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Dutch giant bails out ScotRail after losses make mockery of "profiteering' claims
HOLLAND's nationalised railways have bailed out ScotRail with a multi-million loan after the train operator suffered its first loss in more than a decade.
Branson pockets 24million from shambolic rail firm: Virgin owner set for payout despite franchises having more complaints than any rivals
Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson is in line for a 24million payout from his companys under fire West Coast rail service.
We will build trains in UK, says Talgo
Spanish manufacturer Talgo will build trains in a UK factory if it wins orders for trains for this country.
Monday, 25 September 2017
BBC News
- Metrolink fares could rise by 6% annually until 2020The planned increase would cover operation costs and growth, the area's transport body says.
- New Zealand flights return to normal after pipeline repairsAirlines at Auckland Airport will receive more jet fuel supplies after a burst pipe was repaired.
- Scotland's papers: Dutch 'bail out' ScotRail
Financial Times
- Swissport's short-term loans to HNA raise investor concernsAirport services operator has €1bn of leveraged loans and junk bonds outstanding
- Ageing transport systems threaten growth, US cities warnedAuthority on New York recovery calls for trillions of dollars of infrastructure investment
- Uber launches effort to save crucial London marketRide-hailing cannot afford to lose what has become its largest European market
- London accused of bogus Uber rulingLicence cancellation dubbed politically motivated
- Flights at Sydney Airport delayed by air traffic control issue
- Uber set for landmark UK employment case fightbackCar-booking group to start appeal of ruling that drivers were entitled to benefits
- HS2 warns it will not work properly without Crossrail 2Overcrowded Euston could become choke point without new London link
The Guardian
- Uber is not as popular as you might think | LettersLuke Samuel questions the validity of the online petition supporting the platform, while other readers worry about the way companies like Uber and Ryanair treat their staffOn Friday Uber was stripped of its licence to operate in London due to repeated infractions of regulations around safety (Uber loses licence to operate in London, 23 September). This follows the long-standing concerns about how Uber operates – its dubious taxation arrangements, its corporate model (loss-making, then raising costs and reducing driver pay) and its non-recognition of any worker benefits (sick pay, contracts, ho...
- Uber faces double battle against London ban and scrutiny of hiring practicesRide-hailing group’s London manager says it has not been asked to make changes but would ‘like to know what we can do’Uber will be fighting for its future on two fronts this week, as the ride-hailing service attempts to reverse the revocation of its London licence while appealing against a landmark ruling on the way it engages its drivers.The dual efforts will come against the backdrop of the company being branded a “disgrace” by the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, while the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said Transport for London (TfL) had raised “serious concerns” about safety but suggeste...
The Herald
- Dutch giant bails out ScotRail after losses make mockery of "profiteering' claimsHOLLAND's nationalised railways have bailed out ScotRail with a multi-million loan after the train operator suffered its first loss in more than a decade.
Times Online
- Motoring love affair could put brakes on driverless revolution [Subscription]Driverless cars could take up to 20 years to become a common sight on British roads because of a lack of public acceptance of the technology, according to research.
- Virgin Group and Stagecoach took 47m dividend from west coast main line [Subscription]Virgin Group and Stagecoach took 47 million in dividends from the west coast main line last year as they tried to renegotiate their contract for the troubled east coast franchise.
- Transport must change to meet tough climate targets [Subscription]Scotlands ambitious climate change targets will be put at risk unless ministers bring forward new policies to curb emissions in sectors such as transport and heating, an expert panel has warned.
- TfL inspectors gave Uber green light 10 times [Subscription]Uber was repeatedly given a clean bill of health by transport bosses before the sudden decision to ban it from London, The Times has learnt.
City AM
- Belfast factory jobs at risk amid Bombardier and Boeing feudThousands of jobs at Bombardier's aircraft wing factory in Belfast are at risk as a feud between the Canadian-owned firm and US rival Boeing deepens.
- Transport for London's ban on Uber is politics posing as regulationSadiq Khan has often said he wants to be the be most pro-business mayor London has ever had.
Mail Online
- Branson pockets 24million from shambolic rail firm: Virgin owner set for payout despite franchises having more complaints than any rivals Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson is in line for a 24million payout from his companys under fire West Coast rail service.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Free weekend bus travel scheme sees numbers double on some routesNumbers on routes such as Wrexham to Barmouth up by 100% since 1m project introduced
Edinburgh Evening News
- Time running out to save West Lothian train stationTIME is running out to contribute to the consultation on the future of Breich station in West Lothian.
London Evening Standard
- Secrets of the Liverpool to London train - what's it like to cook breakfast at 125mph?The ECHO hopped on board a Virgin Pendolino at Lime Street to find out what it's like to work on board
- Uber licensing ban: TfL's decision could breach discrimination laws, expert warnsTransport for London's ban on Uber in the capital could be in breach equality laws, an anti-discrimination expert has warned.
Other Regional Press
- Corbyn just pledged to electrify Devon rail line and build inland Dawlish routeBut Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer branded the pledge as "just fantasy"
- Hull business bosses: 'Without better transport links Northern Powerhouse will fail'Dr Ian Kelly says that improving transport links is critical to the Northern Powerhouse project
- 'Make the right call', bus company urges government over Queen Street sagaOXFORD Bus Company boss Phil Southall has urged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to 'make the right decision' for the good of the city in the row over plans to pedestrianise Queen Street.
- Kirklees needs a new 21st century railway station - but where should it be built?Leading Tory councillor believes he has the solution - but what do you think?
Rail Magazine
- We will build trains in UK, says TalgoSpanish manufacturer Talgo will build trains in a UK factory if it wins orders for trains for this country.
Rail Technology Magazine
- A remarkable projectBusinesses from across the UK of all types and sizes will help make HS2 an exemplary project, writes Will Roberts, communications director UK & Ireland at Alstom and director at High Speed Rail Industry Leaders (HSRIL).
- Cable theft still plagues the rail industry A new study based on data from British Transport Police reveals that cable theft is still occurring around five times a week in the UK, causing majors delays and disruption. With copper prices on the rise again recently, experts warn that the railway…
Aviation Industry
- DOT grants full permit to Norwegian UKLCC Norwegian has received full approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for its UK subsidiary, Norwegian UK (NUK), to start transatlantic operations. read more
- Level to operate up to 30 aircraft by 2022International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh has said long-haul LCC Level could grow to 30 aircraft by 2022, including some Airbus A321LRs. read more
Other News Sources
- Two new bus services to begin - thanks to customer demandTWO new 'shopping express' buses are due to start thanks to demand from the public.
- Aecom to invest in Heathrow Airport rail link projectGlobal infrastructure firm Aecom has agreed to invest in the Heathrow Southern Railway (HSRL), a private sector venture formed to improve rail access to Londons Heathrow Airport.
- Commuter brands South Western Railway 'appalling' after catching just one punctual train home in a month The train operator said "infrastructure failures" since the completion of the Waterloo upgrade works had caused the delays
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