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• Council ready to ditch Bath park-and-ride plan after local outrage

  11-07-2017 14:27
  
  Bath and North East Somerset council says it now intends to scrap scheme that could have put city’s world heritage status at risk A controversial scheme to create a park-and-ride site on the edge of Bath that could have put the city’s world heritage status at risk is to be dropped.There were protests this year when the city council’s Conservative cabinet voted in favour of the project, which would have resulted in water meadows to the east of the city centre being concreted ove
  
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• Black cab turns green as all-new electric London taxi launches

  11-07-2017 13:50
  
  Cab maker ditches diesel to produce a petrol and electric-powered taxi that will be rolled out in NovemberThe maker of the London black cab has unveiled the new, electric design of the car, which will hit the capital’s roads in November and which it hopes to sell to pollution-blighted cities worldwide.Known as the London Taxi Company since 1948, the firm will rebrand as the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) to export the new model, which runs for about 70 miles off a battery before sw
  
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• XRL trainset arrives in Hong Kong by rail

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - CHINA: The signalling and communications systems on the Hong Kong and Mainland sections of the...
  
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• Work from home to avoid August hell, say rail chiefs Subscription

  11-07-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Commuters have been advised to work from home over the summer as the countrys busiest station faces a three-week partial shutdown in an unprecedented wave of engineering work.
  
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• Use the apprenticeship levy opportunity to attract better talent

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Recently, larger organisations were hit with the apprenticeship levy. In the rail industry, where apprenticeships are already popular, this will encourage further employment of apprentices. But, argues Nigel Eagers of NSAR, they're the lucky ones! Smaller organisations might lose out - and so may potential apprentices if we don't treat this as a...
  
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• UK market regulator raises competition concerns in FirstGroup, MTR contract

  11-07-2017 02:00 via uk.reuters.com
  
  Reuters News - (Reuters) - UK market regulator Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns on Tuesday about the lack of competition on one train route, between London and Exeter, which is part of the new South Western franchise awarded to FirstGroup and Hong Kong's MTR.
  
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• Transport planners discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the profession

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - (Image Source:Kitty Wheeler Shaw Photography)Leading speakers from across the sector gathered at Nottingham Conference Centre, 28th-29th June, to identify the challenges facing transport planners and what this means for the profession. The events opening plenary session involved a lively panel debate about the major challenges that face transport planners. Concerns raised included accommodating for a growing population, addressing health issues, t
  
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• Revealed: The man who will take charge of the region's new rail franchise

  11-07-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE man who is to take the helm of the regions new rail franchise has been named.
  
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• Revamp of Doncaster station planned

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Could Doncaster station have a new look?
  
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• Reducing congestion

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - New figures show rail freight is far better at reducing congestion than previously thought, writes Philippa Edmunds, Freight on Rail manager at the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT).
  
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• Railway bridge condition monitoring

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Liam J Butler and Nicholas de Battista, from the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) at the University of Cambridge, discuss their innovative work on the Stafford Area Improvements Programme to condition monitor two railway bridges.
  
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• Rail strikes hit commuters across northern England

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Guards fight plans to allow drivers to close doors after same issue blights Southern rail for months
  
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• Rail investment channelled into UK economy boost

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Government determined to ensure investment in the rail network benefits the UK economy - Maynard
  
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• RAIB to investigate as child almost falls through floor of moving train

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - A mother and her child narrowly avoided falling through the open floor a toilet compartment on a South Devon Railway (SDR) train, prompting an investigation by the RAIB. In a statement today, the RAIB said it was investigating the incident after the passenger and her child entered the lavatory...
  
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• Prime Minister inaugurates Stockholm Citybanan

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - SWEDEN: Revenue services began operating through the new Stockholm Citybanan tunnels at 05.00 on...
  
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• Nine-day closure during Kilmarnock to Carlisle rail work

  11-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The rail line between Kilmarnock and Carlisle is to shut for nine days for upgrade work along the route.
  
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• New rail vision could mean 13,000 new jobs

  11-07-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - UNBLOCKING bottlenecks at East Croydon station and the complex junction north of the station could release up to eight new trains an hour on the Brighton Mainline.
  
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• New Chairman for GEML Taskforce

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Will Quince to lead Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce
  
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• MEP scared witless about potential environmental impact of Brexit

  11-07-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -AN MEP said she is scared witless of the potential environmental impact of Brexit during a public debate at Brightons i360.
  
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• Lufthansa trials SmartDepart gates in Munich

  11-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Lufthansa will introduce SmartDepart gates to expedite passengers flying from Munich to Dsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg airports, from Oct. 31. read more
  
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• London drivers 'should be charged 8p per mile during rush hour,' says leading City economist

  11-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Drivers in London should be charged 8p a mile to use the capital's disastrously clogged roads with Uber-style "surge pricing" during the rush hour, a leading City economist said today.
  
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• Is it farewell to Oxford's black cabs as new electric cars to be brought in?

  11-07-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - THE citys black cabs will be phased out by the end of 2018 to make way for new electric taxis in a bid to tackle air pollution.
  
