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 TransportInfo by Cogitamus http://www.transportinfo.org.uk TransportInfo RSS 2.0 Feed Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.transportinfo.org.uk/images/rsslogo.gif TransportInfo by Cogitamus en-gb 30 Lifeline ferry fares set to rise BBC News - Fares on Scotland's lifeline ferry services are set to increase, while cost-cutting plans on other sailings have been outlined by ministers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27913-001 Concern over plans for Swindon Stagecoach bus depot BBC News - People living near a bus depot in Swindon have asked for a meeting to discuss proposed changes at the site they say will disturb them at night. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27912-001 Drivers 'should have mandatory level crossing tests' BBC News - The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to cut the number of drivers who take risks on them each year, Network Rail has said. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27911-001 Fleetwood's tram festival cancelled BBC News - A Lancashire tram festival has been cancelled due to a lack of funds. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27910-001 Crisis talks over trams project BBC News - Talks are to be held over Edinburgh's tram project in a bid to end a stalemate which has halted work on the route. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27876-001 Aer Lingus fares and profits fall BBC News - A day after Irish airline Aer Lingus delayed its full annual results, a trading update shows a fall in profits and fares. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27875-001 Mayor city cycle plan published BBC News - The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) publish plans to improve cycling in London and launch safety advertisement. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27874-001 Avalanche railway line reopened BBC News - Avalanche debris that shut the West Highland Line has been cleared and the track reopened for services, Network Rail says. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27873-001 Eurotunnel makes profit in 2009 BBC News - Eurotunnel, which manages the Channel Tunnel, makes an annual profit of 1.4m euros despite a Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27872-001 HHLA considers cutting capacity Financial Times - With container volumes down by as much as 33 last year, the Hamburg shipping operator hopes to temporarily close Tollerort, its smallest terminal, in response to falling demand Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27888-001 Aer Lingus to cut 230 cabin crew Financial Times - The Irish state carrier says the group will continue with the implementation of its 97m restructuring plan for the four other union groups, all of which agreed to the airline's proposal Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27887-001 Eurotunnel eyes high-speed operation Financial Times - The company that operates the Channel Tunnel is working on plans to introduce high-speed freight trains through the sub-sea tunnel, as it pursues a series of initiatives to boost railfreight and passenger traffic Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27886-001 A65 bus initiative gets green light The Guardian - But Kirkstall councillor is knocked back in bid to have scheme investigated Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27922-001 Combined threat of British Airways and Network Rail strikes could disrupt travel plans for millions The Guardian - British Airways cabin crew warn walkout is looming, with Easter weekend the likely target for rail workers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27916-001 Forth strong as offer expected The Herald - Forth Ports, the Scottish ports-to-property takeover target, yesterday held its ground on the stock exchange after its meteoric, near-26 rise the day before on the back of City anticipation that rival Peel Group and its consortium partners will up its offer. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27915-001 Biggest railway strike since 1990s looms The Independent - The threat of a national rail strike at Easter came closer yesterday as Network Rail revealed it had drawn up contingency plans to deal with a walk-out by thousands of workers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27891-001 BAA keeps roof on with mortgages The Telegraph - To let: Chocolate box four bed in Essex. Well situated for local airport. Particularly suit hard of hearing. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27920-001 Alcohol could be banned on buses The Telegraph - Alcohol could be banned on buses in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour on public transport, the Government has signalled. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27919-001 Unite union tables last-minute deal to avert crippling BA cabin crew strike Times Online - British Airways is today to respond to a last-minute offer by the Unite union that could prevent a cabin crew strike, according to sources close to the talks . Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27907-001 Gribble marine pest may be key to biofuel breakthrough, say scientists Times Online - A marine pest could be the key to a biofuel breakthrough, say scientists. Gribble, which resemble pink woodlice, plagued seafarers for centuries by boring through the planks of ships and destroying wooden piers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27906-001 Korea unveils the future of transport the Online Electric Vehicle Times Online - Its inventors believe that this is the future of urban transport but it was hard not to be underwhelmed as the test vehicle trundled around a circuit on the edge of the South Korean capital. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27905-001 Aer Lingus losses balloon as fares nosedive Times Online - Aer Lingus, Irelands former flag-carrier airline, warned this morning that operating losses had quadrupled during 2009. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27904-001 Eurotunnel profits wiped out by tunnel fire Times Online - Eurotunnel profits over the last 12 months were almost wiped out by the impact of the fire that occurred in September 2008 according to new figures released today. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27903-001 Deutsche Bahn may run London to Frankfurt service Times Online - Deutsche Bahn could start high-speed train services from London to Frankfurt by December 2012, Eurotunnel has announced. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27902-001 New proposals to improve bus travel and tackle anti social behaviour Department for Transport - Bus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27880-001 Govt to set out high-speed rail network plan Reuters News - The government will this week set out proposals to develop a high-speed rail network to bring the country into line with other European nations including France and Spain. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27924-001 Eurotunnel sees light Daily Express - PROFITS at Eurotunnel slumped after chaos caused by a fire, the recession and the cold snap but the Channel Tunnel operator said it was on track to benefit from an economic upturn. