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Airline group IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, says currency movements cost it €148m in the latest quarter of trading, mainly due to the weak pound.
Transport for London unveil first images of new 'state of the art' Elizabeth Line trains ahead of Crossrail launch
The trains are set to launch in May 2017 and will run between Reading and Heathrow to Shenfield and Abbey Wood
Mercedes-Benz Demonstrates Self-Driving Bus
Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler isn’t just preparing for a future of self-driving cars. Because the German manufacturer produces everything from passenger vehicles to commercial trucks, it’s spreading automation across its offerings, which now extends to city buses.
Campaigners call for 'right decision' on delayed East Anglia award
The government must make the “right decision” when awarding the now delayed East Anglia franchise, the Great Eastern Mainline Taskforce has said. A decision to award the franchise was meant to be made in June, but following the political upheaval after the EU referendum vote and the...
Freight transport group calls for PM to prioritise logistics transport
Association (FTA) boss David Wells has urged Prime Minister (PM) Theresa May to prioritise the logistics industry in Brexit talks with the EU.
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- M74 to close at J3A Daldowie for three weekendsA busy junction of the M74 which sits on the boundary between Glasgow and South Lanarkshire is to close for three weekends to allow for upgrade work.
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- Tesla considering two theories that may explain fatal Model S crashTesla is considering whether the radar failed to detect the truck or detected it but ‘tuned it out’ as a structure such as a bridge to avoid triggering brakingTesla Motors told the US Senate commerce committee staff it is considering two theories that may explain what led to the 7 May fatal crash that killed a Florida man who was using the car’s Autopilot system, a person familiar with the meeting told Reuters on Friday. Tesla staff members told congressional aides at a briefing on Thursday that they are still trying to understand the “system failure” that led to the crash, the source said. Co...
The Mirror
- Breakdowns caused by pothole damage have doubled since 2006 as hard times hit road repair RAC chief engineer David Bizley says: “The condition of our local roads has deteriorated drastically in the last decade”
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- HS2 appoints interim construction commissionerHS2 has appointed an interim commissioner to mediate in disputes arising from the construction of the high-speed rail. Gareth Epps’ role will include ensuring that people affected by HS2 know who the construction commissioner is and what they do, mediating in unresolved disputes...
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- Freight transport group calls for PM to prioritise logistics transport Association (FTA) boss David Wells has urged Prime Minister (PM) Theresa May to prioritise the logistics industry in Brexit talks with the EU.
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