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New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west
Government gives go ahead to 360 million state of the art train fleet running between London and Cornwall
Rail firms urged to come clean over storm shutdowns
RAIL companies must better explain why trains are suspended during extreme weather to counter passenger cynicism they are just trying to avoid penalties for poor performance.
National Express boss warns competition measures may hit rail investment
Dean Finch said 'if theres more on-rail competition then somethings going to give'
Bombardier says not in talks with Siemens on rail deal
Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO) denied a report on Wednesday that it is in talks with German engineering group Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE) on merging their rail units.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
BBC News
- VW warns of 'challenges' aheadGerman carmaker Volkswagen reports a rise in quarterly results but warns of a number of 'challenges' ahead.
- Car repair bills 'like a lottery'Regional differences between car repair bills amount to a lottery, and can be
The Guardian
- Uber drivers attacked outside Mexico City airport as taxi drivers demonstrateProtests are clear signal that regulations designed to create a legal framework for app-based ride services have not put an end to city’s simmering disputeA raucous crowd attacked Uber drivers and their vehicles with clubs and stones outside the Mexico City airport, according to the company, as licensed taxi drivers demonstrated to demand a “total halt” to app-based rideshare services in the capital.Video of the demonstration showed people throwing eggs and flour inside the windows of vehicles, kicking doors and trying to rip off side mirrors. One man destroyed a sedan’s rear window with a lar...
Birmingham Mail
- Birmingham cabs in 'go slow' protest over bus lane camerasMinicab drivers warn of fare increases for passengers if they are not allowed in the Broad Street bus lane
Birmingham Post
- Flying car to be sold in UK within six years - but it will cost you 200,000 Flying car reality could be as little as six years away as US firm confirms Terrafugia is nearly ready, with a range of 500 miles and a price tag of 200,000.
Bolton News
- Taxi drivers start new firm to 'shake up the industry' A NEW taxi firm says it wants to shake-up the industry in Bolton — and is offering all new customers a free ride.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- 13-week roadworks scheme is announced for major junction A THIRTEEN week period of roadworks is set to begin on a busy main road near Pool-in-Wharfedale.
Other Regional Press
- Plans for new road take another step forwardTHE NEXT stage of road improvements to ease traffic is a step closer to getting under way after an application was submitted.
Other News Sources
- BRIDGE TO NOWHERE: Line of long-delayed £7m Blackburn link road now visible to motorists THIS is what the road which links Blackburn’s £12 million “bridge to nowhere” to somewhere will look like.
- GBTA 2015: Buyers need ride-sharing policy for duty of careUber and other ground transport networks accused of “playing by their own rules”
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