Policeman 'saw fatal train crash' - From BBC - An off-duty policeman saw a high-speed train hit a car on a level crossing killing six people in Berkshire. 07-11-2004 Six die in 100mph horror as train smashes into car - From Guardian Unlimited - Six people were killed and 150 injured last night when a high-speed train hit a car on an isolated level crossing in Berkshire and was derailed. 07-11-2004 Cities warm to FirstGroup's bus-tram - From Guardian Unlimited - Rail and bus operator FirstGroup yesterday said there had been enthusiastic interest from local authorities for its proposed bus-tram hybrid vehicle. 07-11-2004 Train drivers 'ignore safety system' - From Guardian Unlimited - The number of trains passing red 'danger' signals, the cause of the Paddington rail disaster that killed 31 people five years ago, has risen for the first time since the accident, The Observer can reveal. 07-11-2004 'New Trains Are Not Reliable Enough' - From Ananova - New trains on busy commuter lines are not reliable enough yet, a passenger group has claimed.
07-11-2004 Airline expands holiday flights - From IC Network - LOW fares airline Flyglobespan is expanding its range of holiday flights from Glasgow Airport. 07-11-2004 Cars of the future to 'drive themselves' - From Guardian Unlimited - Cars that refuse to start when drivers are drunk, slow down when they are speeding and steer themselves if motorists nod off could be common within 20 years, claims a report by MPs. 07-11-2004 Chicken delays train passengers - From Ananova - Rail passengers were delayed when their 125mph express was damaged in a collision - with a chicken. 07-11-2004 Christmas help-out could lead to mail trains' permanent return - From The Telegraph - Mail trains could make a permanent return to the railways following an agreement that they should play a part in the distribution of this year's Christmas post. 07-11-2004 Computer crash fails to increase flight delays - From Guardian Unlimited - Average delays to flights using the UK's major airports were the same this spring as for the same period last year, despite a day of disruption in early June, it was announced today. 07-11-2004 Crash, bang, wallop! Bridge is high on hit list - From Cambridge News - This is one of Britain's most battered bridges - despite a £50,000 safety scheme urging drivers to watch out. 07-11-2004 Cycle Lockers for Rent to Rail Commuters - From Scotsman - Bicycle lockers have been installed at railway stations in Cornwall to make it easier for commuters to cycle part of their daily journey. 07-11-2004 Delays after unit falls off train - From BBC - Passengers travelling from London to Birmingham were delayed after a power unit fell from the top of the Virgin train they were on. 07-11-2004 Delays mar FirstDay on the railway - From Scotsman - COMMUTERS faced headaches when a string of train services were cancelled and delayed, as Scotland’s new rail franchise operator hailed a fresh start for the country’s railways and pledged to improve punctuality. 07-11-2004 East coast line facing 'multiple train failures' - From Edinburgh News - THE operator of the flagship Edinburgh-London rail service today warned passengers face the prospect of major disruption caused by "multiple failures" in its ageing Intercity 125 fleet. 07-11-2004 Eurostar promises Peterborough-Paris in 3.5 hours - From The Telegraph - Travellers from large parts of provincial England will be able to reach Paris and Brussels faster and more cheaply by rail than by air when the high-speed Channel Tunnel link is completed in 2007, according to Eurostar.
07-11-2004 Eurostar workers' dispute settled - From BBC - A dispute which led to a vote for strikes by Eurostar maintenance workers has been settled. 07-11-2004 Fares becoming optional on London buses, study suggests - From Guardian Unlimited - The cry of "tickets please" has become a rarity on London's bus network, according to figures published yesterday which revealed that fares in the capital are in danger of becoming optional. 07-11-2004 Fears bosses will pull out of stop - From This is Local London - Councillor claims Crossrail cards are deliberately vague and worries the area could lose out. 07-11-2004 Fines for fare dodgers 'too low' - From Guardian Unlimited - Fare evaders could face a four-fold increase in fines for travelling without a ticket on the railways under proposals for a crackdown on lost revenue. 07-11-2004 Funding row means Crossrail may never be built - From This is London - The long-delayed Crossrail link may never be built because of serious cash wrangles, a damning report reveals today. 07-11-2004 Gatwick link 'within 15 years' - From Cambridge News - DIRECT trains from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport could be possible in the future following a Government shake-up.
