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First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise
Passengers to enjoy more space, more services and faster journeys as First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western rail franchise.
Train builders set for joint HS2 bid [subscription]
Britain’s two train manufacturers could team up to build £2.75 billion of superfast rolling stock for the High Speed Two rail project.
Monday, 27 March 2017
BBC News
- BBC West Live: New rail franchise awardedListen live to your BBC local radio stations in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
- Uber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crashImages show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.
ITV News
- Stagecoach lose South West Trains franchiseThe Government has just announced major new plans to improve rail services in the south.
Department for Transport
- Bus Services Bill: English votes for English lawsAnalysis of English votes for English laws in relation to government amendments made at report stage to the Bus Services Bill.
- First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchisePassengers to enjoy more space, more services and faster journeys as First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western rail franchise.
Financial Times
- Uber faces delay with self-driving car projectCar-booking group suspends pilot service with autonomous vehicles after collision
The Guardian
- Chinese firm to help operate UK's South West trains franchiseRail union claims China will ‘make a killing at taxpayers’ expense’ after surprise announcement by UK government
- United Airlines defends gate decision to bar girls wearing leggings from flightSocial media storm prompted by tweets from prominent gun safety advocate pulls in celebrities as airline attempts to explain dress policy for ‘pass riders’United Airlines on Sunday defended a gate agent’s decision to bar two young girls from a flight because they were wearing leggings, a decision that drew a wave of high-profile criticism and customer threats to end business with the airline.The incident took place at Denver International Airport and was reported by Shannon Watts, the founder of the gun safety group Moms Demand Action, on Twitter. Watts said she saw two girls stopped from boar...
The Herald
- Video: VW faces �5 million legal claim in biggest ever Scots class action over emissions scandalVOLKSWAGEN is facing a legal claim of an estimated �5 million from at least 1200 car owners in Scotland in what is expected to be the biggest civil class action the country's history over the emissions scandal that has hit the firm.
The Independent
- Security breach renders in-flight laptop ban uselessExclusive: The Independent exposes gaping flaw in prohibition on laptops and e-readers in cabins
The Telegraph
- Visitor numbers drop at London museums as tourists can 'no longer rely on Southern Rail to get them there'
- United Airlines defends barring women from flight for 'wearing leggings'
Times Online
- HS2 derailed by ‘conflict of interest’ [subscription]Transport chiefs are locked in crisis talks over the High Speed 2 rail line, amid growing fears that a key contract is about to be scrapped over alleged conflicts of interest.
- Train builders set for joint HS2 bid [subscription]Britain’s two train manufacturers could team up to build £2.75 billion of superfast rolling stock for the High Speed Two rail project.
Daily Record
- Paint problem blights new aircraft carrier docked in Fife as divers discover protective layer peels off in seawaterThe Royal Navy’s under-fire aircraft carrier program hit by another blow as bubbling paint is spotted under HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Mail Online
- Cameron aide's uber 'cover up' The ex-PM and George Osborne allegedly told aides to lobby Boris Johnson against curbs on the online taxi firm. It emerged that Downing Street had failed to divulge details of alleged lobbying.
This is Money
- Britons will overspend �2.4bn on car insurance in a year A new law introduced next month by the FCA will require all car insurance providers to inform policyholders what they paid for last year's premium when issuing them with a renewal quote.
Birmingham Mail
- New road tax rules are days away - how much will YOU have to pay? 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
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Final preparations before Flying Scotsman locomotive's arrival in Keighley
- Bradford students to create Pokemon Go-inspired augmented reality app for cyclists STUDENTS and lecturers at the University of Bradford are being challenged to develop a new Pokemon Go-style ‘augmented reality’ app for a local cycle path.
London Evening Standard
- South West Trains rail franchise taken over by Chinese firm in shock announcementA rail company responsible for some of the busiest services into London will be part-run by a Chinese company after a surprise announcement by the government.
- New �1 coin to be rejected on parts of London transport networkLondoners face having their �1 coins rejected on the capital's transport network this week.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Coast Road cycle route: How is the cycleway being improved and how will the work affect riders?Cyclists are being warned to expect some disruption along the A1058 in the coming weeks
Bucks Free Press
- Residents face increased noise level amid potential air park changes, pilot says Some south Bucks residents may have to deal with increased noise levels over their homes, according to a pilot, as a consultation into the way aircraft approach Wycombe Air Park is launched.
North Wales Live
- Two of Liverpool's most popular bus routes set to be AXED We chose Merseyside's top bus routes - but you won't be able to use some of them for much longer
Other Regional Press
- Find out how you can claim back cash if your bus is late Transport chiefs launch new customer service pledge
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