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Southern RMT rail dispute: Talks end without a deal
Talks between the RMT and Southern rail break down at conciliation service Acas.
Bumpy ride? App instantly reports faults [subscription]
Smartphones could soon be used to log comfort levels on trains and send details of any bumps, bangs and vibrations to operators to improve the quality of service and safety.
One in five passengers expect to get a poor rail service
A new study found long term issues have resulted in 'high levels of disillusionment,' as complaints about shoddy rail services increased by 31 per cent to two million last year.
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- Drones for passengers to be launched in DubaiThe city of Dubai is set to introduce people-carrying drones by July, according to local authorities.
- British Airways strike: Cabin crew announce fresh four-day strike amid pay disputeBritish Airways cabin crew are to stage a fresh four-day strike in a dispute over pay.
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- Rolls-Royce 2016 profits down 45%Rolls-Royce Holdings reported �915 million ($1.1 billion) in underlying profit before finance charges and tax for the full-year 2016, down 45% year-over-year, on underlying revenues of �13.8 billion, down 2%. read more
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- Icelandair posts $89 million 2016 net profitIcelandair Group reported a 2016 net profit of $89.1 million, down 20% from $111.2 million in net income for 2015. read more
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