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Southern rail's 'tweet RMT' plea angers rail passengers

October 3, 2016, 5:00 pm

BBC News - A plea for beleaguered Southern rail passengers to tell the RMT union how they feel about ongoing strikes backfires.

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'Regrettable' 1.1bn Newport M4 public inquiry delay

October 3, 2016, 5:00 pm

BBC News - A public inquiry into the 1.1bn M4 relief road around Newport has been delayed until early 2017.

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FTA says Silvertown Tunnel commitment is excellent news for east London

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Other News Sources - The announcement today of the go-ahead for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as excellent news for east London by the Freight Transport ...

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Suspension Systems and Mounts from ContiTech Reduce Noise in Railway...

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Other News Sources - Whether goods or passenger transportation, route operators, rail vehicle manufacturers, and politicians all want one thing: low-noise railway transportation. ContiTech has been...

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5 outrageous hacks to protect your bicycle

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Green Miscellany - How far would you go to protect your bicycle? Most of us make do with a good cycle insurance policy, but there are those who turn to guerrilla tactics to turn the tables on thieves....

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Cable fire causes major disruption at London Marylebone

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Services in and out of London Marylebone will be disrupted until the end of the day after a fire damaged cable responsible for signalling in the area. Network Rail is...

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Chambers urge chancellor to commit to HS2 Eastern Leg

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Businesses have urged the chancellor to confirm the governmentmp;rsquo;s commitments to the HS2 Eastern Leg, as he outlined plans to ensure Britain has world class...

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WMCA seeks DfT approval for 137m HS2 station tram extension

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Proposals for an extension that will incorporate Birminghammp;rsquo;s HS2 station at Curzon Street into its tram network are due to be submitted to the DfT for approval. At a...

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UKRIA deadline extended due to popular demand

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - The deadline is fast approaching to enter the 2017 edition of the prestigious UK Rail Industry Awards. Your entries across the 23 categories have been flooding in, and due to...

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Campaigners to 'press for answers' about new powers to claim refunds

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Passengers will receive better compensation when train journeys are delayed after new measures came into force on 1 October, but campaigners have The Consumer Rights Act now...

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GTR sets RMT deadline to end Southern conductor dispute

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has tried to stamp out its industrial dispute with RMT, which has contributed to widespread delays on the Southern network, by making a final...

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Government revs Midlands Engine with 12m transport funding promise

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - Transport in the Midlands will receive a mp;pound;12m funding boost from the government, it was announced today. Transport secretary Chris Grayling announced the three-year...

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TransCityRail Speakers

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Technology Magazine - TransCityRail Northern Powerhouse Rail; Day-Time Conference and Evening Dinner

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Devon debut for IEP

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Rail Magazine - The first Intercity Express Programme Class 800 reached Plymouth last night on a test run.

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First Bus relaunches Journey Cards to help customers use the bus with confidence

October 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The UK's leading bus operator, First Bus, is helping celebrate National Customer Service Week (3-7 October) by relaunching its industry leading Safe...

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