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Huge increase in passengers standing in first year of West Midlands Trains
The number of passengers standing on morning trains rose dramatically in the first year West Midlands Trains took over a main franchise in the region.
New transport secretary could hand Euston land to developers – even if HS2 is abandoned
THE new transport secretary is set to decide whether £6billion of prize land around Euston should be handed over to developers, even if the controversial HS2 rail scheme is abandoned.
Williams lifts the veil on forthcoming rail review
Keith Williams has confirmed that a new national railway body is to be recommended in his forthcoming Review, and that he is also looking at removing the profit motive from train operating contracts. Giving evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee, he revealed that the new national body would be in charge of letting these contracts.
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
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- Dundee Airport's London route extended into 2020The air link between Dundee City Airport and London Stansted will continue into 2020, it has been announced.
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- Boeing boss to admit ˜mistakes" before CongressMuilenburg to begin two days of testimony, his first since fatal crashes of the 737 Max
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- Paris Orly added to easyJet's worldwide connecting serviceUK LCC easyJet has added its Worldwide by easyJet connecting service to Paris Orly Airport, enabling passengers to use its self-connect desk to connect with long-haul partners Corsair and all-business class La Compagnie at the French capital’s second airport.
- Italy further delays Alitalia deadline as investor doubts continueItaly has authorized a further delay to the deadline for the presentation of a formal business plan for Alitalia's relaunch, further prolonging uncertainty over the bankrupt carrier's future as the final line-up of its rescue consortium remains unclear.
- Finland plans to use AI for improved airport efficiencyFinnish airport operator Finavia plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to cut delays at Helsinki Airport, after achieving strong efficiency gains and cost savings during a trial at a regional airport.
- DOT proposes changes to extended tarmac delay regulationThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed changes to its regulation governing extended tarmac delays for departing aircraft, with the intention of educing the number of tarmac delays that are subject to enforcement ... while still maintaining important consumer protections.
- Regulators temporarily restrict A220 operations on engine failure probeRegulators have mandated temporary operational limitations for Airbus A220 operators in the wake of three Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engine failures in the last three months.
- Muilenburg to tell Congress Boeing Got some things wrong Boeing got some things wrong related to the 737 MAX development and the response to two fatal accidents, and remains committed to answering every question the FAA has to get the aircraft flying again, CEO Dennis Muilenburg will tell a Senate committee Oct. 29.
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