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Tube strike hits weekend travel
Part of the Tube network is affected as workers walk out in support of two
Airline deals set to soar as oil rises
RISING oil prices will help trigger even more airline merger activity in 2011 than last year, British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has said.
Report points to rising threat of global piracy
The risk of international piracy is growing, with the greatest threat coming from Somalia, a new report has warned.According to the study, the maritime problem costs the world between $7 billion and $12 billion annually in security equipment, ransom, lost trade and rerouting vessels to avoid trouble spots.UK-based organisation Chatham House concluded there has been a rise in acts of piracy reported in spite of international efforts to improve patrolling of the seas.The think tank explained around 1,600 incidents have taken place since 2006, with more than 54 people killed as a result.One Earth...
BA, Iberia ups airline consolidation
A merger next month between British Airways and Spanish national airline Iberia Airlines, both of which fly to this country, is the latest move in an increasing consolidation of the international airline industry.
Unite confirms fuel tanker driver strikes will occur if demands aren't met
Trades union Unite is demanding that fuel tanker drivers receive fixed national terms and conditions (T&Cs), or a strike will be on the cards.
Sunday, 16 January 2011
BBC News
- Rail delay after city bridge hitMainline rail services between Cardiff and Newport are disrupted for a short period after a vehicle hits a road bridge.
- Tube strike hits weekend travelPart of the Tube network is affected as workers walk out in support of two
Financial Times
- London mayor criticised for train driver remarksBoris Johnson was under attack after he suggested signalling new tube systems would mean anyone could be trained as a driver in 'a matter of weeks'
Reuters News
- Can driverless trains solve Tube strike problem?LONDON (Reuters) - Many more trains on London's underground rail system will soon be run by computer, the mayor has warned strike-prone drivers' unions.
Manchester Evening News
- On the right track?: Plan to build train station instead of Leigh busway could save £20m Telecoms boss Ged Tyrrell has called on transport chiefs to abandon plans for a £76m ˜guided busway™ linking Leigh to Salford and Manchester city centres. Instead he has identified a site for a new train station for the town and even got experts from Stobart Rail to work out how much it would cost.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Rail passengers warned to expect disruption Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption while work is carried out to upgrade the track between Aberdeen and Dundee.
Other Regional Press
- Didcot Railway Centre whistles up some money DIDCOT Railway Centre is launching a £125,000 fundraising drive so it can steam ahead with future development plans.
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