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Ferry captain says evacuation was delayed for lack of rescue ships
Lee Joon-seok says he feared passengers would be swept away Third mate was navigating waters for the first timeThe arrested captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized with 476 people on board said on Saturday he had delayed evacuating the ship because of the sea conditions and the absence of rescue ships.Lee Joon-seok and two of his crew were taken into police custody in the early hours of the morning, charged with negligence and failing to secure the safety of passengers in violation of maritime law. Continue reading...
Major shake-up for bus services in city
A BUS company is introducing a major shake-up of services across Glasgow and the surrounding area before the end of the month.
Fall in new drivers losing licences due to motorists taking tests later
Fall in number of new drivers having their licences revoked may be due to more people taking their tests when they are older and more resonsible on the roads
Saturday, 19 April 2014
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- DLR station makes way for CrossrailDocklands Light Railway's (DLR) Pudding Mill Lane stop shuts to make way for a much larger station after Easter.
- Channel Tunnel trains back to normalChannel Tunnel rail services have returned to normal on Good Friday morning after being hit by severe disruption.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Work to repair Cambrian Coast railway moving on ahead of schedule Engineers are working round the clock to get the track fixed between Barmouth and Harlech after storm damage
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Overcrowding is big issue for West Midlands tram users Overcrowding has been identified as the biggest bugbear for tram passengers in the West Midlands, according to a watchdog body.
Sunderland Echo
- Plans on track to reopen Leamside railway lineTHE reopening of Wearside’s disused Leamside railway line has moved a step closer.
Other Regional Press
- Easter trains cancelled as underpass slides into place at Rochester stationTrains have been cancelled as a new underpass is installed for a new railway station... on a bed of gas.
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