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More than a million highly polluting new diesel cars have been sold in Britain since the Volkswagen emissions test scandal, an analysis has found.
New bus bridge could be built over River Don to ‘reduce journey times’
A new bridge over the River Don is under consideration, according to a new report.
Thursday, 25 May 2017
BBC News
- British sports car maker Lotus bought by China's GeelyThe British sports car maker is being bought by the Chinese owner of Volvo cars.
- Aston Martin roars back into profit for the first quarterThe sports car maker has made a first-quarter profit this year for the first time in a decade.
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The Guardian
- Glory days of British Rail’s full English breakfast [letters]Ian Jack should try the 17.16 from Cardiff to Holyhead, which has a first-class dining carriage ...
- London's Bank junction closed to most traffic as part of new safety schemeCyclists hail experimental scheme – that sees the dangerous intersection closed to all but buses, cyclists and pedestrians – as a turning point Bank junction, one of London’s most dangerous intersections, was closed this week to all but buses, and people on bikes and foot, from 7am to 7pm on weekdays, in an 18-month experimental scheme that could be as ground breaking as New York’s Times Square or Paris’s Left Bank.In 2015 Ying Tao was hit from behind by a lorry and killed as she cycled across the six-armed crossroads. Cyclists make up to 50% of Bank traffic during peak times, and from 2010-14...
The Herald
- Severely damaged overhead wires bring major rail disruption across east coastRail passengers are being warned of major disruption between Edinburgh and Dunbar until the end of service today.
Times Online
- Mayor looks underground to give Paris new life [subscription]“Ghost” Métro stations, abandoned tunnels and a Renault garage are to be given a new lease of life under a scheme unveiled by the mayor of Paris.
- Dirty diesels still sell by the million [Subscription]More than a million highly polluting new diesel cars have been sold in Britain since the Volkswagen emissions test scandal, an analysis has found.
Edinburgh Evening News
- Trains halted after east coast main line power lines damagedTrains are at a standstill on the east coast main line after serious damage to overhead power lines in East Lothian....
London Evening Standard
- Diesel meets electric: Porsche Panamera v Tesla Model SPowerful opulence with sensible running costs, but which is better?
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- New bus bridge could be built over River Don to ‘reduce journey times’A new bridge over the River Don is under consideration, according to a new report.
Wales Online
- Actress claims taxi refused to take her because of her wheelchair Shannon Murray was trying to get a taxi from Cardiff Central train station to her hotel
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Call for Leeds rail passengers to help protect vulnerable childrenThe plea was made today by the charity Railway Children and British Transport Police (BTP) as they mark National Missing Children’s Day.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Stansted Airport continues to monitor security following Manchester Arena attackStansted Airport says it is continuing to monitor the security situation closely following the increase of the national threat status to critical.
Other Regional Press
- 'Stop letting the elderly down with bus problem' [letter]I WOULD like to appeal to the powers that be and all the bus people who feed our area to have a fresh grassroots look at what they are doing.
- New £5m bus depot opensA NEW £5million Stagecoach bus station has opened. Warwickshire’s principal bus operator has relocated with its current depot set to be swallowed up by housing
- The new West Croydon bus station which split opinion on how it looks has won an architecture award The architect behind West Croydon's multi-million pound state-of-the-art bus station has one an award, with judges describing the building as "charming" and "creative".
- Bus company boss says city heading for traffic chaos when Westgate reopens – despite fresh plan to tackle concernsA BUS company boss says the city is still on course for traffic chaos when the Westgate Shopping Centre reopens – despite fresh plans to tackle concerns.
- Train changes would be a ‘hammer blow’Plans to stop direct trains from Bridlington to Doncaster and Sheffield would be a “hammer blow” for passengers, says one rail group....
Buying Business Travel
- Ryanair strikes Air Europa deal to sell long-haul flights20 long-haul routes from Madrid to 16 countries in North, Central and South America
- Airline contracts should ‘go beyond price’ACTE says workers are choosing companies that allow them to most efficient on the road
- Virgin Trains East Coast partners with Enterprise Car ClubDeal means vehicles will be located at stations along mainline route
- Is this the ‘coolest’ plane ever?Icelandair has unveiled a newly designed aircraft with ice cave-like interior and special livery inspired by Europe’s largest glacier
- Eurostar unveils e320 train on London-Brussels routeRail operator in the ‘final stages of planning’ for Amsterdam service
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Uber Freight launched to level the playing field for America’s truck drivers Uber Freight is a new service that pairs up trucking companies, including independent operators, with loads that need to be hauled from one place to another. The app looks a lot like the main Uber app, but it’s targeted towards vetted and approved drivers, who can browse for nearby available loads, see destination info, distance required and payment upfront and then tap to book. The idea is to streamline something that used to take hours of back and forth negotiation via phone or other communication, putting it in a simple workflow with confirmation of job acceptance and rates paid wit...
