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Tuesday, 17 June 2014

BBC News

• Stansted Airport routes plan to reduce Heathrow congestionPlans to change the routes some flights use from Stansted Airport are being put forward to reduce congestion in the skies above Heathrow Airport.
• London's Congestion charge rises to £11.50The price of London's daily congestion charge has risen to £11.50.
• David Cameron in favour of turning the A40 into a dual carriagewayThe prime minister has said he is in favour of turning the A40 into a dual carriageway.
• Cable fire shuts Marylebone stationA cable fire in a tunnel near Marylebone has closed the central London railway station, affecting Chiltern Line services, which include trains to Birmingham.
• Train drivers seek Games bonusesTrain drivers union Aslef meets with Scotrail to discuss bonuses for staff working extra hours during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
• Wizz Air scraps flotation plansHungarian low cost airline Wizz Air cancels plans to list on the London stock market citing

Financial Times

• GE moves to fend off rival bid for AlstomGE prepares to offer fresh concessions to Paris to win approval for its $16.9bn bid for Alstom as Siemens and Mitsubishi make a rival offer
• Wizz Air abandons plans for London IPOHungarian budget carrier’s retreat follows a difficult week for European airlines, including profit warnings from both Lufthansa and Aer Lingus

The Telegraph

• Daughter joins father as co-pilot in BA cockpitDavid and Kat Woodruffe are British Airways' only father-daughter pilot team

Mail Online

• Toyota shows off Camatte 1 concept with an LED screen for a bonnet The Camatte car has three seats, and a scanner which can show pictures on the hood.

Lincolnshire Echo

• Lincoln MP Karl McCartney demands transparency over future of Network Rail Lincoln MP Karl McCartney has secured a pledge of openness and transparency from the new boss of Network Rail.

Liverpool Echo

• More than 30 new railway stations being considered across MerseysideList of potential new station sites has been drawn up as part of a multi-million pound plan to improve public transport

London Evening Standard

• Victoria Station disruption: severe rush hour delays after discovery of ruptured gas cannister Commuters have been warned to expect severe delays during tonight's rush hour after a ruptured gas cannister stopped trains arriving at and leaving Victoria Station.
• Congestion charge in London now costs £11.50 a day The congestion charge in London increases from £10 to £11.50 from today.

Other Regional Press

• Huddersfield taxi drivers unhappy over bus lane ban - and they say it will cost customers more to wait in queues
• Stagecoach issue ‘use it or lose it’ warning to bus passengers in HartlepoolBUS passengers have been issued with a “use it or lose it” ultimatum after restoring a popoular route on a trial period.
• Citizens Panel to discuss future of transport in Dorchester A CITIZENS Panel is being created to discuss the way forward for transport plans in Dorchester.

Aviation Industry

• China Eastern orders 80 Boeing 737 series aircraftChina Eastern Airlines has signed a deal for 80 Boeing 737 series aircraft, which includes 737 MAXs and 737-800s. read more
• Alitalia board approves Etihad offerEtihad to take 49% stake in the struggling Italian airline
• Jet 2 ruling: CAA clarifies advice for compensation claimsUK Civil Aviation Authority apologises after ‘earlier advice not clear’
• Qatar Airways delays inaugural A380 Heathrow serviceService will now launch August 1
• Wizz Air scraps London IPO plansAirline had estimated IPO would raise $200 million

Other News Sources

• Light rail or heritage ideas for old Cranleigh-Guildford lineAlmost 50 years since the closure of the railway line between Cranleigh and Guildford, efforts are still being made to get it reopened in some form
• Go along and have your say on transportThose trying to get into and out of Spalding from all directions can be held up for a long time. Fortunately Lincolnshire County Council recognises the need to discuss a transport strategy for Spalding, including Spalding Western Relief Road.
• New Transport Hub at Portsmouth Hard Given Green LightPortsmouth’s multi million pound new transport hub is a step closer after designs for a new interchange at The Hard were given planning permission.
• Aeroports de Paris - May 2014 traffic figures In May 2014, Aeroports de Paris saw 8.1 million passengers; an increase of 1.7% on May 2013. 5.6 million passengers travelled through Paris-Charles de Gaulle (+3.2%) and 2.5 million...