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Bombardier: Tory boss warns David Cameron train deal will cost party votes – Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.uk Bombardier: Tory boss warns David Cameron train deal will cost party votes Mirror.co.uk In a hard-hitting letter to the PM, city council leader Philip Hickson says reversing the controversial deal to award the Thameslink train contract to German firm Siemens is within Mr Cameron's power.

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Indietracks 2011: The DiS Review 04 Aug 14:20 – Drowned In Sound

Drowned In Sound Indietracks 2011: The DiS Review 04 Aug 14:20 Drowned In Sound Having spent the first part of the morning frantically finding a vet capable of dealing with a toothless rabbit that's stopped eating, the cheerful barman on the steam train into the site informs us that A) the weather forecast says there'll be no rain ...

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New talks over through traffic HGV ban in Bath – Bath Chronicle

New talks over through traffic HGV ban in Bath Bath Chronicle The meeting also committed the two councils to working together to maximise the potential of the forthcoming electrification of the main rail line to London to increase commuter use of train services. Mr Tonge said: “We are determined to keep meeting ...

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England v India second Test day four as it happened – BBC Sport (blog)

BBC Sport (blog) England v India second Test day four as it happened BBC Sport (blog) From Jim: "On the train to Cornwall, just woken up from a 30 minute nap - is this really happening, or am I still asleep?" "A well-directed bouncer from Bresnan gets him another wicket. England looking as if they will probably finish the match today.

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Contracts & Projects Tracker: August 2011 – The Engineer

Contracts & Projects Tracker: August 2011 The Engineer ConocoPhillips has announced the approval of investment in the initial train of a two- train LNG 9000-ktpa project by Australia Pacific LNG in Queensland, Australia.

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High speed rail ‘cannot be done away with’ – PublicServiceEurope.com

High speed rail 'cannot be done away with' PublicServiceEurope.com Whilst higher ticket prices would be able to be charged in light of the improved service and journey times, it is important that HS2 is recognised as an important mode that can provide mass transportation , and provide wider social impacts such as ... and more

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Independent poll shows ‘massive support’ for Bombardier – Rail.co

Rail.co Independent poll shows 'massive support' for Bombardier Rail.co An independent poll of over 25000 people shows massive support for Bombardier, and 'shames the Tory-led government', as thousands prepare to march in support of Britain's last train maker today (Saturday 23 July 2011). An overwhelming 88% believed that ...

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Council bids to get First on board – Bath Chronicle

Council bids to get First on board Bath Chronicle The company's rail and bus arms will play a key role in the implementation of the latest version of the Bath Transportation Package. Bath and North East Somerset Council's Liberal Democrat leadership is looking for train services to play a bigger part ...

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Nuclear trains through Romford suspended for Olympics – London24

London24 Nuclear trains through Romford suspended for Olympics London24 For more than 30 years anti-nuclear protesters have campaigned to halt the transportation of the hazardous material by rail through the centre of London, claiming it was a potential disaster risk and a terrorist target, with the Olympics heightening ... and more

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Eamonn goes the distance to help disability charity – Belfast Telegraph

Eamonn goes the distance to help disability charity Belfast Telegraph The engineer works on a consultancy team that is normally found designing road and transportation schemes but for five days, Eamonn was getting first hand knowledge of every bump, pothole and hill on roads the length of Ireland. ..

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