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New Azuma rail fleet starts between Aberdeen and London
The first LNER service involving the Azuma departs the city heading for King's Cross.
General election 2019: Boris Johnson launches Welsh manifesto
The prime minister courts the farming vote at a winter fair before he sets out pledges for Wales.
General election 2019: Scottish Greens target free public transport
The Scottish Greens target free public transport and a four-day working week in their election manifesto.
Uber loses London licence after TfL finds drivers faked identity
Ride-hailing service to continue while it appeals against Transport for London decisionUber has been stripped of its London licence after authorities found that more than 14,000 trips were taken with drivers who had faked their identity on the firm’s app.Transport for London announced the decision not to renew the ride-hailing company’s licence at the end of a two-month probationary extension granted in September. Uber was told then it needed to address issues with checks on drivers, insurance and safety, but has failed to satisfy the capital’s transport authorities. Continue reading...
Invest in cycling and public transport to get people out of cars, says transport expert [Subscription]
There needs to be a significant rebalancing of funding away from car to public transport, according to the Irish transport planner who designed the London cycling map.
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
BBC News
- Anglesey missing plane: Search for pilot and aircraft resumesThe coastguard is searching an area around Puffin Island near Anglesey.
- New Azuma rail fleet starts between Aberdeen and LondonThe first LNER service involving the Azuma departs the city heading for King's Cross.
- General election 2019: Boris Johnson launches Welsh manifestoThe prime minister courts the farming vote at a winter fair before he sets out pledges for Wales.
- General election 2019: Scottish Greens target free public transportThe Scottish Greens target free public transport and a four-day working week in their election manifesto.
- Elon Musk reveals why Cybertruck window smashedTesla's chief executive was left embarrassed after a mishap during the vehicle's launch.
Financial Times
- Uber loses licence to operate in LondonCar-booking service can continue to operate during any appeals process
The Guardian
- Canada rail workers stage huge strike over fatigue and safety concerns3,200 Canadian National workers walked out last week, paralyzing freight traffic and prompting fears of a heating gas shortageCanada’s largest rail strike in more than a decade has paralyzed much of the nation’s freight traffic and prompted fears of a heating gas shortage as winter sets in.Nearly 3,200 workers at Canadian National, the country’s largest rail operator, walked off the job on 19 November, to protest against chronic overwork and unsafe conditions. Continue reading...
- Uber loses London licence after TfL finds drivers faked identityRide-hailing service to continue while it appeals against Transport for London decisionUber has been stripped of its London licence after authorities found that more than 14,000 trips were taken with drivers who had faked their identity on the firm’s app.Transport for London announced the decision not to renew the ride-hailing company’s licence at the end of a two-month probationary extension granted in September. Uber was told then it needed to address issues with checks on drivers, insurance and safety, but has failed to satisfy the capital’s transport authorities. Continue reading...
- Storms in France, Greece and Italy leave 'biblical destruction'Nine people die as weekend of heavy rain brings landslides, floods and collapsed overpassNine people have died as violent storms swept through parts of France, Greece and Italy over the weekend, causing flash floods, landslides and the collapse of an overpass.Greek media described the storms as leaving a trail of “biblical destruction” in some areas of the country while the overpass collapse in northern Italy brought back a chilling reminder of Genoa’s Morandi bridge giving way during a thunderstorm in August 2018, killing 43 people. Continue reading...
The Independent
- Wales plane crash: Emergency operation launched after suspected accident off coastLight aircraft 'disappeared from radar contact' over sea near Anglesey
Times Online
- Hauliers in danger of being injured or killed by migrants [Subscription]Hauliers are in danger of being killed by migrants if not enough is done to protect them, the Road Haulage Association has said.
- Invest in cycling and public transport to get people out of cars, says transport expert [Subscription]There needs to be a significant rebalancing of funding away from car to public transport, according to the Irish transport planner who designed the London cycling map.
