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Bus maker Dennis wins major order
Falkirk-based bus producer Alexander Dennis Limited secures an order for nearly 120 vehicles from transport giant FirstGroup.
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Rail regulator to rule on bids for additional services on London to Edinburgh line months after awarding franchise to Richard Branson’s company
Friday, 29 May 2015
BBC News
- Speed limit project closes motorwayA section of the M6 motorway closes overnight for a week as part of a project to introduce variable speed limits.
- Trams carry five million in year oneNearly five million passengers travelled on Edinburgh Trams during the first year of operations, new figures reveal.
- More buses for Irish Open eventsPublic transport arrangements for this week's Irish Open golf event in County Down are announced, with enhanced bus services.
- No-helmet suspects 'avoid arrest'Suspects riding motorcycles and mopeds adopt a new tactic to avoid being arrested, the BBC has learnt.
- Bus maker Dennis wins major orderFalkirk-based bus producer Alexander Dennis Limited secures an order for nearly 120 vehicles from transport giant FirstGroup.
- Honda, Fiat and BMW in airbag recallThree major carmakers have expanded recalls of vehicles with faulty Takata airbags.
- Ireland votes through Aer Lingus dealThe Republic of Ireland's parliament has approved the sale of the nation's 25% stake in Aer Lingus to British Airways owner, IAG.
- Rail workers to strike twice in JuneRail workers in the RMT union are to hold 24-hour and 48-hour strikes next month, after rejecting a pay offer from Network Rail.
Financial Times
- UK rural fuel price relief welcomedFilling stations in some postcodes will be able to reclaim duty to stay competitive
- Movie’s theme: does flying poison you?Former pilot’s film looks at the air quality in airline cabins
- SpiceJet climbs back in the blackIndian airline ekes out first profit in nearly two years after founder instigates turnround
- Rail workers reinstate national strikeUnions reject fresh pay offer, having called off bank holiday walkout
The Guardian
- Virgin Trains faces competition on east coast mainlineRail regulator to rule on bids for additional services on London to Edinburgh line months after awarding franchise to Richard Branson’s company
- Network Rail workers to stage two strikes after rejecting fresh pay offerRMT union announces 24-hour walkout on 4 June followed by 48-hour stoppage five days later after deciding to reject deal that averted bank holiday strike Network Rail workers are to stage two strikes next month after a fresh pay offer was rejected by union members.The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced a 24-hour walkout from 5pm on 4 June and a 48-hour walkout from 5pm on 9 June. Continue reading...
The Herald
- Flights alert amid runway rivalryTHERE could be fewer direct flights in and out of Scotland if plans to expand Heathrow Airport get the go-ahead, the boss of a rival London airport has claimed.
The Telegraph
- These elderly crossing signs will make your dayDesigners offer dozens of witty alternatives to the 'patronising' road sign that suggests older people are all infirm and hazards to drivers
- Network Rail's RMT workers to strike twice in June after rejecting pay offerFears of travel chaos across Britain as RMT union members at Network Rail to stage 24-hour and 48-hour strikes in June as new pay offer is rejected
Mail Online
- Rail strike next month as RMT rejects new deal for Network Rail staff Rail commuters face at least 72-hours of travel misery next month after the RMT union rejected a pay deal on offer from Network Rail and announced two walkouts for June 4 and June 9.
Belfast Telegraph
- Fears for Aer Lingus' Belfast route despite IAG's promiseIAG boss Willie Walsh has said he will "continue to serve the Northern Ireland" market, as his deal to buy Aer Lingus comes one step closer.
- Bus firm hails low-emission enginesFirst Bus, part of transport company FirstGroup, is investing £77.7 million in 385 new buses, of which 90% will be fitted with ultra-clean Euro 6 engines.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Free bike health checks on offer as part of cycling project SOCIAL housing group Incommunities has teamed up with local cycle project The Bikery to run family-fun events where cyclists can get free bike health checks.
- Talks continue in bid to avoid further bus strikes FIRST and trade union representatives were locked in talks last night to try to avoid future bus strikes in the city.
