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Branson hits back at East Coast rail franchise critics
Sir Richard Branson says Network Rail was to blame for losses on the East Coast rail franchise.
Train strike January 2018: Disruption to be even worse than feared as 1,500 trains set to be cancelled
Disruption caused by three days of strikes next week across South Western Railways (SWR) will be worse than forecast, with 1,500 trains cancelled.
Furious motorists suffer the consequences of ruined roads
With more than one million potholes reported on the UK’s roads last year alone, what is the solution to our crumbling roads?
Saturday, 06 January 2018
BBC News
- Thefts affect railThey affected hundreds of services on Wales and Borders line in 2017, police and rail officials say.
- CES 2018: Gadget guides bikers to their destinationThe handlebars guiding you on your journey and helmet with its own brake light.
- Meteor shower sparks ship on fire alert off CaithnessA fireball during the Quadrantid meteor shower is thought to have been mistaken for a boat in distress.
- Scottish new car sales decline sharplyThe biggest drop was in sales of diesel vehicles while electric and hybrid car sales rose.
- Cross-border trains disrupted by landslideThe railway line is now open between Newry and Dundalk, but there are warnings of delays.
- Ardoyne residents 'terrified by death drivers'Footage emerges of cars skidding and spinning in front of a cheering crowd in Belfast.
- Manchester Arena attack: Police and rail staff commendedThe first British Transport Police (BTP) officers to arrive at the scene of the Manchester attack were highly commended for giving first aid to seriously injured victims.
- Transport for London 'sorry' over Will Young abuse claimsThe Pop Idol winner has accused a London bus driver of using homophobic language.
- The car that won't let you crash itThe BBC's Theo Leggett tries out automatic braking systems and car safety devices aimed at preventing accidents.
- UK car sales see first drop for six yearsCar sales in the UK fell by 5.7% last year, with drivers continuing to shun diesel-powered engines.
- Branson hits back at East Coast rail franchise criticsSir Richard Branson says Network Rail was to blame for losses on the East Coast rail franchise.
Financial Times
- Is Britain’s rail franchising system fit for purpose?New complaints about rising train fares have brought a bigger question into focus
The Guardian
- Passengers witness explosion as two planes collide at Toronto’s Pearson airport – videoVideo shared on social media shows the explosion caused by the collision of two planes at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Friday Continue reading...
- Fire as one plane crashes into another at Toronto Pearson airportPassengers evacuated after collision between Westjet and Sunwing airliners when one of them was being towed and the other was waiting to parkPassengers were forced to evacuate via emergency slides in the frigid cold on Friday night after two planes collided on the ground at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. No injuries were reported.WestJet said an inbound from Cancun, Mexico with 168 passengers and a crew of six was stationary and waiting to go to a gate when it was struck by a Sunwing aircraft moving back from a gate. Continue reading...
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- Why Nationalising The Railways Is The Biggest Misdirect In Politics
- Car Lobby Should Listen To Clear Message Behind Falling Diesel Sales
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- Uber founder Kalanick to net $1.4bn from share sale [Subscription]Travis Kalanick is to sell a substantial part of his stake in Uber for about $1.4 billion.
- Truck and van sales slide into reverse [Subscription]Sales of vans and other light commercial vehicles fell by 3.6 per cent last year, the first decline since 2012, according to new figures.
- Airport bar curbs loom after flight rage soars [Subscription]Scottish ministers urged to close licensing loophole
- Race is on to create car of the future [Subscription]The holy grail of a car battery with double the capacity and a fraction of the price is within reach, ushering in an energy revolution
- A third of trains cancelled during week of rail misery as RMT prepares to strike [Subscription]Tens of thousands of commuters will endure travel chaos next week during one of the worst rail strikes for 20 years.
- Airport drink curbs loom amid soaring flight rage [Subscription]Limits on the sale of alcohol at airports are being considered after the number of air rage incidents on British flights doubled.
The Mirror
- Moment passengers scream in terror as plane bursts into flames after crash with other jet on runwayA plane being towed smashed into a jet that was waiting to park, airport authorities said
This is Money
- The 10 best-selling new cars of 2017 have been revealed New car sales fell by 5.7% in 2017, but it was still the third highest year of vehicle registrations on record. So which models were people buying most? Here are the top 10 most popular UK cars last year.
- Just one new charge point for every six electric cars sold Just 3,178 public connectors of varying charge speeds were installed in 2017 while more than 20,000 new plug-in vehicles were registered in the first 9 months of the year.
Birmingham Post
- Aston Martin record best sales for nine years Luxury car manufacturers shifts more than 5,100 vehicles during 2017
Bolton News
- Could old Bolton bus station be turned into a car park to help market traders? MARKET traders are backing calls to use the closed Moor Lane bus station as a car park.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Row erupts over plans to restrict City matchday parking PLANS to crackdown on parking on matchdays around Bradford City’s stadium have been criticised.
