Public Transport news

• Trams boss says sorry for fatal tram crash as company announces £207 million profit

  03-06-2017 02:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The boss of the transport company that runs Croydon's tram network has apologised for last November's derailment that claimed the lives of seven passengers.
  
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• Train operator offers free travel to Manchester attack benefit concert

  03-06-2017 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Star - Northern says One Love Manchester ticket holders can travel for free into and out of Manchester on its services this Sunday.
  
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• Tory chairman says tram and new A453 has made 'massive difference' to Clifton

  03-06-2017 02:00 via nottinghampost.com
  Nottingham Evening Post - Improved infrastructure in Nottingham has made a 'massive difference' in the area, the former transport minister has said on a visit to the city.
  
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• Stake your claim to a payout for BA chaos Subscription

  03-06-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - British Airways has been asked to change the misleading wording on its website after its power problem caused travel chaos over the bank holiday weekend. The site was advising those seeking compensation to go directly to their travel insurers.
  
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• Southern trains 'to be cancelled without guard'

  03-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Southern rail has confirmed trains will be cancelled on all lines apart from the Brighton mainline if a second member of staff is not onboard.
  
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• Southern drivers' overtime ban suspended to allow further talks

  03-06-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -A PLANNED overtime ban on Southern railway by drivers' union Aslef has now been suspended to make time for further talks,according to the union.
  
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• Smallthorne pensioners win battle for 'lifeline' bus service

  03-06-2017 02:00 via stokesentinel.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Pensioners are celebrating after winning their battle for a 'lifeline' bus service.
  
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• Six-month lifeline for mid to south T1C bus service

  03-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A bus service connecting mid and south Wales will continue until at least December.
  
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• Repairs complete after plane ripped up runway at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport

  03-06-2017 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Repairs have been completed at Halfpenny Green Airport after a historic plane ripped up one of the runways last month.
  
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• Privatisation has so much to answer for Letter

  03-06-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - As members of the Unison unions water, environment and transport section, we are pleased to see our unions longstanding policy of renationalisation of water, rail and energy addressed in Labours election manifesto.
  
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• People keep sharing these Theresa May answers because they're so disturbing Interview transcript

  03-06-2017 02:00 via indy100.com
  
  The Independent - Will you promise to sort out our transport links?
  
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• Nomads new East Coast Sales Manager

  03-06-2017 02:00 via nomad-digital.com
  Other News Sources -Nomad Digital, the worlds leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry, has boosted its ranks in America after recruiting a new sales manager.
  
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• Mystery 'BUS STOP Banksy' surprises Merseyside commuters with cushions, rugs - and bottles of Stella

  03-06-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - An unknown person has installed rugs, cushions and planks of wood
  
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• Map of Londons lost railway depots

  03-06-2017 02:00 via ianvisits.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Dotted around central London are many housing developments and offices that sit, unwittingly on top of long lost cargo depots operated by the old railways.
  
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• 'Keep making steel in Scunthorpe' - Back our HS2 steel campaign

  03-06-2017 02:00 via scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk
  Other News Sources - "KEEP making steel in Scunthorpe" that is the call from residents who continue to back the Telegraph's HS2 contract campaign.
  
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• Glasgow Airport waves goodbye to 'towering presence'

  03-06-2017 02:00 via eveningtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - GLASGOW Airport has waved goodbye to a towering presence - its top cop Inspector Bob Smith.
  
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• Essex and Kent could be linked by £600 million tram to ease Dartford Crossing congestion

  03-06-2017 02:00 via essexlive.news
  Other Regional Press - A £600million tram system between Kent and Essex could soon be launched in a bid to reduce Dartford Crossing congestion and pollution.
  
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• Driver-only trains and staff cuts will increase risk of terror attacks, union claims

  03-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Staff cuts and driver-only trains will increase terror risks faced by passengers in the capital, the biggest rail union has claimed.
  
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• Cyclists dived over whether helmets should be compulsory

  03-06-2017 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - CYCLE helmets can save livesbut should their use be made compulsory?
  
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• British Airways facing calls to 'automatically compensate' passengers over bank holiday chaos

  03-06-2017 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - British Airways is facing calls to "automatically compensate" passengers who were caught up in the bank holiday chaos that left some 75,000 people stranded last weekend.
  
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• British Airways cabin crew vote for more strike action

  03-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The long-running dispute will continue with a four-day walkout starting on 16 June.
  
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• British Airways cabin crew to stage four-day strike amid pay dispute

  03-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - British Airways cabin crew are set to stage fresh strikes in a long running dispute over pay.
  
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• Brexit puts third runway in doubt, say nearby dioceses

  03-06-2017 02:00 via churchtimes.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - THE need for the expansion of Heathrow has been challenged by the three dioceses most directly affected by proposals for a third runway at the airport.
  
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• Birmingham Airport 'chaos' reported by passengers with complaints of huge queues

  03-06-2017 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - Many travellers described scenes of "chaos" at the airport with others posting pictures on Twitter of long queues
  
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• BA urged to 'do more' over compensation for bank holiday flight chaos

  03-06-2017 02:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - The airline risks creating "further stress, inconvenience and financial hardship for passengers", according to Which?
  
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• BA SHARES NOSEDIVE AS RYANAIRS PROFITS SOAR

  03-06-2017 02:00 via pppfocus.com
  Other News Sources - Shares in IAG have been sold off following chaos at British Airways, with IT problems leaving more than 75,000 passengers stranded at Heathrow and Gatwick airports over the long weekend.
  
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• BA delays: Automatic compensation urged by consumer group

  03-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - British Airways should automatically compensate thousands of customers who were caught up in disruption last weekend, says consumer group Which?
  
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• Anger as rail firm removes platform information before trains leave- to stop people running

  03-06-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• All aboard for new station linking Carmarthen with Gwili Railway

  03-06-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - The Gwili Railway Company has announced the opening of the Abergwili Junction Extension - bringing to the 17-year project to a close.
  
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