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• When private meets public sector: the history of a tangled relationship

  13-01-2018 17:00
  Outsourcing has become a way of life in British politics: but its list of failures and disappointmentsis lengtheningInteraction between the private and public sectors can be a politically charged process in the UK, not least when the contracts that underpin such a partnership go wrong. Here are some recent examples of cooperation between public bodies and private companies that have caused controversy. Continue reading...
  
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• Nottingham railway station reopens after fire

  13-01-2018 10:12
  Most train services resume as police search for those behind suspected arson attack which caused significant damage
  Nottingham station has reopened after it was damaged by a huge fire as police hunt for those responsible for the suspected arson attack.About 60 firefighters tackled the blaze, which started at 6.30am on Friday and spread to the main concourse and roof but did not cause any injuries. Continue reading...
  
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• Wireless recharging while on the move

  13-01-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - An over-the-air recharging solution designed for use in the car is on show at the CES trade fair.
  
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• Vicar and campaigner chained to tree in HS2 Euston protest

  13-01-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Rev Anne Stevens and local resident Jo Hurford say HS2 is having a detrimental impact on the area.
  
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• Transport for London to share expertise with India's transport ministry on electric buses and smart ticketing

  13-01-2018 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Transport for London (TfL) has agreed to share expertise with India on how to adopt best practices for improving public transport, and its experience with electric buses and smart ticketing.
  
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• Train strike January 2018: Passengers face more disruption after week of chaos

  13-01-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Thousands of rail passengers who have endured the worst week of strikes for decades face further disruption this weekend due to engineering work.
  
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• The company that runs Britain is near to collapse. Watch and worry

  13-01-2018 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - You may never have heard of Carillion. Theres no reason you should have. Its lack of glamour is neatly summed up by the name it sported in the 90s: Tarmac. But since then it has grown and grown to become the UKs second-largest building firmand one of the biggest contractors to the British government.
  
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• TfL extends Addison Lee's London licence for another five years as Uber's licence battle continues

  13-01-2018 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Transport for London (TfL) has extended Addison Lee's licence to operate in the capital for another five years, as Uber's battle to regain its licence continues.
  
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• Should Middlesbrough be focus of HS2 in the North-East at Darlington's expense?

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Northern Echo - THERE is a lot of talk about HS2 and how it will benefit the North in some way. But it won't be by having a faster connection to London.
  
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• Scotrail misses targets after "challenging" autumn

  13-01-2018 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - ScotRail has missed a key performance target amid "challenging" autumn and winter conditions on the railways.
  
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• Rolls-Royce announces new US facility

  13-01-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce will operate a jet engine testbed at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.read more
  
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• Ranked: London's worst Tube lines for delays

  13-01-2018 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Londoners have already declared their favourite Tube line, but this ranking of which Tube lines face the most delays may give passengers more food for thought.
  
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• Nottingham train station partially reopens after devastating fire

  13-01-2018 01:00 via nottinghampost.com
  Nottingham Evening Post - Nottingham railway station has partially reopened this morning following the massive blaze which took fire crews almost 12 hours to deal with.
  
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• Nottingham railway station reopens after huge fire

  13-01-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Nottingham railway station has reopened following a huge fire that police say is being treated as arson.
  
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• Nottingham City Transport has named the best bus driver of the year

  13-01-2018 01:00 via nottinghampost.com
  Nottingham Evening Post - The best bus driver in Nottingham has been named by Nottingham City Transport.Aaron Johnson, a driver on the Purple Line 89 , was chosen as 2017s driver of the year by the company at an award ceremony on Wednesday night (January 10).
  
