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Safety fears as EU demands railways go metric
BRITAIN’S rail network is to go metric on the orders of the EU, it emerged yesterday, sparking fresh safety fears.
Transport bosses in rapid transit network plans rethink
Far-reaching review considers faster links to boost employment and prosperity across West Midlands
Revamping rail services key if region is to maximise benefit of HS2
FOUR decades of cost cutting on local rail services in Yorkshire must be reversed soon if the region is to maximise the benefits from future high speed connections to London and Manchester, according to transport experts.
Free Bus Travel Deal Secured
£414 million investment secures nationwide free bus travel for over 60s and people with disabilities. Building on an agreement reached in January 2013, Transport Scotland and Scotland’s bus industry have agreed terms for reimbursing operators for providing concessionary travel from April 2015.
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- Malaysia Airlines site 'compromised'A hacker group attacks the official website of Malaysia Airlines, but the company says bookings and user data are not compromised.
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- Bombardier struggles to break jet duopolyCanadian manufacturer’s C Series jet is running behind schedule and putting pressure on resources
- Dublin to consider Aer Lingus takeoverIrish government under pressure to protect country’s air connections before approving IAG bid
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- IAG bid is cue for investors to jump on Aer Lingus bandwagon [Subscription]Aer Lingus shares are expected to soar when trading opens today after the owner of British Airways made a fresh approach for the Irish carrier.
- BA set for victory in Aer Lingus bid battle [Subscription]BRITISH AIRWAYS is poised to take control of Aer Lingus, with the Irish flag carrier’s board set to recommend a £1bn takeover.
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