- Contactless payment to be introduced on Bradford busesBus passengers in Bradford will no longer have to make a mad dash to the cashpoint or search around for change when First Buses introduce contactless payment later this month.
London Evening Standard
- Train strike January 2018: Disruption to be even worse than feared as 1,500 trains set to be cancelledDisruption caused by three days of strikes next week across South Western Railways (SWR) will be worse than forecast, with 1,500 trains cancelled.
- Southern Rail to run normal train service for Crystal Palace and Brighton fans despite RMT strikeSouthern Rail plans to run a normal train service from London to next Monday's FA Cup tie between Brighton and Crystal Palace, despite a planned staff walkout.
- Will Young begs Sadiq Khan for help after experiencing 'homophobic abuse' from London bus driverYoung is trying to track down the driver
- Pilots reveal their least favourite airportsPilots across the globe have revealed their least favourite airports to fly in and out of.
Manchester Evening News
- The best 2018 Manchester Airport flight deals from Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, British Airways and more Here's a round-up of the best flight deals in the January sales from Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and British Airways
Northern Echo
- East Coast rail franchise halt defended by BransonSIR Richard Branson has defended the Government’s early termination of the East Coast rail franchise.
- Rail passengers warned of 9 days of disruption starting this weekend RAIL passengers are being warned of significant disruption from this weekend as major work starts to upgrade the line.
- Northern rail passenger? This is why more strikes will be taking place next weekTHE RMT rail union is to go ahead with three more days of strike action next week on Northern Rail after last ditch talks aimed at brokering a solution to the guards’ safety dispute failed.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Car buyers warned to keep an eye out for sales sharksNo matter how good a deal might seem, when buying a used car safety should always be top of your checklist.
- Furious motorists suffer the consequences of ruined roadsWith more than one million potholes reported on the UK’s roads last year alone, what is the solution to our crumbling roads?
- Passengers left and services suspended as yobs attack Peterborough busesPassengers were ushered off a bus three stops before their destination after attacks on earlier Stagecoach buses on the route by yobs throwing marbles.
Other Regional Press
- 'Concerning' rise in Oxfordshire bike deaths over the last yearEMERGENCY first aid courses will be held for motorcyclists after a rise in the number of road deaths last year.
- Mini sales steady despite decline in UK car market SALES of Mini cars have held steady despite a drop in the number of car sales across the UK.
- Northern Rail strikes in Huddersfield and across Yorkshire - see which of your train journeys are affected Union RMT is planning strike action on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week
- First fare hikes, now potential strike action set to cause rail disruptionDorset rail passengers hit by fare increases in the new year are now being warned of further potential strike action which will cause disruption.
- Railway wins grant for life-saving unitsVITAL life-saving equipment is to be installed at two of Swindon and Cricklade Railway’s stations thanks to a grant from the Advertiser’s parent company.
- Swindon's rail commuters receive 3,400 new seats Commuters from Swindon will have over 3,400 more seats to choose from on new trains from this week.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Blackpool and Preston railway connected to WCML for first timeElectrification between Blackpool and Preston over Christmas means the railway between the two cities has an overhead wire connection with the West Coast Main Line for the first time ever. Part of the Great North Rail Project and linked with the 19-week upgrade programme currently underway in...
- Northern faces three days of strikes and shrunken timetable as talks break downThe RMT union will launch three days of strike action on Northern Rail services next week, as talks over train guards have broken down once again. Strike action is set for 8, 10 and 12 January, and the operator has released a much-reduced timetable with just a little over 60% of services running...
- Branson heaps major criticism on NR for end of East Coast franchiseSir Richard Branson has hit out at Network Rail after the decision to end the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise in 2020 was heavily criticised, with some commentators referring to it as a ‘bailout.’ The Virgin founder said ending the franchise early was a “pragmatic...
Aviation Industry
- More airlines ban smart bags from checked luggageThree more carriers are banning so-called smart bags from being checked into luggage holds unless the bag’s integrated lithium battery can be removed and carried separately. read more
- British Airways expands Gatwick servicesBritish Airways (BA) will substantially increase operations at London Gatwick Airport as it fights off the growing incursions of competitors such as LCC Norwegian. read more
Green Miscellany
- Driverless car naysayers of the world uniteDiscussion about driverless car technology is defined at present by objections to the British government’s enthusiasm for it. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling predicts the market for autonomous vehicles could be worth ÂŁ28 billion to Britain by 2035 and for that reason wants a central part in it. Opposition to the government’s view has succeeded in uniting petrol-heads with ardent campaigners for… The post Driverless car naysayers of the world unite appeared first on ETA.
Other News Sources
- Major roadworks return to Winchester city centre next weekMAJOR roadworks are set to resume next week, with closures in Winchester city centre.
- South Western Railway strikes: Everything you need to know about the walkouts on January 8, 10 and 12 A useful guide to the walkouts on January 8, 10 and 12
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