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New trains worth over £1 billion promised to the North as rail companies pledge £20bn to improve journeys
The joint investment report published on Friday by Britain's rail companies promises to lead to more than 1,000 extra journeys a week by next year
York-based rail firm's £2.6m plan to upgrade stations
YORK-BASED train operator Grand Central has announced details of a £2.6 million plan to upgrade stations along its routes, including Thirsk.
Transport Minister steps into row over axing of stopping train through Shropshire
Transport Minister Grant Shapps stepped into the row over the axing of a stopping train through Shropshire before the announcement of a general election.
Presenting the case for biogas
Electric continues to be pushed as a means of achieving Britain’s carbon zero goals – but alternatives still have their place
Peterborough and Cambs bus network ‘not good enough’
Reform needed as Mayor of Cambridgeshire decries local services as ‘frequently in decline’ The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is launching a survey to canvas public opinion with the intention of radically reforming its bus network.
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BBC News
- Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agencyThe 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks.
- Bombardier NI operations sold to Spirit AeroSystemsThe aerospace firm's Belfast facility is sold to Kansas-based Spirit AeroSystems in a deal worth nearly £1bn.
Financial Times
- Air France-KLM profits slide as uncertainty hurts passenger demandAirline group points to ‘softening’ economic conditions as it misses earnings expectations
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Belfast Telegraph
- Bombardier: 'All-embracing' $1bn buyout is good news for Belfast plant and workforceSpirit AeroSystems Inc is a successful components contractor operating across the aerospace sector. It brings to Shorts-Bombardier a competitive reputation in advanced manufacturing.
Birmingham Mail
- Birmingham Airport named one of most expensive for car parking in UKThe website reviewed each UK airport over the peak 2019 summer holiday period (1 June to 31 August) comparing prices with those for the same week in 2018
Other Regional Press
- Passenger takes budget airline to court over 'unfair' baggage policy - and winsFlybe was told to pay his court costs and the baggage fee
New Civil Engineer
- General election | Where parties stand on HS2, Heathrow and net zero goalAs the UK gears up for a December General E lection, New Civil Engineer looks at where each party stands on vital issues such as transport, infrastructure and the environment.
Aviation Industry
- Istanbul Airport serves over 41 million passengers in first yearTurkey’s new Istanbul Airport has served more than 41 million passengers—an average of 210,000 per day—since opening one year ago. read more
- IAG 3Q profit down 10.6% on BA pilot strike International Airlines Group’s (IAG) third-quarter net profit fell 10.6% to €1 billion ($1.1 billion), impacted by a €155 million initial hit from the British Airways (BA) pilot strikes and higher fuel costs. read more
- IAG confirms interest in Thomas Cook slotsInternational Airlines Group (IAG) has expressed interest in some London Gatwick Airport slots previously operated by defunct UK leisure carrier Thomas Cook. read more
- Trans States cancels order for up to 100 SpaceJet aircraftTrans States Holdings has canceled an order for up to 100 Mitsubishi SpaceJet aircraft, in the latest setback facing the Japanese manufacturer’s long-delayed regional jet program. read more
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- MPs criticise lack of competition in Heathrow expansionCross-party group calls for more choice for passengers, while BTA welcomes Virgin Atlantic's bid to be second flag-carrying airline.
- Hammersmith and Fulham council say no to third runway proposal at Heathrow airportA town hall is continuing its campaign opposing the third runway proposal at Heathrow airport.
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