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Labour lines up public-sector rail plan
LABOUR'S partial renationalisation plan for the railways will extend to Scotland if it rejects independence, the Shadow Transport Secretary.
New transport minister vows to curb rising rail fares
NEW Transport Minister Claire Perry pledged to curb rising rail fares as she declared that Britain is on the “cusp of a rail renaissance”.
Monday, 28 July 2014
BBC News
- MP calls for Pokesdown station disabled accessAn MP has joined calls to to improve access at a Dorset railway station.
- Selby swing bridge closed for repairsA "problematic" railway swing bridge will be closed for the next six weeks, leading to train diversions in North and East Yorkshire.
- More Games buses pledged after delaysGlasgow 2014 organisers promise a review to avoid spectator delays that marred the first day of athletics at Hampden Park.
- East Midlands Trains staff strike over pay and conditionsRail travellers face disruption as East Midlands Trains maintenance and engineering staff hold a strike on the first week of the school holidays.
Financial Times
- Airline insurers face biggest bill since 9/11Some insurers are considering withdrawing completely from providing certain types of cover for flights over hotspots in the Middle East and parts of Africa
- Malaysia Airlines considers rebrandingQuestions over whether the carrier can survive following the disappearance of flightt MH370 in March and the alleged shooting downof MH17 this month
The Guardian
- Labour to allow cooperatives and mutuals to run railway franchisesShadow transport team also to confirm manifesto pledge to give public sector and private operators same bidding rights
The Herald
- Labour lines up public-sector rail planLABOUR'S partial renationalisation plan for the railways will extend to Scotland if it rejects independence, the Shadow Transport Secretary.
The Telegraph
- Cornwall to Shetland? Britain's extreme commutes revealedCensus analysis reveals most inconvenient commutes in Britain including the workers who travel from Orkney to Kent or from London to Londonderry. Click 'area selection' to choose your location.
- Parking spaces are too small for modern cars, drivers claimMotorists have complained about rising car parking charges and spaces which are too small for today's car models
Daily Express
- New transport minister vows to curb rising rail faresNEW Transport Minister Claire Perry pledged to curb rising rail fares as she declared that Britain is on the “cusp of a rail renaissance”.
The Mirror
- Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash: Investigators says its 'too dangerous' to remove bodies as fighting continuesFighting between Ukraine forces and pro-Russian separatists has prevented plans to retrieve the final bodies
This is Money
- Parking pain: Drivers complain about lack of spaces, increased charges and bays that are too small to fit their carsMotorists said traffic wardens were now more active and that parking spaces that used to be free become charged for in the last 12 months.
- Drivers may tarnish car insurance record by asking what excess isMotorists contacting their insurer with an innocent query risk having the call used against them, resulting in a potential hike in premiums. Jannette Hibbert suffered.
London Evening Standard
- 'Chaos' at Gatwick as passengers told to go home without luggage Passengers of four airlines at Gatwick airport have been advised to go home without their luggage, after baggage delays for up to five hours this morning.
Manchester Evening News
- Council closed part of M56 to Manchester Airport on busiest weekend of year so far... to cut the grassIt caused tailbacks on the M56, delaying passengers who then reported long queues at both arrivals and departures
Metro
- Gatwick staff shortage means passengers wait five hours for bags… or go homeBaggage handling company Swissport failed to put on enough staff to cope with passengers on Saturday night flights.
Daventry Express
- Victory for HS2 campaignersCampaigners against the controversial HS2 rail line project have claimed a victory.
Doncaster Free Press
- VIDEO: Next stop the Trolleybus MuseumTrolleybus enthusiasts and families turned out in droves to make today’s Sandtoft Gathering one the best ever.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Deepings level crossing re-opened for animal refuge fundraiserThe Exotic Pet Refuge near Peterborough has thanked the crowds of visitors who supported its open day despite level crossing closures.
Other Regional Press
- Manchester rail link is vital for economyNetwork Rails recent announcement concerning the double tracking of the railway line to Clitheroe should be good news for Ribble Valley train users
- Artist takes passengers on a journey with new display at Luton AirportAN artist will take plane passengers on an ‘internal journey’, when her work is exhibited at London Luton Airport.
Airportwatch
- The rise of the parking vigilantesAt the school gate, supermarket car park or out on the high street, bad parking can be found everywhere. But why are some outraged individuals taking to the internet to shame drivers?
Aviation Industry
- Air France surprises with recoveryFROM LEFT: Air France-KLM Chief Financial Officer Pierre-Francois Riolacci, Air France CEO Frederic Gagey, Air France-KLM CEO Alexandre de Juniac and Dutch airline company CEO Camiel Eurlings at the presentation of Air France-KLM's earnings in Paris.
- Travel briefs: Southwest Airlines' on-time performance lagsOn-time performance of Southwest Airlines has deteriorated over the past year, dropping from 81 percent of all flights arriving on time in 2013 to 70 percent for the first five months of 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Airlines cited for violating passenger rightsThe U.S. Transportation Department issued $20.9 million in fines against airlines from 2010 to 2013.
- Gatwick airport passengers suffer long baggage delays'Resourcing issues' at baggage handlers firm Swissport
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