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• Virgin, Stagecoach and France's SNCF link up for HS2 bid

  26-04-2017 08:03
  
  Group to challenge First Group and others to run trains from London to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow The French state railway SNCF is to partner with Virgin Trains for a bid to run the first HS2 high-speed trains.The competition for the West Coast Partnership franchise will pit the Virgin, Stagecoach and SNCF consortium against First Group and the Italian state-owned Trenitalia, with other potential bidders still to come forward.Related: British rail is nationalised all over agai
  
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• Wizz, Wow and Scoot are no joke for long-haul rivals

  26-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - New wave of aggressive low-cost airlines add to the problems for traditional carriers
  
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• We must leave the EU to renationalise rail Letter

  26-04-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Caroline Lucas of the Green party tells Sky News she wants to renationalise the railways.
  
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• Virgin Trains teams up with French operator for HS2 bid

  26-04-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -SNCF has thrown hat into the ring as battle hots up to run InterCity West Coast franchise and high-speed services
  
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• Virgin and Stagecoach join with SNCF on HS2 WCP franchise bid

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Operators Virgin Trains and Stagecoach have today announced that they will launch a joint bid for the West Coast Partnership (WCP) HS2 franchise alongside state-owned French rail company SNCF. The franchise will run from 2019 and will include the first few years of operation of HS2, meaning the...
  
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• US considers laptop ban on flights from UK

  26-04-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Trump could ban large electronic items in hand luggage on US-bound flights from Europe
  
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• United Airlines in fresh PR nightmare after rabbit set to be worlds biggest dies on UK flight

  26-04-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Uber plans to launch electric flying taxis by 2020

  26-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Uber has said it plans to invent electric flying taxis which can soar above traffic jams to get around busy cities.
  
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• Tram components 3D printed on demand

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - GERMANY: Siemens is using 3D printing to reduce its lead times for the supply of customised tram...
  
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• The drones which help solve air accidents

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The BBC's Richard Westcott looks at accident investigators' latest weapon in the battle to find out why ships and planes crash.
  
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• Talks to resolve Southern rail doors row adjourned

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Both sides hope to resolve a dispute over driver-only operated trains.
  
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• Steady start for Eddie Stobart in market return

  26-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Company known for its distinctive lorries lists in Aims biggest float of the year
  
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• Stagecoach and SNCF lead Virgin-branded bid for HS2 operations

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: On April 24 a consortium led by Stagecoach Group with SNCF and Virgin Holdings as minority...
  
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• Stadler to deliver 22 EMUs to Stockholm Transport

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler has secured a CHF232M ($233m) contract to build 22 customised electrical multiple units (EMU) for Stockholm Transport (SL).
  
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• Southern rail: Seven facts about the dispute

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - From the financial hit on drivers to the effect on house prices - here are seven facts you may not have known about the Southern rail strikes, which began a year ago.
  
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• South Eastern franchise public consultation events cancelled

  26-04-2017 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Events planned as part of the public consultation for the South Eastern franchise have been cancelled.
  
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• SNCF joins bid for West Coast Partnership

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -It has been revealed that French state operator SNCF has joined Stagecoach and Virgin in a consortium bidding to run the West Coast Partnership, which is due to start in 2019 and is also intended to run trains on Phase 1 of HS2 from 2026. All three have been working on the expression of interest, which was lodged with the Department for Transport yesterday (Monday). SNCF will have a 30 per cent stake. Thrilled Virgin said the agreement would put the consortium in the best possibl
  
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• Scottish aviation tax bill passes first Holyrood vote

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - MSPs back the general principles of a bill for a devolved aviation tax, but many call for more details.
  
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• ScotRail warns of months of disruption to evening trains

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Journey times are likely to be longer on some trains operating after the peak evening rush.
  
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• Row erupts as French rail firm SNCF launches bid to run London to Birmingham HS2 services

  26-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A furious row erupted today after French state-owned rail operator SNCF launched a bid to run new high speed services from London to Birmingham.
  
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• Revealed: Record £250m left unused on Oyster cards

  26-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The pile of money left on unused Oyster cards has reached a quarter of a billon pounds, official figures show.
  
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• Raildars interactive maps: a bird's eye view of UK rail networks

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine -By tapping into National Rails vast data resources, Raildar creates an interactive, live map of trains that passengers can follow for the most up-to-date information on their train, delays included. Founder of Raildar, Rob West, explains the platfor
  
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• New combined quick pick-up and drop-off zone launches this week at Glasgow Airport

  26-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A new combined quick pick-up and drop-off area will be introduced at Glasgow Aiport this week.
  
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• New bus route for Dorchester, Weymouth and Crossways

  26-04-2017 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A NEW bus route has been introduced to once again link the communities of Weymouth, Crossways and Dorchester.
  
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• New 11.8m link road beginning to take shape in South Oxfordshire

  26-04-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - DRAMATIC new pictures show work on the new 11.8m link road in South Oxfordshire is taking shape.
  
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• Network Rail chief exec Mark Carne joins CN Summit 2017

  26-04-2017 02:00 via constructionnews.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Network Rail chief executive Mark Carne will deliver a keynote speech at this years Construction News Summit.
  
