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• Wills Bros lined up for £220m A9 Pitlochry dualling

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Construction Enquirer - Wills Bros is set to scoop the mp;pound;220m contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, closing out the programmemp;#39;s old procurement model.
  
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• Wills Bros lined up for ?220m A9 Pitlochry dualling

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Construction Enquirer - Wills Bros is set to scoop the ?220m contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, closing out the programme?s old procurement model.
  
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• ?We?ve lost a basic sense of politeness?: UK readers reveal daily reality of public transport

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  The Guardian - Andy Burnham has announced a campaign against nuisance behaviour on public transport, including ?headphone dodgers? who play loud music.
  
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• Welsh ministers should help decide rail closures says transport minister

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Nation. Cymru - Welsh ministers should help decide whether railway lines in Wales close for engineering work, the Deputy Minister for Transport has said ahead of a four-week closure planned for early next year.
  
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• Transport for Wales introduces new trains on Cambrian Coast Line

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Wales 247 - Transport for Walesmp;#39; first new Class 197e trains have entered passenger service on the Cambrian Coast Line between Machynlleth and Pwllheli, replacing trains that have served the route for more than 30 years.
  
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• Transport for Wales' Class 197e plan for Cambrian lines after units enter service

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Rail Magazine - Transport for Wales (TfW) Class 197s have made their debut on Cambrian passenger services.
  
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• Thousands of busy roads across England to be resurfaced in major pothole crackdown

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Independent - The government has also announced a further ?220 million in funding for councils in England to tackle potholes
  
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• TfWM single-route franchises

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has invited small and local bus operators to bid for individual bus routes as the region takes its next step towards bringing the network back under public control.
  
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• Ryanair adds ninth aircraft at Birmingham Airport with flights from £29.99

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Birmingham Mail - Ryanair is basing a ninth aircraft at Birmingham Airport for Winter 2026
  
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• Renewed calls for village?s railway station to be reopened

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Senedd Members have urged the Welsh Government to revisit plans for reopening Nelson railway station, after a petition signed by more than 400 people was brought before a committee.
  
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• Renewed calls for village's railway station to be reopened

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Senedd Members have urged the Welsh Government to revisit plans for reopening Nelson railway station, after a petition signed by more than 400 people was brought before a committee.
  
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• Rail travel around Greater Manchester is about to change forever

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Manchester Evening News - It is set to bring major beneftis from ticketing to infrastructure and the customer experience.
  
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• Rail investment will only cut Hull-to-Leeds journey times by 'up to a minute'

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Hull Daily Mail - Lord Dave McCobb has described the upgrades as an 'insult' as it was revealed a new fleet of battery-powered trains will not offer East Yorkshire significantly improved journey times as he campaigns for full rail electrification
  
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• Planned improvements to major road hit by congestion pushed back for 18-months

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - The A34 Stratford Road Enhancement Study mp;#151; a mp;pound;810,000 joint project between West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Solihull Council mp;#151; faces an 18-month delay and is now expected to complete in September 2028, pushing back planned improvements to congestion, cycling, walking and bus infrastructure including the Sprint scheme.
  
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• Pedestrians and wheelchair users 'forced' into road by narrow pavements

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Cambridge News - The trial measures will remain in place for at least a year and up to 18 months
  
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• Old London Underground tracks and signal failures costing commuters more than 800K hours a week

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  My London - The network's 'renewals backlog' is an estimated ?6.5 billion, half of which is track work alone
  
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• No trains between York and Leeds for nine days

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - No trains will run on the main route between Leeds and York for nine days, Network Rail has said.
  
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• New passenger trains rolled out on rail line serving North Wales

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Transport for Walesmp;#146; first new Class 197e trains enter passenger service on the Cambrian Coast Line - although will only do part of the route inititally
  
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• New approach to service reviews set to strengthen Staffordshire?s bus network

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - A new approach to reviewing and improving Staffordshire?s supported bus network will help to protect important community connections and provide best value for money.
  
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• New approach to service reviews set to strengthen Staffordshire's bus network

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - A new approach to reviewing and improving Staffordshiremp;#39;s supported bus network will help to protect important community connections and provide best value for money.
  
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• MPs call for different airport drop-off charges for taxis as Government agrees 12-month review

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  TaxiPoint - Taxi and private hire drivers could face a different approach to airport access charges after MPs raised concerns over rising fees, inadequate transport alternatives and disruption to communities surrounding UK airports.
  
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• MP urges cross-party working on rail future after accusing Peer of ?political point-scoring?

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - Hull?s most senior MP has called for cross-party working on future funding for the city?s railway after criticism of the impact of a ?1bn investment in new battery-electric trains.
  
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• MP urges cross-party working on rail future after accusing Peer of 'political point-scoring?

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - Hullmp;#39;s most senior MP has called for cross-party working on future funding for the citymp;#39;s railway after criticism of the impact of a 31bn investment in new battery-electric trains.
  
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• Mayor invites residents to help name future transport network

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Local Government - The West Midlands public transport network is to get a fresh look and a brand new name.Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, is asking the public to put forward their suggestions for what the regionmp;#39;s transport should be called.
  
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• Local MPs push back on Heathrow expansion

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other News Sources - Proposals for a third runway at Heathrow airport put the ?health and wellbeing? of local constituents at risk, several MPs in areas surrounding the airport
  
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• Leeds Bradford Airport parkway station plans on the cards for a decade - why it might not happen

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Leeds Live - It was a full decade ago - in December 2016 - when local leaders in West Yorkshire settled on the idea of building a parkway rail station for passengers to Leeds Bradford Airport
  
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• International trains set to run from second major London station: When, where and how?

