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• Southern rail crisis: Grayling given two weeks to make ruling

  29-06-2017 18:29
  
  High court makes order of transport secretary after commuters sought review of government handling of GTR franchiseThe high court has given the transport secretary, Chris Grayling, two weeks to make a critical, long-delayed ruling over the Southern rail crisis.The order was made after Southern commuters sought a judicial review of the government’s handling of the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise, which incorporates Southern.Related: Southern tried to run too many trains on poor infrastru
  
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• Out now: Issue 163 of Passenger Transport

  29-06-2017 13:07 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Issue 163 of Passenger Transport is published on June 30
  Contents include:
   LEAD STORYEast Coast rail upgrade in disarray
  Infrastructure works deferred;No date for Super Express delivery;Virgin Trains East Coast making losses
   
  NEWS
  Tees Valley examines its bus network options
  The Tees Valley Combined Authority is to review its options following the Bus Services Act but warns that financing may determine the results
  Adonis – rail must end ‘profiteering’ image
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• East Coast rail upgrade in disarray

  29-06-2017 12:48 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Infrastructure works deferred;No date for Super Express delivery;Virgin Trains East Coast making losses
    
  Stagecoach has warned that its Virgin Trains East Coast franchise no longer expects to provide planned extra services, faster journey times and new routes in 2019. Network Rail has told the company that infrastructure upgrades to support the new timetable, including Kings Cross remodelling and electrification works, will become the latest rail projects to be deferred and de-s
  
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• Sn-ap seeks shake-up of intercity travel

  29-06-2017 12:42 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Sn-ap chief executive Thomas Ableman is aiming to transform the perception of coaches by creating an Airbnb of intercity travel
   
  Sn-ap launched services between Nottingham and London last October
   
  By Andrew Garnett
  Two years ago former National Express and then Chiltern Railways executive Thomas Ableman had an idea over dinner.It was an epiphany moment that he remembers quite clearly. “I was thinking more and more about this idea as the evening went on and so I explained i
  
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• Adonis – rail must end ‘profiteering’ image

  29-06-2017 12:35 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Former transport secretary has blunt message for rail bosses – the public doesn’t like you, you’re paid too much and it’s time to ‘eat humble pie’
   
  Lord Adonis: pictured here during his time as secretary of state for transport
   
  A former secretary of state for transport, Lord Adonis, has urged the rail industry to take action to improve its reputation in the eyes of the general public. Britain’s private rail companies have become “a bywo
  
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• See the light – #saveourwindows

  29-06-2017 12:21 via passengertransport.co.uk
  If you’re putting indiscriminate, shouty messages over the windows of buses and trains, our Twitter campaign will call you out/h5>
  Advertise here: Please don’t
   
  Social media can be a powerful weapon when it comes to campaigning, depending on who you follow and who follows you. With fantastic support, from and belief by, a good number of industry colleagues and many others, I have been spearheading a twitter campaign – #saveourwindows – to name, shame and ge
  
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• WMR reveals key appointments to drive forward new franchise

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - West Midlands Rail (WMR) has revealed two key appointments to help prepare the organisation to oversee the new local franchise, which it will run jointly with DfT from this autumn. Tom Painter is to become WMRmp;rsquo;s franchise delivery manager, where he will lead the management of the regional...
  
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• Welsh business opportunity with Heathrow airport

  29-06-2017 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - Small and medium-sized Welsh businesses are being offered an opportunity to join supply chains at Heathrow airport.
  
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• Virgin Trains East Coast making a loss, Stagecoach confirms

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: New commercial terms for the InterCity East Coast franchise are being discussed with the...
  
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• Views sought on future of Scottish Borders ahead of year-end report

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Those who travel through the Scottish Borders are being encouraged to take part in a wide-ranging transport survey that will help shape key decisions taken by Transport Scotland. The online survey, which covers rail as well as road, bus and cycling, is one element of the Borders Transport...
  
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• US demands tougher airline security but avoids laptop ban

  29-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Move is victory for European carriers who have avoided outright ban on electronic devices
  
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• UK government signals commitment to Heathrow third runway

  29-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Transport secretary says approval will be sought during this parliament
  
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• Uber drivers deserve to be treated far better

  29-06-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - A letter from Labours Frank Field urges ministers to step in to improve the lot of Uber drivers and others working in the gig economy
  
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• Transport minister insists UK will get 'open air' deal with EU

  29-06-2017 02:00 via travelmole.com
  
  Other News Sources - New transport minister Lord Callanan pledged yesterday that the current UK government would remain 'pro-travel'.
  
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• Trains, planes and automobiles: the transport systems embracing smart tech

  29-06-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Its already difficult to remember what journeys were like before smartphones - the transport industry continues to march towards digitisation
  
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• Timelapse footage shows construction of Cardiff bridge

  29-06-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -The footage shows a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists being put in place over the River Ely
  
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• Ticket manufacturer acquires ITSO-certified smart card supplier

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: Magnetic, thermal, barcode and smart ticket manufacturer BemroseBooth Paragon has acquired...
  
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• This man had the chip from his travel card implanted under his skin

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow asked a professional piercer to put his Opal card chip into his left hand.
  
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• This is why your bus might not have been turning up for the last few days

  29-06-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Post - The bus company has now apologised
  
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• Stagecoach stumbles as markets cool

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The train and bus operator is the FTSE 250's biggest faller after reporting a plunge in annual profits.
  
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• Stagecoach renegotiates contract over projected VTEC losses

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Stagecoach negotiating terms of East Coast franchise with DfT due to uncertainty over planned infrastructure upgrades on ECML
  
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• Stagecoach profits hit hard by losses at East Coast franchise

  29-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - UK rail and bus groups results spark share sell-off as it books impairment charges
  
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• Stagecoach hit by Virgin East Coast rail line woes

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail and bus operator Stagecoach Group has reported a 15.3 drop in full-year pre-tax profit.
  
