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Shipping industry faces calls to clean up emissions
There are warnings that shipping could contribute almost a fifth of global carbon emissions by 2050.
Heathrow third runway noise would affect 2.2m people, analysis finds
More than 2 million people would be exposed to additional aircraft noise if Heathrow builds a third runway, according to a government analysis.
Seven new railway stations on way - including routes to Merry Hill and West Midland Safari Park
Seven new railway stations are on the way for the West Midlands – including one at the Merry Hill shopping centre and another at West Midland Safari Park.
Gatwick station plans submitted
Plans for a multi-million pound expansion of Gatwick Airport railway station have been submitted to Crawley Borough Council for approval.
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
BBC News
- Liverpool-Manchester fast rail journeys to doubleThe number of express Liverpool-Manchester rail services will double, TransPennine Express (TPE) has said.
- Newport Transporter Bridge could get £10m restorationThe council is bidding for cash from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the 112-year-old bridge.
- First Aberdeen bus drivers vote for all-out strikeDrivers at First Aberdeen vote down a proposed deal and a strike is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
- Caledonian MacBrayne's oldest ferry MV Eigg 'retired'MV Eigg was also the west coast ferry service operator's last Island-class vessel in its fleet.
- Strike threat as Prestwick Airport pay talks break downThe Prospect union says it will consult staff over potential industrial action after Prestwick Airport pay talks break down.
- Shipping industry faces calls to clean up emissionsThere are warnings that shipping could contribute almost a fifth of global carbon emissions by 2050.
- Uber to buy electric bicycle-sharing firm JumpDeal to buy Jump Bikes could allow Uber users to be able to hire electric pedal bikes via the app.
- Lufthansa cancels 800 flights amid strike actionA walkout by public sector workers forces the airline to ground half its flights on Tuesday.
Financial Times
- Uber joins bicycle-sharing peloton with Jump Bikes dealPurchase reflects recognition that cycles could present significant competitive threat
- Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights over public sector strikes
The Guardian
- Oyster cards, passengers’ privacy and data protection lawsWe take protecting the privacy of our customers extremely seriously (How to keep data truly safe? Don’t collect it in the first place, 4 April). Aside from cases where it is essential that we know the identity of a holder of an Oyster card – such as when checking customers are entitled for free or discounted travel – there is no requirement for anyone to share their personal details with us.
- Heathrow third runway noise would affect 2.2m people, analysis findsMore than 2 million people would be exposed to additional aircraft noise if Heathrow builds a third runway, according to a government analysis.
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Uber takes a ride with bike-sharing app Jump Bikes [Subscription]Uber has taken another step towards its goal of dominating urban transport with the purchase of a New York electric bike-sharing start-up.
- The glaring problem on our roads [Subscription]There has been a great deal of concern about the glare from intensely bright LED car headlights
- Rolls-Royce offloads L’Orange in £610m dealRolls-Royce has spun off L’Orange, one of its key component manufacturers, in its biggest deal for four years.
City AM
- From Emirates to Air New Zealand: Here are the top 10 airlines in the worldThe 10 best airlines in the world have been named for 2018 - and there is only one UK carrier among the names.
- Uber moves into new market with purchase of electric bike-sharing firm JumpUber is to launch into the electric bikes industry through its acquisition of Jump Bikes, a dockless bike-sharing service that the company has been piloting in the US.
- Vast majority say they would travel in driverless cars but fear having to talk to each other in shared journeysThe vast majority of people would be willing to travel in a driverless car but remain hesitant over the prospect of autonomous car shares, research has revealed.
The Mirror
- 'Carnage' at Stansted Airport as 'thousands' caught up in delays at arrivals and baggage claim Dozens of angry travellers took to Twitter to report problems at the airport overnight
Bristol Live
- Longest MetroBus route M1 to be run by Bristol Community Transport under First BusIt will run from North Bristol to South Bristol and will be the longest of the three lines
London Evening Standard
- Gatwick Airport runway forced to close due to staff sicknessGatwick airport was forced to shut its runway today when only one air traffic controller was available.
- Trainspotting: meet the new European rail tribesFrom the non-stop party train to Amsterdam to the Brussels bureaucrats in Business Premier, Julian Glover asks who's in the carriage next door
- London Tube strike April 2018: When is the TfL District Line walkout? Times, dates, and all you need to knowA planned Tube strike could cause chaos on part of the London Underground this week.
Manchester Evening News
- Northern Rail clarify their new fines policy - and yes, ALL passengers CAN buy tickets on board If you can't prove you couldn't buy ticket at station you can't get cheaper fares on board
- Manchester Airport passengers angry over hour long passport control queues in ‘baking hot corridors’ Bosses say a number of flights came in outside of their scheduled time and created a backlog
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Ballater rail station on track to open for summer after £3million projectA Deeside train station damaged in a huge fire will reopen in time to capitalise on this year’s lucrative tourist season.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Seven new railway stations on way - including routes to Merry Hill and West Midland Safari Park Seven new railway stations are on the way for the West Midlands – including one at the Merry Hill shopping centre and another at West Midland Safari Park.
Kent Online
- New trains temporarily unable to stop at Ashford International Station less than a week after completion of £10 million projectAshford International has recently undergone a £10 million development to make it compatible for the new Eurostar e320 trains.
Other Regional Press
- A six day a week service is coming to Gainsborough Central station It has been 25 years since trains have called at Gainsborough Central six days a week. And now, after years of campaigning, not only is there to be trains Monday to Saturday they will be hourly.
Buying Business Travel
- Air France and Lufthansa prepare for strikesBoth airlines cancel flights on 10 April
New Civil Engineer
- Revised plans for major Gatwick rail station overhaul submittedNetwork Rail has submitted a revised planning application for the major upgrade of Gatwick Airport railway station.
The Business Desk
- Stobart prepares for Brexit with expansion in EuropeEddie Stobart, the Warrington-based distribution group, said it has made good progress in the year to November 30, 2017.
Aviation Industry
- Court decision could spur US maintenance manual fightA US court ruling has determined FAA is not obligated to force an aerospace manufacturer to supply maintenance instructions to a repair station. read more
- IATA: February passenger traffic rebounds on strong economic backdropGlobal passenger traffic increased 7.6% in February, resuming the upward momentum of 2017 after a January slowdown affected by the later timing of the Lunar New Year. read more
Other News Sources
- Crunching the numbers: how has Britain’s urban transport system changed over the last ten years? | CityMetricDramatic shifts are changing the face of transport and travel in city regions – and the new Number Crunch report from the Urban Transport Group reveals them.
- Gatwick station plans submittedPlans for a multi-million pound expansion of Gatwick Airport railway station have been submitted to Crawley Borough Council for approval.
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