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• What is HS2 and how much will it cost?

  28-04-2017 08:13
  
  Not sure why the government is so keen on a new £55.7bn high-speed rail link? We answer your HS2 questionsWhat is HS2 and how much will it cost?High-Speed 2 is the planned rail network between London, the West Midlands and the North. The first phase will link the capital to Birmingham, while the Y-shaped second phase will link Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds. By the time both phases are finished in 2033 there will be 350 miles of new track. Related: HS2 is on its way but
  
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• WYCA receives 173m boost to develop local rail improvements

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Leeds city-region has been handed a mp;pound;173.5m funding package from the government to go towards drawing up proposals for future rail developments amongst other transport improvements for the region. It is hoped that the money will lead to commuters seeing more reliable journeys, better...
  
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• Welsh questions, Brexit and 'pre-election tension'

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Never knowingly off message, Alun Cairns threw a couple of random references to "strong and stable leadership" during the first five minutes of Welsh questions, the last one before the general election.
  
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• Vauxhall 'reckless' over Zafira fires, say MPs

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - It was 'morally reprehensible' for the car maker not to warn customers sooner about a second recall, MPs say.
  
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• Uniteds repair job mixes sense and nonsense

  28-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Airlines just need to give staff scope to tackle customer crises, writes Andrew Hill
  
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• United to offer up to $10,000 for overbooked seats

  28-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Airline acts to repair its reputation after violent removal of passenger
  
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• United to offer passengers up to $10k to give up seats

  28-04-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline announces new policies as it attempts to repair damage to reputation
  
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• United settles passenger abuse incident

  28-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Confidential payout follows policy changes and $10,000 overbooking offer
  
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• United reaches legal settlement with bumped passenger

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Lawyers for David Daothe passenger violently dragged off United Express flight 3411 nearly three weeks agoannounced April 27 an amicable settlement had been reached with United Airlines. read more
  
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• United Airlines reaches settlement with passenger dragged from plane

  28-04-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• United Airlines makes major policy changes to regain customer trust

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- United Airlines is making a number of policy changes aimed at improving customer service and CEO Oscar Munoz has issued another public apology for the incident on flight 3411 in which a passenger was dragged off an aircraft to make way for a crew member.read more
  
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• There could be 12 new railway stations built in Wales

  28-04-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The locations under consideration include three in Cardiff and two each in Swansea and Wrexham
  
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• The Guardian view on air pollution: playing politics with the nations health

  28-04-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The high court shouldnt have been asked to decide on this. But it has rightly ruled against the governments latest efforts to delay action on air quality
  
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• TED 2017: UK 'Iron Man' demonstrates flying suit

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - British inventor says the project is just a bit of fun and safer than a motorbike.
  
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• State of the Art in Wheel Detection

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Frauscher Sensortechnik understands the challenge of developing inductive wheel sensors that can guarantee fail-safe, reliable wheel detection. However, while wheel detection systems are in use worldwide, the technology could still be improved.
  
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• Southwest Airlines to end overbooking, cites United incident

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Southwest Airlines said it will end the practice of overbooking flights at some point in the current quarter.read more
  
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• South Gloucestershire Bus and Coach Company Ltd and megabus.com partner to launch new routes

  28-04-2017 02:00 via eurotransportmagazine.com
  
  Other News Sources - megabus.com and South Gloucestershire Bus and Coach Company Ltd will offer five new routes across the midlands and south west of England, offering direct links to Heathrow or Gatwick from 13 towns and cities.
  
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• Ryanair wins European social insurance case

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair will reclaim 15 million ($16.3 million) from French authorities following a ruling in the airlines favor at the European Court of Justice (ECJ).read more
  
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• RSSB issues guidance to reduce broken-down train disruptions

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - New industry guidance has been issued by the RSSB to reduce the amount of disruption that is caused by broken-down trains on the UK rail network, a move the body claims could lead to savings of up to mp;pound;2.5m a year for the sector. In a report released this week, the organisation recommended...
  
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• 'Please offer me a seat' badges launched on TfL network

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Transport for London launches
  
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• Plans for four new North Wales railway stations take 'significant step forward'

  28-04-2017 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - MPs say the facilities would be 'incentive for businesses' and argue an integrated transport system would help local economy grow
  
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• Passenger humiliated after being tied up following cabin move on BA flight

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - ABritish Airwayspassenger was restrained after entering the business class cabin of an aircraft.
  
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• Passenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Dr David Dao will be paid an undisclosed sum after being violently dragged off a United flight.
  
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• Northern rail workers walk out as strike begins

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Northern warns passengers its services will be
  
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• Northern Rail strike: here's all the Bradford services still running today

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Northern Rail is entering another day of strike action in a row about driver-only trains.
  
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• Nigeria seeks $6bn China loan to modernise railways

  28-04-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Government looks to revive economy via spending on big infrastructure projects
  
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• New railway station plans for Wales chosen for scrutiny

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - City suburbs and rural towns could benefit if the 12 sites are judged to be viable.
  