07-11-2004 Glider fears after near misses - From Guardian Unlimited - Air safety investigators have raised the alarm after gliders were involved in 10 near misses in the second half of last year, including two in the most serious category A. 07-11-2004 Graffiti artists caught on camera - From BBC - Spy cameras installed by a rail operator have helped reduce graffiti on trains in the West Midlands. 07-11-2004 Group's rail link plan is attacked - From Cambridge News - EXPERTS for Cambridgeshire County Council claim those proposing to reinstate the rail link between Cambridge and St Ives do not have a sound business case. 07-11-2004 L-plate drivers 'need motorway practice' - From Guardian Unlimited - Motoring organisations have urged the government to allow drivers with L-plates on Britain's motorways, after a study showing that many inexperienced drivers were scared of high-speed roads. 07-11-2004 Lifeline offered to rail workers - From IC Network - The boss of Chiltern Railways has offered hope to thousands of Midland workers who face losing their jobs after Central Trains was stripped of its franchise. 07-11-2004 Long-haul lifts BAA to £363m profit - From Guardian Unlimited - BAA, Britain's main airport operator, saw its first-half profits soar by 16% as demand surged among holidaymakers and business travellers for long-haul flights from Heathrow. 07-11-2004 Low-cost airline launches 400 jobs - From IC Network - Low-cost airline Flybe is to launch seven new routes as part of a major expansion of its operations from Birmingham International Airport. 07-11-2004 Man found dead after rail line fall - From This is London - A man has died after falling on to a railway line. 07-11-2004 Move to relax bus timetable rules - From Guardian Unlimited - Rival bus operators should be allowed to collaborate on local timetables and tickets to cut waiting times at bus stops, according to the government's transport thinktank. 07-11-2004 New bus route to airport opened - From IC Network - TRANSPORT Minister Tony McNulty launched a new bus service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport yesterday - but remained tightlipped about the prospects for Merseyside's two biggest transport projects. 07-11-2004 New hope for Metro expansion - From Manchester Online - A GOVERNMENT minister has given the clearest indication yet that plans for the expansion of Metrolink could be back on track. 07-11-2004 Noisy tour buses facing city ban - From BBC - Noisy tour guides could be silenced under new legislation being discussed by councillors in Bath. 07-11-2004 Northern rail firms may use Chinese trains - From Guardian Unlimited - Commuters in the north-east could soon be travelling on Chinese trains, under plans being considered by Serco and Ned Railways to use cut-price rolling stock made in Beijing. 07-11-2004 Probe after Train Blaze - From Scotsman - Investigators were today examining the cause of a train fire in which more than 20 passengers had to be evacuated. 07-11-2004 Rail Freight Workers Plan Strike Action - From Scotsman - Workers at rail freight firm EWS are to launch a campaign of industrial action after talks aimed at resolving a row over jobs and conditions broke down, it was announced today. 07-11-2004 Ryanair pilots seething over contract ultimatum - From Times Online - RYANAIR has told its Dublin-based pilots that if they do not sign new contracts tying them to the company for five years, they will not be given training on the airline’s new fleet and could lose their jobs. 07-11-2004 Start for £2.4bn rail subsidy deal - From IC Network - THE new company picked to run train services across the north of England will take over on December 12 - two months later than originally planned. 07-11-2004 Taxiing planes collide at Manchester airport - From Guardian Unlimited - An investigation was launched last night after two planes were involved in a collision at Manchester airport. There were no reports of any injuries and more than 300 passengers were safely evacuated from the BmiBaby and Excel Airways aircraft. 07-11-2004 Text alerts for Scots if trains running late - From Glasgow Evening Times - COMMUTERS are to get text messages to tell them if their trains are running late. 07-11-2004 TfL to the rescue as trams finally call at Centrale shopping centre - From This is Local London - After months of delays the Tamworth Road tram stop is to open after funding was received from Transport for London (TfL). 07-11-2004 The fast food still on track after 125 years - From Guardian Unlimited - One of the great, unlikely glories of British public transport celebrated its 125th birthday yesterday with smoked haddock, lamb shank and apple crumble served at 125mph. 07-11-2004 Tube fire safety rules 'in place' - From BBC - A decision not to change fire-safety rules for underground railway stations has been applauded by a rail union. 07-11-2004 Unbe-leaf-able - From Manchester Online - THEY may be able to travel at 125mph and cost £11m each but Richard Branson's much-trumpeted tilting trains have been stopped in their tracks by the humble leaf. 07-11-2004
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