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Sexism and bullying pervasive at TSSA rail union, inquiry finds

A misogynistic culture that condoned sexual harassment, violent language and bullying was pervasive at the TSSA rail union, according to the findings of an independent inquiry on Wednesday. The report, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, called for sweeping changes to restore the union’s reputation and protect that of the broader trade union movement. The […]

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Travel

Malfunctioning rail bridge underscores urgency for river crossing

Amid the recent fanfare of new train stations for Brightline and a pending expansion to Orlando, an unexpected spoiler raised its head for the intercity train line Thursday, disrupting the plans of untold numbers of commuters and other travelers along the Florida East Coast Railway line. The massive New River drawbridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, […]

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Travel

Florida’s Brightline Rail Is Partnering With Uber to Make It

Florida’s Brightline Rail Is Partnering With Uber to Make It Easier to Get to Your Destination Skip to content Source link

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Travel

Light rail transit proposed from Wellington to West Palm Beach

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A new travel option to get around town could be coming to Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (PBTPA) has proposed to add a light rail system linking downtown West Palm Beach to The Mall at Wellington Green to help ease congestion. The Department of Transportation is […]

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Travel

Universal Moves to Build Rail Stop in Orlando’s Tourism Hub

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando Resort on Thursday filed paperwork and pledged 13 acres for a commuter rail station that could link the seventh busiest airport in the U.S. with the heart of the tourism district in one of the top travel destinations in the world. Universal filed an application with Orange County, Florida […]

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UK

Union fury at laws to block rail and 999 service strikes

Business Secretary Grant Shapps said new laws brought forward within weeks would ensure ambulance, fire and train operations “maintain a basic function and deliver minimum safety levels”. The Government can also impose minimum safety levels on the NHS, teachers and the Border Force if talks fail between unions and bosses. Employers could even sue unions […]

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Canada

What we can learn about the future of rail from its past | CBC

The train used to be a romantic and luxurious mode of transportation, with companies competing for passengers. But in the last century, cars and airplanes have edged out an option that — with the right investment and infrastructure — could be a cheaper and greener alternative in Canada.  Cuts to Via Rail routes over the […]

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Finance

Rail strikes caused £1.5bn hit to hospitality sector in December,

Rail strikes have cost Britain’s bars, pubs, hotels and restaurants £1.5bn in lost business in December alone, according to the trade body representing the sector. Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said a wave of cancellations of dinners and parties in the fortnight leading up to Christmas, along with high energy bills and the wider […]

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Canada

Via Rail train service between Toronto and Montreal returns

Via Rail trains going from Toronto to Ottawa as well as Ottawa to Montreal will return to service Tuesday following the closure of a stretch of track on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as much of Canada was dealing with a major storm. The rail company said trips between Toronto and Montreal would run on […]

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Finance

No comfort and little joy for UK travellers as air and rail

Passengers flying into the UK from Friday face the prospect of long queues at the border as passport officers begin eight days of strikes over Christmas. UK government officials have warned people to expect disruption and have drafted in the military to help arriving passengers through immigration during one of the busiest travel periods of […]