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• Wizz Air further expands Vienna operations

  07-03-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air will add two more Airbus A321s to its Vienna, Austria base in early 2019, bringing the total number of aircraft based there to five. read more
  
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• Vauxhall chief warns of Brexit threat to Ellesmere Port

  07-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The head of Vauxhall has said lack of clarity over Brexit threatens the future of Ellesmere Port.
  
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• United backs down on bonus lottery after employee backlash

  07-03-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- United Airlines management did a fast U-turn March 5 after a proposed overhaul of quarterly employee bonuses met with barrage of resistance. read more
  
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• Union calls for Northlink ferry services to be nationalised

  07-03-2018 01:00 via pressandjournal.co.uk
  The Press and Journal (Aberdeen) - Union bosses will also be making the case for public ownership of the inter-island ferry service, currently operated by Shetland Islands Council.
  
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• Two thirds of bus users 'unhappy' with local services

  07-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A Citizens Advice Scotland report raises concerns about poor value for money, punctuality, safety and cleanliness.
  
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• Track fault on Chester to Cardiff line responsible for train damage

  07-03-2018 01:00 via chesterchronicle.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A faulty railway line on the Chester to Cardiff route was found to be responsible for causing an entire fleet of trains to be taken out of service for repairs.
  
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• This firm has come up with an 'M25 for high-speed trains' spanning both Heathrow and Gatwick

  07-03-2018 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - A new proposal for a new high-speed railway passing both Gatwick and Heathrow has been developed to enhance other major infrastructure projects for the south east.
  
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• The Yorkshire Post says: Passenger rights. Grayling and communication

  07-03-2018 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - IT speaks volumes about the railway industry that Transport Secretary Chris Grayling feels compelled to order train companies to improve their communication with the public.
  
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• TfL Tube worker reveals 'secrets' of the London Underground that will improve your journeys

  07-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A Tube worker has revealed the "secrets" to improving your London Underground journey including what to do if you cannot pay.
  
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• Surrey bus network 'fourth worst hit' since 2013 but county council says private companies are to blame

  07-03-2018 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -Surrey County Council is at odds with the private bus companies as to the reason for the decline
  
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• Southeastern rail passengers stuck on Lewisham 'train from hell' will get £100 extra compensation

  07-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Rail passengers left stranded on a Southeastern train in freezing weather for four hours in south London are now set to receive £100 extra in compensation.
  
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• South Kensington Tube station to be transformed to provide step-free access

  07-03-2018 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed plans to transform South Kensington Tube station, which will see the station upgraded and the surrounding land sensitively developed, reflecting its status as an iconic gateway to one of Londons most beloved cultural areas. TfL has selected Native Land as its preferred joint venture partner to develop the land owned by TfL around the station. The development will be respectful to the character of the local
  
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• Ryanair's Michael O'Leary threatens to ground planes after Brexit to make voters 'rethink' withdrawal

  07-03-2018 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• Ryanair boss attacks Heathrow expansion cost

  07-03-2018 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Telegraph - Michael OLeary joked that it takes skill and inventiveness to spend as much as £14 billion on expanding the west London hub.
  
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• Police study finds switching off street lights in Essex has no impact on crime levels

  07-03-2018 01:00 via eadt.co.uk
  East Anglian Daily Times - Turning street lights off at night has not made Essex less safe, a new police report has found.
  
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• PD Ports signs five-year deal with All Steels Trading

  07-03-2018 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - One of the UKs largest steel traders has just signed a new five year deal with PD Ports at Groveport, the inland port complex on the River Trent that has direct sea access along the Humber Estuary.Steel trader, All Steels Trading imports steel from all over the world and sells to both stockholders and end users with the ability to deliver steel products in the UK and Europe within 48 hours from the time of order; with Groveport an integral part of
  
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• Ongoing diesel slide drags down UK car market again

  07-03-2018 01:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  Birmingham Post -Professor David Bailey gives his view on the latest car sales figures, which are down again driven in large part by the collapse in diesel sales.
  
