The industrial action has caused traffic havoc over the last 11 days for Eurostar passengers at Paris Gare du Nord and Lille Europe, the port of Calais and the entrance to the Channel tunnel which links France and Britain. On Friday Eurostar posted an announcement on its site, warning customers that delays and cancellations were set to continue until at least Monday March 18th. "All Eurostar trains are experiencing delays and long queues for journeys from Paris Nord and Lille Europe due to industrial action by French customs until March 18th, we therefore advise passengers not to travel unless absolutely necessary. "These delays impact our planned timetables and cause subsequent cancellations." Four trains had been cancelled on Friday, including the 07:37 from Paris Nord to London St Pancras, the 09:03 from Paris Nord to Ebbsfleet International and London St Pancras, the 14:37 from Paris Nord to Ashford International and London St Pancras and … [Read more...] about Transport mayhem continues in France as French customs unions reject offer
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VIAGS authorised to host IATA training center course
Director of IATA Việt Nam Đỗ Như Phụng hands over the training certificate to a representative of VIAGS. — VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company Limited (VIAGS), a member of Vietnam Airlines, has received the IATA Authorised Training Centre Certificate from the International Air Transportation Association. The IATA certificate will have global legal validity. The VIAGS courses commissioned by IATA will include category 3 dangerous goods, basic goods service, live animal service, aviation security awareness and many other courses related to aviation transport. Under the guidance of VIAGS trainers, students register for the course and participate in the tests organised by IATA in Vietnamese territory. With the IATA centre in Việt Nam, individuals and organisations operating in the aviation transport sector can save on learning costs compared to IATA training courses in foreign countries, while … [Read more...] about VIAGS authorised to host IATA training center course
Three Crew Members Killed After Train Derailment in British Columbia
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By Paul Vieira WSJ Mon., Feb. 4, 2019 Three crew members on a Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. freight train were killed Monday after a derailment involving up to 60 railcars in western Canada. The Calgary, Alberta-based railway confirmed the three deaths in a statement via email. The freight train was headed westbound before derailing early Monday morning in the community of Field, British Columbia, near the border with Alberta. “A full investigation will take place to determine the cause of this incident,” a railway spokesman said. He added there was no threat to public safety and no dangerous goods were involved. Canada’s Transportation Safety Board, whose mandate includes probing accidents on the country’s railways, has deployed investigators to the site. A spokesman for the agency said between 40 and 60 railcars had derailed, and early reports indicate the railcars involved were used to carry grain. Deaths involving railway employees and … [Read more...] about Three Crew Members Killed After Train Derailment in British Columbia
After storm, large swath of nation plunges into deep freeze
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... AlertMe BOSTON — Bitter cold is setting in after a major winter storm blanketed a wide swath of the country in snow, sleet and rain this weekend, creating dangerously icy conditions that promise to complicate cleanup efforts and make travel challenging on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some of the coldest temperatures felt so far this season started to set in across the Midwest and Northeast Sunday and are expected to plunge further overnight. ADVERTISEMENTSkip Wind chills will bring temperatures into teens in the New York City area and down to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 40 degrees Celsius) in upstate New York, the National Weather Service predicted. In New England, they’ll fall to as low as 20 F (29 C) below zero around Boston and as low as 35 F (37 C) below zero in … [Read more...] about After storm, large swath of nation plunges into deep freeze
Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women
PUBLISHED: 18:02 13 November 2018 | UPDATED: 20:07 13 November 2018 Megan Aldous Goldie Sayers , Team GB Javelin Thrower and one of Suffolk's 100 Inspiring Women speaking at the event Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant This is a list that Suffolk should be proud of - 100 women who are positive role models for future generations, women who have achieved success in a diverse range of fields from business, the arts, sport and education to the third sector.The list was put together by a panel of judges this summer after we asked readers for their nominations. From top left: Jenna Ackerley, Anne Beckett-Allen, Katie Bannister, Jane Basham, Dayle Bayliss, Shayra Begum, Nicola Beach, Adele Bellis and Professor Emma Bond Pictures: WENDY AIKEN PHOTOGRAPHY/EDF ENERGY/BARRY ELEY/PHILIP MYNOTT/SUFFOLK COUNTY COUCIL/UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLKJenna Ackerley, Events Under Canvas: A Felixstowe girl originally, 38-year-old Jenna now lives in East Bergholt with her husband and … [Read more...] about Meet 100 of Suffolk’s most inspirational women