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• Yorkshire Airport has record breaking year for cargo

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport -(IMAGE SOURCE: Logistics Business) Yorkshires Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) recorded its busiest ever year for cargo in 2016. A 113 per cent increase on 2015 figures saw the airport handle the most freight since it opened, with 9,625 tonnes passing through it last year.Dayle Hauxwell, cargo manager for Doncaster Sheffield Airport said: The growth we have enjoyed throughout 2016 is further evidence that the cargo operation at Doncaster Sheffield
  
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• Virgin Trains Pendolino given Flying Scouseman name to mark firm's 20th birthday

  13-06-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -ECHO competition won by Michael Dally, of Runcorn
  
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• US trade commission backs Boeing complaint against Bombardier

  13-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- As expected, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted unanimously June 9 to allow a Boeings antidumping complaint against Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to continue toward finding compensatory duties.read more
  
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• 'Untested' scheme brings 1,000 hire bikes to Greater Manchester

  13-06-2017 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Transport Network - The worlds largest bike-sharing company has announced that it is launching a European first cycle hire scheme in central Manchester and Salford this month.
  
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• Uber loses head of business in culture shake-up

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Emil Michael leaves as company adds ex-Nestl executive Wan Ling Martello to board
  
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• Trumps travel ban blocked again by US judiciary

  13-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- The block on US President Donald Trumps revised executive order temporarily banning nationals from six countries from traveling to the US has been upheld by a second US federal appeals court.read more
  
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• Travis Kalanick's future as Uber CEO under threat

  13-06-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Cab company has approved recommendations to fight sexual harassment in firm, which some say is caused by the chief executives management styleThe future of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is hanging in the balance after the embattled cab companys board voted to adopt a portfolio of recommendations to fight sexual harassment in the firm. Uber said its board had unanimously approved recommendationswhich stem from a report prepared by former US attorney general Eric Holder after a sprawling
  
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• Top prize for new tram line as Metrolink boss receives special award

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Just months after it opened, the transformational new Metrolink line through the heart of Manchester city centre has scooped its first industry award. The Metrolink Second City Crossinglinking St Peters Square with Victoria Stationpicked up the Transport Policy, Planning mp; Implementation award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North West Region Awards for Education mp; Excellence. And the man responsible for delivering the ne
  
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• Tobermory Harbour to be run by community

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A not-for-profit community enterprise is granted powers to manage the facilities on behalf of residents and businesses on Mull.
  
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• Three of Britain's most popular airports have been named in the ten WORST in the world

  13-06-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Survey by AirHelp has rated 76 leading airports across the world for their quality, service and punctuality
  
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• The new £55m A26 Frosses Road dualling scheme opens

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The upgrade, which has retained the iconic Frosses trees, will have an impact for the economy, department says.
  
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• Tables turn for star Gulf carrier Qatar Airways

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Groups outperformance may not last as blockade by neighbours threatens growth
  
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• Scottish airports boosted by international traffic

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Glasgow and Aberdeen airports both report a strong rise in international passenger numbers in May.
  
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• RMT calls for urgent talks after Grayling retains job at DfT

  13-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Transport secretary Chris Grayling has held on to his position in the cabinet as Theresa May reshuffled her cabinet following the Torymp;rsquo;s disappointing election result last week. Though the Conservatives remain the biggest party in the Commons, Labour made a number of key gains to stop May...
  
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• Regulator set to release First Bus from decades-old pledge

  13-06-2017 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Transport Network - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to release a bus operator from undertakings dating back more than a quarter of a century after finding that they no longer serve any purpose.
  
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• Qatar Airways shrugs off row over terror

  13-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Qatar Airways says it is on the way to becoming an "aviation powerhouse" as it sought to shrug off a diplomatic row with its Gulf neighbours.
  
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• Qatar Airways reports profits up 21.7 in FY2017

  13-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Qatar Airways reported a net profit of QAR1.97 billion ($540 million), for the 2016-17 financial year, up 21.7 compared to net profit of QAR1.62 billion in FY2016. read more
  
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• Qatar Airways enjoys 20 profit jump

  13-06-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airline recently hit by airspace blockade from neighboring countries over alleged terror links
  
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• Q and A: Dana Skelley - 'VED or some proportion of it should be redirected to City Hall'

  13-06-2017 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Transport Network - After 17 years at Transport for London (TfL), having led many major schemes and transformations, Dana Skelley OBE is moving on to Skanska. Transport Network catches up with this trailblazer to find out what makes one of the public transport sector's most respected figures tick.
  
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• Privatisation put £50bn on cost of running railway, study claims Subscription

  13-06-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The cost of running Britains railways has increased by more than £50 billion since the network was privatised, leading to a sharp rise in passenger fares, according to research.
  
