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Safety warning after passenger dragged by Elizabeth line train at west London station

A passenger’s hand was stuck in the doors of a westbound train at Ealing Broadway

Evening Standard

Singapore’s ComfortDelGro will bid for Melbourne's rail line as it takes its public transport model global

“Ten to 14 years ago we were not even in the position to bid for this contract,” ComforDelGro CEO Cheng Siak Kian said in an interview with Fortune.

Fortune

Elizabeth line boss urges Government to give staff greater protection from passenger assaults

Petition launched after fatal attack on Jorge Ortega at Ilford station

Evening Standard

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How much do TfL Tube and bus drivers earn as strikes over salaries begin

Tube and bus drivers are taking industrial action this week over demands for better pay – but what is their current compensation?

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line strikes called off in ‘good news’ for London commuters

Two walkouts have been cancelled, but there are still questions over further strikes

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line strikes cancelled as deal reached raising drivers' salary to £75,000

Aslef had already postponed first two walkouts that were planned for Thursday and Saturday

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urges 'amicable' resolution to stop Elizabeth line strikes

Asked about the current pay dispute, the mayor declined to say whether train drivers should accept an offer which would take their annual salary to £75,700

Evening Standard

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Elizabeth line drivers to stage train strike starting this month

Aslef seeks a rise from the current £72,465 salary that recognises ‘the value of drivers in the line’s success’

The Independent UK

Drivers on Elizabeth line to strike for four days over coming weeks

Members of Aslef union plan action beginning on 27 February in dispute over pay

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth line train drivers to strike in pay dispute

Aslef workers employed by MTR on the popular line, which runs through central London, will walk out on four dates.

Evening Standard

TfL boss Andy Lord breaks down over 'unspeakable' killing of Elizabeth line worker Jorge Orgeta

Andy Lord struggled to contain his emotions as he spoke to the Transport for London board about the fatal attack on Jorge Ortega

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line passenger thrown to floor when 'confused' driver went through points too fast

Rail watchdog issues safety alert after train went through junction at 20mph faster than safe speed

Evening Standard

South Western Railway to become first train operator nationalised under Labour

As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the service will come under public ownership in May

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo Metro wins contract to operate London’s Elizabeth line

Consortium including company that runs Tokyo’s renowned metro system to take over from China’s MTR in May

The Guardian - UK

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Singaporeans gripe about the city's metro. Now one of its operators says the 'Singapore experience' helps it succeed globally

Rail operator ComfortDelGro will replace HK’s MTR as the operator of Stockholm’s metro next year, as CEO Cheng Siak Kian pushes a global expansion.

RideApart

Would You Buy This Extremely Cheap Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Helmet?

The new MTR S-15 Carbon helmet has just been launched, and it seems pretty enticing given that it retails for just north of $200 USD.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line 'won't be seized from TfL' under Government plan to renationalise UK railways

Lizzie line and London Overground will both remain under mayor’s control

The Hindu

Elephant calf found abandoned near Coimbatore moved to Theppakadu camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Abandoned elephant calf in Coimbatore taken to Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve for care and rehabilitation.

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2,100 objections to Liverpool Street Station £1.5bn redevelopment plans

Plans to redevelop Liverpool Street Station have received more than 2,100 objections, with local authorities also among those to air concerns about the scheme.

The Hindu

MTR celebrates 100 years with a Guinness World Records title

MTR Foods breaks Guinness World Record with 123-foot dosa, using Red Rice batter and Lorman Kitchen Equipment.

The Guardian - UK

Sweden is joining Nato, but it’s hopelessly unprepared for war

After two centuries of peace, and a fire-sale of public infrastructure, the country has never been so vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

£140m rail plan to tackle Elizabeth line and Great Western problems

Network Rail vows to restore order in 18 months with action including devices to identify faults and new overhead wires

The Hindu

Basic integrity in doing business is what keeps us going, says MTR MD Hemamalini Maiya

Hemamalini Maiya, the managing partner of MTR, spoke to The Hindu about the 100-year-old iconic restaurant of Bengaluru that has only gained in popularity over time with its signature dishes and draws at least 2,000 people every day.

The Hindu

T.N. Forest Department stops construction of elephant-proof trench near Sigur elephant corridor

Forest Dept. stops work on elephant-proof trench in MTR buffer zone; conservationists say it could restrict wildlife movement & lead to more human-elephant interactions. Govt. departments should consult Forest Dept. before initiating projects along elephant corridors. MNREGA workers should remove invasive weeds instead. Work stopped in initial stages, channel closed…

The Hindu

Bengaluru stores with decades-old recipes for Mysore Pak

A detailed guide on Bengaluru’s renowned sweet stores, famous for their Mysore Pak.

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