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Corbyn would consider women's carriages
Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn says he would consider women-only rail carriages to help solve a rise in assaults on public transport.
Uber testing 'smart routes', its own bus service
The new feature shows green lines on busy streets, indicating the common routes that Ubers are taking. Users can then tell the app that they want to be picked up on that main street, and soon after an UberPool car will pull up, with other customers already inside.
Calmac are first transport operator in Scotland to pay staff living wage.. now it's time to play fair by them
CAMPAIGNERS hope this shift in paying its workers will urge MSPs to reconsider replacing Calmac with a private contractor.
British train users may face airport-style security
The plans are being discussed by officials in Brussels as they look at the possibility of drawing up EU-wide rules on railway security for the first time after an attack on a Paris-bound train.
Rail campaigners putting their case to potential rail franchises
Members of the taskforce hoping to improve rail services between London and East Anglia are to meet bidders for the new franchise in Ipswich today.
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Financial Times
- Lion Air tycoon Kirana has the last laughThe billionaire has gone from selling typewriters to build one of fastest-growing airlines
The Scotsman
- Ruth Davidson attacks Edinburgh airport delaysSCOTTISH Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has become the latest high-profile passenger to criticise Edinburgh Airports chronic security check delays.
Daily Record
- Delta Airlines will start a new service between Edinburgh and New York from May THE new service linking Scotland and the USA means travellers can now choose between Edinburgh and Glasgow airports for transatlantic travel.
Blackpool Gazette
- Ryanair passengers could win payouts after delayed claim court victoryMillions of Ryanair passengers could be in line for a payout after a landmark court judgment ruled the airline cannot limit the time allowed to claim compensation for flight delays.
Aviation Industry
- Berlin Brandenburg opening “still on track” despite bankruptcy setbackPlans to open the much-delayed and controversial Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (BER) in Germany remain on schedule for the second half of 2017 despite the bankruptcy of its construction company, Imtech Deutschland, officials said. read more
- Vienna Airport bids to increase stake in Malta AirportVienna Flughafen Wien Airport has made an offer to acquire SNC Lavalin’s stake in Malta International Airport and increase its holding by a further 15.5%, which would increase its stake from 33% to 48%. read more
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