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Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse
It means only two firms are now bidding for the Wales and Borders franchise.
UK rail timetable delays to jeopardise journeys from May onwards
Rail passengers who like to plan and book train journeys well ahead face unwelcome surprises for the remainder of the year: they may pay more than they need, or discover that their scheduled service is cancelled.
First Elizabeth Line trains run from Paddington for testing
The first Crossrail trains have started running from Paddington to Reading this week. In a Twitter post from the Elizabeth line’s account, it was revealed that the new Class 345 trains are undergoing testing from Paddington to as far as Reading and Maidenhead.
Saturday, 24 February 2018
Times Online
- Airport scanners will let you keep shoes on [Subscription]Air passengers will be able to go through security scanners without removing their shoes under plans unveiled yesterday.
- Ryanair’s Family Plus is a minus [Subscription]I thought readers may want to know that when reserving seats with Ryanair using Family Plus you must choose those between rows 18 to 30.
City AM
- British Airways owner IAG launches a €500m buyback as profit risesBritish Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) posted a rise in profits over 2017, reflecting a better macro-economic environment, but shares in the firm have fallen.
- British Airways owner IAG launches a €500m buyback as profit risesBritish Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) posted a rise in profits over 2017, reflecting a better macro-economic environment, but shares in the firm have fallen.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation securityCutting-edge security technology could mean passengers see shorter queues and faster, more effective airport screening processes. Eight projects have been awarded £1.8 million in government funding to develop innovative technology, which has the potential to bolster airport security while also speeding up the screening process for passengers. The projects all apply novel approaches to aviation security which have the potential to improve threat detection capabilities. In addition to improving security, some of the projects have the potential to reduce the length of time passengers spen...
- Aviation Minister hails 10-year high in Newcastle air passenger numbersThe Aviation Minister, Baroness Sugg, recognised Newcastle International Airport as one of the north-east’s “great success stories” as new figures revealed a 10-year-high in passenger numbers. The latest statistics show the airport enjoyed its best start to a year since 2008, with more than 283,000 passengers passing through its terminal in January alone. The figures show how travellers from across the world are taking advantage of greater connectivity in the north. Baroness Sugg is visiting Newcastle International Airport today as part of Northern Powerhouse International W...
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