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Sunday, 18 October 2015

BBC News

• Fear over more bus service cutsBus services in Wales could be dramatically cut as a result of the UK government's spending review next month, it is warned.
• Nervous times for Bombardier workforceNervous times for Bombardier's NI workforce
• �97m contract for Ferguson's shipyardThe Scottish government confirms a �97m contract for the recently rescued Ferguson's shipyard to build two ferries on the Clyde.
• United chief suffers heart attackOscar Munoz, chief executive of United Continental Airlines, suffered a heart attack on Thursday.

Financial Times

• United Airlines CEO suffers heart attackMunoz took on task of reforming the carrier a month ago

The Guardian

• The northern powerhouse needs science as much as trains | Athene DonaldThere is still not enough money going into research and developmentAs a nation, our productivity has stalled. This stagnation directly affects the nation’s financial health and our citizens’ quality of life. As the government ponders where to wield the axe on departmental budgets in the run-up to the comprehensive spending review (CSR), the importance of government funding for research and development (R&D) needs to be kept in sharp focus.Last week, I had the pleasure of receiving an honorary degree from the University of Manchester, a university that sits at the very centre of the so-...

The Herald

• Rail privatisation still failing to deliver for passengersThe growth in the use of the railways is a success story on many levels. Rail travel is more efficient, and environmentally friendly than many of the alternatives. It is an aid to reducing congestion in our town centres. And it is increasingly popular - with passenger journeys up by 35 per cent on the Scotrail network, over the past decade.

The Telegraph

• Virgin and Stagecoach demand scrapping of rail franchises to boost competitionSir Richard Branson's Virgin and Stagecoach have called for rail franchises to be scrapped on inter-city routes and replaced by a licensing system in a radical overhaul they claim would boost competition.
• Gatwick hits backs in airport runway rowGatwick airport said statements made by Sir Howard Davies about Heathrow air pollution were "frankly astonishing".
• Three cheers for train wineWhat if every train had a sommelier?

Mail Online

• Volkswagen emissions scandal was uncovered because boffins couldn't afford posh cars The American engineers who discovered that Volkswagen used a ‘cheat device’ to pass emissions tests originally wanted to test Mercedes and BMW vehicles, but the cars were too pricey to rent.

This is Money

• Tell us how you'll pay for Heathrow runway, says Gatwick Airport boss to rival Gatwick Airport boss Stewart Wingate has publicly challenged his opposite number at Heathrow to explain his funding plans for a third runway, amid doubts over potential costs and Government support.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• WARNING: Council will ask snowed-in Bradford residents to 'help themselves and their neighbours' when winter weather hits A COUNCIL plea to residents to help clear snow from minor roads this winter has been branded

Derby Telegraph

• Derby company Bombardier wins national award for new Tube trainsDERBY train manufacturer Bombardier is celebrating after winning an award recognising the quality of new rolling stock it is supplying to London Underground.The firm, in Litchurch Lane, was named Transport Supplier of the Year at the National Transport Awards, in London.The honour recognises the firm's delivery of a new fleet of Bombardier Movia S Stock metro trains, which are part of London Underground's Sub Surface Line order.David Waboso, capital programmes director at London Underground,...

Northern Echo

• North East Combined Authority says it is ready to move to next stage of devolution talks COUNCIL leaders say they are ready to move to the next stage of negotiations with the Government over a devolution deal for the North-East.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Walsall bus lane camera rakes in �105k in ONE weekAround 3,500 drivers were caught by a controversial bus lane camera in its first week on a busy Walsall route, raking in about �105,000 for the council.

Daventry Express

• New train station planned near Daventry International Rail Freight TerminalA new rail station near DIRFT has been given the green light by Warwickshire County Council.

Doncaster Free Press

• Few passengers use public transport to travel to Doncaster AirportOnly nine per cent of people travelling to Doncaster Sheffield Airport use public transport to get there, according to a new study.

North Wales Live

• RMT union’s fury after Merseyrail bans workers from wearing anti-job cut badges Company says the badges, which say “Keep the Guard on the Train – Keep the Train Safe”, are against its uniform rules

Other Regional Press

• AM visits community bus service which is lifeline for elderly TORFAEN AM Lynne Neagle rode along with clients of Torfaen Community Transport to see the difference it makes to elderly citizens in the area.

C.N.N.

• US Airways' last flight evokes 'golden age'

Rail Magazine

• RAIB notches up ten yearsRail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) celebrates its tenth anniversary

Green Miscellany

• The tricks cycle thieves don’t want you to knowIf you want to stay one step ahead of cycle thieves, it pays to know their latest tricks. The following techniques illustrate how imaginative thieves can be using either a high-tech or crude approach. The post The tricks cycle thieves don’t want you to know appeared first on ETA.

Other News Sources

• Heathrow Airport to conduct major retail reviewToday London Heathrow Airport has launched an in-depth review of its retail service offer, partnering with luxury lifestyle group and concierge service company Quintessentially to ‘realise its corporate vision to deliver the best airport service experience in the world’.