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Strip air traffic control boss of bonuses, says MP
An MP has called for bonuses to be “stripped” from a top boss after an unprecedented systems failure at the UK’s national air traffic control centre. The problem, involving computer code written a quarter of a century ago, was responsible for widespread disruption at British airports.
Global bid battle for Government's Eurostar stake
A global bidding battle has broken out for the British Government’s stake in Eurostar as buyers enter the latest stage of an auction for the high-speed rail operator which connects London and Paris.
Brompton Bicycle rides high as 45,000 bike fans join the fold in a year
Results for the company, based in Brentford, West London, for the year to March 31, 2014 showed sales up 28 per cent to £27.2million while pre-tax profits increased by 42 per cent to £3.5million.
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BBC News
- Trams delayed after overnight frostTram services across Greater Manchester are
The Telegraph
- Global bid battle for Government's Eurostar stakeA global bidding battle has broken out for the British Government’s stake in Eurostar as buyers enter the latest stage of an auction for the high-speed rail operator which connects London and Paris.
Manchester Evening News
- Frozen in time: Why does cold snap bring Manchester's tram network to a halt? Surely Manchester's trams should be able to withstand a bit of ice – after all, most of Europe can do it?
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Keeping Pacer trains on North rail routes would be 'nothing short of scandalous', says MPThe Government is backtracking on drive to replace outdated Pacer trains - which were introduced in 1985 - on Trans-Pennine routes, MP claims
Sheffield Star
- Retro: Sheffield tram crashesDuring the first era of Sheffield’s electric tramways from 1899 to October 1960 there were, thankfully, few serious accidents.
- VIDEO: Famous Doncaster loco could roar once againRail enthusiasts are steaming ahead with plans to re-build one of Doncaster’s most famous locomotives.
Other Regional Press
- Fewer trains to run over festive season FIRST Great Western is encouraging passengers to check journey times before they travel over the Christmas period while Network Rail carries out work that will hit train services to and from Wiltshire.
- Keeping Pacer trains on North rail routes would be 'nothing short of scandalous', says MPThe Government is backtracking on drive to replace outdated Pacer trains - which were introduced in 1985 - on Trans-Pennine routes, MP claims
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