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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.

Virgin Trains faces competition on east coast mainline

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

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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: '...

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