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The US is hosting a two-day meeting of countries opposed to the EU's controversial carbon tax on airlines.
Payment scheme likely if Heathrow grows
A group of Tory MPs is urging BAA to defuse opposition to an expansion of Heathrow by proposing a compensation regime for those affected by the noise
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
BBC News
- US rallies opponents of EU carbon tax on airlines The US is hosting a two-day meeting of countries opposed to the EU's controversial carbon tax on airlines.
- Olympic taxis make 130-mile round trip to fill up in Swindon Hydrogen-fuelled taxis, introduced in London for the Olympic Games, are being transported on a 130-mile round trip to Swindon to refuel.
- Birthday tram's trip back in timeSeaside tramway's 110 year trip back in time
- Oil contracts to create 350 jobsDavid Cameron pledges to support manufacturing, as a Fife company says it is taking on 350 workers after winning big contracts.
- A5 road upgrade given 'go-ahead'Roads Minister Danny Kennedy has given the go-ahead for two stretches of dual carriageway to be built along the A5.
- Heathrow rail staff face ballotContract staff at Heathrow Express will be balloted over pay and Olympic bonuses, a rail union says.
- Honda profits increase four-foldHonda Motors reports a four-fold increase in first quarter profits as it continues to recover from the impact of last year's natural disasters.
Financial Times
- Payment scheme likely if Heathrow growsA group of Tory MPs is urging BAA to defuse opposition to an expansion of Heathrow by proposing a compensation regime for those affected by the noise
- Aer Lingus urges rejection of Ryanair bidIrish airline predicts that Brussels will block its low-cost rival™s third takeover offer in six years over fears it could reduce competition
- Foster plan to fund new airport rejectedBAA and IAG bosses have attacked architect™s proposal to help fund Thames estuary hub through landing charges paid by airlines operating at Heathrow
The Herald
- Road accident figures in Scotland slashed by speed camerasTwo-thirds fewer deaths and serious injuries have occurred on Scotland's roads where safety cameras have been installed, according to the latest figures.
- Deaths at speed trap sites fallTHE number of people killed or seriously injured at sites where speed cameras have been installed has fallen in Scotland, according to new figures.
The Telegraph
- Inevitable Transport for London's luck would not lastGiven the age of the London underground network some form of failure was inevitable.
- Broken down tube train caused by overheated wheel 'welding' to train or track, union claimsUnions claim thousands delayed for Olympics Games because over-heated tube train wheel welded itself to the track.
- Jeremy Hunt: Central line up and running after fire alertCulture Secretary Jeremy Hunt says a fire on the Central line on this morning was a standard problem and nothing to do with the Olympics.
- High speed Javelin train services disruptedHigh speed train services into the Olympic Park at Stratford have been disrupted by a suicide attempt on the line.
Mail Online
- Mystery man is thrown off public transport in London after trying to get on with his PET SHEEPPassers-by watched dumbfounded as the pensioner tried and failed to lead his woolly pet onto a train in Wimbledon and then a bus in nearby New Malden - forcing the pair to walk six miles home on foot.
- Deserted London 2012: Shops, theatres and businesses all empty as visitor levels fall by a THIRD over fears of Games travel chaosMessages to stay away from London and other key venues have worked too well, with visitor numbers suffering catastrophic falls.
- Bird strike leaves MASSIVE hole in United Airlines jet as it lands at Denver airportDespite the mid-air bird strike that has left Flight 1475 with a huge hole and dent under the cockpit windows, the jet traveling from Dallas/Fort Worth landed safely, and none of the 151 passengers on board was hurt.
ATOC
- Olympic National Rail travel bulletin: Tuesday 31 July Having increased daily capacity since Friday,...
Derby Telegraph
- Derby Telegraph commented Derby's busy Five Lamps junction to be closed as major...ONE of Derby's busiest junctions will be closed for major reconstruction works, forcing lengthy diversions around the city.
London Evening Standard
- London 2012 Olympics: Fire alert sees Heathrow Tube station closed as thousands of journeys disrupted across LondonOne of the main gateways in to London has been reopened following a fire alert, Transport for London has said this morning.
Nottingham Evening Post
- Nottingham Post commented Anger at mobility scooter ban on buses to Nottingham's City...A HOSPITAL bus service is reviewing one of it rules which stops mobility scooter riders using it.
Sheffield Telegraph
- ˜Biggest chance in years to improve Sheffield™s buses™A NEW strategy is lined up to radically improve bus services in Sheffield.
- Safety concerns help change Sheffield bus route planBUS campaigners say the ‘right decision’ has been made after their fight against plans to change a route were successful.
The York Press
- City of York Council to review buying process after Cabinet Office intervenes CITY of York Council has had to review how it classifies the services it buys from businesses after a supplier raised concerns about how it handled a transport contract for taking disabled children to school.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Lichfield Council joins challenge to HS2 projectLegal challenges to the £33 billion high-speed rail project, HS2 will be heard before the end of the year, it emerged today.