- Emirates SkyCargo transports exclusive Jaguar Land Rover cars (IMAGE SOURCE: Construction Business News ME) Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has operated its freighter aircraft from Birmingham airport as part of a new bespoke service for the transportation of exclusive Jaguar Land Rover cars to Chicago. Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9923 departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O'Hare International in the United States of America, to deliver cars for further testing. Metro Shipping, the logistics service provider appointed by Jaguar Land Rover, partner to Emirates and strategic partner of Birmingham Airport was on hand to coo...
- Nomad partners with GWR after WiFi deployment win Nomad Digital will partner with Great Western Railway (GWR) to deliver its leading WiFi solution on the operator’s new Intercity Express Trains. This builds on an existing partnership with GWR and involves the installation of Nomad’s bespoke connectivity system on 93 new trains. Nomad’s systems will be built into the new trains which will all be in passenger service by the end of 2019, with the first entering service later this year. GWR provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services - across South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, and large ...
- Better cycling infrastructure at junctions needed as cycle collision hotspots revealed (IMAGE SOURCE: The Times) Sustrans Scotland is calling for improved cycling infrastructure at junctions, after research has revealed that roundabouts and T-junctions are the main cycle collision hotspots in Scotland. Cycle safety and collision hotspots The findings, published by Sustrans’ Scottish Research Programme, are set to be presented at the Scottish Transport Applications and Research (STAR) Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday (24 May). The paper titled
Construction News
- Bechtel names HS2 phase two delivery head as contract signedHS2 and Bechtel have officially signed the £170m HS2 phase two development partner contract, with former Crossrail project manager Gus Scott named as head of delivery for the role.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Plans to connect HS2 Interchange to Birmingham Airport being exploredTransport bosses in the Midlands are considering proposals to build a terminal building linking the HS2 station to Birmingham Airport. The HS2 Interchange station will be located approximately 1.2 miles away from the airport and, if plans go through, could include a mover system to transport...
Railnews
- BTP steps up armed patrols on railways Armed patrols are being deployed by British Transport Police in response to the terrorist attack in Manchester and the resulting �critical� warning by the government, which was issued last night. However, BTP�s deputy chief constable has urged railway passengers not to be alarmed by the sight of armed officers at stations or on trains, and said that no new, specific intelligence had been received, meaning that there was no reason to avoid travelling on trains.
- Eurostar plans Easter launch to Amsterdam Eurostar will launch regular services to Amsterdam next Easter, it has been revealed. The operator ran the first e320 Siemens Velaro to carry passengers between London and Brussels two days ago, and the event was accompanied by reports that at least two trains a day would be running to Amsterdam before Christmas. However Eurostar has denied this, saying that a public launch of regular services is not expected until Easter 2018.
Aviation Industry
- Alitalia prepares for ATC, unions strikes May 28Alitalia said it has rebooked 80% of passengers that would be affected by industrial actions called for Sunday, May 28, by unions representing air traffic controllers (ATCs) and various trade unions representing Alitalia staff. read more
- Eurowings opens Palma de Mallorca baseLufthansa Group low-cost (LCC) subsidiary Eurowings opened a base in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, May 24, and will launch its first Airbus A320 flight May 25 to Bremen, Germany. read more
- Amazon pilots warn of potential vulnerabilityCargo pilots who fly for Amazon Prime Air picketed at Amazon’s May 23 annual shareholder meeting in Seattle to alert investors about the intensifying challenges at their airlines and the potential risks for Amazon’s growing logistics operations. read more
- Horizon Air pilots ratify amended labor contractAlaska Air Group regional subsidiary Horizon Air and its pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, have agreed to amend their existing eight-year contract, which was tentatively approved in April. read more
Other News Sources
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- General Election: Infrastructure investment commitment vital to continued UK growth says freight sectorThe Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s largest membership association in the freight and logistics sector, has welcomed the commitment ...
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