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Times Online - The countrys three great high-speed long-distance main railway lines could have as many as four competing train operators on each of them under plans put forward by regulators.
View ArticleBus maker Alexander Dennis to create 100 jobs after securing 7.3 million grant
The Herald - The Falkirk-based firm is to receive 7.3 million from Scottish Enterprise towards its 31 million low carbon vehicles programme.
View ArticleBritish Airways computer outage causes global flight delays
The Guardian - Carrier apologises to passengers for delays after a technical problem hit check-in systems and led to long waits across the worldBritish Airways has apologised to passengers for delays...
View ArticleSouthern commuters in crowdfunding drive to pay for legal action
The Guardian - Campaign group seeks £25,000 to cover cost of initial stages of judicial review into governments handling of rail crisisCommuters on the troubled Southern rail network are raising money...
View ArticleLondon fares, affordable homes and the conundrum of Harrow-on-the-Hill
The Guardian - Plans for improving one of the capitals less accessible stations illuminate tensions between some of Sadiq Khans most important policies
View ArticleSouthern rail commuters plan legal action
BBC News - A rail passengers group is to fund a legal review of the government's handling of the Southern rail franchise amid continuing disruption.
View ArticleFree second ride for London bus passengers
BBC News - Bus passengers in London will be able to make a second journey for free under a new fare system coming into force next week.
View ArticleNew smartcard for NI bus and rail journeys
BBC News - A new scheme is to be introduced to make buying bus and train tickets quicker and easier.
View ArticleJet2.com: 50 new jobs at Belfast International
BBC News - Budget airline Jet2.com bringing 50 new jobs to Belfast International Airport
View ArticleDisability campaigners to join Southern Railway picket line during strike
Other News Sources - Disability campaigners are to join a picket line being mounted by workers at Southern Railway during a fresh strike in a long-running row over changes to the role of conductors.
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter protesters close City Airport runway
Other News Sources - Black Lives Matter protesters disrupt flights at London City Airport after locking themselves together on the runway.
View ArticleFTA says French Government must deliver on Calais promises
Other News Sources - The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the French government must act quickly on its commitment to dismantle the Calais migrant camp ...
View ArticleTrial continues to show benefits of longer semi-trailers, says FTA
Other News Sources - The Freight Transport Association says a report released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) shows that longer semi-trailers (LSTs) ...
View ArticleSouthern Rail strike: What will the walkout over September 7-8 means for...
Other News Sources - Southern staff will renew their industrial action between September 7 and September 8 over the role of guards and conductors
View ArticleBritish Airways check-in glitch hits Heathrow and Gatwick flights
Other News Sources - British Airways confirmed check-in would be "slower than usual" at Heathrow and Gatwick on Tuesday morning after another IT blip
View ArticleIntroducing a New Train Collision Avoidance System for Railways
Other News Sources - To improve the safety in the operation of a completely single-track narrow-gauge railway network in the Harz, a new type of train-collision avoidance system is currently being...
View ArticleKeep the noise down at InnoTrans
Other News Sources - HANNO: The Hanno-Tect heat insulation and noise reduction foam will be hidden behind the interior...
View ArticlePedestrian pavement power: Blended crossings to the rescue
Green Miscellany - The Highway Code states, Pedestrians that have started to cross the side road have priority over vehicles turning into the side road but this rule remains largely ignored by most...
View ArticleProtestors block London City runway, disrupt traffic
Aviation Industry - Flights at London City Airport were disrupted for more than six hours Sept. 6 by protestors who chained themselves together on the runway. read more
View ArticleAirberlin group appoints Dimitri Courtelis as CFO
Aviation Industry - Airberlin group has promoted Dimitri Courtelis to the position of CFO, succeeding Arnd Schwierholz who has resigned to pursue challenges outside the aviation industry. read more
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