Other Regional Press
- On the road to expansionA TRANSPORT business has expanded its team and its fleet as it looks to capitalise on a healthy upturn in trading.
Global Rail News
- Siemens wins lucrative Middle East light rail contractSiemens has been awarded a 100 million euro contract to build a tram system in Qatar’s capital city Doha. The company will be responsible for the signal and communication technology across the 11.5 km track, the rail electrification system, equipping a depot and delivering 19 trams. The project is due to be completed by autumn [...]
- ROBEL readies new model for InnoTrans 2012ROBEL will be showcasing its new 34.02 clipping machine at InnoTrans 2012. The new model includes a petrol engine, Fastclip work module and e-Clip module. The patented tool for a quick and simple changing between the work processes for applying and removing Fastclips without the use of additional tools has been retained. A powerful and [...]
- Industry experts join HS2 debateGreengauge 21 has established a new forum of industry experts to discuss the future of high-speed rail in Britain. The high-speed rail research group yesterday announced the creation HSR Industry Leaders Group (ILG) – the first group of its kind in the UK – which will bring together companies with expertise in engineering, railway operations, [...]
- Olympics: Central Line suspension causes severe delaysTrains to the Olympic Park were suspended this morning after a fire alarm halted services on the Central Line. Spectators and commuters were told at around 7am that services between Liverpool Street and Woodford/Newbury Park – a section that includes Stratford – had been suspended because of a faulty train. Transport for London (TfL) said [...]
- Balfour Beatty sponsors new sustainability awardThis year’s RailStaff Awards will be recognising individuals, teams or businesses that have made a positive environmental, social or financial impact in the name of sustainability. Sustainability is a key part of the modern rail industry, with environmental performance impacting more and more on purchasing decisions, sourcing materials, waste disposal and water consumption. This year [...]
- Great Western ITT offers speed and capacity improvementsInfrastructure capable of supporting 140mph running and plans for additional capacity are the main thrusts in the invitation to tender for the Great Western franchise, published on July 27. Some of the projects outlined in the ITT include enhancing the existing electrical infrastructure between North Pole and Airport Junction for 125mph running, designing electrical infrastructure [...]
- Inquiry ordered after 32 die in Indian train blazeThirty-two passengers, including six women and three children were burnt to death when the Sleeper Class Coach S-11 of New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express caught fire in the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze broke out at 04.22am near Nellore station in Andhra Pradesh of Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway on July 30. [...]
London TravelWatch
- London TravelWatch publishes Annual Review London TravelWatch has published its Annual Review for 2012. The publication highlights the independent passenger watchdog™s achievements over the last financial year and the challenges it has faced.
Railnews
- So far, it's a gold for rail London's rail system has won praise from Olympic visitors after their first experience of the Underground and DLR under pressure. No problems have been reported, while Transport for London has even relaxed some of the restrictions on Olympics road lanes because so many VIPs have chosen to go by train instead.
The Business Desk
- Airport unveils new look LEEDS Bradford Airport has begun to unveil the results of its £11m terminal refurbishment.
Aviation Industry
- Boeing rolls out first 787 painted for United AirlinesThe Boeing Co . on Tuesday rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner for United Airlines, complete with the custom livery for air carrier.
- Aer Lingus urges shareholders to spurn Ryanair advancesIrish carrier issues 30-page document setting out the case against Ryanair takeover
Other News Sources
- Local MP launches new era in train production Andrew Jones, the MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Transport Secretary, Justine Greening MP, joined the national centre stage at the announcement that more than 900 jobs will be created and thousands more secured after Ms Greening approved a £4.5bn contract to supply Britain with the next generation of intercity trains.
- HEATHROW’S POD SYSTEM 'COULD BE EXTENDED'Plans are in place to extend Heathrow’s unique pod transport system to the airport’s central terminal area. The expansion is yet to be given the go-ahead by airport operator, BAA, but Ultra PRT, which developed and runs the personal rapid transport system, has completed a feasibility study to connect the north side passenger and staff car parks to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
- New transport plan driven by technology [China]Have you ever imagined that tapping your cell phone screen could let you see where that taxi you booked is or that you could know how long you will have to wait for the next bus by looking at an electronic board?
- Hertfordshire County Council receives £10m grant Sustainable transport projects in Watford, St Albans and Dacorum are to receive a grant of almost £10 million from the Government.
- Stagecoach bus drivers to strike over payTRANSPORT UNION RMT confirmed today that bus drivers working for Stagecoach out of their Winchester depot are to take both strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over pay as follows:
- RMT to ballot Heathrow Express contractors for industrial action over payRAIL UNION RMT confirmed today that it is preparing to ballot cleaning, facilities and asset management and mechanical engineering staff on Heathrow Express for both strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over pay.
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