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Tuesday, 01 June 2010

BBC News

• In pictures: Luton to Dunstable Guided Busway [Photos]Work has started on the Luton to Dunstable Guided Busway
• Ryanair swings back into profit Ryanair has reported pre-tax profits of 341m euros (£289m; $419m) for the year to March, bouncing back from its first annual loss this time last year.
• Railway stations to get makeoverFive Scottish railway stations are given a new lease of life through funding to upgrade the existing facilities.
• BA and Unite to hold fresh talksBritish Airways and the Unite union are to hold fresh talks on Tuesday as cabin crew workers strike for a third day.

Financial Times

• Unite to ballot BA staff over fresh actionUnite is preparing to ballot its 11,000 British Airways cabin crew members on fresh industrial action, raising the threat of disruption to thousands of holidaymakers in the peak summer season
• Eurotunnel buys GB Railfreight for £30mThe company that runs the Channel Tunnel takes a significant step forward in its efforts to boost cross-Channel rail freight with the acquisition of the UK's third-largest operator

The Guardian

• Rail industry prepares for public funding cuts• Train operators to meet transport secretary this week • Department for Transport asked to reduce budget by £683m

The Independent

• BA strikes 'could continue all summer' The bitter British Airways dispute could cause disruption to flights throughout the summer with cabin crew set to be balloted for fresh industrial action, it was warned today.

The Telegraph

• British Airways cabin crew to be balloted over more strikes Union leader says new ballot for strikes could be only a week or so away, as the current five-day walkout continues.

Daily Express

• Biomass fuels a surge of dealsBURNING crops and other materials known as biomass is the new hot spot in the renewable energy industry.

Daily Record

• Scots stations set for £168K regeneration cash boost SEVERAL of Scotland's rail stations are to be given a makeover following a £168,000 funding award.

Mail Online

• BA cabin crew hold fresh strike ballot... which could see staff walkouts for whole summerMillions of holidaymakers face a summer of air strikes as union leaders have vowed to teach British Airways 'some manners' and ballot members over fresh industrial action.

Bristol Live

• Reopen railway line T HE prospect of a new football stadium for Bristol City FC is starting to look promising. People at Long Ashton voicing concerns over parking?

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Sun glare headache for train drivers TRAIN drivers may have to wear dark shirts or make improvised cardboard sun shields so they can see the computer screens of a new signalling system in their cabs.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Tram chiefs seek parking permissionTHE tram parked on Princes Street will not be driving off any time soon “ tram firm TIE has applied for planning permission to keep it located in its current spot near The Mo

London Evening Standard

• Warning over further BA strikesFresh talks aimed at resolving the bitter British Airways cabin crew dispute will be held on Tuesday as staff stage their third day of strike action.
• New talks to be held over BA strikeFresh talks aimed at resolving the bitter British Airways cabin crew dispute will be held on Tuesday as staff stage their third day of strike action.

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham's £67m train station revamp "at risk" due to cuts AMBITIOUS plans to redevelop Nottingham Station could be the latest victim of cuts. Sources close to the £67m project have revealed the East Midlands Development Agency is likely to axe its £7.2m contribution.

Other Regional Press

• Bus gathering marks end of Portswood depot TYPICAL! You wait ages for a bus to turn up and then 20 arrive at once.

Aviation Industry

• Alaska Airlines turns around turnaround times at Sea-Tac, now ranks first in on-time flightsLess than five years ago, Alaska Airlines ranked dead last in on-time performance among the 19 airlines tracked by the federal government.
• Welcome to BA's frequent flyer scheme, Mr Bin LadenBELEAGUERED British Airways yesterday faced fresh humiliation after a staff magazine suggested that Al Qaeda ringleader Osama Bin Laden is a regular customer.

Other News Sources

• Brighton cyclist condemns council inaction over roads A charity worker who suffered a broken hip when he fell on ungritted roads has accused council officials of failing to take responsibility.