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BA union announces strike dates
BA cabin crew will go on strike for three days from 20 March and for four days from 27 March in a dispute over pay and staff levels.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:15:51 GMT
Underground to axe up to 800 jobs
London Underground is to axe up to 800 jobs under plans to make savings of £16m a year, the company announces.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:59:46 GMT
Cable theft disrupts Metro route
A section of the Tyne and Wear Metro system is suspended after thieves steal cable from the railway line.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:24:14 GMT
Flying Scotsman trials announced
One of Britain's most iconic steam trains will return to the rails with the help of Greater Manchester heritage railway enthusiasts.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:37:19 GMT
Train warning for football fans
Tayside football fans now risk losing their season tickets if they are involved in trouble anywhere on Scotland's rail network.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:11:52 GMT
Hain to 'fight' over Toyota jobs
Welsh Secretary Peter Hain pledges to fight to safeguard Toyota's Flintshire engine factory, after job losses are announced.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:31:51 GMT
Airline in no comment on service
Highland Airways is refusing to comment on its future involvement in a service between Cardiff and Anglesey in Wales.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:43 GMT
Faster travel, but at what cost?
The proposed new high-speed rail line may bring benefits to national travel, but its construction may also carry a heavy environmental cost.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:17:56 GMT
Revived ferry service sets sail
A revived ferry service between Swansea and Cork is making its first sailing having completed safety checks.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:25:53 GMT
World airline sector 'recovering'
The global airline industry will recover strongly this year, as passenger and freight numbers improve, its trade body says.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:22 GMT
VW and BMW report lower profits
German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW report falling profits after the global downturn hit demand for cars.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:41:09 GMT
Data from the BBC travel website via BBC Backstage
