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New West Midlands managing director named
The managing director of Merseyrail for the new West Midlands franchise has been named. Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde he has been at Merseyrail since 2015, a period in which plans for new trains took shape and services were also repeatedly disrupted by industrial action over DOO.
Dutch zero-emission trains to combine biofuel with battery storage
A batch of zero-emission trains that combine regenerative electrification technology with renewable diesel have been scheduled for commercialisation for 2025, after a pan-European passenger transport firm signed a €170m contract to manufacture the vehicles in the Netherlands.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Financial Times
- First-class flying makes way for business travelSpace for elite reduced in favour of frequent flyers who cost less to serve and seat
The Scotsman
- Donald Trump firm asked by Preswick airport to ˜pitch" for new airlinesDonald Trump’s flagship Scottish business was invited by Glasgow Prestwick Airport to lobby a prospective airline amid attempts to return to profit.
- Leader comment: Donald J Trump Airport would be a step too farMany Scots will be dismayed at the revelation that Donald Trump’s business empire is involved in efforts to save Prestwick Airport from closure.
Bolton News
- REVEALED: Why Heathrow Airport expansion could bring hundreds of jobs to Bolton LOGISTICS North has been named as one of 65 hubs that could play a significant part in the expansion of Heathrow Airport.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Record-breaking October ends successful summer season for London Stansted AirportLondon Stansted has completed a record-breaking summer season by reporting its busiest-ever October.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Peterborough in running as a vital hub to help construction of Heathrow's third runwayA huge site in Peterborough has been earmarked as a possible hub to aid the expansion of Heathrow airport.
Aviation Industry
- Flydubai studies large aircraft order, strengthens Emirates codeshare Flydubai is in talks with aircraft manufacturers about another large order, but the commitment may not be announced at this year’s Dubai Air Show. read more
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