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Virgin challenges Jeremy Corbyn train footage
Virgin Trains questions footage showing Jeremy Corbyn sitting on the floor of a
Is this the most beautiful bus route in Britain?
As bus journeys go, my trip on the small green 830 Frequenta service across North Yorkshire seems a promising prospect as we rumble over the cobbled streets of Richmond and head out towards open country.
Police should be able to 'arrest anyone carrying powerful lasers - even if they're doing nothing wrong'
The boss of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), says new legislation is needed to cut the number of laser attacks on aircraft
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
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- GHA Coaches: Parents need new school transport plansParents in Wrexham have been told to make new arrangements to get their children to school after the collapse of a coach firm.
- Drone gives bird's eye view of Black Country aqueductA 200-year-old aqueduct that has undergone extensive repairs has been filmed from the air, offering a fresh look at the engineering ingenuity behind a historic canal network.
- UK aviation chief urges arrest of laser pointer ownersPeople found carrying powerful laser pointers should be arrested, even if they are not in use, the head of the UK's aviation regulator says.
- London Bridge upgrade offers relief for rail passengersSections of a new concourse at London Bridge station are set to open, providing relief for passengers.
- Judges overturn government ruling on freight terminalJudges overturn a Scottish government decision to grant planning permission for an expanded rail freight terminal in North Lanarkshire.
- Virgin challenges Jeremy Corbyn train footageVirgin Trains questions footage showing Jeremy Corbyn sitting on the floor of a
- Tesla's Elon Musk says new car battery is a milestoneTesla Motors unveils a new battery pack for its cars that boss Elon Musk says marks a profound milestone for the speed and distance of its electric vehicles.
- Qantas airline soars to record profit after restructuringAustralia's national carrier Qantas posts a record annual profit of A$1.42bn ($1.1bn, �820m), nearly doubling last year's result.
Financial Times
- Corbyn claim on ‘ram-packed’ train disputedRail operator releases CCTV pictures showing Labour leader ignored empty seats
- Virgin exposes Corbyn’s tale on the trainThe Labour leader becomes embroiled in a dispute with a powerful businessman, writes Sebastian Payne
The Guardian
- London housing: TfL land set for affordable homes as Sadiq Khan picks expert teamThe capital’s mayor has begun moves to put his low cost housing pledges into effectLondon mayor Sadiq Khan has announced two forward steps on his long and testing quest to improve the supply of new homes for low and middle income households. One is the release for development of a piece of Transport for London (TfL) land in Kidbrooke. The other is the start of assembling his expert Homes for Londoners unit at City Hall. The Kidbrooke site is the first brought forward by TfL under Khan’s manifesto pledge to supply “part-buy, part-rent” shared ownership homes on publicly-owned land for first-tim...
- Southern rail staff to stage 48-hour strike over role of guardsRMT union announces members will walk out on 7 and 8 September amid dispute over driver-only train operationWorkers at Southern rail are to stage a fresh 48-hour strike in the long-running row over the role of guards.The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced that its members will walk out on 7 and 8 September, causing further travel problems for passengers. Continue reading...
- Qantas profit rises to record $1bn on back of overhaul and dip in fuel pricesAustralian airline delivers shareholders $500m capital return as well as $75m cash bonus to be shared among its remaining 25,000 employeesQantas shareholders will receive another $500m of capital after Australia’s biggest airline delivered an 84.7% jump in annual net profit to $1.03bn, thanks to benefits from its operational overhaul and lower fuel prices.The airline – which has gone through a major cost-cutting restructuring program that saw thousands of jobs lost – also unveiled a $75m cash bonus to be shared among its remaining 25,000 employees. Full-time staff will get a $3,000 bonus, whil...
- Jeremy Corbyn fends off Branson's attack over 'ram-packed' Virgin trainVirgin releases CCTV footage they say disputes Labour leader’s claim that no seats were available, but Corbyn camp says he could not sit next to his wifeJeremy Corbyn was drawn into an extraordinary row with Virgin Trains after the rail operator disputed the Labour leader’s filmed account of having to sit on the floor of a “ram-packed” train, releasing CCTV images of him walking past free seats beforehand and sitting down shortly after the film was shot.Backed up by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, the train operator said it had to “take issue with the idea that Mr Corbyn wasn’t able ...
