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Saturday, 09 February 2013

BBC News

• Train damaged by object thrown at Pontyclun station A train driver had a lucky escape after an "incredibly irresponsible" act in which an object was thrown at a train, police said.
• Bendy buses trial in Isle of Man Two bendy busses will take to Manx streets in a month-long trial.
• Peugeot in 4bn-euro asset writedownFrench car maker PSA Peugeot Citroen writes down the value of its assets by 4.1bn euros to reflect the worsening state of Europe's car market.

The Herald

• Free tram travel deal agreedEDINBURGH residents could face an annual £3 million bill to grant elderly and disabled passengers free tram travel.

The Telegraph

• Snow: motorists warned of impassable roads and travel chaosRoads in some areas will be become impassable this weekend by a new band of snow set to sweep across Britain, motorists are warned.

Belfast Telegraph

• Security firm kits out Dubai airportA Belfast firm has completed a high-profile job at the new Dubai International Airport terminal.Related Stories... as Republic's leaders say deal will help taxpayersRock singer goes down a storm at directors' dinnerBank holds rates again in 'wait and see' outlookKylie's label snapped up by WarnerLight at the end of the tunnel?

Derby Telegraph

• Protesters voice anger to Transport SecretaryON his arrival to the conference, Mr McLoughlin was greeted by a small group of protesters angry at proposed cuts to the rail industry.

London Evening Standard

• Gap in rail on East Coast Main line where trains travel up to 125mphA six-inch gap found on high-speed train tracks on the busy East Coast Main Line between London and the north has sparked safety fears.
• Women fear for their safety on late-running Tube, says surveyAlmost half of all women passengers would not feel safe using the Tube if services were extended until 2am, according to a survey. 

Manchester Evening News

• Passengers face chaos as Metrolink following power failure suspensionTrams on the Eccles/MediaCity, Altrincham and St Werburgh's Road lines were suspended due to a power failure in Cornbrook

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Train beats car again as village station reopenedThe train station at Conon Bridge reopened yesterday just in time for commuters hoping to avoid the Kessock Bridge roadworks that start on Monday.

Yorkshire Post

• Safety fears raised after gap found in train trackA UNION has raised safety concerns after it revealed a gap had been found in the track on the InterCity East Coast Mainline at Selby.

Other Regional Press

• First Bus pledge on services First Bus has pledged services will get better when a new reshuffle takes effect.
• Public transport boost as bus contracts awarded across East DunbartonshireA BOOST for bus services in East Dunbartonshire aims to make sure local services are really going somewhere.
• Preston tram plan ˜is still on™Bosses behind plans to create a tram line through Preston city centre say they will press ahead with their vision, despite it clashing with plans to make the area more shopper-friendly.
• Diversions as Aberdeen road works get under wayA THIRD phase of roadworks will go ahead as part of an Aberdeen business park project.
• Aberdeen City Council™s £300 million spending planABERDEEN City Council bosses today revealed how more than £300 million will be spent in the next five years on schools, roads and cultural buildings.

Aviation Industry

• Boeing cleared to start Dreamliner test flightsManufacturer will use test aircraft in attempt to solve battery problem
• No-frills airlines to boost GDS bookings “ SabreTechnology giant also stresses the importance of maintaining the transparency of airfares