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• UK Autumn budget 2017: public transport round-up - Intelligent Transport (press release)

  22-11-2017 17:21
  Intelligent Transport (press release)
  UK Autumn budget 2017: public transport round-up
  Intelligent Transport (press release)
  Chancellor Philip Hammond announced his Autumn budget this afternoon (22 November 2017), which included a number of investments in public transport. There was a specific focus on the North and the Midlands, with the Chancellor announcing £1.7 ...en meer »
  
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• Snow, heavy rain and gales to hit UK overnight

  22-11-2017 15:51
  Severe weather warning issued for Scotland, with yellow weather warning of heavy rain in northern England and north-west WalesSnow is forecast to hit parts of the UK on Wednesday night along with heavy rain and strong winds.Heavy and persistent snow is forecast in Scotland on Thursday morning, with 2cm to 5cm likely for many parts and up to 20cm on the highest ground, the Met Office said. Continue reading...
  
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• Uber’s ‘disruption’ is far from benign - but it’s not too big to ban | Abi Wilkinson

  22-11-2017 12:26
  The latest revelation about the ride-hailing app concealing a huge hack of personal data confirms that London mayor Sadiq Khan is right to take it onUber is one of those companies that seems to take pride in upsetting the status quo. Its cheerleaders claim the minicab app is a shining example of “disruptive innovation” – where entrepreneurs change entire industries by thinking outside the box. Critics contend that Uber’s business model is actually pretty traditional. The
  
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• Woolwich Ferry to get two new boats in multi-million-pound upgrade

  22-11-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - The Woolwich Ferry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade with two new vessels coming into service next year.
  
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• VIDEO: Time flies! Watch company makes Yorkshire's first drone delivery to customer in Keighley

  22-11-2017 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -A customer in Keighley has receivedwhat's thought to be Yorkshire's first drone delivery.
  
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• Under 30s railcard gets mixed reaction from millennials

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The discounted train travel option is set to be announced in Wednesday's Budget.
  
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• Uber hid massive data breach from passengers and regulators

  22-11-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Company paid $100,000 to hackers who stole details on 50m users and 7m drivers
  
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• Uber covered up massive hack that exposed data of 57m drivers and users

  22-11-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Firm paid hackers $100,000 to delete data and keep breach quietChief security officer Joe Sullivan fired for concealing October 2016 breachUber concealed a massive global breach of the personal information of 57 million customers and drivers in October 2016, failing to notify the individuals and regulators, the company acknowledged on Tuesday.Uber also confirmed it had paid the hackers responsible $100,000 to delete the data and keep the breach quiet, which was first reported by B
  
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• Uber admits failing to notify customers or authorities of 2016 hack compromising 57m accounts

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Uber has revealed that hackers gained access to the information of 57m customers late last year.
  
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• Tube stations: Broken promises and a lack of staff

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A 10-year-old boy was separated from his mother at an unattended Tube station.
  
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• Train compensation: Passengers should be reimbursed AUTOMATICALLY, MPs hear

  22-11-2017 01:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - COMPENSATION should be automatically paid into passengers' bank accounts when a train, plane or other mode of public transport is delayed, MPs have heard.
  
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• Top team unveiled for new West Midlands rail franchise

  22-11-2017 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail -Directors who will oversee £1bn worth of investment into region's rail network have been appointed
  
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• Thomas Cook boosted by recovery of Condor airline but feels the heat on UK margins amid tough competition for Spanish holidays

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Thomas Cook said a "strong recovery" at its German airline Condor helped the travel firm fly to rising profits for the year.
  
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• This new scheme has been launched for pregnant women on public transport

  22-11-2017 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press -Badges are available on the Network West Midlands website and local travel centres
  
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• There will soon be more Sunday trains between the Cynon Valley and Cardiff

  22-11-2017 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - It comes after it was claimed a lack of services is costing job opportunities for those living in the area
  
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• The best bus driver in the UK works in Reading

  22-11-2017 01:00 via getreading.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - It's official - the best bus driver in the UK graces Reading's roads on a daily basis.Reading bus driver Maks Pruszewicz has been named the Top National Bus Driver at the UK Bus Awards 2017.
  
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• Siemens and Stadler begin assembly of pre-series S-Bahn trains

  22-11-2017 01:00 via globalrailnews.com
  Global Rail News - Technicians have begun work on the new pre-series S-Bahn trains in Germany.The bodyshell of the first of 30 pre-series cars has been manufactured at Stadlers plant in Hungary and transported to Berlin, where Siemens workers can now begin installing the technical and interior equipment alongside Stadler colleagues at the Swiss firms Berlin plant.
  
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• ScotRail punctuality down for third month in a row

  22-11-2017 01:00 via scotsman.com
  The Scotsman - The ScotRail Alliances punctuality has slipped for the third month in a row, increasing the prospect of further potential remedial action.
  
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• 'Reckless and stupid' teenagers caught train surfing

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The two teenagers filmed themselves riding between the carriages of a high-speed train.
  
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• Reality Check: When is a train on time?

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A Japanese railway company made headlines after it apologised for sending a train off 20 seconds early.
  
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• Progress Rail to buy Downers rail freight division

  22-11-2017 01:00 via globalrailnews.com
  Global Rail News - American locomotive manufacturer Progress Rail has agreed to buy the rail freight division of Australian firm Downer for $109 million.
  
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• Passengers without tickets to be hit with on-the-spot fines

  22-11-2017 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -Passengers travelling without a ticket on two routes in the Bradford district could be hit with on-the-spot fines in a fresh crackdown on fare dodgers, a rail company has announced.
  
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• Opening Quote: EasyJet last call for McCall

  22-11-2017 01:00 via ft.com
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• Northampton rail freight depot to go before councillors

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A multimillion-pound rail freight interchange supporting up to 7,500 jobs will be considered by councillors.
  