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• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways signs MoU with Transport for London

  13-01-2018 01:00 via transportweekly.com
  Other News Sources -The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed an MoU with Transport for London in New Delhi. The MoU is aimed at using the expertise of TFL to revamp the public transport architecture in the country. TFL is the agency that manages the transport system for Greater London, and has demonstrated its capability by creating a strong and dependable public transport system in the city. Speaking on the occasion the Minister of Road Transport mp; Highways, Shipping and Water Resou
  
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• Mayor renews call for TfL control in wake of GTR report

  13-01-2018 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  RailNews.co.uk -The critical report about Govia Thameslink Railway published by the National Audit Office has triggered a renewed call from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan for more of the capitals rail services to be transferred to Transport for London. Apart from the staff shortage, the development of the Thameslink Programme has also been hampered by infrastructure failings as well as chronic industrial action. Strikes over DCO and DOO have been continuing, with further walkouts today on Northe
  
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• Lufthansa calls for Alitalia to make major cuts

  13-01-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- Lufthansa wants Alitalia to undertake significant restructuring before the German group would be prepared to buy the struggling airline, its CEO has told the Italian government.read more
  
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• Latest must-have Adidas trainers are just the train ticket Subscription

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Smart technology means the end of running around for a train ticket in Berlin. In keeping with the German capitals quirky sense of style, the latest must-have trainers incorporate the distinctive seat cover design of the underground system.
  
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• Key UK contractor Carillion denies rescue plan in doubt

  13-01-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Construction giant Carillion dismisses claims lenders rejected a rescue plan and says talks continue.
  
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• Jo Johnson's new jobs show northern transport once again taking a backseat

  13-01-2018 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Making Jo Johnson minister for transport and London sends the wrong signal about the governments commitment to infrastructure beyond the capital
  
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• Its Brew Monday for rail passengers

  13-01-2018 01:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Rail staff in Leeds are backing Samaritans bid to turn Blue Monday into Brew Monday. January 15 has been dubbed the most difficult day of the year so the two organisations encourage people to connect over a cuppa by offering passengers free tea bags and listening tips, as well as promoting Samaritans services.
  
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• Heathrow night flights ban could harm economy subscription

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Scrapping night flights at Britains busiest airport will damage the economy by blocking lucrative arrivals from the Far East and US, ministers have been told.
  
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• Government takes control of Air Malta slots

  13-01-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- The government of Malta has created a new state-owned company that will take control of the airport slots owned by the Mediterranean nations national carrier.read more
  
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• General Motors to make first mass-market driverless car subscription

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - The first mass-produced driverless car without a steering wheel will be made by General Motors, which said yesterday that it aimed to have the vehicles on US roads next year.
  
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• Gatwick just announced it had a record-breaking 2017 as passenger numbers near 46m

  13-01-2018 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Gatwick Airport rounded off a trio of records for London airports, announcing today it welcomed 45.6m passengers last year.
  
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• Gatwick joins record-breaking year

  13-01-2018 01:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Buying Business Travel - Airport eyes 50m passengers in 2018
  
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• Electric car revolution is stalled by councils Subscription

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Councils have come under fire for failing to install roadside charging points for electric cars.
  
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• DfT deal means East Midlands HS2 station could open early

  13-01-2018 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - The government has reached an agreement with local organisations in the East Midlands to maximise the benefits of the future Toton HS2 hub, including work to open the station in the 2020s. The commitment between the DfT, Midlands Connect and East Midlands Councils has set out four priorities...
  
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• Contractor selected to deliver £25m Preston tramline

  13-01-2018 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - A project to bring tram services back to Preston has taken a major step forward today with the appointments of the contractors who will deliver the project. The mp;pound;25m scheme, run by Preston Trampower, will involve building a 3.5-mile-long line, the first in the city since the 1930s. In...
  
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• CES 2018: CarWink emojis seek to replace driver hand gestures

  13-01-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A small display that shows images offers motorists a new way to communicate to each other.
  
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• Blaze at Nottingham railway station being treated as arson Subscription

  13-01-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - A huge fire which caused substantial damage to Nottingham railway station and required more than 60 firefighters to bring under control is being treated as arson.
  
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