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• Read our supplement: The ALBUM Report 2017

  04-05-2017 12:59 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Welcome to the ALBUM Report 2017, a publication from Passenger Transport devoted to Britain’s independent and municipal bus companies.
   Bigger and better than last year’s inaugural publication, this year’s report also incorporates the official Conference Workbook for the 2017 ALBUM Conference, hosted by Blackpool Transport on May 9-10.
  We hope you find it an interesting read and we welcome all feedback.
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• Out now: Issue 159 of Passenger Transport

  04-05-2017 12:54 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Issue 159 of Passenger Transport is published on May 5
  Contents include:
    
   
  LEAD STORYStagecoach and SNCF team up for West Coast
  Stagecoach and long time partners Virgin had been negotiating with Renfe, the Spanish state operator, but instead gave French operator a 30% stake
   
  NEWS
  Bus Services Bill passes the final hurdle
  Bus industry lobbying saw new independent auditor requirement
  DfT to shield TOCs from revenue risk
  New arrangements are similar to previous cap and
  
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• Stagecoach and SNCF team up for West Coast

  04-05-2017 12:39 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Stagecoach and long time partners Virgin had been negotiating with Renfe, the Spanish state operator, but instead gave French operator a 30% stake
   
  SNCF operates 700 high speed services per day in France
   
  Stagecoach and Virgin have chosen French state train operator SNCF as their specialist high speed partner for their bid for the new West Coast Partnership franchise.
  The British companies had also been negotiating with Renfe, the Spanish state operator, but briefings to the Spanish
  
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• Bus Services Bill passes the final hurdle

  04-05-2017 12:31 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Bus industry lobbying saw new independent auditor requirement
    
  The Bus Services Bill finally received Royal Assent last week, ending fears that prime minister Theresa May’s decision to hold a snap general election on June 8 could have stalled this important legislation that has won broad cross-industry support. In the event the Bill was one of the final actions by parliament before it was dissolved on May 2.
  The House of Commons had already approved the Bill last month but it w
  
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• Southern take their eye off the ball at Selhurst

  04-05-2017 12:26 via passengertransport.co.uk
  I know it’s fashionable to criticise Southern, but a recent display at Selhurst reminds us that its a long way from being a Premier League operator – writes Alex Warner
   
  Southern: troubled
   
  VISITED: 26th April 2017SERVICE: Southern is the brand name used by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) on the Southern routes of the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchiseFARES: An Anytime Day Return from London to Selhurst is £8 with Oyster
  OWNER: GTR is a subsidiary of G
  
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• Would you ride in a self-driving bus? Firm reveals plans to bring them to US cities in 2019

  04-05-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - While many firms aim to be the first to release a fleet of self-driving taxis, one Colorado electric bus maker is taking the road less traveled.
  
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• Will rail freight survive the end of the carbon era?

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine -Worldwide, rail freight registered negative growth in 2015 and the downward trend is expected to continue from 2016 to 2017, largely due to decreasing volumes of heavy goods, such as coal and petrol. How will the sector change as more and more people
  
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• Virgin unveil new ticketing structure to save customers £7.1m a year

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Virgin Trains has announced changes to its advanced ticketing prices that could lead to customers saving around £7.1m per year. Services on the East Coast will now allow customers to take advantage of cheaper advance fares on the day of travel, meaning that at the current rate of passenger...
  
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• Tube strike: All London Underground staff to be balloted after ticket worker sacked, RMT union announces

  04-05-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - All Tube staff are to be balloted for strike action in an escalating row over the sacking of a ticket barrier worker following a fracas with an alleged fare dodger.
  
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• Tube staff balloted over dismissal of London Bridge worker

  04-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The RMT had warned it would spread the dispute across the network if the worker was not reinstated.
  
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• Trains to London could take nine minutes longer from next year

  04-05-2017 02:00 via nottinghampost.com
  Nottingham Evening Post - Nottingham's ambition for a 90-minute train journey to London is heading for the buffers - and from next year, journey times could actually take nine minutes longer.
  
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• This is what Cardiff Airport needs to do to make a success of its new Qatar Airways service

  04-05-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The Welsh Government-owned airport has a real opportunity for passenger and freight growth following the landmark deal
  
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• TFL WILL PUBLISH BUSINESS CASE IN JUNE FOR REOPENING CAMBERWELL STATION

  04-05-2017 02:00 via southwarknews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - "One of the key things we need to assess is future public transport needs and demand to determine if the project should be taken forward," TfL's head of transport planning said
  
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• Staggering 47,000 hours of delays on Piccadilly line in the last 10 months

  04-05-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Passengers on the Piccadilly line suffered a staggering 47,800 hours of delays during the last 10 months, official statistics reveal today.
  
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• 'Significant risks' in current rail franchising system

  04-05-2017 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph - Britain's rail franchising system is increasingly vulnerable to an economic slowdown, a report has warned.
  
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• Signal shield to stop motorists reaching for their mobiles Subscription

  04-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Motorists will be urged to put their mobile phone in a car compartment that blocks signals under plans to prevent dangerous distractions at the wheel.
  