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• Night Tube to start across Overground services in time for Christmas

  22-11-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - London Overground night services will begin in east London on Friday 15 December 2017, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced. The 24-hour service will run between New Cross and Dalston Junction, extending to Highbury and Islington sometime next year. The launch follows the success of...
  
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• New A14 pictures show first bridge beams lifted over major railway line

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cambridgenetwork.co.uk
  Other News Sources - New photos of giant bridge beams being lifted over one of the countrys main railway lines have been released by Highways England, as the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme successfully reaches yet another milestone.
  
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• Manston airport site plans outlined by Stone Hill Park and River Oak Strategic Partners

  22-11-2017 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Two companies battling for the Manston airport site have had their plans for it heard by councillors.
  
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• Listen to your passengers, Gibb urges operators

  22-11-2017 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Chris Gibb doubts any passengers pay attention to posters displayed at stations detailing operator performance. Theyre only interested in their train.
  
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• Keep up, we're moving on

  22-11-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - There has never been a more exciting time to write about rail: technology is improving, ways of working are changing and pan-industry collaboration is at its peak, all in an effort to keep up with unprecedented levels of demand. I am therefore thrilled to present you my first-ever edition as...
  
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• Here are the six London routes Ford's Chariot commuter shuttle is planning to start next year

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Earlier this month, Ford confirmed it was eyeing plans to take its Chariot commuter shuttle bus service to the capital, and today, the London routes it is plotting have been revealed.
  
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• Halt this study NOW warns MP Steve Barclay or rail link from Wisbech or March could be in jeopardy

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cambstimes.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - MP Steve Barclay claims a major study on the future transport needs of Wisbech is flawed and unless it is amended or withdrawn could jeopardise prospects for re-opening the rail link to March.
  
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• Government to extend railcard travel to 25-30-year-olds

  22-11-2017 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - Chancellor Philip Hammond will announce an extension of the 16-25 railcard to cover people up to 30 years old. The plan is set to be revealed at Wednesdaymp;rsquo;s Autumn Budget, after successful trials in East Anglia. It is expected to cost mp;pound;30 and work in the same way as the current...
  
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• "Google, how's my commute?" Now you can get train info without even typing as Trainline adds Google Assistant voice support

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Travellers can now get information about their commute just by asking their phone or smart speaker, saving valuable time from typing on screen and sorting through search results.
  
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• Funding for East-West Rail through Aylesbury to be unveiled

  22-11-2017 01:00 via mix96.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Rail bosses in charge of the proposed new route between Aylesbury and Bedford will be keeping an eye on today's budget (22/11).
  
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• First service cuts, now a price hike: Passengers 'fuming' over increase in bus fares

  22-11-2017 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Bus passengers still reeling from service cuts are now being hit with a price hike.
  
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• Extra Sunday services trains for Cynon Valley

  22-11-2017 01:00 via itv.com
  ITV News - More trains will be laid on between the Cynon Valley and Cardiff this Christmas.
  
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• Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: I didnt have a gentlemans agreement with tram contractor, insists executive subscription

  22-11-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - A senior executive at a council company has denied striking a gentlemans agreement with a contractor which led to the price of the Edinburgh tram project soaring by millions of pounds.
  
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• Easyjet suffers difficult year

  22-11-2017 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Pre-tax profit down 17.3 per cent
  
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• EasyJet sees only positives from Monarch slot dispersal

  22-11-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- UK LCC easyJet is closely monitoring a legal case over the slots previously held by UK leisure carrier Monarch Airlines, although it expects to benefit regardless of the result.read more
  
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• EasyJet profits fall after 'difficult year' for aviation

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The airline's full-year profits are also hit by the effect of Brexit on the pound.
  
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• EasyJet plans Brexit shake-up which could force UK investors to sell shares

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - EasyJet has set out plans which could force UK shareholders to sell their stakes after Brexit, as it prepares to comply with foreign ownership rules.
  
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• EasyJet aims to be among the last airlines standing

  22-11-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Budget carrier forecasts first rise in revenue per seat in two years
  
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• East west rail and road projects 'key to unlocking growth'

  22-11-2017 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  New Civil Engineer - The East West Rail and Oxford to Cambridge expressway schemes must be built as quickly as possible to unlock growth, according to a new report published by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC).
  
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• Drivers to report pothole problems on social media

  22-11-2017 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - DRIVERS will be asked to use social media to complain about the state of the roads in a new plan aimed a tackling potholes.
  
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• Council promises £6m to open Portishead railway by 2021

  22-11-2017 01:00 via northsomersettimes.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The long-drawn out saga of reopening Portisheads train line has been promised an extra £6million to get it open within four years.
  
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• Cost of Edinburgh tram inquiry 'increasing by £100,000 a month'

  22-11-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Herald - THE cost of Edinburgh's controversial tram inquiry is rising at a rate of around £100,000 a month, according to the latest figures.
  
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• Citymapper runs into Transport for London's Uber innovation buffer in private hire licence application

  22-11-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - One of the UKs top startups is the latest to have its ambitions thwarted by Londons transport regulator, which has been accused of dragging its heels when it comes to supporting innovative new companies in the wake of its row with Uber.
  
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• Chinese carmaker Trumpchi mulls less political name

  22-11-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The Chinese carmaker hopes to start selling to the US by 2019, but possibly under a different name.
  
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• Can autonomous cars pass their driving test?

  22-11-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - The self-driving car felt like being on a roller coaster, one that could end up killing you
  
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• Cabins, Interiors & Connectivity Briefs-Nov. 21, 2017

  22-11-2017 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- Cabins, Interiors mp; Connectivity Briefs-Nov. 21, 2017read more
  
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