Public Transport news

• York roadworks to last an extra day

  28-10-2017 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press -ROADWORKS in Micklegate, York, are set to overrun by one day.
  
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• WW2 pilot takes to the skies aged 96

  28-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - George Harvey's carer found a note saying he wanted to be airborne once more
  
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• Why you could soon be fined for leaving your car engine running

  28-10-2017 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press -Proposals from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and Public Health England say "no-idling zones" should be brought in outside schools
  
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• What the public are saying about Liverpool's rail and bus strike ON THE SAME DAY

  28-10-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  Liverpool Post -Arriva bus drivers will walk out on same day as train guards
  
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• West Midlands Trains announces London Northwestern brand

  28-10-2017 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  Railway Gazette - UK: Services on the West Coast Main Line to be operated as part of the next West Midlands franchise...
  
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• Week of disruption expected as burst water main tears hole in major road and floods busy London Euston

  28-10-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A week of disruption on a major London road is expected after a burst water main tore a hole in the street and flooded a busy rail station.
  
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• Volkswagen diesel scandal still hitting profits

  28-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Provisions for the cost of settling the scandal put a big dent in the carmaker's earnings.
  
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• VIDEO: 'An accident waiting to happen' - Westgate shoppers dodge buses in 'dangerous' Bonn Square

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -BUSES driving through crowds of shoppers outside the main entrance to the new Westgate Centre are an accident waiting to happen and should be re-routed immediately, frightened pedestrians have warned.
  
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• Unattended backpack left on bus causes passenger panic

  28-10-2017 02:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Worried passengers were forced to change their travel plans after a suspect package was discovered on a bus in Rickmansworth.
  
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• Uber hires ex-DoJ and Pepsi lawyer as chief legal officer

  28-10-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Tony West will have to deal with litigation and regulatory action on multiple fronts
  
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• Trump initiates drone integration research programme

  28-10-2017 02:00 via theengineer.co.uk
  Other News Sources - US President Donald Trump has signed a directive to establish a new research programme to test and validate the use of drones in partnership with states and local governments. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Programme will aim to unlock the potential economic benefit of drones while at the same time reducing their riskThe post Trump initiates drone integration research programme appeared first on The Engineer.
  
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• Trident sailors sacked after drugs test Subscription

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - A Trident submarine at the centre of a sex scandal has been plunged into further disarray after nine sailors were reportedly dismissed for testing positive for cocaine.
  
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• The Severn Tunnel will be closed this weekend as thousands travel to Cardiff

  28-10-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online -At least 70,000 visitors are expected to travel to Cardiff ahead of the Anthony Joshua fight
  
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• The people who clamp your untaxed car (and what happens to it next)

  28-10-2017 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online -'You get the odd person running out in their underwear asking what you are doing'
  
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• The number of A380s flying out of Birmingham has just doubled

  28-10-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  Birmingham Post -Emirates launches second service to Dubai today using iconic aircraft
  
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• South Western Railway windscreen smash incident caused by 'root vegetables' say police (not a brick!)

  28-10-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources - A train guard assisted the South Western Railway service's arrival at Basingstoke railway station after the driver's view was obscured by the broken windscreen
  
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• Shipping prepares for 2020 sulphur deadline

  28-10-2017 02:00 via fairplay.co.uk
  Other News Sources - As shipowners and operators face the 2020 sulphur emissions cap deadline, some sectors are stepping up and installing systems, while others have yet to be convinced.
  
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• Ship Operating Costs to Increase for 2017 and 2018

  28-10-2017 02:00 via marinelink.com
  Other News Sources - Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2017 and 2018, according to Moore Stephens' survey. Repairs mp; maintenance and spares are the cost categories which are likely to increase most significantly in each of the two years. The survey
  
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• Rising complaints, changing priorities?

  28-10-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - On average this year, more people in the UK are complaining about the quality of the rail service. Yesterday, the ORR released its quarterly analysis of complaints received about train punctuality, ticket-buying and onboard facilities and capacity. Although the number of complaints has only...
  
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• RAY MASSEY: Hondas sporty electric coupe stars in Tokyo

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  This is Money- Slightly retro, but with a contemporary twist, its the coupe version of the Honda Urban EV with a 150-mile range.Its due to be built from 2019 and is expected to cost in the region of £26,000.
  
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• Railway launches £2.5 million fundraising drive

  28-10-2017 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press -A HERITAGE railway that has been running for 50 years has launched a major fundraising drive to keep it going for another half century.
  
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• Rail workers scoop £1m - on Friday 13th

  28-10-2017 02:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - A SYNDICATE of workers scooped a £1 million lottery win on Friday 13th - proving it can be very lucky for some.
  
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• Profits jump at British Airways owner IAG

  28-10-2017 02:00 via ft.com
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• Planned improvements to congested road 'could be short-lived amid influx of new homes'

  28-10-2017 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  Bucks Free Press - Acouncillor fears planned improvements to a congested High Wycombe roadcould be short-lived amid an influx of thousands of new homes in the town.
  
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• Pilot relations in spotlight ahead of Ryanair results

  28-10-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Investors will seek assurance but airline still has highest operating margin in Europe
  
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• PHOTOS: 'One of Southampton's best loved ships' since 1934

  28-10-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - SHE was the first of Cunards superliners and one of Southamptons best-loved ships.
  
