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Thursday, 25 September 2014

BBC News

• Consultation begins on 'rapid' Slough bus serviceResidents and businesses are being asked for their views on plans for a "rapid" bus service along a busy commuter road in Berkshire.
• Alternative New Forest cycle plans criticisedAlternative plans to improve cycling in the New Forest, following the rejection of a "Boris Bikes" hire scheme, have been criticised by campaigners.
• Road funding piecemeal too stop-and-go, MPs warn"Piecemeal and stop-go" investment in England's road system is making cost-effective maintenance difficult, MPs have warned.
• Bus sign problems in Ipswich and Lowestoft to be tackledProblems with bus information signs across Suffolk will be solved, according to county transport planners.
• Action group makes Beattock station caseAn action group has met Transport Minister Keith Brown to make the case for reopening a station at Beattock.
• Air France offers to scrap expansionAir France offers to scrap plans to expand its Transavia low-cost airline in Europe, in return for striking pilots returning to work immediately.
• Monarch staff agree to 30% pay cutTravel firm Monarch says its staff have agreed to pay cuts of up to 30% to secure the future of the airline.

Financial Times

• Amtrak sues insurers over Sandy payoutsTrain group has received $30m out of estimated ‘losses’ of $504m
• Maersk to buy new container shipsPlan to spend $3bn per year on new ships, vessel upgrades
• Black cab protest snarls up central LondonLicensed drivers demonstrate anger over ride-sharing service Uber

The Independent

• Meet the men transforming London Underground's derelict stations Everyone loves a secret.

The Telegraph

• Railworkers strike to support cocktail-swigging signalmenTransport workers in France go on strike in solidarity with two signalmen who were punished after footage emerged of them drinking cocktails while on duty
• Morgan Stanley: Tesla shares 'worth $320', but not quicklyAdam Jonas, Morgan Stanley managing director, discusses his outlook for Tesla

The Mirror

• Routemaster 60th anniversary: 8 things you didn't know about London's iconic big red bus This morning's Google doodle celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Routemaster, the iconic red London bus. But how much do you know about the famous vehicle?

Network Rail

• A338 Wantage Road will stay open during major bridge reconstructionNetwork Rail has confirmed that the A338 Wantage Road bridge will remain open for the majority of the improvements.
• East West Rail moves forward with new contract awardThe East West Rail scheme has taken a step forward with the award of a design contract to global engineering consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff.
• Public meetings start on Bath rail electrificationBath residents wanting to find out more about how Network Rail’s work to electrify the railway through the city may affect them are being invited to attend regular drop-in sessions starting next month.

Belfast Telegraph

• £3m European funding for 'hub'Almost £3 million European funding has been allocated to help create a transport hub in Belfast and provide a high-quality connection with the Republic.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• LOOK: Original Talyllyn loco stars in 150th anniversary celebrationsLoco runs a special trip hauling freight wagons along the line for enthusiasts and volunteers taking part in special event

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Remember When: Newcastle's Marlborough Crescent bus station in 1977 - then and nowPassengers heading to North West Durham, the Tyne Valley and Cumbria would leave from Newcastle's Marlborough Crescent
• Green light given to controversial transport scheme for Gosforth High StreetA controverisal £1m transport scheme for Gosforth High Street given the green light by Newcastle City Council

The York Press

• Council steps in to save under-threat bus service A BUS service from Acomb to York has been saved after City of York Council agreed to provide a £1,000 a week subsidy.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• New crossings unveiled in Wolverhampton city centre roads revampPedestrian crossings have been unveiled as part of the £300,000 project to improve transport and access in Wolverhampton city centre.

Bucks Free Press

• New HS2 petitioning period opens RESIDENTS will have a second chance to lobby the government on HS2 after changes were made to a piece of legislation.

Doncaster Free Press

• New bus for Isle Shopper serviceNorth Lincolnshire Council has brought in a new bus to deliver the Kirton Klipper and Isle Shopper bus services to ensure that the best possible facilities are provided for residents.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Video: Bus collides with building in Ipswich town centrePublic transport users had to be diverted around the centre of Ipswich yesterday morning after a bus hit a building in Great Colman Street.

Aviation Industry

• Ryanair signs GDS deal with AmadeusCarrier agrees deal to sell fares and full ancillary content through GDS firm
• Ryanair boss O’Leary: Air France strike ‘wonderful’ for low-cost carriersCEO speaks out over some airlines plans for budget subsidaries

Other News Sources

• Royal Borough backs Heathrow Airport appeal over runway worksAn appeal on the refusal of an application by Heathrow Airport to carry out works to its runway is being backed by the Royal Borough.
• End of an era as vehicle tax discs run out of roadThe vehicle tax disc comes to the end of the road in a week on October 1 as the DVLA turns its attention to its electronic register