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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Employment Opportunities

• 👥 Employment Opportunities 👥Dear TI Readers - Today sees the start of our new category which will provide links to employment opportunities within the transport sector. Please click on the "to advertise on, or sponsor Transport Info" link to e-mail your comments regarding this feature. We look forward to hearing from you.
• Stagecoach UK Bus Assistant Marketing Manager Location - Rugby "Stagecoach UK Bus division is about to embark on an exciting journey and needs someone to help it find its new personality and customer focus. We’re looking for someone who loves crafting solutions and is not afraid of change and innovation, while helping others to get there too." Closing date 22.5.13
• Quality Inspector (Rolling Stock ) x 2 Location - Doncaster / Loughborough Job Type - 8 week contractI am hiring Quality Inspector (Rolling Stock ) x 2 for a Rail Project , Doncaster / Loughborough for an 8 week contract. If you are interested, Please send your CV to joe.entwisle@velosi-intec.com. Exipres 22.5.13
• Operations Assistant [Coach] Location - Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Job Type - Full TimeAssisting the Operations Supervisor with all aspects of daily operations, which includes: ensuring overall coverage required to meet the transportation scheduling demands; and evaluating, resolving and/or recommending solutions to incidents, complaints and/or accidents.
• Wheel Lathe Operative Location - Nottingham Job Type - Permanent An opportunity for a Wheel Lathe Operative to work for a global leading business within the transportation industry. As Wheel Lathe Operative you’ll be responsible for re-profiling rolling stock wheels on a planned and unplanned requirement to meet the customer expectations.
• Production Manager - Rolling Stock. Location - Glasgow Job Type - PermanentThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Production Manager to work for a global leading business within the rail industry. As Production Manager you’ll be responsible for managing production / maintenance projects for a major train line in the UK.

BBC News

• London landmarks' street signs up for auction Distinctive street signs which point Londoners and tourists to famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are to be auctioned.
• Contract paves way for Newton Aycliffe Hitachi jobs Hitachi's first train factory in Europe is to go ahead after a contract was awarded to a development company.
• HS2 tunnel planned under motorwayThe HS2 train line may pass through a tunnel under the M6 to reduce the amount of disruption in the area.
• Safety work starts on coast roadMajor road safety works start on a one-mile stretch of coast road at Flintshire which has been the scene of serious accidents.
• VIDEO: 'Screaming' cones could save lives
• London buses in Manhattan with PMOne of the new London buses manufactured in Ballymena will transport Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince Harry through the streets of New York later.
• Consultation on Crossrail 2 routesA public consultation into possible routes for a £16bn Crossrail 2 train line spanning London begins.
• Driver reported over 'M8 tablet use'A man is reported to the procurator fiscal after a driver is pictured apparently using a tablet computer on the M8 motorway in Glasgow.
• Rail worker hurt by runaway vehicleA worker was seriously injured when a runaway maintenance vehicle crashed into scaffolding near Glasgow Queen Street Station, it emerges.
• VIDEO: Saving 1980s cars from the scrapyardThe number of cars from the 1980s being driven in the UK today is dwindling, yet classic cars from the 60s and 70s still appear to be popular.
• EADS profits up on Airbus deliveriesEADS reports a sharp rise in profits for the first three months of the year, thanks largely to rising revenue from its Airbus subsidiary.
• Boeing resumes deliveries of 787Boeing says it has resumed delivery of its 787 Dreamliner, after two incidents involving the lithium ion batteries led to a worldwide grounding.
• Oil firm raids raise fuel price fearMPs and motoring groups call on UK regulators to investigate claims that oil giants may have been linked to price-fixing for more than a decade.

ITV News

• Transport union say questions need to be answered over level crossing deaths The transport union the TSSA want an inquiry into the way in which level crossing danger is assessed.