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• North and South move to map out border crossings for Brexit Subscription

  07-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Dublin and Belfast are working together to map out for the first time the number of border crossings on the island.
  
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• New rises in Translink bus and rail fares to take effect at end of month

  07-03-2018 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Telegraph - The public transport company increased prices by 2.8 on Ulsterbus services, 3 on rail services, and by 10 pence on a single extended Metro bus journey.
  
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• Minister confirms there are 'no plans' to extend Crossrail to Basingstoke

  07-03-2018 01:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  Rail Technology Magazine - Jo Johnson has confirmed that there are no plans to lengthen Crossrail to Basingstoke despite speculation from other MPs. Following questioning from North East Hampshire Conservative MP Ranil Jayawardena, the rail minister said the governmentmp;rsquo;s priority was to see the current project...
  
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• Lufthansa mulls additional A350 orders

  07-03-2018 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aviation Industry- Lufthansa is considering a follow-up order for more Airbus A350s now that the airline has seen the initial results of flying Airbus latest widebody.read more
  
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• Leith trams survey questions need for extension

  07-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Councillors want to extend the Edinburgh trams to Newhaven to cope with rising resident numbers.
  
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• IAG chief dismisses Brexit ownership concerns

  07-03-2018 01:00 via ft.com
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• Hull Trains will soon have bigger carriages after £60m investment

  07-03-2018 01:00 via hulldailymail.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Hull firm has come under criticism this week after services were severely affected by maintenance problems following wintry weather
  
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• Hear pilots' hilarious conversation during mid-air refuelling as they talk food, solve riddles and discuss how comfy their seats are

  07-03-2018 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror -Boom-operator Senior Airman Jordan Smith chews the fat with the two fighter pilots as they top up their tanks thousands of feet above the ground
  
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• Government to review driving laws in preparation for self-driving vehicles

  07-03-2018 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Government has commissioned a detailed review of driving laws to ensure the UK remains one of the best places in the world to develop, test and drive self-driving vehicles. Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced the start of a 3-year review by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission to examine any legal obstacles to the widespread introduction of self-driving vehicles and highlight the need for regulatory ref
  
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• FTAs highly-anticipated transport manager conference returns to Belfast

  07-03-2018 01:00 via fta.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Belfast will, once again, host the Freight Transport Association's annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco. ...
  
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• Father calls for safety railings after Manchester canal death

  07-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Nick Pope calls for safety measures after his 19-year-old son Charlie was found dead in Manchester.
  
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• EasyJet passengers taken 235 miles by BUS in 27-hour trip after delayed flight

  07-03-2018 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror -Travellers faced an epic saga including a six-hour wait for a hotel room, four coach journeys lasting over nine hours and a long border crossing
  
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• 'East West Rail and Expressway to Cambridge will increase pollution'

  07-03-2018 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A GREEN MEP has attacked the Government's future transport projectsincluding a new diesel-powered train line and a potential £3bn expressway.
  
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• Connectors for onboard data networks

  07-03-2018 01:00 via railwaygazette.com
  Railway Gazette - CONNECTORS: TE Connectivity has launched a range of M12 rail connectors offering data transmission...
  
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• Chris Grayling tells Devon there is 'no quick fix for Dawlish line' but describes it as 'most important rail project in the entire country'

  07-03-2018 01:00 via devonlive.com
  Other News Sources - Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has reassured West Country businesses and travellers that the Government IS on the case to make the Dawlish rail line secure for the future.
  
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• Black taxi drivers offered £1,550 to dump diesel

  07-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Black taxi drivers are today handed a £1,550 incentive to dump dirty diesels in a move to help clean up London's air.
  
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• At last! New Willenhall Railway Station plan backed after years of campaigning

  07-03-2018 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is set to unveil proposals for a station at the site of the town's old station on Bilston Street.
  
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