The Guardian - Just 30 of respondents from seven cities say it is safe to cycle where they live, and many believe protected lanes would helpThe vast majority of UK city dwellers would support their taxes being spent on building cycle lanes, believing their city would be a better place to live and work if more people swapped their cars for bicycles, according to a study.Sustrans, the cycling and walking advocacy group, found that although just 6 of people commute to work by bike, 75 would like to see more money spent on cycling infrastructure and 78 support building more protected bike lanes, even if this...
Three in four want more spending on cycle lanes in UK cities survey
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Uber-SoftBank deal moves ahead after Kalanick truce
Financial Times - Agreement between founder and Benchmark clears hurdle to $10bn investment
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Lyft expands ride-sharing battle with Uber beyond US
Financial Times - Decision to launch in Toronto comes as both companies look for fresh investment
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First-class flying makes way for business travel
Financial Times - Space for elite reduced in favour of frequent flyers who cost less to serve and seat
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Traffic lights to be installed on M6-M62 link road
BBC News - Traffic lights could be rolled out on link roads across the country if the M6-M62 scheme is successful.
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Uber set to sell $10bn stake to Softbank
BBC News - The ride-hailing firm says a cash injection would help to fuel expansion and investment in technology.
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Sustrans calls for segregated cycle lanes in Cardiff
BBC News - Protective road barriers would encourage people in Cardiff to cycle more, a survey finds.
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Highways England promising 'smoother, more reliable journeys'... by installing traffic lights on one of the UK's busiest motorways
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Could traffic lights soon be installed on some of Surrey's own motorways - the M3, M23 or dare we even suggest it, the M25?
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Boeing bullish on Middle East aircraft demand
Aviation Industry - Boeing said Middle East airlines will need 3,350 new aircraft over the next 20 years valued at $730 billion. read more
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IATA DG: Pre-flight security interviews should be government function
Aviation Industry - The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is asking airlines around the world to take on a government function by mandating that carriers conduct pre-flight security interviews, IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac said. read more
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Airbus to deploy mixed reality training on JALs incoming A350 XWBs
Aviation Industry - Airbus, Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering are planning to introduce mixed reality traininginvolving Microsofts HoloLens and immersive headsetsfor mechanics and crew training on JALs incoming fleet of Airbus A350 XWBs. read more
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Increasing capacity on the BAM and Trans-Siberian routes
Railway Gazette - RUSSIA: A programme to increase capacity on the Trans-Siberian and Baikal Amur Magistral routes...
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Looking back over HS1, 10 years on
Rail Technology Magazine - While the HS2 project continues to gain ground and press ahead with major contracts despite recent staffing controversies, today sees its older, considerably smaller sibling turn 10 years old. HS1, the line running between St Pancras International and the Channel Tunnel, was completed at a total...
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HS2 Ltd names new HR director
Rail Technology Magazine - Neil Hayward has been appointed as HS2 Ltdmp;rsquo;s new HR director. With over 20 yearsmp;rsquo; experience under his belt, Hayward has held a number of senior human resources positions in the public and private sector mp;ndash; most recently as group people director with the Post Office. Welcoming...
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Merseyrail boss takes up top job at West Midlands Trains
Rail Technology Magazine - Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde has been appointed new managing director of West Midlands Trains Ltd, taking up the job from the same role at Merseyrail. The new operator, which will take over the West Midlands Rail franchise on 10 December, is a joint venture between JR East, Mitsui, and Abellio...
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OLE installed on Midland Main Line route for first time in 40 years
Rail Technology Magazine - Network Railmp;rsquo;s Orange Army has reached a major milestone this week as overhead line masts for electrification were installed on the London to Corby route for the first time in over 40 years as part of the Midland Main Line electrification programme. Engineers laid 40 new masts along the...
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MPs ask for views on CP6 funding structures by December
Rail Technology Magazine - The Transport Select Committee is today launching an inquiry into Britainmp;rsquo;s rail infrastructure, focusing on Network Railmp;rsquo;s use of public investment. This inquiry comes on the back of transport secretary Chris Grayling announcing that his department has allocated mp;pound;48bn of...
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FirstGroup announce half-yearly results
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - FirstGroup have announced their half-yearly results for the six months to 30 September 2017, with overall trading for the Group in the first half consistent with plans outlined at start of the financial year. Financial summary Group revenue +8.1 including new SWR rail franchise from 20 August and favourable foreign exchange; excluding these, Group revenue was +0.9 Adjusted1 operating profit flat, with solid trading performances and favourable foreign exchange offset by c.£6m impact of severe North American hurricanes, mainly on First Transits three contra...
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MAG traffic hit by Monarch failure
Buying Business Travel - But group continues to see growth
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Egyptair to buy 12 Bombardier aircraft
Buying Business Travel - Airline has purchasing rights for up to 24 planes
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