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Monday, 26 September 2011

BBC News

• Delhi metro first railway to earn UN carbon credits Delhi Metro has become the world's first railway network to earn carbon credits from the United Nations for helping cut greenhouse gas emissions.
• Nine-camera van used in level crossing misuse crackdown A purpose-built police van, fitted with nine cameras, is to be used in Scotland to deter motorists from using level crossings dangerously.
• Alex Attwood proposing cut in drink drive limit Reducing the drink drive limit and increasing the speed limit for learners and 'R' drivers will be among proposals discussed at a road safety forum later.
• Melrose station restoration on display The public is being given a chance to view a restored former station on the old Waverley line route through the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh.
• Somerset £630,000 cycle route opened by Michael Eavis Glastonbury Festival boss Michael Eavis has officially opened a cycle route linking together two Somerset towns.
• Bikers stage M1 protest over EU modification plans Bikers across the East Midlands staged go-slow protests on the M1 over EU proposals to impose new motorcycle regulations.
• How to be an air traffic controller [video]A state of the art facility has just opened to train the air traffic controllers of the future.

The Guardian

• 787 Dreamliner becomes reality three years behind scheduleBoeing delivers first of new-generation planes in lightweight carbon fibre to Japan's All Nippon AirwaysBoeing has delivered its first 787 Dreamliner to Japanese customer All Nippon Airways (ANA).Boeing says its carbon fibre design cuts fuel consumption by 20% and the plane gives passengers a more comfortable ride with better cabin air and large electronically dimmable windows.The first $200m plane arrived three years behind schedule after persistent delays that cost Boeing billions of dollars.The plane will enter service in October. Boeing has taken orders for 821 Dreamliners, which will comp...

The Herald

• Disaster warning over tug servicesTHE Shipping Minister has been warned he will be held responsible for any deaths or major pollution disasters as a result of emergency tugs being withdrawn from the Western Isles and Shetland.
• Bikers take to the roads over EU safety proposalsMOTORCYCLISTS up and down the country rode out in force to protest against proposed regulations which they say will put people off biking.

The Observer

• High Speed Two: is this really the safest or best way to expand railway use? The number of trains proposed per hour is far higher than in other European states

The Telegraph

• Tory grassroots rebel against HS2 plans A Conservative grassroots revolt against the Government's high speed rail plans will erupt into the open at the party's annual conference next weekend.
• Labour Party Conference 2011: live Jim Murphy, shadow defence secretary, says the loss of around 3,000 jobs at BAE Systems is a "dreadful moment." He called on the government to find ways to make as few as possible of the losses compulsory. "For all their warm words the government hasn't got a manufacturing policy worth of the name," he said, citing job losses at Sheffield Forgemaster and Bombardier trains in Derby.

Press Association

• Denham attacks Government over jobs Shadow business secretary John Denham is to accuse the Government of "sitting by and watching" while businesses close and jobs are lost. Condemning the coalition for failing to reopen the contract for Thameslink trains, which went to German firm Siemens rather than Derby-based Bombardier, he will say that "in their heart of hearts, they don't think it's their job to help British business".
• Optimism voiced over Olympic trains London's transport chief have voiced optimism that athletes, officials and spectators will be able to travel on time to next year's Olympics as the capital braces itself for a huge influx of visitors.

Mail Online

• 'Cut red tape in manufacturing', Government warned as sector left reeling from job losses The Government was last night facing calls to slash the red-tape ensnaring Britain’s manufacturing sector, which has been left reeling from another round of heavy job losses at BAE Systems.
• The £20m new BA promotion campaign...that uses a rival Virgin planeAirline bosses were left red-faced after finding a shot of a rival Virgin Atlantic plane in the company's new TV advert 'Aviators'.

Northern Echo

• Learn how to maintain your bike VOLUNTEERS from an organisation which promotes cycling are running sessions to help people give their cycles a bit of tender loving care.

Wales Online

• Case for electrifying railways slammed as ’flawed’ over omissions THE Westminster Government’s business case for electrifying the railway from Cardiff to Swansea is flawed because it overlooks most of the trains on the line, critics have claimed.

Yorkshire Post

• Cyclists at greater risk of damage to lungscyclists in major cities have higher levels of soot in their airways, experts claimed yesterday.

Other Regional Press

• Consultation on transport plansDETAILED proposals to improve Tadley transport system are now open for consultation. Seven proposed improvements have been put forward by Hampshire County Council in consultation with a Tadley Working Group from Tadley Town Council and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
• Campaigners welcome Commons HS2 debate [Bicester Advertiser & Review]NEWS there is to be a parliamentary debate on HS2 after much campaigning, has been welcomed by anti-HS2 groups and people across the Advertiser and Review region.

Other News Sources

• Government pledge over Winchester congestion blackspot A TRANSPORT minister has promised to look at a Winchester motorway junction after being told it was a œdeath trap.