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• NR awards 9m contract to deliver Cornwall capacity enhancements

  13-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Design, engineering and management consultancy Atkins has today been awarded a contract worth mp;pound;9m to upgrade the signalling capability in the south of Cornwall. The planned works form part of the Cornwall Capacity Enabling Scheme for Network Rail, and Atkins will now take responsibility...
  
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• New rail link six months on - has it been a success?

  13-06-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -CHILTERN Railways is celebrating six months since it started running services between Oxford and London Marylebone.
  
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• Mayor Sadiq Khan urged to investigate shortfall in London transport cop numbers

  13-06-2017 02:00 via mayorwatch.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The British Transport Police is providing up to 10 fewer officers than Transport for London is paying it for, according to figures released under Freedom of Information laws.
  
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• Manchester airport reports record passenger growth

  13-06-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - North West airport sees rises across long-haul and European travel
  
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• Manchester Airport is opening a pop-up shop in Birmingham city centre

  13-06-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post -Airport says it wants to tell the people of Birmingham about its US routes and give away gifts and a £1,500 holiday
  
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• Guildford council leader calls on partners to complete transport projects as new local plan consultation launched

  13-06-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The leader of Guildford Borough Council has called on other authorities to get their infrastructure projects done so the council can deliver on its draft local plan.
  
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• Grannies help block bus station in protest to save beloved bus service

  13-06-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -"Letters and petitions have meant nothing. So were taking direct action"
  
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• Gove given air pollution hot potato as Grayling keeps transport

  13-06-2017 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Transport Network - Chris Grayling has kept his job as transport secretary after Theresa May carried out a minor post-election reshuffle, but Michael Gove has returned to the Cabinet as environment secretary.
  
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• Germany to test Porsche Cayenne after media report on emissions

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A Cayenne diesel model is to be examined after a media report said emissions were too high.
  
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• Freight leaders urge government to review decision to leave EU customs union

  13-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Freight leaders have today urged the new government to review its decision to leave the EU customs union following the uncertainty following the general election last week. Though the Conservatives won the most seats of any party, it failed to retain its majority, and today the Freight Transport...
  
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• Ford picks UK for its driverless cars tech centre

  13-06-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The hub, due to open later this year, will house about 40 specialists in the Here East campus on the Olympic Park in east London.
  
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• Eurotunnel's numbers slide is blamed on French voters

  13-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Eurotunnel today blamed a drop in shuttle traffic on holidaymakers and businesses choosing to stay at home around the time of the French election.
  
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• Election fallout: Will transport schemes be hit?

  13-06-2017 02:00 via transport-network.co.uk
  Transport Network - The Conservatives are set to form a minority government, which could affect a range of transport issues from Heathrow expansion to road schemes even if the Conservatives remain in Government.
  
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• Eight Wirral bus routes set to be axed in shake-up

  13-06-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post -Merseytravel been reviewing bus services across the region to save cash
  
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• Cycle path 'will spoil' Woodgate Valley Country Park

  13-06-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Challenge to plans for a £728,000 cycle path through city nature reserve
  
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• Croydon tram crash: TfL to add warning systems to trams

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Transport for London is working on an in-cab alert system for monitoring and managing speed.
  
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• Cosco Shipping buys controlling stake in Spanish port for 203m

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
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• Commuter group's 'outrage' at Chris Grayling Cabinet role

  13-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Chris Grayling has been reappointed transport secretary in Theresa May's new cabinet.
  
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• Collapsing coal commodity continues to drive down rail freight activity

  13-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - The total amount of rail freight moved in the last year fell by 3 to 17.2 billion net kilometres compared to 2015-16, with four out of seven commodities recording a decrease, according to the latest data from the ORR. However, campaigners have praised increases in construction and domestic...
  
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• Chris Grayling faces new call for safety talks

  13-06-2017 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -Chris Grayling has returned to the cabinet as transport secretary following the General Election. His name is included in a list issued by No 10 Downing Street yesterday (Sunday), and the announcement has been greeted by an immediate call from the RMT for urgent talks with him over rail cuts, safety and services. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: Despite their protests in the past everyone knows that Government ministers have been calling the shots on the axing of the guards.
  
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• Chinas top bike-sharing company rolls into UK

  13-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Tencent-backed start-up Mobike makes first foray out of Asia
  
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• Charges for diesel cars in Leeds city centre by 2022?

  13-06-2017 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Post - A LEADING academic who advises Leeds City Council on vehicle emissions and air quality believes it will be at least another five years before diesel car owners face the prospect of paying to drive in Leeds city centre.
  
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• Boeing concludes $3 billion Iranian 737 MAX deal

  13-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Boeing has finalized a definitive agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines for the purchase of up to 60 737 MAX commercial passenger aircraft. read more
  
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• 3 British airports ranked among the worst in the world

  13-06-2017 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Gatwick, Manchester and Edinburgh airports have been rated among the worst in the world by disgruntled passengers, according to a new survey.
  
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