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• MPs raise Crossrail 2 pressure on ministers with Commons move

  26-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A new Commons bid was launched today to pile pressure on the Government to press ahead with Crossrail 2.
  
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• Ministers confident cutting air departure tax will boost Scottish economy

  26-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Scottish Government ministers are convinced plans to first cut and then abolish the tax paid by air travellers will deliver
  
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• Milton Keynes: Wirelessly charged electric buses

  26-04-2017 02:00 via cbi.org.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Arriva operates eight Wrightbus StreetLite electric buses as part of a multi-stakeholder project to demonstrate the UKs first all-electric route and the first UK application of inductive charging. Taking a significant step towards meeting UK emissions targets within the transport sector.
  
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• Merseyrail prepares for more strike action as RMT talks fail again

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Yet more strike action is expected to be announced on Merseyrail services as talks between the operator and the RMT union broke down yet again. The dispute over driver-only operated trains caused drivers and guards to walk out earlier in the month on 8 April mp;ndash; Grand National day mp;ndash;...
  
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• Live near HS2? Find out how to check if you are eligible for thousands in mitigation payments

  26-04-2017 02:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - One of the ways the government is trying to mitigate the negative impact of the high-speed rail link from London Euston to the West Midlands is to offer payments to those living and working in the worst affected areas.
  
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• Investigators examine Air France A340s abnormal takeoffs

  26-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry-Thierry DuboisOver a four-week period, an Air France-operated Airbus A340-300 had two abnormal takeoffs from Bogotas El Dorado International Airport.read more
  
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• Innovate to keep ahead of the competition, FTA urges logistics industry

  26-04-2017 02:00 via fta.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Failure to adapt to new technology and the solutions it offers could be a massive lost opportunity for freight and logistics operators, according ...
  
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• HS2 ramps up conflict of interest checks in bidding process revamp after CH2M contract controversy

  26-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - HS2 plans to bolster measures to tackle potential conflicts of interest by June, developing stricter bidding processes for firms hoping to win contracts on the £56bn project.
  
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• How a piece of paper may seal the fate of Alitalia

  26-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Countrys flag carrier on brink of collapse as unions pin hopes on bailout
  
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• Heathrow Airport meet and greet cars given parking tickets

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Owners thought their cars would be parked in a secure area but they were left in a council car park.
  
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• Government delays publication of report on Southern rail troubles until after the election

  26-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The publication of a report into Southern rail troubles has been delayed until after the General Election, leading MPs to criticise the government for sitting on the findings.
  
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• Giant rabbit dies in new PR disaster for United Airlines

  26-04-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Simon, a ten-month-old 3ftcontinental giant rabbit, was found dead in the cargo hold of a United Airlines flight form London to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
  
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• Frances SNCF joins bidding for UKs HS2 rail line

  26-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Group behind French bullet trains teams up with Britains Virgin and Stagecoach
  
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• Delays and disruption ahead as next phase of rail improvements get underway

  26-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - RAIL commuters are being warned to expect delays and cancelled services as the next phase of a Scotland-wide programme of upgrades gets underway.
  
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• Crucial work to link Bolton station and interchange hits milestone

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Considerable progress has now been made on the project to upgrade Boltonmp;rsquo;s transport interchange and build a new mp;lsquo;skylinkmp;rsquo; bridge between the building and Bolton rail station. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that the first steel span making up the bridge...
  
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• Controversial new rules for cabbies to be decided

  26-04-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A DECISION is expected tomorrow on controversial changes to regulations for cabbies operating in the district.
  
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• Commuters speak out over a year of hell on Southern Rail

  26-04-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - AFTER a year of strikes on Southern Rail, commuters have expressed their dismay that the industrial dispute which has brought such misery to so many still rumbles on.
  
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• China launches its first homegrown aircraft carrier

  26-04-2017 02:00 via rss.cnn.com
  
  C.N.N. - The first aircraft carrier designed and built exclusively in China was launched Wednesday amid streamers and champagne.
  
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• China launches first home-built aircraft carrier

  26-04-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Chance to have say on who will win rail franchise

  26-04-2017 02:00 via cambrian-news.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - RAIL users are being urged to have their say on train services before the Welsh Government awards the Wales and Borders franchise to one of four bidders.
  
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• Call for step change to improve Highland rail service

  26-04-2017 02:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - An Inverness business leader has called for a step change to improve rail services on the Highland Main Line (HML) between the city and Scotlands central belt.
  
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• Bombardier places breakthrough order for ABB transformers

  26-04-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - AUSTRIA: Bombardier Transportation has placed the first contract for ABBs Effilight roof-mounted traction transformer design, ordering 42 transformers for installation on 21 Talent 3 electric multiple-units which it is to supply to Austrian Federal Railways for use in the Vorarlberg region.
  
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• Barricades are down around Cambridge railway station and it looks impressive

  26-04-2017 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Cambridge's railway station area has passed the halfway mark in its 21st-century transformation
  
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• Are flying cars the future?

  26-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A first glimpse of the flying car backed by Google co-founder
  
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