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Few things are more annoying: your train journey to work consists of 30 minutes wedged into the armpit of a fellow commuter, but as you leave you discover that just four carriages along the train is almost empty. Such experiences could soon be a thing of the past.
'Leaves on the line' rail delays 'could be cut by electromagnets'
Rail delays caused by the dreaded problem of "leaves on the line" could be reduced by a system of electromagnets, an engineering company has claimed.
Sunday, 04 October 2015
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- Channel Tunnel trains back to normalEurotunnel and Eurostar services are running to schedule again following delays caused by more than 100 migrants broke into the Calais terminal.
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- New cycling infrastructure in the UK: share your photosWhat do you think of the latest attempts at cycling infrastructure in your town or city? Share your photos and stories with usBritain’s cycle infrastructure is a mess, but there may be hope. Across the country, there are signs that councils and other local authorities are at least beginning to be aware of the demands for safe, attractive facilities that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.Back to the future: Riding an unopened section of London's east-west cycle route. Can't wait for it to be finished! pic.twitter.com/rSeXp0v1a3 Continue reading...
- Car emissions test body receives 70% of cash from motor industryVehicle Certification Agency accused of a conflict of interest after VW scandalThe body examining the practices of the car industry following the Volkswagen emissions scandal has been accused of a major conflict of interest after it emerged that nearly three quarters of its funding comes from the companies it is investigating.According to its latest annual report, the Vehicle Certification Agency receives 69.91% of its income from car manufacturers, who pay it to certify that their vehicles are meeting emissions and safety standards. Continue reading...
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- Air France warns of job cuts after pilots reject longer hoursGround staff will strike for two hours on Monday in protest but their anger is directed as much at pilots as at management
Times Online
- Toxic diesels face ban in 30 towns [subscription]DIESEL vehicles may have to be banned from 30 towns and cities to ensure Britain can meet air pollution targets, ministers have been warned.
- The train now arriving has spare seats if you stand here [subscription]Few things are more annoying: your train journey to work consists of 30 minutes wedged into the armpit of a fellow commuter, but as you leave you discover that just four carriages along the train is almost empty. Such experiences could soon be a thing of the past.
- Setting automatic ticket refunds on the right trackVirgin Trains will pay back delayed customers without them having to fill out a form, but other companies are lagging behind
Daily Express
- Pilots warn of a disaster as wind farms flourishLIGHT aircraft pilots have warned it is “just a matter of time” before wind farms cause a “disastrous” accident in Scotland.
Mail Online
- Ruff landings ahead: Ryanair may allow small dogs in the cabin on short-haul flights It could soon be easier than you think to take your dog on holiday.
- Bus crash at Coventry Sainsbury’s leaves two dead and eight injured The Stagecoach Midlands bus, which was travelling to Leamington, struck a number of parked cars and a lamppost before ploughing into the side of the building on Trinity Street, Coventry, at 6pm.
Bolton News
- Hundreds of taxi drivers set to strike over "unfair" licence fee increases HUNDREDS of taxi drivers in Bolton are preparing to go on strike over what they say are unfair license fee rises.
Liverpool Echo
- Student outrage at extortionate costs of Arriva bus passesAnnual student bus passes in Liverpool are as much as double the cost of those in other major cities
London Evening Standard
- Chelsea residents protest over Crossrail plans which they claim will damage area's identityHundreds of residents living in Kensington and Chelsea today protested over plans to extend Crossrail to their borough, which they claim could harm businesses and damage the area's identity.
- 'Fat person tax' for flights could help tackle Britain's obesity crisis, top doctor claimsA 'fat tax' for overweight people could be brought in to help tackle Britain's obesity crisis, a top doctor has suggested.
Wales Online
- Virgin Trains to compensate passengers automatically for delays with 'innovative' schemeThe initiative, the first of its kind in the UK, will see those who book in advance online or via a mobile app get an automatic refund
Yorkshire Post
- Eurotunnel delays after migrant “invasion”Eurotunnel services have fully resumed following a massive invasion of more than 100 migrants in the French terminal last night, but passengers are still facing delays.
Burnley Express
- School links up with German children as part of big railway education programme A SCHOOL railway project which resulted in 29 Padiham pupils forging friendships with children in Germany has been shortlisted for this year’s National Community Rail Awards.
- 150,000 improvements at Rose Grove Railway StationImprovements to Burnleys Rose Grove railway station are well on track.
Other Regional Press
- MP Sir Oliver Heald suggests rail return for Buntingford Buntingford could see the return of a railway system, with its MP pushing for it to be considered in transport discussions.
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- Ryanair plans to sell rock concert ticketsRyanair has beefed up its management team as it plans to grow its ancillary revenues from sales of hotel rooms, concert tickets and airport security fast pass vouchers.
- 'Leaves on the line' rail delays 'could be cut by electromagnets'Rail delays caused by the dreaded problem of "leaves on the line" could be reduced by a system of electromagnets, an engineering company has claimed.
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