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• Too many cyclists are injured and killed on UK’s roads | Letters

  27-03-2017 19:40
  
  Your correspondent (Letters, 25 March) says 50 cyclists are killed or seriously injured every year in the UK when the actual figure is over 3,300. Having diminished the tragedy faced by thousands of people, he uses the opportunity to condemn cyclists’ behaviour, judge people’s choice of cycle model and accuse them of feeling “entitled to the road”. We all have a duty of care on the roads, and a right to use them, but the Department for Transport’s statistics on cycl
  
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• Chinese firm MTR to help operate UK's South West trains franchise

  27-03-2017 09:52
  
  Union says Hong Kong metro operator will ‘make a killing at taxpayers’ expense’ after surprise announcement by UK governmentThe UK government has handed a Chinese state transport and property company a seven-year deal to run one of the Britain’s biggest rail franchises in a controversial deal that brings together train and track operations.MTR, which operates the Hong Kong metro, will run South West Trains (SWT) with FirstGroup from August, on a promise of delivering fast
  
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• Visitor numbers drop at London museums as tourists can 'no longer rely on Southern Rail to get them there'

  27-03-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Video: VW faces 5 million legal claim in biggest ever Scots class action over emissions scandal

  27-03-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - VOLKSWAGEN is facing a legal claim of an estimated 5 million from at least 1200 car owners in Scotland in what is expected to be the biggest civil class action the country's history over the emissions scandal that has hit the firm.
  
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• United Airlines defends gate decision to bar girls wearing leggings from flight

  27-03-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Social media storm prompted by tweets from prominent gun safety advocate pulls in celebrities as airline attempts to explain dress policy for pass ridersUnited Airlines on Sunday defended a gate agents decision to bar two young girls from a flight because they were wearing leggings, a decision that drew a wave of high-profile criticism and customer threats to end business with the airline.The incident took place at Denver International Airport and was reported by Shannon Watts, th
  
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• United Airlines defends barring women from flight for 'wearing leggings'

  27-03-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash

  27-03-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.
  
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• Uber faces delay with self-driving car project

  27-03-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Car-booking group suspends pilot service with autonomous vehicles after collision
  
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• Two of Liverpool's most popular bus routes set to be AXED

  27-03-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -We chose Merseyside's top bus routes - but you won't be able to use some of them for much longer
  
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• Train builders set for joint HS2 bid subscription

  27-03-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Britains two train manufacturers could team up to build £2.75 billion of superfast rolling stock for the High Speed Two rail project.
  
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• Stagecoach lose South West Trains franchise

  27-03-2017 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - The Government has just announced major new plans to improve rail services in the south.
  
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• South West Trains rail franchise taken over by Chinese firm in shock announcement

  27-03-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A rail company responsible for some of the busiest services into London will be part-run by a Chinese company after a surprise announcement by the government.
  
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• Security breach renders in-flight laptop ban useless

  27-03-2017 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Exclusive: The Independent exposes gaping flaw in prohibition on laptops and e-readers in cabins
  
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• Residents face increased noise level amid potential air park changes, pilot says

  27-03-2017 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press -Some south Bucks residents may have to deal with increased noise levels over their homes, according to a pilot, as a consultation into the way aircraft approach Wycombe Air Park is launched.
  
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• Paint problem blights new aircraft carrier docked in Fife as divers discover protective layer peels off in seawater

  27-03-2017 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record - The Royal Navys under-fire aircraft carrier program hit by another blow as bubbling paint is spotted under HMS Queen Elizabeth.
  
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• New road tax rules are days away - how much will YOU have to pay?

  27-03-2017 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail -Motorists across Birmingham and throughout the West Midlands will be required to change what they pay in a bid to keep their vehicles on the road
  
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• New 1 coin to be rejected on parts of London transport network

  27-03-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Londoners face having their 1 coins rejected on the capital's transport network this week.
  
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• HS2 derailed by conflict of interest subscription

  27-03-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Transport chiefs are locked in crisis talks over the High Speed 2 rail line, amid growing fears that a key contract is about to be scrapped over alleged conflicts of interest.
  
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• First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise

  27-03-2017 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Passengers to enjoy more space, more services and faster journeys as First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western rail franchise.
  
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• Find out how you can claim back cash if your bus is late

  27-03-2017 02:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -Transport chiefs launch new customer service pledge
  
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• Final preparations before Flying Scotsman locomotive's arrival in Keighley

  27-03-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
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• Coast Road cycle route: How is the cycleway being improved and how will the work affect riders?

  27-03-2017 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Cyclists are being warned to expect some disruption along the A1058 in the coming weeks
  
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• Chinese firm to help operate UK's South West trains franchise

  27-03-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Rail union claims China will make a killing at taxpayers expense after surprise announcement by UK government
  
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• Cameron aide's uber 'cover up'

  27-03-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The ex-PM and George Osborne allegedly told aides to lobby Boris Johnson against curbs on the online taxi firm. It emerged that Downing Street had failed to divulge details of alleged lobbying.
  
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• Bus Services Bill: English votes for English laws

  27-03-2017 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Analysis of English votes for English laws in relation to government amendments made at report stage to the Bus Services Bill.
  
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• Britons will overspend 2.4bn on car insurance in a year

  27-03-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- A new law introduced next month by the FCA will require all car insurance providers to inform policyholders what they paid for last year's premium when issuing them with a renewal quote.
  
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• Bradford students to create Pokemon Go-inspired augmented reality app for cyclists

  27-03-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -STUDENTS and lecturers at the University of Bradford are being challenged to develop a new Pokemon Go-style augmented reality app for a local cycle path.
  
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• BBC West Live: New rail franchise awarded

  27-03-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Listen live to your BBC local radio stations in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
  
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