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• Out now: Issue 158 of Passenger Transport

  20-04-2017 12:52 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Issue 158 of Passenger Transport is published on April 21
  Contents include:
    
   
  LEAD STORYCan Buses Bill become law before the election?
  England’s Bus Services Bill is close to becoming law, but time is running out following the prime minister’s decision to call a general election in June
   
  NEWS
  RMT to strike over VTEC traincrew plans
  Company accused of reneging on DOO guarantee
  Stagecoach reveals £70m new bus order
  ADL gets lion’s share, but Wri
  
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• Can Buses Bill become law before the election?

  20-04-2017 12:36 via passengertransport.co.uk
  England’s Bus Services Bill is close to becoming law, but time is running out following the prime minister’s decision to call a general election in June
    
  The Bus Services Bill faces a race against time after prime minister Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap general election on June 8.
  The Bill, which covers bus services in England, is one of 10 that are currently ping-ponging between the House of Lords and House of Commons in search of final agreement. In these c
  
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• Global Public Transport Review 2017

  20-04-2017 12:33 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Welcome to the Global Public Transport Review 2017, a new publication devoted to this vital sector.
  This publication from Passenger Transport, based in London, has been produced to co-incide with UITP’s Global Public Transport Summit in Montréal on May 15-17 – the world’s biggest public transport event. It features contributions from a variety of organisations involved in public transport around the world, highlighting some of the latest innovations and achievements
  
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• Hendy seeks outward-looking rail industry

  20-04-2017 12:22 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Network Rail chair endorses Independent Transport Commission report concluding railway development too important to be left to rail industry alone
   
  Sir Peter Hendy
   
  Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy has endorsed a report from the Independent Transport Commission calling for the industry to become more outward-looking in order to attract local private and public sector funding for infrastructure schemes and increase the railway’s value to communities and businesses.
  In his fore
  
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• Transdev extends touchless tickets trial

  20-04-2017 12:18 via passengertransport.co.uk
  A trial of touchless beacon-based m-ticketing technology has been judged to be such a success that it has been extended for a further three months
   
  Over 1,200 trips have been made using the touchless technology on the space-themed Shuttle 662 route
   
  The West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Transdev subsidiary The Keighley Bus Company have announced that they are to extend a trial of touchless ticketing on the Shuttle 662 bus route between Keighley and Bradford.
  The initial trial of
  
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• UK unprepared for surge in electric car use, thinktank warns

  20-04-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Green Alliance says simultaneous charging could potentially damage electronic equipment unless action is taken by 2020
  
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• Tory MP: Let drivers swap diesels for rail season ticket

  20-04-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - During a Commons debate, MPs raised pressure on the government to come to the aid of millions of motorists who were encouraged to buy diesel cars by the previous government.
  
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• The fines will increase depending on the severity of the speeding

  20-04-2017 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Motorists caught exceeding the speed limit from April 24th will be hit with fines of up to £2,500, which is significantly more than the current maximum of £1,000.
  
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• The companies that will design and build the HS2 station at Toton have been revealed

  20-04-2017 02:00 via nottinghampost.com
  
  Nottingham Evening Post - The companies that will design and build the HS2 station at Toton have been revealed.Architect Weston Williamson mp; Partners (WWP) and engineer Aecom have won the contract for the East Midlands Hub railway station, which forms part of the high-speed rail network's second phase and will be on the branch linking Birmingham and Leeds.
  
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• Seisenbacher-Customised Metal Interior Systems for Rail Cars

  20-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Seisenbacher offers turnkey rail interior solutions that are highly efficient due to the company's end-to-end in-house control of projects. The company guarantees high-quality standards throughout the supply chain and short time-to-market.
  
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• RMT announces second Northern strike for April

  20-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - RMT will once again strike against Arriva Rail North on 28 April after talks between the union and the operator broke down. Little progress was made when the two parties met last week, the RMT claims, as Arriva mp;ldquo;dug its heels inmp;rdquo; on the issue of having a second staff member on-board...
  
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• Plugging in six electric cars may cause local power cuts subscription

  20-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Electric cars could cause local power shortages if just six vehicles are plugged in to charge on the same street, a leading think tank has warned.
  
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• On your bike - Cycling to work linked with large health benefits

  20-04-2017 02:00 via feeds.reuters.com
  
  Reuters News - LONDON (Reuters) - People who cycle to work have a substantially lower risk of developing cancer or heart disease or dying prematurely, and governments should do all they can to encourage more active commuting, scientists said on Thursday.
  
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• NR completes crucial Sheffield tram-train track connection

  20-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Network Rail has reached a landmark point on the delayed tram-train project in South Yorkshire as engineers installed the physical link between the tram and the heavy rail network over the Easter weekend. The critical piece of track sits at the start of a new 400m section of track, the Tinsley...
  
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• Malaysia Airlines to track planes with satellites

  20-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - It comes three years after MH370, bound for Beijing, disappeared with 239 people on board.
  
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• Mace accuses HS2 of 'misleading' taxpayers and 'favouring' US firms

  20-04-2017 02:00 via constructionnews.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Mace has accused HS2 of misleading taxpayers and the press over the clients claim that the procurement of phase twos development partner contract was robust and fair, Construction News can reveal.
  
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• London Euston trains halted by trackside fire

  20-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The station is evacuated and rail services are suspended due to a trackside fire.
  