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• New railway station for Deeside a step closer as Welsh Government takes plan forward

  28-04-2017 02:00 via deeside.com
  
  Other Regional Press - Deeside could get a new railway station as part of the Welsh Governments plans to improve rail infrastructure across Wales
  
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• MPs blast Vauxhall's 'reckless disregard for safety' after spate of Zafira fires

  28-04-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -The car maker put drivers at risk by not immediately investigating blazes in its Zafira B models, a Commons Transport Committee report found
  
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• More cheap flights from Newcastle as a third airline announces bargain deals

  28-04-2017 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle -Fancy flying to Alicante or Geneva for £26.49 one-way? EasyJet has announced some bargain deals
  
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• Millionaires snap up Oyster Card-style private jet flights

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The Gatwick firm, which rents planes to wealthy travellers, reported profits of 4.3m in the year to January 31, a 38.6 per cent increase from 3.1m the year before.
  
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• Lufthansa Group posts first quarterly revenue gain since 2008

  28-04-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Lufthansa Group recorded a net loss of 68 million ($73 million) for the first quarter of 2017, deepened from the companys 8 million net loss in 1Q 2016. read more
  
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• London Assembly calls for DfT rethink on South Eastern devolution

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The DfT have been told to mp;ldquo;go back to the drawing boardmp;rdquo; and return to its 2016 plan of devolving some routes for the South Eastern franchise to TfL and the mayor of London. In a letter to the transport secretary, the chair of the London Assembly transport committee, Caroline Pidgeon...
  
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• Justice committee backs Scots railway policing merger

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Holyrood's justice committee backs the Railway Policing (Scotland) Bill, but MSPs were split on integration plans.
  
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• Hydraulic Systems for Faster, Safer Tilting Trains

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Eaton's hydraulically operated tilting train system delivers a safe and reliable route to reduced journey times, while ensuring passengers enjoy the most comfortable ride.
  
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• Heathrow seeks regional construction hubs to pre-assemble components

  28-04-2017 02:00 via travelweekly.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Heathrow is seeking out UK construction hubs to allow components of its £16 billion expansion to be built away from the airport.
  
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• Heathrow Airport raises its full-year forecast on soaring passenger numbers

  28-04-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Heathrow has upgraded its 2017 full-year forecasts after a rise in passenger numbers as well as cargo demand at the London airport.
  
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• Government says it won't publish air pollution plan as it would drop 'controversial bomb' on election

  28-04-2017 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - 'It is wrong for the Government to put poll ratings before public health'
  
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• Full steam ahead for golden celebrations at railway centre

  28-04-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - ALL aboard a golden anniversary at Didcot Railway Centre this bank holiday.
  
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• Deals this week: Stadler, Alstom, Sound Transit

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Stockholm Transport (SL) has placed a CHF232M ($233m) order to Stadler for 22 customised electrical multiple units (EMU), which also includes an option for an additional 45 vehicles.
  
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• Cancer patient 'kicked off British Airways flight after taking a seat in first class to stretch his legs because he was in pain'

  28-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The man kicked off a British Airways flight on a remote Portuguese air base for "demanding an upgrade" is a 65-year-old cancer sufferer who moved seats because he was in pain, according to the woman who helped him.
  
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• Call-to-arms for business leaders in campaign to bring high-speed rail to Bradford

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - BUSINESS leaders in West Yorkshire and beyond have been urged to shout out about why Bradford needs a high-speed rail station.
  
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• Brussels Intercommunal Transport Company (STIB/MIVB) Chooses NetModule

  28-04-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Communications specialist NetModule reports a successful major project with AEG Belgium for the STIB/MIVB transport company in the nation's capital city. From the start of the project in March 2013 to its completion at the end of 2015, more than 1,08
  
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• Bike event aims to improve cycle routes

  28-04-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Glasgow cyclists are being encouraged to record their journeys as part of the European Cycling Challenge 2017.
  
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• Bigger jets help Heathrow to soar subscription

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Heathrow take-off and landing slots may be full but larger aircraft bringing more passengers, a spending splurge in the shopping malls and record earnings from the Heathrow Express have prompted profit upgrades at Europes busiest airport.
  
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• Barred from taking scooter on train, the pensioner who just wanted to visit sick husband

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -A PENSIONER who spent the last of her savings on a mobility scooter in order to keep her independence has been prevented from using it by a train provider.
  
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• Bank Holiday travellers warned to prepare for delays on roads and rail

  28-04-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Bank Holiday drivers have been warned to prepare for travel delays over the weekend as more than 10 million cars are expected to take to the roads on leisure trips.
  
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• Aston Martin trashes 65m of cars at new Wales factory

  28-04-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- Aston Martin said the film commemorates 104 years of the brand - and what better way to do it than to gather 65m of vehicles and powerslide them through the new facility grounds?
  
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• Anger as Back Heathrow residents group boss bags top job at airport

  28-04-2017 02:00 via getwestlondon.co.uk
  
  Get West London - Former Back Heathrow director, Rob Gray, will soon be in charge of community engagement for the airport
  
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• Ambitious plans for three new train stations at Wrexham and Deeside

  28-04-2017 02:00 via leaderlive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Three new train stations could be built in the region as part of ambitious transport improvements.
  
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