- How London might have looked: from Regent St monorail to a straight ThamesThe London skyline has been saved from some questionable designs over the years – including a massive stone pyramid in Trafalgar Square. Thankfully none of these grand schemes ever got off the drawing board, says Ian MansfieldFor centuries mankind has built mighty monuments dedicated to their endeavours, and while today we may lean towards huge infrastructure projects as opposed to war memorials, the exuberance, and on occasions ridicule, they engender can still excite the public imagination.Over the years, many grand schemes have been hatched that would have transformed the face of London. En...
The Herald
- Virgin Trains releases CCTV footage to counter Corbyn claim JEREMY Corbyn has denied the insinuation that he gave a misleading account of not being able to find a seat on a “completely ram-packed” train to bolster his argument to renationalise Britain’s railways.
- Herald Picture Archive: Steaming into Glasgow from PerthPEOPLE used to be smarter dressed when they travelled by public transport. That striped scarf the chap sports may well be his old university scarf. How splendid.
The Huffington Post
- Virgin Trains Might Be In Trouble For Releasing CCTV Of Jeremy Corbyn To Prove His Train Wasn't RampackedVirgin Trains might be in trouble for releasing CCTV footage of one its trains to claim Jeremy Corbyn was wrong to say it was “rampacked”.
The Telegraph
- Is this the most beautiful bus route in Britain?As bus journeys go, my trip on the small green 830 Frequenta service across North Yorkshire seems a promising prospect as we rumble over the cobbled streets of Richmond and head out towards open country.
Mail Online
- Sitting comfortably, Jeremy? Corbyn under fire as Branson reveals proof Labour leader DID have a seat on Virgin train - despite releasing video of him sitting on floor of 'ram-packed' carriage The Labour leader was filmed sprawled on the floor on a Virgin service from London to Newcastle last week for hustings against rival Owen Smith, but the operator claims there were seats.
The Mirror
- Police should be able to 'arrest anyone carrying powerful lasers - even if they're doing nothing wrong'The boss of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), says new legislation is needed to cut the number of laser attacks on aircraft
- Most dangerous roundabout in the UK revealed: Is YOUR area on list of most accidents? Topping the list from around Britain, it has been the scene of 163 road accidents in the past six years
London Evening Standard
- Southeastern delays: Commuters left stranded on train platforms after signal failure closes linesCommuters were this morning left stranded on train platforms as rush hour services were cancelled.
- Southern strikes: Fresh chaos for commuters as RMT announces another walkoutSouthern Rail workers have announced another 48-hour strike for September in a fresh blow to commuters.
Manchester Evening News
- More than 90 aircraft have been targeted by high powered lasers at Manchester Airport Aircraft chiefs say there should be tougher laws to protect pilots
- Britain’s first bus stop with free WiFi and phone chargers unveiled in Manchester city centreCommuters can now use the facilities - and if it's a success they could be rolled out across Greater Manchester
Sheffield Telegraph
- First Rotherham’s bus depot wins special award as one of the best across the UKFirst Rotherham’s bus depot has won a special ‘Wrench’ award after being recognised as one best engineering depots across the UK.
- First class photo show set for Sheffield stationPortrait of Britain art exhibition, focusing on public face on an unprecedented scale, is scheduled to arrive soon at Sheffield rail station.
- Chancellor urged to slash fuel costs to boost economyThe Chancellor is being urged to cut duty and tax on fuel to help boost the UK’s economy.
Wales Online
- Jeremy Corbyn 'walked past empty seats before filming himself on the floor of a ram-packed train'Jeremy Corbyn's team have said the statement by Virgin Trains is "a lie"
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Yet more changes for bus users as Arriva axes another route More changes will be made to the bus network across Staffordshire, just weeks after a raft of service cutbacks were announced.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Did Jeremy Corbyn really ‘walk past empty seats’ before his packed train claim?CCTV images have been released appearing to show Jeremy Corbyn walking past empty unreserved train seats before he was filmed sitting on the floor complaining about “ram-packed” carriages.