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27879-001 Aer Lingus nosedives £74m into the red Daily Express - LOSSES at Aer Lingus quadrupled in 2009 as the Irish carrier struggled with the airline industry's worst-ever year, although it did better than the City expected. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27878-001 Labour's latest public menace: Mothers with baby buggies on the bus Mail Online - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27899-001 Lorries banned from overtaking on busy stretches of A1 Journal Live - LORRIES are to be permanently banned from overtaking during the daytime on two stretches of a busy North East motorway. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27892-001 Cyclists could be allowed to pass through red lights in bid to cut road deaths London Evening Standard - Cyclists in London could soon be allowed to go through red traffic lights under plans by Boris Johnson to improve safety on the roads Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27885-001 BA strike deal 'touch and go' London Evening Standard - Hopes of a deal to avert a strike by thousands of British Airways cabin crew are hanging in the balance after a deadline to reach an agreement was extended. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27884-001 Plans to close station footbridge Nottingham Evening Post - RAIL passengers are set to be stopped from using a footbridge over the tracks as part of preparations for a £67m revamp of Nottingham station. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27918-001 High speed rail link for East Midlands Nottingham Evening Post - THE Transport Secretary will tomorrow approve a new high-speed rail network running through the East Midlands. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27917-001 Leeds: '40 years' before city gets high speed rail Yorkshire Evening Post - Leeds will be included in plans for a high speed rail network but it could be decades before the 200mph trains arrive. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27909-001 Local Government lobbies government on high speed rail Other News Sources - Local Authority Leaders in Yorkshire and Humber have set out the case for high speed rail to serve Yorkshire and Humber in a letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27925-001 LM: London Midland and the illegal Penalty Fares. The DfT responds. Other News Sources - We recently reported that London Midland was issuing Penalty Fares against the Penalty Fare rules, thus making them illegal. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27923-001 Runway inquiry could be hit by two-year delay Other News Sources - A PUBLIC inquiry into a new runway at Stansted Airport could be delayed by up to two years. The inquiry was due to start last April, but has been postponed until after the general election Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27921-001 Plans for two new stations in Coventry prepared Other News Sources - A business case aimed at improving rail services between Nuneaton and Coventry is being prepared for the Department for Transport (DfT). Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27914-001 Go-ahead for A65 bus scheme Other News Sources - Scheme will result in improved reliability and quicker journey times. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27908-001 Congestion charge scheme 'quietly dropped' Other News Sources - MINISTERS have abandoned their bid to tempt South Yorkshire's councils into adopting road pricing as they axe a huge £2 billion fund for public transport projects. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27901-001 Truckers will be banned from overtaking on A1(M) in County Durham Other News Sources - LORRIES are to be permanently banned from overtaking during the daytime on two stretches of a busy motorway. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27900-001 MARSH SPECIES TO BENEFIT FROM RAIL CONSERVATION SCHEME Other News Sources - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27898-001 Scrappage scheme leads to greener cars Other News Sources - NEW cars got greener last year thanks to the Governments cash for bangers vehicle scrappage scheme, it is revealed today. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27897-001 Government pledge to win Ampera electric car for Ellesmere Port plant Other News Sources - BUSINESS Minister Ian Lucas has pledged the Government will do all in its power to secure production of Vauxhalls electric vehicle for the Ellesmere Port car plant. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27896-001 Manchester tram cash gives Liverpool's Merseytram boost Other News Sources - A HUGE cash injection for Manchesters tram network should be seized upon to lever funding for the Liverpool region's own light rail ambitions, Mersey politicians said last night. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27895-001 Extra train carriages for East Lancashire Other News Sources - EXTRA carriages are to be added to trains between East Lancashire and Manchester in a major boost for rail commuters. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27894-001 Eurotunnel's profits plummet Other News Sources - A tunnel fire and the severe winter weather have hit Eurotunnel's profits. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27893-001 Success of Boxing Day buses Other News Sources - TRANSPORT chiefs have hailed a scheme to bring back buses on Boxing Day as a success. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27890-001 Boost to Brighouse bus station on its way Other News Sources - BUS passengers are getting more seats at a towns bus station. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27889-001 Alcohol may be banned on all buses Other News Sources - Plans to ban the consumption of alcohol on all bus services are announced by the transport minister Sadiq Khan Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27883-001 School transport boost for Norfolk pupils Other News Sources - Teenagers living in the most isolated parts of Norfolk have been given an education boost after the government handed more cash to the county to help them travel to study the new 14-19 diplomas. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27882-001 Airport expansion faces more delay Other News Sources - FURIOUS campaigners opposing the expansion of Stansted Airport have called on operators BAA to withdraw controversial plans for a second runway. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27881-001 Say no to ticket office cuts Other News Sources - 9 March: South West Trains is planning to cut ticket office opening hours at 24 stations across London and the South East. Help us stop them. read more Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27877-001 London Gatwick Airport February 2010 traffic performance summary Other News Sources - Strong year on year growth in passenger numbers at London Gatwick Airport... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27871-001 Continental CEO will cancel flights before fines Other News Sources - Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27870-001 Aer Lingus announces multi-million euro losses for 2009 Other News Sources - Aer Lingus has announced an operating loss of mp;euro;81m last year, while ticket prices fell 16.8 compared to 2009. read more Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 27869-001