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Virgin Trains is known for its bright-red livery and tilting high-speed Pendolinos. Now it is gaining notoriety for something rather less charming — its “Gestapo-like” ticket inspectors.
Willie Walsh ‘not involved’ in BA’s computer crisis [Subscription]
The chief executive of IAG, whose subsidiary British Airways is still suffering from its bank holiday IT meltdown, has said that he could not get involved in the clean-up of the fiasco but would have handled things differently to Alex Cruz, the man he appointed as its chief executive.
'Majority' of London MPs to oppose Heathrow third runway, campaign group Hacan claims
More than half of London's MP are expected to oppose a third runway at Heathrow, according to a group opposed to the airport's expansion.
Saturday, 10 June 2017
BBC News
- Japan to launch self-navigating cargo ships 'by 2025'Artificial intelligence will plot the safest, most economical routes, and predict maintenance needs.
- Google's Street View cars track air pollution and other newsBBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.
The Guardian
- Willie Walsh: 'I think some of the criticism of BA has been unfair'The chief of British Airways parent IAG on the airline’s IT meltdown, keeping the brand relevant – and his ‘Slasher’ nicknameThe frustrating thing for Willie Walsh is that, outside the airline industry, many people still think he is the direct boss of British Airways. In fact, he is the chief executive of IAG – its parent company – and the man who can sack the boss of BA. But, despite mounting public opinion, he is not minded to do so ... yet.It has been a busy couple of weeks for Walsh, since the bank holiday weekend meltdown of BA’s computer systems – evidently the result of a slip by a tech...
- Let's expose everyday climate denial. Here's howTrump’s climate stance is blatant and extreme but just as damaging is the daily denial that goes unchallenged, from airport expansion to pub patio heaters. A first step to change is to call it out #DailyClimateDenialYou know things are bad when it takes Donald Trump pulling the US out of the Paris agreement for climate change to be discussed during the UK election. His climate denial is of the extreme and obvious variety: pages were removed from the Environmental Protection Agency website explaining its causes and consequences when he came into office.Equally if not more damaging, however, is ...
- London Bridge: more arrests as police tell how terrorists wanted to use truckTrio who killed eight people tried unsuccessfully to hire 7.5-tonne lorry hours before attackThe three terrorists who struck London Bridge last Saturday tried to hire a 7.5-tonne lorry on the morning of the attack to kill even more people and inflict a bigger atrocity on Britain.Early on Saturday morning police investigating the attack made raids in east London and arrested two more people on suspicion of terror offences, bringing the number being held to seven. A 27-year-old man was detained at a house in Ilford and a 28-year-old man at a house in Barking. Continue reading...
The Telegraph
- Southern Rail dispute ‘cost the Tories seats’
- London Bridge terrorists were thwarted in attempt to hire a 7.5 tonne truck on day of atrocity
Times Online
- Virgin Trains acting ‘like Gestapo’ in fare dodging crackdown [Subscription]Virgin Trains is known for its bright-red livery and tilting high-speed Pendolinos. Now it is gaining notoriety for something rather less charming — its “Gestapo-like” ticket inspectors.
- Jihadists tried to hire lorry on day of London Bridge terror attack [Subscription]New details of plot emerge as police make 19th and 20th arrests
- It’s time for parents to get on board and think of engineering as a career for their children [Subscription]Britain needs a more creative approach to building a key industry, believes Dame Ann Dowling
- Willie Walsh ‘not involved’ in BA’s computer crisis [Subscription]The chief executive of IAG, whose subsidiary British Airways is still suffering from its bank holiday IT meltdown, has said that he could not get involved in the clean-up of the fiasco but would have handled things differently to Alex Cruz, the man he appointed as its chief executive.
Daily Record
- Virgin Trains left red-faced after embarrassing spelling error on Edinburgh advert The company had advertised their train journeys from the Scottish capital to London but managed to spell Edinburgh wrong.
Mail Online
- United Airlines accused of being rude by Zhang Shuai Tennis player Zhang Shuai has openly accused United Airlines of being 'rude', 'disgusting' and 'arrogant' after an apparent dispute on June 6. The American company has apologised.
- British father and baby die after car crash in Brittany Their car was hit from behind by a cattle truck on Wednesday as they were driving close to the village of Pluguffan in Brittany, France. The baby is thought to have died instantly in the tragedy.
- US jets participate in annual NATO military exercise Striking pictures show�German Luftwaffe's Eurofighter Typhoons joining the US's Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in the skies during the 45th�BALTOPS military exercises.
- Ryanair split up families claim passengers Ryanair has been accused of deliberately splitting up families who refuse to pay extra for their seats.The budget airline charges passengers up to �22 each for a return trip if they want to choose their seats.
- London Bridge killer tried to hire a 7.5 ton lorry Khuram Butt wanted to kill and maim as many as possible, but was forced to change his plans for hiring a 7.5 ton truck when his credit card was declined. He instead hired a smaller van (pictured)
- Tickets hit �1.3million a year on just one London road Watch out next time you park in Rivington Street, Shoreditch (pictured) in East London. Parking wardens issued an astonishing 19,365 tickets there last year, an average of 50 each day.