Yorkshire Post
- Twitter users go loco over Jeremy Corbyn ‘traingate’ allegationsJeremy Corbyn was mocked on social media after his claim that he was forced to sit on the floor of a packed rail carriage was challenged by Virgin Trains.
- How Corbyn’s ‘ram-packed’ rail journey unfoldedHere is a timeline of Jeremy Corbyn’s Virgin Trains journey from King’s Cross to Newcastle on August 11.
- MP still dreaming of cable car plan for Huddersfield visitorsA MILE-LONG cable car plan to whisk shoppers and visitors over the rooftops of a Yorkshire town should still be on the table, an MP has claimed.
North Wales Live
- Calls for tougher laws to stop laser pens being shone at aircraft People should be arrested just for carrying the lasers, says aviation chief
- New 24-hour-a-day buses set for LiverpoolArriva and Stagecoach have launched new all-night bus routes
Peterborough Telegraph
- Virgin Trains say there were plenty of seats on train through Peterborough and Grantham which saw Jeremy Corbyn sit on the floorVirgin Trains has said there were empty seats on the train which Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn travelled on by sitting on the floor and said was ‘ram-packed.’
Other Regional Press
- East Riding Bus Consultation Ends SoonResidents have a few days left to have their say on East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s proposal for subsidised bus services.
- First TransPennine Express welcomes China linkYorkshire tourism is due to get a boost with direct flights from Manchester Airport to China
- Rail fares set to rise for Bedford and Kempston commutersRail fares are set to go up again for Bedford and Kempston commuters, with the Government announcing that another 1.9 per cent increase is on the cards.
Rail Magazine
- September re-opening for Dover-Folkestone lineThe railway between Dover and Folkestone will re-open following the completion of a nine-month repair project.
Rail Technology Magazine
- European Test Services-Environmental Testing and Test Facilities European Test Services' (ETS) core business is maintaining and providing test facilities and delivering environmental test data to European industry. European Test Services (ETS) manages and operates...
- May tells Camden Council leader she is 'fully committed' to HS2Camden Council has accused the government of ignoring residents’ concerns about HS2 after both prime minister Theresa May and transport secretary Chris Grayling reaffirmed their commitment to the project. Camden, which is the home of Euston station, has repeatedly raised concerns with HS2...
- Network Rail holds discussions about new station at NorwichNorwich could get a second railway station after Broadland District Council and Network Rail confirmed they are considering the option of improving rail connections to a local business park. Broadland District Council said it was interested in building a new station close to Broadland Business...
- HS2 announces shortlist for phase 2 consultant contracts worth �520mHS2 Ltd has announced the shortlists for two new contracts for phase 2 of the high-speed rail project. The first contract, worth £350m, is for civils design and environmental services for the sections of the route from Crewe to Manchester and from Birmingham to Leeds via Sheffield and the...
- Southern set for 'unjustified' 48-hour strike in SeptemberSouthern services will be disrupted yet again at the beginning of September as RMT announced it is holding another strike. The union said it would instruct its members not to work between 7 and 8 September, as part of the ongoing dispute over Southern’s plans to introduce driver-operated...
Railway Gazette
- Swiss railways railways to improve maintenance efficiencySWITZERLAND: The government is to provide SFr13�2bn to cover maintenance and renewals on the...
Other News Sources
- Heathrow is aiming to become the world's first avowedly dementia-friendly airport, with all 76,000 staff being trained in greater awareness of afflicted travellers' needs.A select 1,050 members of special assistance squads are also taking part in the Alzheimer’s Society's Dementia Friendly Communities programme, using online resources and group sessions to broaden their understanding of the condition.
- Critical Software and Alstom Transport Develop Scanner for Train CarriagesTrains work hard and need to be safe, which means operators must keep them in optimum condition. Currently, this requires comprehensive visual checks, completed by an overnight workforce. This can cause delays, and be costly and open to human error.
- How much space do people take up in different modes of transport?Everyone has been showing versions of the City of Muenster poster comparing how much space people take up when they are in cars, buses or bikes. Now here is a new visualization, prepared by Tobias Kretz of the PTV group, a German company that produces software for transportation planning.
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