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• Petrol and diesel sales down as fuel goes way of all fossils Subscription

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Traffic is increasing but consumption of petrol and diesel has fallen for the first time, according to the AA, which says that vehicles powered by fossil fuel are en route to joining steam and horse transport in the history books.
  
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• Passengers outrage as Scotrail train on 'slippy tracks' overshoots platform

  28-10-2017 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record -Dozens of commuters were left stranded at Rosyth station when the 06.32 train to Edinburgh flew past.
  
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• Northants Police warn drivers over speeding fine scam

  28-10-2017 02:00 via daventryexpress.co.uk
  Daventry Express - Motorists in Northamptonshire are being warned to ignore a scam email claiming they have been caught speeding.
  
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• No cars on Bridge Street this Saturday night to help keep party-goers safe for Halloween in Northampton

  28-10-2017 02:00 via northamptonchron.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A main Northampton night club strip will be closed to traffic this Saturday night.
  
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• Nine sailors kicked off Brit nuclear submarine after 'sex and cocaine-fuelled parties while docked in US'

  28-10-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - The crew from HMS Vigilant - which carries Trident - were sent home
  
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• New F-35 warplane costs $1 trillion to operate Subscription

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - The estimated lifetime cost to operate and support the worlds most expensive warplane has risen by almost a quarter in four years, a US spending watchdog has found.
  
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• MP calls for government to cough up funds for £20million city bridge scheme

  28-10-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A SOUTHAMPTON MP has called on the government to back a £20million scheme to save two of the city's most important road bridges.
  
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• More anger over A41 roadworks

  28-10-2017 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Businesses affected by Midland Metro roadworks in Wolverhampton - which have not received compensation - have now been told firms in Birmingham were aided during works there.
  
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• Metro and light rail wall to cost more

  28-10-2017 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A major project bringing together the Midland Metro extension and light rail centre development in Dudley will cost half a million pounds more than expected, it has been revealed.
  
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• Majority of passengers prefer to wait on train than take replacement buses

  28-10-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - Passengers would rather wait on a train for 40 minutes than be forced to take a replacement bus service, research has found - even if this means a longer journey. Independent watchdog, Transport Focus has updated its 2012 research, mp;lsquo;Passenger priorities during disruption'. The latest...
  
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• Major West Somerset road closure postponed until after Christmas

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -THE MAJOR roadworks planned for the A39 at Dragon Cross next month have been postponed.
  
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• Major rail deal will create 40 jobs

  28-10-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - THE regions new rail operator has announced that work on a multi-million pound makeover of its rolling stock will take place in Eastleigh.
  
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• Lorries crashing into bridges costs taxpayers £23m a year

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  This is Money- New figures released by Network Rail said there were almost 2,000 cases last year of HGV drivers misjudging the height of their vehicle and smashing into rail infrastructures.
  
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• London Midland's West Coast services to be renamed London Northwestern

  28-10-2017 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - The group behind the new West Midlands franchise have today announced that the west coast service will be called London Northwestern. Abellio, JR East and Mitsui have chosen the name as a tribute to the London and North Western Railway mp;ndash; formerly the largest in Britain and seen as the...
  
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• Launch date announced for Claudia safer cycling charter

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A CHARTER for safer cycling in Oxford, inspired by the death of a city cyclist, will be launched next month.
  
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• How high-sided lorries are giving railway bridges a 'battering'

  28-10-2017 02:00 via examiner.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -Network Rail, bus and lorry operators are campaigning to prevent low bridges getting hit
  
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• Hot air balloon pilot fined for flying without a licence

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A commercial hot air balloon pilot from Malmesbury who continued to fly passengers despite not holding a valid pilots licence has been fined and ordered to pay costs, following a successful prosecution by the Civil Aviation Authority.
  
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• HMS Vigilant: Nine sailors dismissed after failing drugs tests

  28-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The men were dismissed from duty from HMS Vigilant - which carries the Trident nuclear deterrent.
  
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• Here's how to de-ice your car safely in the morning

  28-10-2017 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press -You can risk doing damage to your motor in a bid to get to work quickly
  
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• Group plots to re-install station footbridge canopy

  28-10-2017 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A GROUP of railway enthusiasts in Bradford on Avon are working on plans to restore the canopy to the towns railway station footbridge.
  
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• Govt seeks to revolutionise airport screening

  28-10-2017 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Fund set up to develop new technology
  
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• Forbes: Green Group Says Electric Cars Beat Diesels For Lifetime CO2, Despite Marchionne Claim

  28-10-2017 02:00 via transportenvironment.org
  News from Europe -
  
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• Five marvels of the jet age from The Engineers archive

  28-10-2017 02:00 via theengineer.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The birth, development and application of the jet engine is well-documented in the pages of The Engineer. The Engineer has covered the entire history of powered flight, from the Wright brothers to the latest plans for exploration of other planets. It took a particular interest in one of the most momentous shifts in aerospace: theThe post Five marvels of the jet age from The Engineers archive appeared first on The Engineer.
  
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• ES Views: Heathrow expansion plan is reckless and expensive

  28-10-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Have your say Twitter: @esviews Email: [email protected]
  
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