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  London Evening Standard - Sir Richard Branson?s Virgin is among operators seeking to take on Eurostar in offering cross-Channel routes to European capitals and other cities.
  
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• https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/26657097.becky-gittins-mp-antisocial-behaviour-trains/

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won?t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
  
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• Heathrow risks ?falling behind? rivals without third runway expansion

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Aviation Industry- Heathrow profits fell by more than 18 in the first nine months of the year amid lower airport charges and higher costs.
  
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• Heathrow risks 'falling behind' rivals without third runway expansion

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Aviation Industry- Heathrow profits fell by more than 18 in the first nine months of the year amid lower airport charges and higher costs.
  
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• Haddington train station case ?weak?, government body says

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Hopes of a new train station in an East Lothian market town have hit a set back after Transport Scotland told council officers the case was ?weak? and failed to provide evidence the benefits outweighed the costs.
  
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• Haddington train station case 'weak', government body says

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Hopes of a new train station in an East Lothian market town have hit a set back after Transport Scotland told council officers the case was mp;#39;weakmp;#39; and failed to provide evidence the benefits outweighed the costs.
  
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• Frustration in East Yorkshire over rail connectivity needs to be addressed

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Yorkshire has long been held back by poor public transport and the public here is not willing to accept token gestures to improve the network. The Government won?t get away with trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the electorate.
  
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• Fancy car touchscreens? We prefer buttons, say drivers subscription

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Times Online - Two in three British motorists said in a survey they would rather have physical dials and controls in vehicles than distracting and complex touchscreens
  
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• Edinburgh council will be asked to lobby for powers to introduce congestion charging

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh council will be asked next week to agree to lobby for the Scottish Government to make available the powers to introduce congestion charging.
  
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• Edinburgh could declare 'car-free day' for Tour de France Grand Départ next summer

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Herald - Green councillor Lorenzo Martinico has called on officers to introduce a vehicle-free festival around the time of the race in July 2027.
  
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• Dazzling headlights forcing one in four drivers off the road after clock change

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  This is Money- One in four motorists affected by headlight glare plan on reducing or even giving up driving when the clocks go back this weekend.
  
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• Court papers reveal mayor's ?2.7m interest in major rail scheme

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - An elected mayor who campaigned against East West Rail's preferred route had a major financial interest in the project which was not recorded as having been declared during a meeting in parliament with the rail minister, it has emerged.
  
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• Court papers reveal mayor's £2.7m interest in major rail scheme

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - An elected mayor who campaigned against East West Railmp;#39;s preferred route had a major financial interest in the project which was not recorded as having been declared during a meeting in parliament with the rail minister, it has emerged.
  
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• Councils report record road maintenance spend, says DfT

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  New Civil Engineer - Englandmp;#39;s local authorities have reported a record level of spending on road maintenance this year, with nearly 11,265km of carriageway resurfaced and total local road maintenance expenditure rising to about mp;pound;4.9bn, according to figures published by the Department for Transport (DfT).
  
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• Council votes to axe two hour free parking scheme

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - A scheme offering people two hours of free parking in Wakefield has been scrapped after the council said it was "unaffordable".
  
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• CAA considers forcing Heathrow to adopt new competitive delivery models

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Construction News - The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is considering powers to require competitive design-and-build or design-build-operate arrangements for individual projects within Heathrow?s proposed third-runway expansion and improvements to the existing airport.
  
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• Bus links row over bid for 75 homes on 'unsustainable' site

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bristol Live - mp;#39;This development would totally change the villagemp;#146;s charactermp;#39;
  
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• Bradford Interchange: ?Serious concerns? raised over newly announced plans

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Post - ?Serious concerns? have been raised over the newly announced plans for a new rail station at Bradford Interchange.
  
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• Bradford Interchange: 'Serious concerns' raised over newly announced plans

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Post - ?Serious concerns? have been raised over the newly announced plans for a new rail station at Bradford Interchange.
  
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• Birmingham Airport: £3.75bn economic impact and 57,000 jobs as masterplan vote opens

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Birmingham Airport has published an economic report showing it contributes mp;pound;3.75bn to the regional economy and supports 57,000 jobs, as public consultation continues on its masterplan to handle 30 million passengers by 2041
  
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• Birmingham Airport £2bn expansion to double passengers without second runway

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Birmingham Airportmp;#39;s mp;pound;2bn expansion plan aims to double passenger numbers to 30 million by 2041 and increase flights without a second runway, significant noise increase or public funds
  
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• Bewdley Express trial concludes after welcoming more than 1,000 passengers aboard

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - The trial of the Bewdley Express, a new passenger service, has ended on a positive note after successfully carrying more than 1,000 passengers during its run.
  
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• Becky Gittins MP on antisocial behaviour on trains

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - We all have those little things that get under our skin.Someone playing music at full volume on the train, or returning to your car a few minutes late only to find a hefty parking charge waiting for you.They're hardly the biggest issues facing the country, but they're frustrations that many of us will recognise.
  
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• Battery trains branded an 'insult' to Hull

  23-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - ransPennine Express recently announced it was investing ?1bn in a new fleet of battery-electric trains for the 2030s.
  However, former Hull Liberal Democrat councillor Lord Dave McCobb said he was pressing for full electrification of the rail line to Hull saying "our part of Yorkshire deserves better".
  
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