The Mirror
- London Bridge attackers spent two hours cruising the streets in their van before they struckPolice fear the murderous trio were scouting other targets as it was revealed mastermind Khuram Butt had tried to get hold of a 7.5 tonne truck
- Road rage row erupts into full-blown fist fight as crowd rush in to separate brawling motorist and pedestrian At one point, the driver appears to be dragged to the floor in a headlock
- Man who was arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of plotting terrorist acts charged with 'disseminating Islamic State training video'Mijunal Haque will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning
Birmingham Mail
- UK road tax rules have changed: How much do you need to pay now? Motorists across Birmingham and throughout the West Midlands will be required to change what they pay in a bid to keep their vehicles on the road
Birmingham Post
- Birmingham Airport chief executive to step down Long-serving head Paul Kehoe will focus more on his regional commitments with business bodies following his departure
Bolton News
- Renewed calls for HGV ban in village centreA RENEWED effort has been made to impose a 7.5-tonne vehicle restriction in a village because heavy-goods vehicles are
- Security increase at country park due to biker menace and torched carsSECURITY is to be stepped up at Bolton's newest country park after reports that vehicles are being set alight and off-road bikers are putting off walkers.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Fire crew called to airport after plane reports mid-air emergencyFIRE crews were called to Leeds Bradford Airport last night after an aircraft reported a system problem prior to landing.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Have you made the North Wales bad parking rogues' gallery? A round-up of the worst offenders caught out in supermarket car parks and streets across the region
London Evening Standard
- Manchester Airport: Terminal locked down and passengers evacuated after 'suspicious bag' foundPart of Manchester Airport was evacuated after a suspicious bag was found in a terminal, with passengers reporting a police swoop.
- 'Majority' of London MPs to oppose Heathrow third runway, campaign group Hacan claimsMore than half of London's MP are expected to oppose a third runway at Heathrow, according to a group opposed to the airport's expansion.
Wales Online
- The cliff-top car park at Rhossili will closed for 3 days The National Trust had hoped to avoid any closures while it upgraded the car park but now say it cannot be avoided
Reading Evening Post
- Reading’s ‘ReadyBike’ scheme gets popular new sponsor ReadyBike is celebrating its third anniversary this year
- M3 to close for full weekend as Smart Motorway project enters final stagesWork will include drainage work and vegetation clearance
Other Regional Press
- Drone brings flights to a halt at Leeds Bradford Airport Flights were temporarily suspended after air traffic control spotted the drone
- An 1886 Mercedes-Benz is set to take centre stage at a Dorset supercars event A RARE Mercedes-Benz is taking centre stage at a classic and supercars event in July.
- Vows to keep 'vital' rural bus service A BUS route which is under threat and has been labelled a
Buying Business Travel
- EU plans to tackle unfair competition from foreign rivalsBrussels outlines plans to offer protection for European airlines
- Birmingham airport CEO steps downPaul Kehoe to leave role in July
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Bridgestone and FirstGroup announce global fleet partnershipTransport operator FirstGroup has signed a $110 million, five-year deal with tyre supplier Bridgestone. The deal is FirstGroup’s first international procurement agreement for direct goods or services, and is also the largest commercial fleet contract in Bridgestone’s history. The contract will see Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre manufacturer, supplying tyres to more than 60,000 of FirstGroup’s buses and coaches in the USA, Canada and the UK. As part of the agreement Bridgestone will provide tyres for all of FirstGroup’s vehicles in the UK and around 80% of...
Rail Technology Magazine
- RMT demands immediate halt to DOO plans in light of hung ParliamentRail union RMT has called for an immediate halt to the implementation of driver-only operated (DOO) and driver-controlled operation (DCO) services on the network as a result of today’s hung Parliament announcement, which suggests the Tory policy may lose considerable support. Speaking...
- Greater Anglia reveals mock-up of new Stadler FLIRT trains Mock-ups of Greater Anglia’s new trains being built by Stadler have today been revealed by the operator. Just a day after Greater Anglia announced that its refurbished Class 321 rolling stock was ready to enter passenger service, it has now also unveiled mock-ups of its new fleet of...
Railnews
- RMT demands post-election rethink over DCO The RMT has demanded an immediate halt to the conversion of train services to driver-controlled operation, dubbing it �a political policy driven by the Tory Party�. Conservatives are now coming to terms with the fact that they lost their 17-seat majority in the General Election, and that a hung parliament lies ahead. Mick Cash of the RMT has taken the overnight results as his cue to call for a rethink of plans to introduce driver-controlled operation on Merseyrail and Northern. He will also be calling for a reassessment on Southern.
Aviation Industry
- Trump administration reviewing ICAO aviation emissions agreement The Trump administration has not decided whether the US government will remain committed to the ICAO aviation emissions agreement and is unlikely to make a decision anytime soon, according to the US State Department. read more
- Undisclosed customer buys five Bombardier Q400sBombardier Commercial Aircraft said it has concluded a firm order for five Q400 aircraft with an undisclosed customer. read more
- Passengers demanding on-ground Wi-Fi experience in the airWhether airlines can re-create the on-ground Wi-Fi connectivity experience for passengers is debatable, but whether passengers want and expect that level of connectivity is not, according to a panel of players in the infight connectivity field. read more
Other News Sources
- US support for shipping's carbon goals in questionPresident Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change has raised the stakes for upcoming carbon reduction negotiations from the shipping sector.
Other Subscription Services
- Campaigners make case for Borders rail to Carlisle The Campaign for Borders Rail has published a report setting out the case for reinstating the former Waverley line all the way to Carlisle.In 2015 part of the route, closed in 1969, reopened to...
- Train test delays see Crossrail launch date missed The introduction of Crossrail trains has been delayed with the first of the new sets yet to enter passenger service.MTR Crossrail, which operates the TfL Rail branded service between Shenfield and...
- Gas bio-buses ready for introduction in Nottingham Nottingham City Transport is preparing to roll out a fleet of gas buses in the city.Working with Scania, Alexander Dennis and Roadgas the bus operator will this month introduces a fleet of 53 bio...
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