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Sunday, 22 February 2009

BBC News

• Ryanair to abolish check-in desksRyanair is to close its airport check-in desks by the end of the year, requiring all passengers to confirm flights online.

The Independent

• Mandelson clashes with union over ’moral right’ to aidThe joint leader of Britain’s largest union was unrepentant yesterday over his claims that a major UK car plant is on the verge of collapse, insisting he had a “moral” right to raise the issue.

The Telegraph

• Lord Mandelson attacks Unite over car industry warnings Lord Mandelon accused union leaders of

Times Online

• Gatwick sues Ryanair for £1.2m in row over check-in feesGatwick Airport is suing Ryanair, the low-cost airline, for £1.2 million in a dispute over check-in fees.

Daily Record

• Cash row halts planned start of Edinburgh's new tram systemA CASH row has halted major tram works due to begin today in Edinburgh's Princes Street.

Mail Online

• Watchdog presenter Julia Bradbury to take time off as police probe '£20,000 Air Miles scam' Virgin Atlantic have made allegations of fraud and theft following irregularities on a number of customers’ air mile accounts.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Colwyn Bay parking changes receive mixed responseBUSINESS leaders have welcomed new parking laws that will affect 43 streets in a coastal resort.
• North Wales bus firm denies man was left strandedAN INVESTIGATION by a coach company has revealed that a bus did turn up at the stop where a disabled pensioner was waiting to get home.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Violent yobs face bus station banBy Stuart Robinson

C.N.N.

• 12 killed, 25 hurt in Slovakia bus-train collisionAt least 12 people were killed and 25 were injured Saturday when a train collided with a bus in Slovakia, government officials said.

Washington Post

• GM, Ford Can Survive, but Chrysler's History Spells Trouble Calm down.

Transport for London

• Transport for London's freight benchmarking system goes liveFreight operators will be able to gauge their performance against other London drivers.

Other News Sources

• Railway Specialists Mark Two-year Maintenance DealA two-year framework agreement between the global rail leaders Bombardier Transportation and rail systems supplier Rowe Hankins has been signed. This formalises co-operation on maintenance, refurbishment and renewal of critical train safety and operational systems in the UK.
• Aramark selects Brakes for new logistics contractAramark has chosen Brakes for a lucrative new contract that is designed to enhance its operations and reduce its energy use.
• Commission questions Italy™s support for car industryConditions set by Italian government for support to the car industry may breach EU rules.
• Orange panel gives rail site adviceHILLSBOROUGH -- The best place to put an Amtrak passenger train station in Orange County is on the 20-acre Collins tract purchased by the town of Hillsborough last year, a citizen advisory group says...
• Travel fraud group to launch todayThe Prevention of Fraud in Travel group is to officially launch today at an event in London.