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All train firms will have to join a new rail ombudsman scheme to ensure "independent scrutiny" of passenger complaints
All train companies will have to participate in the new rail ombudsman scheme to ensure passenger complaints are effectively scrutinised, under plans set out today by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Train derailed after stretch of track was 'not inspected for years after confusion over responsibility'
A train derailed after a stretch of track was not inspected for years because Network Rail and London Underground were confused as to who was responsible for it, a report has found.
Councils get a funding bump to help clean up bus emissions
Government announces winners of next tranche of funding from the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which will see almost 3,000 buses upgraded to cleaner technologies by 2020
Friday, 09 February 2018
Financial Times
- EasyJet forges ahead to protect flying rights after BrexitUK carrier latest to make changes in preparation for country’s departure from EU
The Scotsman
- Nicola Sturgeon: Prestwick Airport US military use a ‘load of bunkum’The First Minister has dismissed “so-called revelations” about the use of Prestwick Airport by the US military as “a load of bunkum”.
Times Online
- Prestwick not wooing Trump’s generals, first minister insists [Subscription]The first minister has denied claims that the Scottish government has been trying to secure new American military contracts for Prestwick airport.
City AM
- Heathrow hits back at rival's claim it "vetoed" cheaper expansion proposalHeathrow has hit back at claims it "vetoed" a rival expansion plan for the airport, after transport secretary Chris Grayling told MPs the alternative scheme was "innovative" but could not secure a guarantee from Heathrow.
- Easyjet closes in on UK licence as shareholders green light Brexit shake-up that could force UK investors to sell sharesEasyjet's plans to change its shareholder set-up to ensure it meets EU ownership rules for airlines post-Brexit have been backed by investors at the airline's annual general meeting today.
Manchester Evening News
- Heathrow Airport boss claims people living in Greater Manchester 'need Heathrow'Giving evidence to MPs over the proposed £14bn third runway at Heathrow, chief executive John Holland-Kaye claimed those living in areas like Greater Manchester ‘needed Heathrow’ to sustain business links with the world
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- Lufthansa reveals new aircraft liveryGerman carrier unveils redesigned blue logo
Aviation Industry
- Jazz Aviation Airport Services Group ratifies 5-year labor contractCanadian regional carrier Jazz Aviation’s airport services group ratified a new five-year labor contract Feb. 6. read more
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