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    New CEO for First Group & Results for Six Months to September 2018

     Bus Transport News
    Following the departure of Tim O’Toole after FirstGroup plc reported substantial losses over the year, the company has announced that it has appointed Matthew Gregory as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Matthew Gregory was previously the group’s Chief Financial Officer and also performed the role of Interim Chief Operating Officer.

    Locomotive member survey: social media

     Rail News
    Social media influences almost every aspect of modern life; whether it’s keeping in contact with friends and family, sourcing the latest news and current events or simply to pass the time… More and more people are relying on social media.

    Deals and M&As this week: Alstom, Bombardier, Porterbrook

     International Rail News
    Bombardier Transportation and Alstom have jointly received an order worth $340m for the delivery of 153 metro cars to Société de transport de Montréal (STM), a transport agency based in Canada.

    WOLVERHAMPTON DEVELOPMENTS NOVEMBER 2018 - Martin Miller

     Tram and Light Rail News
    On Martin's visit on 13 November he thought that the works were at an advanced stage.

    South East Transport Changes from 2 December

     Bus Transport News
    From Sunday 2 December, there will be major changes to State Transit and Transit Systems services in the South East of Sydney. These changes form part of the ‘Green Square and Waterloo Transport Action Plan’ that is designed to sustainably improve transport connections and accessibility in the region.

    Renfe Mercancías to enter partial privatisation

     Europe
    Renfe Mercancías, the freight arm of the Spanish national rail company Renfe is ready to enter a partnership. Is has contracted an external assessor to select the partnering company.

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    [CH] SBB’s Twindexx approved for operation in Switzerland – for the next 2 years10 hours ago in Europe

    Site of Longannet power station in Fife is chosen by Talgo for new factory location10 hours ago in UK

    BAV issues SBB an operating licence for TWINDEXX double-deck trains10 hours ago in Europe

    First refurbished long distance train for SWR enters passenger service10 hours ago in UK

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