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Peugeot chiefs ‘approved emissions cheat devices on 2m diesel vehicles’ [Subscription]

Three chief executives of PSA Peugeot Citroën approved a fraudulent strategy to defeat anti-pollution tests on almost two million vehicles sold in France, according to an official report.

Thomas Cook pilots threaten strikes if pay talks fail [Subscription]

Thomas Cook pilots will strike for three more days this month and next if talks next week fail to resolve a pay dispute, their union said. They staged a 12-hour walkout yesterday in what is claimed to be a first by British pilots in 40 years. “There is still a significant gap between us and Thomas Cook,” Brian Strutton, of the British Airline Pilots’ Association, said. However, Thomas Cook insisted: “We have set out a fair pay increase.”

Transport for London bosses planning to track commuters using Wi-Fi

Commuters' mobile phones could be monitored to reduce overcrowding in London's Tube stations and increase revenue from advertising.

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  • TfGM to fight corner for full TransPennine electrification Full electrification of the TransPennine route must continue to be considered alongside any alternatives, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has argued, insisting that the use of bi-mode engine technology is “relatively unproven”. Recently the transport secretary, Chris Grayling...
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  • More work planned for Waterloo approaches Work to improve capacity at London Waterloo is continuing this autumn, and Network Rail has warned that some train services are being affected over seven weekends, starting tomorrow. Much of the project was completed during August, when platforms were lengthened and track layouts remodelled. However, Network Rail must still upgrade signalling between Waterloo and Vauxhall, and carry out improvements at Vauxhall.

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