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27/08/2010

Why ferry LD Lines is stopping its cross-Channel passenger service; the technology which improves train reliability, and unpaid ash cloud compensation claims.

After being described as 'not fit for purpose', and criticised in a recent report, the National Trust for Scotland's Chief Executive tells us how she'll address its problems to ensure its future security.

Why cross-Channel ferry companies are suffering from heavy competition, despite a rise in passenger numbers.

The new technology trains are using to keep them running on time.

And four months since the volcanic ash cloud, the passengers who are still trying to claim back refunds.

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Fri 27 Aug 2010 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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  • Cross Channel Ferries

    LD Ferries says its ending its Dover to Boulogne cross-Channel ferry service. It's one of a number of companies suffering from heavy competition, despite a small rise in passenger numbers.

    Duration: 09:53

  • National Trust Scotland

    Hit by falling revenues and a report which described its future as "unsustainable", Chief Executive Kate Mavor tell us how she is adressing the problems.

    Duration: 06:20

  • Train Safety

    Does new technology mean that train delays will be a thing of the past?

    Duration: 08:30

  • Mojito Cupcakes

    First Peter White was served the perfect mojito, now it's the turn of the mojito cupcake. One You and Yours listener shares her recipe.

    Duration: 03:34

  • Tartan Tat

    Are cheap kilts and 鈥楽ee You Jimmy鈥� hats spoiling the look of Edinburgh鈥檚 most historic thoroughfares?

    Duration: 07:50

  • Ash Cloud Compensation

    Four months after the Icelandic volcano ash grounded aeroplanes across Europe, why are some travellers still waiting to be compensated?

    Duration: 05:48

  • Plastic Bags

    The British Retail Consortium says supermarkets have significantly reduced the number of plastic bags they hand out since 2006. Is it all good news, and how can retailers do more?

    Duration: 06:03

  • Call You & Yours - Languages

    Is it really worth your while to learn a foreign language?

    Duration: 02:45

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  • Fri 27 Aug 2010 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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