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At the root of the collapse of the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise, confirmed this week, was the expectation that rail passenger numbers could go only one way: up.
Charging passengers to sit together on flights could hinder safe evacuations, new report finds
Charging passengers to sit together could hinder safe and rapid evacuations, according to a new report produced by the Royal Aeronautical Society Flight Operations Group (FOG).
EU transport official sounds warning on post-Brexit flights
A European Union official has warned that time is ticking on sorting out the arrangement for post-Brexit flights between Britain and the bloc,
Gatwick Airport station to double in size with 'attractive' new roof in Network Rail proposals
The plans will accommodate forecast rail growth up to 2036, Network Rail says
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- Uber chief product officer Jeff Holden becomes latest to leave the ride-hailing appThe chief product officer and front man for Uber's flying taxi plans Jeff Holden is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
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- Volkswagen boss honoured for boosting sales to record levels in face of dieselgate scandal German car boss Dr Herbert Diess was handed am Autocar award for his impact on Volkswagen’s success over the past 12 months in delivering a record year for sales.
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- £400million upgrade to A1 (M) near Catterick opened by Chris GraylingA new section of the A1 (M) near Catterick has been opened by Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, after a £400 million upgrade.
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