The Guardian

• Darling to coalition: stop dithering over new runway Former chancellor says decision on airport capacity needed urgently to prevent lost decade of flat economic growth and rising debt

The Scotsman

• Train view app to highlight Scottish landscape A new app is giving rail passengers the chance to learn about the landmarks they pass, turning the view through the window into an interactive learning experience.
• Edinburgh Trams: Iain Gray calls for public inquiry A FORMER government transport minister who signed off funding for the Edinburgh Trams project has called for a public inquiry into the saga to take place ahead of the independence referendum next year.

The Telegraph

• Build the third runway at Heathrow now, says Alistair Darling Mr Darling, who had considered airport capacity in the south east when he was transport secretary 10 years ago, said the Coalition should get on with it.

Mail Online

• Bus driver handed £60,000 from ex-bosses who sacked him unfairly when he developed diabetesFather-of-three David Hoggett was fired to make way for 'cheaper Polish drivers at half the cost', his solicitor claimed after winning the tribunal.

The Mirror

• Tory Rail Minister Simon Burns accused of lying to justify plans to privatise East Coast Main Line He said the eastern route earns the Treasury less than the West Coast Main Line but RMT boss Bob Crow claimed he was lying

Network Rail

• Manchester Piccadilly to launch nationwide photography exhibitionFive of the country’s biggest and busiest railway stations will become art galleries this summer, hosting a special exhibition showcasing stunning images from the Take-a-view Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Visitors will also have the opportunity to get expert advice from celebrated landscape photographer and founder of the competition, Charlie Waite. Manchester Piccadilly will launch the tour on Saturday 8 June.
• Further access improvements planned for Waverley
• Consultation opens on proposed routes for Crossrail 2With London’s population set to boom, plans are underway for a vital new rail line, Crossrail 2, in order to support this future growth. Today the plans moved a step closer with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail launching a public consultation on the proposed routes.

Belfast Telegraph

• Airline snaps up 'spare' Leeds flightsA RIVAL airline and airport have snapped up an extra Belfast to Leeds Bradford slot after Jet2.com withdrew the route from Belfast International Airport.Related StoriesACCA counters finance fearsUlster businesses have best access to overdraft facilitiesFinance and leasing firm to create 15 postsBank of Ireland building momentum with special seminarsOsborne calls on EU to take on tax evadersSammy: banks must be freed from debts    

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Extra trains to take fans to final Yorkshire-based train operator East Coast is to run extra services to take Bradford City fans to London as the Bantams make a second bid this year for Wembley glory on Saturday.

London Evening Standard

• Evening Standard: George Osborne must not cut our city’s transport Investment in London’s transport infrastructure benefits the UK economy as a whole
• Mayor's cycle vision for London and bus subsidies face cutsTransport chiefs are drawing up plans to axe parts of the Mayor’s £913 million cycling revolution over the next decade amid concerns of government spending cuts of up to 30 per cent.

Manchester Evening News

• Cyclists could ride along off-road cycle lanes along Oxford Road as part of city centre revamp The proposals, which will be put to public consultation next week, are part of a £54m plan to improve bus and cycle links across the city

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham Post commented We have the bikes... just give us the weatherArticle

Sheffield Star

• More talk on school bus travel change for familiesFresh consultation on plans to withdraw discretionary bus passes for children at faith schools in Sheffield is taking place.
• Patients and staff get a wheely good road safety messageRoad safety was pressed home to staff and patients at a Doncaster hospital.

The York Press

• New rail service between York and Harrogate A NEW morning rail service from York to Harrogate will be launched on Sunday.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Darling fears stagnation in Europe The UK economy could face more than a decade "bumping along the bottom", former chancellor Alistair Darling has warned.
• Map shows route of new £15m Midland Metro lineThis map shows the direction trams will take as they go past Wolverhampton’s bus station as part of a £15 million extension.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• New £8m Wakefield Westgate rail station building is on trackRAIL minister Simon Burns MP helped ensure building work on the new £8.8m Wakefield Westgate station stays on track.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Chappel: Full steam ahead as railway museum gets Lottery funding for living history eventsStaff at a regional rail museum are celebrating after being handed a grant of nearly £100,000.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Walk to Work Week: Commuters encouraged to leave their car at homePeterborough commuters are being encouraged to leave their car at home and walk to work this week.