- Alstom fined 15m for bribery over Tunisian metro [Subscription]The British division of Alstom must pay 16.4 million after being convicted of paying bribes to win a contract to supply trams to the metro system in Tunis.
- Wincanton walks away from Eddie Stobart deal [Subscription]Eddie Stobart is set to revert into the hands of a previous owner after a putative takeover by Wincanton, a rival, fell apart.
- Uber ban doesnt mean end of the ride [Subscription]The decision to reject Ubers London licence may bring the system of taxi and minicab licensing across the UK into focus.
- Ubers future in doubt across UK after London refuses new licence [Subscription]Ubers future in Britain was in doubt last night after councils said they would consider the ban on the company in London before issuing new licences.
City AM
- Electric dreams: How long until electric cars go mainstream in the UK?Visitors to the picturesque Whitby Bay beach in north Yorkshire were in for a shock earlier this month, when they [...] The post Electric dreams: How long until electric cars go mainstream in the UK? appeared first on CityAM.
- Gatwick enjoys strong summer of retail profit despite modest passenger growthGatwick enjoyed rising profit in the first half of the financial year on the back of strong retail trading at [...] The post Gatwick enjoys strong summer of retail profit despite modest passenger growth appeared first on CityAM.
- DEBATE: Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation?Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation? John McCallion, chief executive officer [...] The post DEBATE: Is Uber’s loss of its London licence evidence that we need more gig economy regulation? appeared first on CityAM.
- Uber gives its critics what they wantThe relationship between Uber and regulator Transport for London (TfL) has always appeared to be one of mutual distrust. From [...] The post Uber gives its critics what they want appeared first on CityAM.
Daily Record
- Train services between Edinburgh and Aberdeen suspended due to sinkhole on lineThe dip of about a metre opened up below the line at Leuchars on Monday morning, with a 'possible track defect' reported at around 10.30am.
Mail Online
- Uber loses its London licence over uninsured dricersTransport for London (TfL) revoked the cab-hailing app's right to work in London on Monday. Regular passenger Said Said, 25, from Tottenham, was one of many users critical of the decision.
Sky News
- What next for Uber users in London and rest of UK?Uber, the multi-national tech company that runs a ride-hailing mobile app, has not had its licence to operate in London renewed.
Birmingham Post
- US aviation and defence services giant opens Derby office following Rolls-Royce agreementFlatirons Solutions Inc has taken space at the Wyvern Business Park
- Aston Martin and British Airways launch Concorde-themed limited edition car"BA Concorde and Aston Martin both represent the very best in British transport and design"
- Business leaders slam UK road and rail network, calling on politicians to 'make good' on infrastructure promisesLeaders have demanded 'real action' following a 'barrage of promises' in each of the major parties' General Election manifestos
- How Virgin Trains leaving the West Coast Mainline route will affect passengersThe line serves some of the UK's busiest stations, including London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly
Bolton News
- Greater Manchester bus firms 'running scared' of franchisingBUS companies have been accused of
Bristol Live
- Aston Martin and BA's limited edition Concorde carAston Martin and BA's limited edition Concorde car
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Anglesey plane crash: What we know so far about search for missing aircraft pilotThe aircraft was flying back from the Great Orme when it disappeared from radar contact around Puffin Island
- Boris Johnson promises A55 investment and says he'll put Brexit in the 'popty ping' The Prime Minister was at Llanelwedd for the Royal Welsh Winter Show before launching the Conservative manifesto in North Wales
Liverpool Echo
- How Liverpool passengers will be affected as Virgin Trains' West Coast franchise comes to an endThere will be changes to a number of services, as well as new direct trains to locations including South Parkway
London Evening Standard
- Conservative manifesto news LIVE: Boris Johnson pledges 'tide of investment' at Welsh manifesto launchBoris Johnson has pledged to
- South Western Railway strike: Worst ever London train walkout could spell Christmas party chaosLate-night rail services could be axed throughout next month in response to London's worst-ever rail strike, causing chaos for the capital's Christmas party season.
