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London-Glasgow passengers choose rail over air
In the 12 months to July 2019, a record 29% of customers travelled with Virgin Trains rather than by plane.
Train stations forced to 'beg' for toilet paper and bin bags
TRAIN station chiefs are being forced to send out �begging messages� to colleagues for toilet roll, bin bags and other supplies after loss-making ScotRail slapped a restriction on orders.
Inverness councillor wants new bus powers for Highland Council
THE chairman of an influential transport group has called for immediate research on the viability of a publicly operated Highland bus service.
Network Rail boss admits he still doesn�t know who to blame for 2018 timetable chaos
Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has admitted that he still does not know who was at fault for the timetable chaos which led to thousands of trains being cancelled in May 2018.
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BBC News
- Climate change: Airlines accused of 'putting profit before planet'A British Airways insider says the industry deliberately fills planes with extra fuel to save costs.
Financial Times
- Tui stands by Boeing 737 Max — with safeguardsTour operator plans to expand services using jet if it passes safety tests
The Guardian
- BA to review 'fuel tankering' after Panorama revelationsCarrying excess fuel saves airlines on fuel bills but has adverse environmental impactBritish Airways has pledged to review its practice of making aircraft carry tonnes of excess fuel to avoid filling up at destination airports, which saves money but drives up CO2 emissions.Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA’s parent company IAG, admitted that using the method – called “fuel tankering” within the industry – was “maybe the wrong thing to do” despite the financial incentive behind the practice, because of its environmental impact. Continue reading...
The Independent
- British Airways emits 18,000 extra tonnes of carbon dioxide every year to save moneyPanorama exposes airlines' greenwashing in new expose
Birmingham Post
- Rolls-Royce takes ‘significant step’ towards hybrid-electric powered aircraft goalEngineering giant partners with German firm and university to develop demonstrator
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