Public Transport news

• What should come next after the bus fare cap scheme in England?

  19-05-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - The government-supported bus fare cap initiative is set to end in December. With a view on 2026, we asked the industry whether such schemes are the best way to spend limited funding available for bus
  
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• What is happening with Elland Train Station: New Calderdale railway station will welcome six-car trains

  19-05-2025 02:00 via halifaxcourier.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Six-car trains will still be able to use a new mp;pound;25m Calderdale railway station when it opens - despite the station only being able to fit five.
  
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• Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions’

  19-05-2025 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Analysis suggests there could be 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric cars on Britainmp;#146;s roads by 2030The UK governmentmp;#146;s weakening of rules on electric car sales is likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions as sales of plug-in hybrids rise, according to analysis.Relaxed rules could result in as many as 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on UK roads by 2030, according to modelling by Tmp;amp;amp;amp;E, a campaign group on t
  
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• Wakefield Council welcomes new White Rose Rail Plan for Yorkshire

  19-05-2025 02:00 via wakefieldexpress.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Yorkshiremp;#39;s Plan for Rail sets out a credible and affordable package of investment in new and accessible stations.
  
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• UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now

  19-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were mp;quot;set to be on the roadmp;quot; by 2026.
  
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• Thermal Drones to Monitor Tracks in North East This Summer

  19-05-2025 02:00 via railway.supply
  Railway. Supply - Thermal Drones will return to patrol the Durham Coast Line and the Bishop Line this summer as part of efforts to prevent trespassing and protect lives during the school holidays. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
  
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• The new £144m electric rail line without enough trains

  19-05-2025 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - SOMETIMES I sit and ponder some of the biggest questions that exist, such as is there life after death and how deep is the sea.Actually I made that bit up as the questions that I usually find myself thinking about are how long does it take to build a CalMac ferry and will the A9 ever get dualled?Recently. Imp;#39;ve been pondering another big question, namely what can you buy for mp;pound;144 million?
  
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• The end of railway signal failures? A digital plan points a way subscription

  19-05-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - A mp;pound;1.4 billion project eliminates trackside signals, promising a 33 per cent reduction in delays
  
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• Semi-autonomous trucks tested for deliveries to German drugstores. Iveco says it's a success

  19-05-2025 02:00 via trans.info
  News from Europe - Iveco has announced the successful completion of joint testing of its pioneering technology with AI-based autonomous driving software provider Plus. The months-long project culminated in trials under real-world conditions.
  
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• School transport: Councillors to vote on potential u-turn on controversial policy

  19-05-2025 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - A row between parents and North Yorkshire Council over changes to school transport is set to reach a crescendo this week as councillors prepare to vote on a potential u-turn.
  
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• Rural operators in Wales 'petrified' by bus reforms

  19-05-2025 02:00 via cwmbranlife.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Rural bus operators are petrified by the Welsh Governmentmp;#39;s plans to introduce a London-style bus network in Wales, the industry warned.
  
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• PM urged to support more cross-Channel rail services at EU-UK Summit

  19-05-2025 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  Rail Business Daily - Campaigners have written to the Prime Minister to urge him to place international rail firmly on the agenda as a symbol and a tool of a revitalised UK-EU relationship at Mondaymp;#39;s (19 May) EU-UK Summit.
  
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• New Investment Will Make Rail Replacement Services More Accessible

  19-05-2025 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - As part of the Department for Transportmp;#39;s Plan For Change initiative, they will be improving accessibility for disabled people on rail replacement coaches.
  
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• More subsidy for TfW Rail despite revenue growth

  19-05-2025 02:00 via modernrailways.com
  Modern Railways - TfW Rail has been awarded a further increase in subsidy despite recent growth in revenue. One of the reasons cited is that Core Valley Lines (CVL) electrification and capacity enhancement have increased the number of assets requiring maintenance.
  
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• Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

  19-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.
  
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• Major progress on new Birmingham railway stations

  19-05-2025 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Six lift shafts have been installed as long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham move closer to completion.
  
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• London City Airport enlists crisis and corporate comms support

  19-05-2025 02:00 via prweek.co.uk
  Other News Sources - London City Airport has hired an agency for crisis and corporate communications.
  
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• Guest Comment:

  19-05-2025 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Emma Partlow, Director of Consumer Engagement and Policy for Transreport, explains how technology is transforming rail accessibility.
  
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• Greater Anglia Railway Station Receives Wildlife Friendly Accreditation

  19-05-2025 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - Following the work that the local community has carried out at Rochford station, it has received a new accreditation.
  
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• Flights cancelled for second day at Paris Orly airport after technical issue

  19-05-2025 02:00 via connexionfrance.com
  Aviation Industry- Up to 15 of flights are set to be impacted, with 40 cancelled yesterday evening
  
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• Farnborough Airport: FlightSafety International will expand

  19-05-2025 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A global leader in aviation training will expand its facilities at Farnborough Airport.
  
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• Enviro400 pair are first new double-deckers for Faresaver Buses

  19-05-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Faresaver Buses of Chippenham has taken delivery of its first new double-deckers in the form of two Alexander Dennis Enviro400 models. Another pair will follow in late-2025.
  
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• Enhancing the coach and bus passenger experience

  19-05-2025 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Accessibility and safety are two important aspects for coach and bus operators to consider when it comes to passenger experience
  
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• Collaboration to strengthen rail industry skills

  19-05-2025 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  Railway Gazette - UK: Rail Forum and the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators have agreed a partnership bringing together their respective expertise in industry engagement and professional development.
  
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• Busy commuter rail line re-opens after four months

  19-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - mp;pound;140m of work has been carried out to the track since January, affecting signalling systems, bridges and overhead line equipment.
  
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• Bus contracts renewed in New Forest, Fareham, Gosport and more

  19-05-2025 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - More than 20 bus contracts have been renewed for the next four years for a value of mp;pound;13.5 million.
  
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• Bring back private finance initiatives, construction firm urges subscription

  19-05-2025 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Wates envisages a new mp;#39;alliance investment modelmp;#39; for schools, hospitals and infrastructure with co-ownership and better oversight to avoid past failures
  
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• £40m rail upgrades for new city station completed

  19-05-2025 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A mp;pound;40m project to upgrade the railway infrastructure around a citymp;#39;s new station has been completed.
  
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• 'Immediate prohibition' for firms caught flouting rail safety

  19-05-2025 02:00 via herefordtimes.com
  Other News Sources - Two firms have been rapped over safety failings near Hereford railway station.
  
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• 20mph limit Birmingham streets here to stay - and boss wants even more

  19-05-2025 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - Birmingham City Council declared a road safety emergency last year and is exploring the possibility of introducing more 20mph limits
  
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