London Evening Standard
- Only a 'small minority' of lorries fitted with technology to protect cyclists and pedestrians Road safety campaigners have criticised lorry companies after a survey revealed only a small minority of them use technology to protect cyclists and pedestrians.
- Uber passenger films driver 'watching video' on his phone during journey through London A London Uber driver has been suspended after a passenger filmed him apparently watching a video on his smartphone.
- Rail strike: RMT workers announce two walk-outs next month Three days of national rail strikes will take place next month after union leaders threw out a new pay offer from Network Rail.
Manchester Evening News
- M60 smart motorway work postponed because chiefs underestimated the weight of gantriesThe smart motorway work between junction 12 and 10 of the M60, previously planned for this Saturday, has been cancelled.
Wales Online
- The M4 in Wales had its busiest ever year in 2014, figures from the Department of Transport showAn average of 76,000 vehicles passed along the Welsh side of the motorway every day last year
Bucks Free Press
- "Deliberate misinformation" claim over HS2 costs A councillor has accused the company behind HS2 of
North Wales Live
- Amey joins city firms signing up to Liverpool's 20mph road safety drive Message to be spread by liveries on around 500 vehicles
Peterborough Telegraph
- Safety on A1 questioned following accidentsSpeeding drivers are putting lives at risk on the A1 following a number of serious accidents on the main road.
- New June rail strike called by union RMT this afternoon, ThursdayRail workers in the RMT union are to hold 24-hour and 48-hour strikes next month, after rejecting Network Rail’s pay offer today Thursday, May 28.
- Plea to find owner of bear left on Virgin East Coast trainA plea has been sent out to find the owner of a bear left on a Virgin East Coast train today, Thursday May 28.
Other Regional Press
- Two new strikes announced by rail staff after Bank Holiday walkout was called off RAIL companies through Oxfordshire have reacted to the news of a rail strike next week.
- PARKING SHAKE-UP: County council plans to take back management of on-street parking but borough is against proposals A SHAKE-UP of on-street parking across the county is on the cards.
- Council raised parking charges deliberately to make a profit, investigation finds A DORSET council has been found to unlawfully raise its car parking prices to make a surplus.
- Network Rail workers announce two strikes in JuneWalk-outs planned following latest row over pay
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Supply chain collapse warning issued by FTAA warning that the UK supply chain is in danger of collapsing has been issued by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). It was noted that the increasing numbers of migrants has led to increasing checks on vehicles prior to embarkation at both ferry terminals and the Eurotunnel. This has led to a slowdown in the processing of vehicles, which in turn has brought about a threat to the reliability of the UK supply chain to and from Europe. International affairs manager for the FTA Donald Armour called on the government to insist French authorities take on a greater level of proactive involveme...
- New member of British Transport Police Authority announcedTransport Secretary announces appointment of Dyan Crowther to help develop transport policing strategy. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has today (28 May 2015) announced the appointment of a new member of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA). Dyan Crowther, Chief Operating Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway, which operates Thameslink and Great Northern services, took up her appointment on 6 May 2015 for a 4-year term. She will bring her extensive knowledge of the rail industry to help the authority develop its policing strategy. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: '...
Rail Magazine
- Alstom takes 100% share in Signalling Solutions LtdCompany acquires Balfour Beatty’s 50% stake
Aviation Industry
- Gatwick boss warns of flight cuts to Scotland in expansion debateHeathrow gains key business support for extra runway
- IAG seeks Ryanair approval over Aer Lingus bidWillie Walsh ‘hopeful’ budget airline will accept bid
- Etihad UK general manager joins CTICTI Corporate Travel International has appointed Clive Wratten as sales and marketing director
Other News Sources
- Rail strike back on as workers plan two June walkoutsThe RMT union claimed
- Rail commuters should see improved service by Christmas, rail minister tells Brighton and Hove MPs SUSSEX commuters should see an improvement in service by Christmas, a rail minister has told Brighton and Hove MPs.
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