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• Innovative vehicle to grid technology to receive 20 million

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport -The new investment will support vehicle-to-grid projects as part of the governments Industrial Strategy and create a smarter energy system, while increasing the numbers of electric cars on UK roads. The projects will investigate technology that allows plug-in electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid when charging but return it to peoples homes or back to the grid.There are already 100,000 electric cars and 11,000 chargepoints thanks t
  
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• Images of Doncaster station redevelopment unveiled

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - New images of how Doncaster station could look after a multi-million pound transformation have today been released. The designs aim to make the station entrance more welcoming and accessible, as well as create a modern gateway to the growing town. Part of the plans include moving the car park...
  
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• High Speed students to learn from Eurostar

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -Two of the first-generation Eurostar power cars which entered service in 1994 are finding a new role -- as demonstrators for students at the National College for High Speed Rail. The two power cars have been retired by Eurostar as more of the new Siemens Velaro sets take over, and are being refurbished by their builders Alstom before moving to new homes on the High Speed Rail college campuses in Doncaster and Birmingham. Students will be able to study recent high speed train tech
  
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• Greater Anglia finalises new Stadler FLIRT train designs

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Greater Anglia has finalised designs for its new Stadler rolling stock that will be phased into service from 2019-20. A month ago, the company unveiled what the new FLIRT trains would look like, and opened up the plans for a consultation so that passengers could submit their views about the...
  
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• GB Railfreight in 'locomotive acquisition' talks

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - GBRf is discussing the possibility of purchasing locomotives with various companies, though no deal is yet in place.
  
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• Five rolling stock proposals for rail motorway to Spain

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - EUROPE: Five proposals have been received for wagons to carry lorries on a future rail motorway...
  
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• FirstGroup and MTR invited to address South Western franchise concerns

  11-07-2017 02:00 via insider.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it has been investigating the award of the new South Western franchise to FirstGroup and MTR since May
  
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• FirstGroup and MTR facing investigation by competition watchdog over South Western franchise concerns

  11-07-2017 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - The competition watchdog has raised concerns over the award of the South Western franchise to FirstGroup and MTR, after investigating the development since May.
  
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• First Tesla Model 3 rolls off production line ... into the hands of Elon Musk

  11-07-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Lower-cost electric car begins delivery with first model to company chief executive as first 30 customers to get vehicles at 28 July partyThe first of Teslas highly anticipated lower-cost electric cars, the Model 3, has rolled off the production line to its new owner, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk.The one-man marketing machine, who also took on a large, high-profile battery project in Australia and a runs a privateer space company Space X, shared a couple of photos of the Model
  
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• Designs confirmed for GAs new Stadler trains

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Design for the new Stadler trains for Greater Anglia finalised
  
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• Cosco/OOIL: banking on an upturn

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - State financing has enabled a pivotal transaction
  
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• Cosco takeover of Orient Overseas affirms Chinas trade ambitions

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - The $6.3bn deal puts Chinese group on track to become worlds biggest container line
  
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• Commuter who pays £4,500 for annual rail season ticket is fined after falling asleep and missing stop

  11-07-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Commuter who missed his stop by seconds threatened with £1,000 fine

  11-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A commuter has spoken out after he was threatened with court action and a £1,000 fine after he fell asleep and missed his stop.
  
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• CMA opens investigation into First Group and MTR

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
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• Clyde waterfront and Glasgow Airport bridge plans take step forward

  11-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - It is hoped the projects will regenerate part of the Clyde waterfront and improve the area around Glasgow Airport.
  
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• China underlines shipping ambitions with $6.3bn takeover of HK group

  11-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Deal by state-owned Cosco would create Asian competitor to market leader Maersk
  
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• Cathay Pacific agrees to buy DHL stake in Air Hong Kong

  11-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Cathay Pacific has reached an agreement to buy DHLs minority stake in cargo carrier Air Hong Kong, which would shift it from a joint venture to a full subsidiary of Cathay.read more
  
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• Cambridge north: More than just a station

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Eliane Algaard, director of route asset management at Network Rail, reveals how the brand-new Cambridge North station came to life right in the heart of the region's science and biology-themed surroundings.
  
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• Birmingham trucker fined for driving too close to cyclist after undercover police operation

  11-07-2017 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Almost 200 offenders have been pulled over during the sting
  
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• Alstom and Eurostar donate two power cars to UK's National College for High-Speed Rail

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railway-technology.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine -Alstom is working with high-speed railway service Eurostar to donate two power cars to the National College for High-Speed Rail (NCHSR) in England.
  
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• Airline chiefs: £15 charge to drive to Heathrow airport is just 'another tax on travel'

  11-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Airline chiefs today hit back against proposals for an "H-charge" to cut toxic air around Heathrow as part of plans for a third runway.
  
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• Air India: No chicken in cattle class

  11-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The airline says serving only vegetarian meals is a cost-cutting measure, not a political statement.
  
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• A development opportunity across the national network

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Simone Bailey, asset management director at Abellio Greater Anglia, talks to RTM about overcoming the different challenges facing stations of varying sizes.
  
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• £200m track and signalling upgrade at Derby

  11-07-2017 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  
  Rail Magazine - Network Rail plans a 79-day programme of work at Derby as part of a £200 million track and signalling upgrade in the area.
  
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