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'Major' rail changes in West Midlands timetable overhaul
Two railways covering the West Midlands are introducing new timetables on Sunday in an overhaul of services.
Passengers face fare hikes after Uber accused of taking taxman for Ł1bn ride [Subscription]
If an investigation concludes that the ride-hailing company must pay VAT, prices could go up 20%
Payment intermediary to hold onto Thomas Cook's cash in latest blow to airline
A payment intermediary from the Nordic region is in talks to extend the time it holds on to consumers' money owed to the Thomas Cook Group.
Boeing for the first time admits flaw in grounded 737 MAX simulator software after aircraft crashed twice within a few months killing 346 people
Boeing acknowledged Saturday it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people.
Sunday, 19 May 2019
BBC News
- 'Major' rail changes in West Midlands timetable overhaulTwo railways covering the West Midlands are introducing new timetables on Sunday in an overhaul of services.
- Portrush helicopter accident leaves 1,240 homes without powerMore than 1,200 homes and business were affected after a helicopter struck overhead cables in Portrush.
The Herald
- Customers took to Facebook to quiz travel company over future holidaysWORRIED holidaymakers have been contacting Thomas Cook with fears about their holidays after the company shares were branded 'worthless' after a Ł1.5billion loss.
The Independent
- US pilots warned about flying over Iranian territory amid rising tensions in Middle EastGuidance comes after Washington send naval warships and bombers to region
Times Online
- Argentine skies beckon to the ‘Ryanair of South America’ [Subscription]While other low-cost carriers rush in, Irelandia’s Viva Air is biding its time
- DAA to spend €2.75m on market research to understand passenger behaviour [Subscription]DAA, the semi-state company which owns Dublin and Cork airports, plans to spend up to €2.75m on market research.
- The train that saved Britain’s railways terminates here [Subscription]InterCity 125s changed the way people felt about rail travel. Their replacements are in for a bumpier ride
- Payment processors hold on to Thomas Cook cash [Subscription]Payment processors working with Thomas Cook are seeking to retain millions of pounds of customers’ money, adding to the financial pressure on the airline and tour operator.
- Passengers face fare hikes after Uber accused of taking taxman for Ł1bn ride [Subscription]If an investigation concludes that the ride-hailing company must pay VAT, prices could go up 20%
City AM
- Payment intermediary to hold onto Thomas Cook's cash in latest blow to airlineA payment intermediary from the Nordic region is in talks to extend the time it holds on to consumers' money owed to the Thomas Cook Group.
Mail Online
- Boeing for the first time admits flaw in grounded 737 MAX simulator software after aircraft crashed twice within a few months killing 346 peopleBoeing acknowledged Saturday it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people.
Sky News
- Payment firm holds on to Thomas Cook cashPayment firms are seeking to hold on to millions of pounds of customers' money owed to Thomas Cook Group in a move which underlines the financial pressures afflicting the 178-year-old tour operator.
Derby Telegraph
- Former train driver tells of his worst nightmare as Flying Scotsman trips could be BANNEDTrespassers on the lines have led to new security moves
- Watch as diggers tear down A52 footbridge on demolition nightThe bridge has been demolished
- A52 closure causes severe traffic problems in DerbyThere have been severe traffic problems on Derby's roads today due to the A52 closure.
London Evening Standard
- US warns airliners flying over Gulf could be 'misidentified'US diplomats have warned that commercial airliners flying over the Persian Gulf face a risk of being
- Boats carrying 20 migrants including a 12-year-old child found off Kent coastBoats carrying 20 migrants, including a 12-year-old child, have been found off the Kent coast.
Manchester Evening News
- Hundreds of passengers stranded for hours at Manchester Airport after TUI flight to Kos cancelledFrustrated passengers claim they have been stranded for hours at Manchester Airport after their flight was cancelled.
North Wales Live
- Yacht fire in Bangor forces emergency services to cordon-off part of dockThe incident happened at Porth Penrhyn in Bangor during the early hours
Other Regional Press
- Final trip for High Speed Train after 43 years on Penzance to Paddington line The last Great Western Railway High Speed Train is making its final journey on the Penzance to London Paddington line today after 43 years.
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- Finland offers co-op in turning Baku into leading transport hub … a leading transport hub in the greater region, functioning air, land, and … sea transport components are all needed … countries, including Azerbaijan. "For European transport and logistics companies, the choice …
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