Sleaford Standard

• Award for best school bus route in the countySleafordian Coaches has won the coveted county title of School Bus Route of the Year after it was nominated by one of its drivers.

Other Regional Press

• Meeting to discuss railway station for Elland is hailed a successCAMPAIGNERS met at the weekend to discuss how to secure a railway station for Elland.
• Community gives Preston bus station new ideasA day of debate, art installations and culture walks took place to re-imagine Preston Bus Station.
• Bob Goldfield steps down as Dover port's CEO Dr Bob Goldfield is to step down as chief executive of the Port of Dover. Chief operating officer Tim Waggott will take over as acting CEO on June 1.
• Bike lock bonanza to curb commuter crimeFree bike security locks were on offer at Bedford Railway Station on Thursday in an attempt to cut the number of cycle thefts.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• M&S OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Marks & Spencer (M&S) has opened a massive new distribution centre that will be used to handle online orders made by customers all over the UK.
• CONSULTATION LAUNCHED ON CROSSRAIL 2 Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail have launched a consultation on the proposed Crossrail 2 development, which could be in operation by 2030.
• INCREASED RAIL USE IS CAUSING NOISE PROBLEMS EU leaders are desperate to remove as many HGVs from the road as possible by encouraging the use of rail freight, which is a more eco-friendly option.

Global Rail News

• Gallery: BTP takes on fake protesters in public disorder drillsBTP officers wearing boiler suits and pig masks invaded the disused Waterloo International station to put the force’s policing to the test. The training day brought together 60 officers from[...]
• Construction of IEP train factory confirmedHitachi has signed a contract which will soon see work start on the factory that will assemble the new fleet of trains to replace Britain’s ageing InterCity 125 trains. Hitachi[...]
• Crossrail 2 consultation launchedOptions for Crossrail 2 have been released for public scrutiny, as Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail announce the start of a consultation into the proposed route. Crossrail 2,[...]
• Australian journey Howard CollinsOn the eve of his departure for a new life in Australia, Howard Collins, Chief Operating Officer of London Underground, speaks to Nigel Wordsworth. Howard has been at the heart of London Underground but is now taking his skills and experience down-under as Chief Executive Officer of Sydney Trains. Just before he goes, he relives [...]
• Work to begin on London Bridge platformsWork is due to start on overhauling the first three platforms at London Bridge as part of the Thameslink programme. Preparatory works are being carried out ahead of the closure[...]
• Video: Crossrail 2 fly-throughVideo fly-through shows the proposed route of Crossrail 2.
• Thumping good trackbed testingUnderstanding the condition of substructure is vital for maintaining good track geometry. With trackbed investigation now recognised as good practice, some engineers might dismiss this statement from the 2012 Rail Technical Strategy (RTS) as obvious. However, the issue is how to obtain this understanding with increasingly limited possession times for trackbed surveys. So it’s hard [...]

Aviation Industry

• IAG raises funds to pay for Vueling purchaseBritish Airways owner secures €390 million through sale of new bonds
• Qatar Airways agrees codeshare with Thai carrierQatar strengthens its links in south-east Asia with Bangkok Airways deal

Other News Sources

• Hitachi chooses Merchant Place for £82m Durham train factoryHitachi Rail Europe has signed Merchant Place Developments to build its new £82m train manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe in county Durham.
• Ryanair National Express Announce Record Opening Bookings Ryanair today (14 May) announced record coach transfer bookings following the launch of its partnership with Europersquo;s largest scheduled coach operator, National Express, which offers...
• Transport Workers and Machinist Union to Jointly Represent Ground Workers at the The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) today announced a partnership to jointly represent nearly 30,000 ground...