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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.

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Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson is in line for a 24million payout from his companys under fire West Coast rail service.

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Spanish manufacturer Talgo will build trains in a UK factory if it wins orders for trains for this country.

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  • 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...

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  • 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…

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  • 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

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