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• Setback for Kezia Dugdale after her spokesman quits post for Scotrail

  04-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - KEZIA Dugdale has suffered a blow as Scottish Labour leader after her official spokesman resigned ahead of the council and general elections.
  
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• 'Safe' walking route forces children to walk by A34 after free bus is axed

  04-05-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -CHILDREN will be forced to walk alongside the A34 to get to school after the route was deemed 'safe' and free bus travel scrapped.
  
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• Runway in bits as plane takes off near Wolverhampton

  04-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Vampire jet in rubble cloud during air show at Halfpenny Green Airport near Wolverhampton.
  
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• Plan for Newport M4 tunnel would cost nearly £10bn

  04-05-2017 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -A PROPOSED alternative to the M4 relief road includes building an underground tunnel costing nearly £10bn.
  
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• Petition tells airport to ditch drop-off fee Subscription

  04-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Glasgow airport is facing demands to scrap a drop-off charge after frustrated passengers were forced to wait in queueing traffic after the fee was introduced.
  
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• Paris Air Show to tighten security this year

  04-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Organizers of this years Paris Air Show are beefing up security measures following a series of terror attacks in France during the last 24 months.read more
  
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• New study suggests Uber overcharges passengers

  04-05-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Analysis of NY trips shows car-hailing company has advantage with upfront pricing
  
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• Momentum builds for Metrolink extension works at Trafford

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Work to construct a new six-stop Metrolink line to Trafford Park industrial estate and into the Trafford Centre will move up a gear this month, resulting in some disruption for commuters. TfGM has stated that there may be road closures whilst engineers get to work on the mp;pound;350m upgrade to...
  
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• Mayor writes to tram crash investigators over driver claims

  04-05-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - At least three trams have been recorded speeding since the fatal tram crash in Croydon in November.
  
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• Mayor urges probe into claims Croydon tram drivers fell asleep at wheel

  04-05-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The chief inspector of rail accidents was today asked by Sadiq Khan to investigate "alarming" claims that tram drivers on the Croydon line where seven people were killed last year fell asleep at the controls.
  
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• Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines go live with paid Wi-Fi

  04-05-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- GX Aviation broadband launch customers Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have completed their four-month Ka-Band internet trial on short- and medium-haul flights and have transitioned over to a paid service.read more
  
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• London travelcard is most expensive in world (and forget driving) subscription

  04-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Strikes, overcrowding and delays dont come cheap, according to research that ranks Londons public transport system as by far the most expensive in the world.
  
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• Llanelli train station opens for longer under new trial

  04-05-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Purchasing tickets at Llanelli train station is about to get slightly easier for travelling customers.Arriva Trains Wales will be trialling new ticket office opening hours for the remainder of the month.
  
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• Learners face being tested on using driverless technology Subscription

  04-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Learner drivers face being penalised for not being able to use driverless technology properly amid concerns that motorists are becoming overly reliant on gadgets.
  
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• Leader comment: Diesel rethink must be fair to owners

  04-05-2017 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - If you own a diesel car, and currently find yourself confused and not a little alarmed by news reports suggesting your vehicle could be scrapped because it pollutes the environment, then you are quite entitled to be wondering how on earth this situation has developed.
  
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• Labour call for Glasgow airport bosses to scrap controversial drop-off system

  04-05-2017 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record -The new system, which includes the introduction of a £2 drop-off charge, had already sparked anger due to tailbacks.
  
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• Hitachi sponsors National Rail Conference 2017

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
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• Franchising structure a barrier to sustained rail investment, report warns

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The franchising system in its current state is becoming increasingly vulnerable to economic slowdown, a report released today has argued. Produced by Credo Business Consulting for a new transport think tank established by the Campaign for Better Transport called Tracks, the findings stated that...
  
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• Former Star Alliance CEO takes Car Trawler advisor role

  04-05-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Former chief executive of Star Alliance has joined transport technology firm Cartrawler.
  
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• First Bus appoints new engineering director

  04-05-2017 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - First Bus has announced the appointment of Ian Warr as the companys new Engineering Director.Ian, who began his new role on May 1st, joined First Bus earlier this year supporting the mobilisation of operations following the First Bus contract win with its joint venture partners to provide bus services during the construction of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset. Commenting Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First Bus, sa
  
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• Electric car website lets you plug in on someone elses drive subscription

  04-05-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Electric car owners will be able to power up their vehicles on driveways across Britain after the launch of an Airbnb-style rental system for charge points.
  
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• Construction, Repair and Maintenance of Railway Tracks

  04-05-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -The companies of the Goldschmidt Thermit Group and their partners offer a unique range of products and services for the construction, repair, maintenance and renovation of railway tracks.
  
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• Bus company link-up gives passengers added ease

  04-05-2017 02:00 via newsandstar.co.uk
  Carlisle News & Star - Bus passengers using services in Cumbria and the north east will now have easier travel thanks to an agreement between two companies.
  
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• American Airlines to cut legroom in economy class

  04-05-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline will trim 2 inches of its seat pitch in its new B737 Max aircraft
  
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• A new bridge will be built in Cardiff this weekend

  04-05-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -The £290,000 traffic-free bridge will give people in Ely and Caerau new access to the Ely Trail
  
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