Public Transport news

• Why aren't bus passengers being counted in Hereford?

  25-06-2023 02:00 via herefordtimes.com
  
  Other News Sources - FOR those who dont know, the Sergeants B and D bus routes operate between Hereford City Bus Station and Bobblestock on the hour and the half-hour from the bus station, Mondays to Saturdays.
  
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• Warning of six months of Lichfield rail disruption

  25-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail passengers are being warned of disruption over six months to services in Lichfield as a station platform is completely rebuilt.
  
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• The 31 new speed cameras being switched on in Wales On Monday

  25-06-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - It comes before the speed limit on restricted roads in Wales will reduce from 30mph to 20mph on September 17 this year
  
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• TfL's geographically accurate London Underground map showing where every Tube station and line actually is

  25-06-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other Regional Press - When I came to London as a student I thought I was prepared. I had committed most of the central bit of the Tube map to memory and so would be boldly telling all the other freshers exactly where they were supposed to go and how to get there.
  
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• Sorry is hardest word in SNPs ferries fiasco. subscription

  25-06-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Long-running shambles is typical of this governments denial of reality
  
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• Plane makers tout efficiency tech as aviation plots flight path to net zero

  25-06-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - This weeks Paris air show was a showcase of fuel-saving developments but critics say fleet growth will offset gains
  
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• New £5.3m fleet of low-emission Stagecoach buses on the Coastliner 700 connecting Portsmouth to Sussex

  25-06-2023 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A brand new fleet of 22 low emission buses has been launched which will be used on the popular Coastliner 700 route connecting Hampshire and West Sussex.
  
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• Muller Road bus lanes planned to improve Bristol bus times

  25-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Progress has been made on a plan for new bus lanes on a road with a city's "worst performing bus route".
  
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• Live Thameslink updates as all lines between Bedford and St Pancras blocked with weekend travellers facing chaos

  25-06-2023 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  Other News Sources - Thameslink has told customers that all its lines between Bedford and London are closed until further notice, meaning weekend travellers are facing disruption to their journeys this morning (Sunday, June 25). This was caused, officials say, by issues with electrical wiring between St. Pancras station and Bedford, which blocked the line.
  
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• Islanders take South Uist ferry cancellation protest to Glasgow

  25-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Hundreds of people have marched through Glasgow to protest against the cancellation of an island's ferry service
  
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• House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt cranks up pressure on First Bus over cuts

  25-06-2023 02:00 via stokesentinel.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The leader of the House of Commons has weighed into the ongoing battle to save bus services set to be axed in North Staffordshire.
  
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• Greater Manchester £2 capped bus fares extended until September 2024

  25-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A new combined bus and tram tickets will cut fares by up to 20, says the Greater Manchester mayor.
  
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• Glasgow public transport 'a disgrace' as Arctic Monkeys fans warned of Subway closure

  25-06-2023 02:00 via glasgowlive.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Arctic Monkeys fans are being urged to plan their travel to Bellahouston Park ahead of time with no Subway service taking place to the nearest station after 6pm.
  
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• Driver shortage revealed to be cause of TransPennine Express cuts

  25-06-2023 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -TransPennine Express is urging people not to travel on many of its core routes today, unless their journeys are essential. TPE interim managing director Chris Jackson said: We regret that we need to run a reduced number of services today which is due to operational issues, including a lack of available traincrew.
  
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• Councillor hits out at 'hammer blow' train fare increase

  25-06-2023 02:00 via largsandmillportnews.com
  
  Other Regional Press - A North Coast councillor has hit out at an imminent 5 price increase for rail passengers in Scotland.
  
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• Council attempting to ensure 'efficient use of resources' as home to school transport bill tops £5.5m

  25-06-2023 02:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Free transport and other financial assistance has been described as a lifeline for eligible youngsters and their parents, but the overall cost is increasing annually
  
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• Calls for Sheffield tram network to be expanded to Stocksbridge, Woodseats and Northern General Hospital

  25-06-2023 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  Sheffield Star - We asked Star readers if they think the tram network in Sheffield needs expanding and why. They were quick to point out which areas need it most.
  
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• Calderdale bus depot given go-ahead for work so it can charge a whole fleet of electric buses

  25-06-2023 02:00 via halifaxcourier.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A Calder Valley bus depot is being lined up with capability to charge a full fleet of electric buses.
  
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• Birmingham car dominance blamed for road death 'complacency'

  25-06-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A road safety campaigner said "decades of car dominance" on Birmingham's roads had led to complacency about deaths and injuries.
  
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