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• Stagecoach 80 profit dip linked to 'onerous' VTEC contract losses

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Stagecoach Group has admitted to mp;ldquo;disappointingmp;rdquo; losses across its Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) operation, which forced the parent company to take out a mp;pound;84m mp;lsquo;exceptional pre-tax chargemp;rsquo; to reflect the mp;ldquo;onerousmp;rdquo; nature of the franchise...
  
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• Rural transport services facing crisis over minibus rule changes

  29-06-2017 02:00 via newsletter.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Thousands of Northern Irelands most vulnerable and isolated residents are facing massive disruption after rural community transport charities were forced to withdraw buses.
  
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• Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead leaders claim Heathrow plan will be difficult to get through Parliament following general election

  29-06-2017 02:00 via windsorobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - HEATHROW's third runway bid could now collapse or be shelved due to the difficulties of getting it through parliament, lead members of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead claimed this week.
  
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• Rail passengers set out priorities for next operator

  29-06-2017 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph - Arriva Trains Wales passengers told Transport Focus their top priorities for the next operator included more seats, space to deal with overcrowding, a more punctual and reliable service and new trains.
  
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• Profit drop pushes Stagecoach shares to 7-year low

  29-06-2017 02:00 via ft.com
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• Passengers call for overhaul of 'tired and overcrowded' trains when new rail franchise awarded

  29-06-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Arriva Trains Wales passengers described the trains as 'grubby and old' and said they have to put up with 'constant delays'
  
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• Passengers call for overhaul of 'tired and overcrowded' train services

  29-06-2017 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - Passengers are calling for an overhaul of "tired and overcrowded" train services when a new rail franchise is awarded in Wales next year.
  
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• New Trump travel ban rules: grandparents and fiances not counted as 'close family'

  29-06-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Criteria for travellers from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemenand all refugeesto take effect on ThursdayThe Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six Muslim-majority nations and all refugees, requiring a close family or business tie to the United States.
  
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• New transport minister vows to be 'pro-aviation and pro-travel'

  29-06-2017 02:00 via ttgmedia.com
  Other News Sources - The UKs new transport minister has vowed the government will be pro-aviation and pro-travel, as he insisted the Conservatives remained committed to Heathrow expansion.
  
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• New transport group formed to boost services

  29-06-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - LEADERS from across the South East have launched an ambitious new partnership to transform the transport network.
  
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• National Express launches more coaches between Bath, Heathrow Airport and London

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bathchronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - National Express has launched two more daily coaches from Bath to London and Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Metro mayor announces new Bristol railway station

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A new railway station for one of Bristol's main park-and-ride sites has been announced by the region's new metro mayor.
  
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• London economy handed boost as major station opens for Night Tube services

  29-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - London's economy is handed a boost this week as one of the capital's busiest stations opens for Night Tube services.
  
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• Latest Live Edition 23 June 2017

  29-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Japanese airline apologises after forcing man in wheelchair to drag himself up 17 steps to board plane

  29-06-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Hideto Kijima, 44, said he was "surprised" at the attitude of staff at Vanilla Air
  
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• Irish regulator to head up Eurocontrol

  29-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- European air traffic management organization Eurocontrol has appointed the CEO of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Eamonn Brennan, as its new director-general.read more
  
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• IAG A320neos to be placed with Iberia

  29-06-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- A previous IAG order for 20 Airbus A320neos will be placed with Spanish flag carrier Iberia, the airline said June 28.read more
  
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• House prices in Bucks commuter towns up 56 ahead of Crossrail launch

  29-06-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Langley takes first prize for Bucks as commuter home buyers eagerly anticipate the Elizabeth line opening next year.
  
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• Henrich Releases Latest State-of-the-Art Wireless Access Points

  29-06-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  Rail Technology Magazine -Henrich Electronics is excited to announce our new line of wireless access points for industrial use. These access points meet IEEE 802.11 ac requirements including wave 1 and wave 2 options for maximum data throughput.
  
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• Heathrow third runway: Airport expansion confirmed by transport minister

  29-06-2017 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Third runway was omitted from Queen's Speech but will still go ahead, says Lord Callanan
  
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• Heathrow Airport: 'Appalling' and 'shameful' airline statistics reveal emission and noise pollution violations

  29-06-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Nearly 50 of carriers violated at least one target aimed to improve air quality and reduce disruption for households across just three months
  
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• Gwent AMs Jayne Bryant and Rhianon Passmore are pushing for Ebbw Vale to Newport rail link

  29-06-2017 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TWO Gwent AMs have met Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales representatives to discuss plans for upcoming work on the Ebbw Vale rail link.
  
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• Green buildings focus helps Heathrow hit 2020 carbon reduction target

  29-06-2017 02:00 via edie.net
  
  Other News Sources - The installation of more than 100,000 LEDs and a rooftop solar system helped Heathrow Airport achieve a 14 year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions from its buildings, enabling the business to hit a target that was set for 2020.
  
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• Government is pro-aviation insists transport minister

  29-06-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Lord Callanan stresses the importance of building Heathrows third runway
  
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• Gatwick rail services set for more disruption

  29-06-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Overtime ban by train drivers will affect Gatwick Express and Southern services
  
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• Future Energy: LA crystals turn cars into energy source

  29-06-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - How California is turning its car problem into a way to make LA greener.
  
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• Funding boost for West of England transport projects

  29-06-2017 02:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - A number of transport projects across the region have received the go-ahead following a meeting of the West of England Joint Committee.
  
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