Train Wi-Fi at Trains Conference

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -BWCS is delighted to announce a major keynote speaker for this year's WiFi on Trains Conference - Train Communications Systems 2017 (London, 7-8 June). Keith Monserrat from Network Rail Telecom will address the conference on the Future for Wireless C
  
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• InnoWaggon increases round wood capacity

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - SWEDEN: Innofreight has handed over the first of 144 wagons which are being supplied under the...
  
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• Industry sets out 12 key rail priorities to 'strengthen case for funding'

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Rail industry experts have come together to launch the Capability Delivery Plan (CPD), which highlights the current challenges facing the railway in the digital age and outlines 12 whole-system priority areas that need to be improved in the coming years. Building on the Rail Technical Strategy...
  
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• IEP cab to be displayed at National Railway Museum

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Hitachi Rail Europe has donated an Intercity Express Programme cab to the National Railway Museum.
  
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• Icelandair posts $89 million 2016 net profit

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Icelandair Group reported a 2016 net profit of $89.1 million, down 20 from $111.2 million in net income for 2015.read more
  
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• Glasgow rail worker 'sprayed in face' on train

  15-02-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Transport police appeal for witnesses after a rail worker was sprayed in the face with an
  
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• Full steam ahead for main line service Subscription

  15-02-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - A steam engine embarked yesterday on its first scheduled main line service in half a century.
  
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• Fresh disruption risk for Southern commuters

  15-02-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Talks to end dispute with RMT drivers break up after 3 hours
  
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• Fears raised over planned merger of transport police into single force

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - SIX arrests a day were made on Scotlands railways last year prompting claims that Police Scotland could be overwhelmed if a planned merger with British Transport Police goes ahead.
  
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• Drones for passengers to be launched in Dubai

  15-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The city of Dubai is set to introduce people-carrying drones by July, according to local authorities.
  
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• Drivers face variable charges based on emissions subscription

  15-02-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Drivers of dirty diesel cars could be charged a variable fee based on the pollution they emit under proposals being considered by local authorities.
  
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• Disillusioned passengers resigned to poor rail service, research shows

  15-02-2017 01:00 via southwalesguardian.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - One in five passengers is "resigned to poor service" on Britain's railways, according to a new study.
  
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• Derbyshire rail firm RES to expand premises and create 50 jobs

  15-02-2017 01:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  Derby Telegraph - A Derbyshire rail company is to expand its head office and take on an extra 50 staff.
  
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• Delta eyes 49 stake in Aeromexico

  15-02-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Deal valued at $590 million
  
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• Construction of the first Great Western Railway Class 802 AT300 for Devon and Cornwall is progressing in Italy.

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Construction of first Hitachi Rail Europe AT300 for Great Western Railway underway in Italy.
  
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• Carne floats supplier incentive scheme for capacity improvements

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Rail contractors could soon be paid cash returns according to how much they are willing to invest in the network, with plans currently on the table potentially reviving elements of the public-private partnership schemes that existed under Tony Blairmp;rsquo;s government. Network Rail boss Mark...
  
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• CalMac ferries carry more than 5 million passengers for first time since 1997

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A ferry company carried more than five million passengers in a year for the first time in two decades following the introduction of cheaper fares.
  
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• Bumpy ride? App instantly reports faults subscription

  15-02-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Smartphones could soon be used to log comfort levels on trains and send details of any bumps, bangs and vibrations to operators to improve the quality of service and safety.
  
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• British Airways strike: Cabin crew announce fresh four-day strike amid pay dispute

  15-02-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - British Airways cabin crew are to stage a fresh four-day strike in a dispute over pay.
  
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• Amazing coat can store 15kg of airport luggage in bid to beat baggage fees

  15-02-2017 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -The Airport Jacket allows you to wear 15 kilos of luggage in a bid to beat baggage queues and reduce baggage fees
  
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• Alstom completes Class 313 ETCS upgrade

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Alstom has finished upgrading its ETCS technology on Network Railmp;rsquo;s Class 313 train, meaning it is now compatible with ERTMS Baseline 3. Network Rail will now begin using the train for testing and commissioning work in order to deliver ERTMS Baseline 3 to the Paddington-Heathrow stretch of...
  
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• Airbus applies race-yacht winglet design lessons to Sharklets

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Airbus is working on a redesign of its A320 Sharklet wingtips as a result of developing a new design manufacturing process for the foil of a high-speed yacht competing in this years Americas Cup race.read more
  
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• AGICO Provides Railway Fish Plates

  15-02-2017 01:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -AGICO's railway fish plates, also called rail joints or joint bars, offer a different function to other rail components. Rail joints are flat metal plates usually used to connect adjacent two rails with a number of rail bolts or railroad spikes.
  
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• A4E gives first anniversary progress report

  15-02-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Lobby group Airlines for Europe (A4E) has completed its first year of operations, bringing both successes and some ongoing frustrations.read more
  
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• A fifth of Brits are resigned to poor rail service as more than two million complaints were made in 2016

  15-02-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - There were 2.04m complaints made regarding trains in 2016, according to Ombudsman Services' annual Consumer Action Monitor. The rail sector was responsible for 3.7 per cent of complaints last year, making up more than half of those across transport as a whole.
  
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