Public Transport news

• United Airlines to tie executive pay to customer satisfaction

  22-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Boss Oscar Munoz will no longer become company chairman after the passenger ejection incident.
  
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• The Derbyshire firm helping to build new London train stations

  22-04-2017 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - A Derbyshire concrete firm has proven a real diamond when it comes to constructing stations for the new Elizabeth Line in London.
  
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• RSSB push for 'keener, leaner and greener' energy use from industry

  22-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - New guidelines on the energy use of non-traction activities by train companies could save the industry millions by making processes mp;ldquo;keener, leaner and greenermp;rdquo;. In new recommendations published by the RSSB, it was stated that millions could be saved by changing the way non-traction...
  
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• MPs urge Government backing for Crossrail 2 project

  22-04-2017 02:00 via wscountytimes.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Dozens of MPs have urged the Government to support Crossrail 2.
  
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• Metrom Rail-Railway Sensor Systems

  22-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Metrom Rail provides cutting-edge sensor and information technologies, as well as collision avoidance solutions, roadway worker protection, passenger rail control overlays, and wayside monitoring systems.
  
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• Laser technology spells end of the road for worst polluters subscription

  22-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The worst-polluting vehicles will be detected by roadside lasers linked to cameras, using technology that will begin road trials in Oxford next week.
  
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• Higgins defends botched HS2 contract despite conflict of interest

  22-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - HS2 Ltd would have likely disqualified CH2M before it even withdrew from the procurement of the Phase 2B development contract for a conflict of interest, as a member of its team had previously worked on HS2 Phase 1, it has been revealed. CH2M had been awarded the mp;pound;170m contract but pulled...
  
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• Government confirms £173m for transport in Leeds

  22-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A £270m project aimed at improving public transport in Leeds has moved a step closer after the government confirmed a £173.5m funding package.
  
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• Government confirms £173.5 million funding to improve transport in Leeds

  22-04-2017 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Leeds to get high frequency busways, improved park and ride facilities and better stops and signs through funding.
  
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• Future of airport gives TV mayoral debate a lively start

  22-04-2017 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - DEBATE about the future of an airport ensured the televised hustings for Tees Valley mayoral candidates really took off on Thursday evening.
  
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• Extra powers for councils to boost cycling subscription

  22-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Councils could be given powers to ban pavement parking and introduce 20mph limits under reforms to get more people cycling and walking.
  
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• Encouraging cycling and walking: apply for business funding

  22-04-2017 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Organisations can apply for a share of up to £470,000 for innovative proposals to encourage people to make more journeys by bike or on foot.
  
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• Delight as bus-rail link to Leeds-Bradford Airport moves closer

  22-04-2017 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post - A BUS-RAIL link to Leeds-Bradford Airport has moved a step closer after ministers approved spending plans for £173m originally earmarked for the collapsed Leeds trolleybus scheme.
  
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• Crossrail: First Elizabeth line passenger train spotted in London ahead of Liverpool Street to Shenfield launch

  22-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The brand new train will take its first passengers in May
  
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• Contactless tickets to be rolled out by Oxford Bus Company

  22-04-2017 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - BUS passengers in Oxford will soon be able use contactless payment methods to buy tickets when a pilot scheme is introduced in the city.
  
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• Commuters say goodbye to classic District line train

  22-04-2017 02:00 via eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Commuters said goodbye to an Underground classic today on its final journey through London.
  
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• British Airways growth at Gatwick soars

  22-04-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline sees 40 rise in passengers at airport in past five years
  
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• Bike scheme under threat from vandalism subscription

  22-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Belfasts bike hire scheme is under threat as more than a third of bicycles have been stolen, vandalised, or thrown into rivers.
  
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• 'Farewell tour' for District line train being taken out of service

  22-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The last of an old-style of District Line Tube train is set for a final journey after almost 40 years in service.
  
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• 'Crucial stage' reached for Crossrail 2 project

  22-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A powerful cross-party alliance of MPs today warned the Government it had reached the "crucial stage" to back Crossrail 2.
  
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• American Airlines suspends employee after clash over pram

  22-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An American Airlines employee is removed from duty after the ugly exchange in San Francisco.
  
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