- Elon Musk says Tesla CyberTruck window smashed in demo because its door had already been hit by a sledgehammer
- South Western Railway strike: Late night trains axed as reduced timetable across network detailedA rail strike timetable has been published showing train services across the entire network will be affected by industrial action this festive period.
- Uber stripped of licence to operate in London by TfLTransport for London has stripped Uber of its licence to operate in London.
- Anglesey 'plane crash': Search for missing pilot to continue after aircraft disappears off Welsh coastThe search for a missing pilot will continue today after reports an aircraft crashed off the North Wales coast.
Wales Online
- Cardiff council responds after Uber loses licence to operate in LondonThe taxi app firm's licence won't be renewed in London
Bucks Free Press
- Arriva opens new 'customer hub' in High Wycombe's bus stationA new hub for Arriva passengers has opened inside High Wycombe's bus station.
North Wales Live
- LIVE: Anglesey plane crash updates as search for missing pilot enters second dayAn area off Puffin Island will be central to the investigation
Reading Evening Post
- Roadworks that caused traffic chaos in Reading to return for three monthsA public exhibition will be held for people to learn more about the roadworks which are expected to cause disruption around the town centre
Other Regional Press
- Highways England announce works in Southampton and the South of England MOTORISTS are being warned of major sets of roadworks which are taking place across Hampshire and the south of England this week.
- Police crack down on dangerous cycling in Stevenage town centrePolice in Stevenage are tackling anti-social cycling in the town centre, following a rise in reports of dangerous cycling in pedestrian areas.
- Harry Potter bridge on North Yorkshire Moors Railway gets wizard revampNew life for crossing featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Call to close ‘dangerous’ exit onto notorious roadA petition is to be taken to the council
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Uber London Limited found to be not fit and proper to hold a private hire operator licenceTransport for London (TfL) has concluded that it will not grant Uber London Limited (Uber) a new private hire operators licence in response to its latest application. As the regulator of taxi and private hire services in London, TfL is required to make a decision on Ubers fitness and propriety before its current licence expires. Safety is TfLs number one priority. Uber has made a number of positive changes and improvements to its culture, leadership and systems in the period since the Chief Magistrate granted it a licence in June 2018. This includes interacting with TfL ...
Rail Technology Magazine
- Hull Trains welcomes new Class 802 as part of 60m investment Hull Trains have today (25 Nov) welcomed the arrival of the first of the brand-new Hitatchi Rail Paragon trains. It comes as part of a £60m investment into five state-of-the-art, bi-mode intercity trains, known as Class 802s, bringing a transformed service from Hull to London. Hull trains...
Railnews
- New trains are early Christmas present The new fleet of bi-mode Nova 1 Class 802 units for TransPennine Express has been unveiled in a ceremony at Liverpool Lime Street. A trial run had already been carried out on 28 September, when one of the Hitachi-built sets worked a return journey with passengers on board between Newcastle and Liverpool Street. There will be three Nova fleets in due course, built partly by Hitachi and partly by CAF, and financed by Beacon Rail Leasing, Eversholt Rail Group and Angel Trains. Nova 1 is serving Liverpool to Newcastle and Edinburgh to Manchester Airport and Newcastle, Nova 2 will be on the rout...
Aviation Industry
- Cybersecurity growing concern for airlines: AAPA Cyberattacks are a growing threat to airlines, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said as the trade group convened in Kuala Lumpur Nov. 22 to finalize six annual resolutions. read more
- British Airways pilots to consider new pay offerA months-long labor dispute between British Airways (BA) and its pilots could be nearing an end as union members are set to consider a new pay offer. read more
Other News Sources
- REVEALED: Date for final M27 closure for Romsey Road Bridge is announcedHIGHWAYS chiefs have revealed the final M27 closure date for a 19 million project to replace a bridge across the motorway.
- New Brighton Station taxi rank is 'chaos' says cabbies TAXI drivers say a new station rank is “chaos” and are asking the public to demand the decision be reversed.
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