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• Local elections: What the Spelthorne candidates think about Heathrow, street lights, roads and more

  20-04-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Six parties will be on the ballot paper, as well as two independent candidates
  
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• Investigation launched into alleged Heathrow Airport parking scam in Yiewsley and West Drayton

  20-04-2017 02:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Trading standards is investigating after hundreds of parking tickets were given out in two Hillingdon car parks
  
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• HS2 Ltd vows to 'tighten up' procurement process after conflict of interest row

  20-04-2017 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph - HS2 Ltd has pledged to "tighten" the way it awards contracts following a row over alleged conflicts of interest.
  
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• HS2 boss David Higgins and transport secretary Chris Grayling to face grilling from MPs as Bechtel named for controversial £170m contract

  20-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Transport secretary Chris Grayling and HS2 Ltd chairman Sir David Higgins are set to face a grilling by MPs today over the handling of a controversial contract that has seen a winning bidder withdraw its interest.
  
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• HS2 boss admits failures over conflict of interest subscription

  20-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The head of High Speed Two told MPs that he and his executives had done no checks and had not monitored a former HS2 chief of staff at the centre of a conflict of interest fiasco with its key contractor on the £55 billion London-Birmingham rail line.
  
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• Former MP Vince Cable to stand again in Twickenham after PMs shock election announcement

  20-04-2017 02:00 via swlondoner.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - He promised to make education, social care and Heathrow central issues of his campaign to unseat Conservative MP Dr Tania Mathias.
  
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• Fire at Euston Station causes nationwide rail disruption

  20-04-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Euston delays: Station evacuated after track fire causes travel chaos until end of the day

  20-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - One of London's busiest rail stations was evacuated after a power cut caused by a track side fire - leaving trains in chaos for the rest of the day.
  
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• Euston delays: Engineers work overnight in bid to avoid fresh morning rush hour chaos after fire

  20-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - It is not known if Thursday services will also be hit
  
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• Emirates cuts US flights as Trump travel policies hit demand

  20-04-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline to reduce flights to five of the 12 cities it serves to the states
  
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• Emirates cuts US flights after heightened security

  20-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Reduction by airline is strong sign that Trump measures are hitting big Gulf carriers
  
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• Cycling to work 'halves risk of heart disease and cancer'

  20-04-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Their risk of dying prematurely from any cause is 41 per cent lowerdespite the dangers of cycling on roads.
  
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• Cycling to work cuts risk of cancer and heart disease by almost half - experts

  20-04-2017 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Brum's cycle city plans are underpinned by new health stats
  
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• Cycling to work could halve risk of cancer and heart disease

  20-04-2017 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - 'Theres an urgent need to improve road conditions for cyclists,' says cycling charity
  
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• Cycling to work can cut cancer and heart disease, says study

  20-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Want to live longer? Reduce your risk of cancer? And heart disease? Then cycle to work, say scientists.
  
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• Cycling can cut cancer risk by half subscription

  20-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Cycling to work, rather than driving or taking public transport, could cut a commuters risk of dying early by 41 per cent, according to a study.
  
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• Comedy signs aim to combat 'neglect' of country roads

  20-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The 170 hoax messages have been put up to counter the problem of empty signposts.
  
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• Children can't safely cross the road until they are over 14 years old, scientists warn

  20-04-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -About 1,500 pedestrians under the age of 15 are killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads each year
  
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• Bolstering regional infrastructure will add £175bn to the UK economy by 2024, says CBI

  20-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Unlocking higher productivity through bolstering regional infrastructure links could add £175bn to England's economy by 2024, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
  
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• BMW strike halts Mini car production

  20-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The action is part of a wave of strikes at the carmaker over the closure of a final salary pension scheme.
  
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• Birmingham Airport passes 12m passenger mark

  20-04-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Record numbers pass through terminal which has seen a 14.3 per cent increase over the past 12 months
  
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• Birmingham airport hits passenger traffic milestone

  20-04-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Midlands airport breaks the 12 million annual passenger mark
  
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• Better transport links in North East could be worth 5.5bn, business group says

  20-04-2017 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - CBI report finds 60 of businesses in the North East are dissatisfied with the state of transport infrastructure in the region
  
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• Bechtel has been selected to replace CH2M on phase 2b of the HS2 high speed rail project.

  20-04-2017 02:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Bechtel has been named by HS2 as its preferred supplier for the £170m contract to be its development partner to help develop plans for the line from Birmingham to Leeds and Crewe to Manchester.
  
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• Bechtel awarded HS2 phase 2b contract after CH2M pulls out

  20-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - US firm Bechtel has been chosen to deliver the £170m phase 2b development partner contract that was previously being completed by CH2M.
  
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• Asleep at the wheel: MPs and campaigners blast transport top dogs over botched HS2 contract

  20-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - A whistleblower exposed a conflict of interest at the heart of a £170m High Speed 2 contract, it emerged yesterday, triggering fresh criticism of the governments handling of procurement on its flagship £56bn rail project.
  
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• 'You are a joke Virgin Trains': Gary Neville blasts firm after Euston ticket blunder means he misses train

  20-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Ex-England defender Gary Neville branded Virgin Trains a "joke" after a ticket blunder meant he missed his train to Manchester.
  
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• Alitalia staff to vote on new deal

  20-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Alitalias workforce begins voting April 20 on a deal that will decide whether the struggling airline receives a fresh infusion of cash. read more
  
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• Air Canada A330 loses wheel on takeoff

  20-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Canadas Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is looking into an incident in which an Air Canada aircraft lost one of its undercarriage wheels prior to takeoff on a transatlantic flight April 16.read more
  
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