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Monday, 22 April 2013

BBC News

• Charity calls for 'talking buses'Guide Dogs Scotland is calling for "talking buses" to be introduced across the country to cater for the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
• Lufthansa in 'massive' cancellationsGerman airline Lufthansa cancels the majority of its flights scheduled for Monday due to a strike.
• Gatwick: Airport Commission 'should not be swayed' by hub calls The Airports Commission "should not be swayed" by calls for an expanded or new hub airport, Gatwick Airport has said.

Financial Times

• Israel airlines strike over Open Skies dealProtesters arrested outside prime minister’s office in Jerusalem as airline staff walk out over European-Mediterranean aviation pact
• Lufthansa’s Europe flights hit by strikePassengers face huge delays after the German airline cancels almost all operations from Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf

The Scotsman

• Leaves on the line again? No, newts RAIL engineers who thought they had seen it all are having to contend with a new problem – newts on the line.
• Lufthansa strike: Scots flights cancelledSCOTTISH travellers face disruption today as staff at German airline Lufthansa stage a one-day strike.

Mail Online

• French bus drivers to go on strike in protest over their new uniform because the trousers are too TIGHTThe 1,600 RTM workers in Marseille have announced their plans for a 24-hour walkout in June over the quality, colour and fit of the trousers.
• Electric car sales lose their spark: Just 3,600 are sold under scheme to give motorists £5,000 subsidy if they buy oneA report commissioned by the RAC Foundation and UK Petroleum Industry Association says motorists still find 'zero-emission' vehicles too expensive, less efficient and less practical than conventional vehicles.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Keighley & Worth Valley Railway stages diesel gala The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway stages its annual diesel gala this weekend. Tickets and timetable details are available on the group’s website at kwvr.co.uk The three-day gala brings together a collection of vintage diesel locomotives and is particularly aimed at younger people who are less familiar with steam trains. The attractions will include visiting engines from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Derby Telegraph

• 'Government's failure to back industry has led to spiral of decline' DECISIONS by the Government not to award public contracts to firms such as Derby train-maker Bombardier are resulting in a "spiral of decline" in Britain's traditional manufacturing industries, according to an independent think-tank.

Sheffield Star

• Sheffield railway station bridge delay Progress has stalled on plans for a second pedestrian footbridge costing £3 million at Sheffield railway station.

The York Press

• MPs pledge over HS2 rail link campaign VILLAGERS living in the path of the proposed new high-speed rail route have met their MP to discuss the plans.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Companies fined £60,000 for rail injuries at March depotFriday, 7pm: Two rail companies have been fined a total of £60,000 for breaches of health and safety law that led to two workers being seriously injured at the Whitemoor Rail Depot, in March, in 2009.

Other Regional Press

• Railway station now past its Selby date Part of the former council owned Driffield to Selby line at Middleton-on-the Wolds looks set to be sold.
• Lydd Airport boss: 'Let's get this dream ready for take-off' LYDD Airport bosses are hoping to begin construction on a new terminal and runway extension as soon as possible – but those against the plans have vowed to fight on.
• £16k up for grabs to get tourists using public transport A CASH boost is to be made available to help encourage tourists out of their cars and onto public transport.
• UK & World News: Strike-hit Lufthansa axes flightsGerman airline Lufthansa has cancelled dozens of flights to and from the UK and Ireland on Monday due to strike action.

Airportwatch

• Assume the brace position: Airport delays to get even longer from today as thousands of air traffic controllers are furloughed Flying the friendly skies is likely to become a little more frustrating from today. Budgets cuts that have just kicked in mean that 15,000 air-traffic controller are forced to take unpaid leave

road.cc

• Get Britain Cycling report 'will recommend' tougher sentencing in cases where victim is a cyclist The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG) is expected this week to urge the government to take steps to ensure that motorists found guilty in incidents where the victim is a cyclist receive harsher punishment than is often currently the case.

Other News Sources

• Whitley Bay bus stop extension leaves public bemused A bizarre extension to a pavement in Whitley Bay has left bus drivers and families bemused
• Campaign launched against bus cuts THEY are taking away our lifeline. Those are the words from residents in Westwood Road in Southampton who face having the Bluestar P1 bus service axed.
• Hitachi Rail buyers become ’decision enablers’ to aid stakeholders Purchasers at Hitachi Rail are acting as ’decision enablers’ to give stakeholders a greater understanding of what they spend.