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French fed up with their own rudeness
Ípsos :: Greece | 10 months ago
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A coiffed woman sips chilled wine, another savors her chocolate eclair. The one thing to complete a perfect picture of Parisian life?...It comes from the waiter, who snootily turns away a group of tourists: "There's no point waiting," he shrugs, even
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London 2012: Olympic boost to retailers and tourism new figures show
London :: United Kingdom | 10 months ago
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The Olympics is proving a boost to retailing and tourism, it was announced today. There had been reports of theatres, restaurants and tourist areas of London being affected by people avoiding the capital due to Olympic crowds. But today London Mayor
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Dave Barry: Some tips when visiting London
Kabul :: Afghanistan | 10 months ago
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Perhaps you've been watching the Olympics on NBC, and you've decided that you'd like to pop across the pond to see the games in person. I have good news and bad news for you: The good news is, London is a great city to visit. The bad news is, the
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Transport troubles hit London Games
Sydney :: Australia | 10 months ago
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The union said its members working as cleaners for contractors on the Tube and DLR will strike for 48 hours from Friday morning after voting for action over Olympics payments. From Friday until further notice, all RMT members on the Tube are
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Central Railway to get 24-hour announcers
Mumbai :: India | 10 months ago
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Fed up with complaintsabout lack of proper announcements and indicators at local railway stations, the Central Railway has arranged for professionals to make announcements 24-hour at 21 stations to begin with. Two people will man these stations in 12-
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Italy hit by another Friday transport strike
Rome :: Italy | 10 months ago
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Local public transport workers went on strike in Italy on Friday in protest over changes to contract conditions. The four-hour walk out was affecting bus, tram and metro services, with times differing from city to city across the country. In Rome the
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IMAGES: A look at Europe's high-speed train network
Paris :: France | 10 months ago
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H igh-speed rail is a type of passenger rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic. As of 2012 the maximum commercial speed was about 300kmph for the majority of installed systems...High-speed trains travel at
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California's High-Speed Rail System: What It Is And Why You Should Care [Futurism]
Palmdale :: CA :: USA | 11 months ago
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Last Friday, California lawmakers approved funding for the nation's first dedicated high-speed rail line, with construction slated to begin as early as late 2012. If the system is established according to plan, it will become the first dedicated high-
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IMAGES: A look at Europe's high-speed train network
Paris :: France | 11 months ago
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H igh-speed rail is a type of passenger rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic. As of 2012 the maximum commercial speed was about 300kmph for the majority of installed systems...High-speed trains travel at
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London rush-hour train crowding at its worst for over 20 years
London :: United Kingdom | 11 months ago
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Official figures show overcrowding on rush-hour trains into London, and 10 other English cities, is at its worst for over 20 years. Photograph: Martin Godwin for the Guardian Crowding on rush hour trains out of London is at its worst for more than 20
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