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• RMT accepts three-year pay deal for London Underground staff

  04-11-2025 19:55
  Agreement that will increase drivers’ pay to nearly £80,000 by 2027 comes after strike action in SeptemberThe RMT union has accepted a three-year inflation-plus pay deal for London Underground workers, ending the dispute that led to travel chaos in London in September and increasing drivers’ pay to nearly £80,000 by 2027.The deal, with an initial 3.4% increase backdated to this April, means London Underground staff pay will rise in line with RPI inflation – higher t
  
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• York teams helped driver divert LNER train to station after mass stabbing

  04-11-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Teams in York helped a LNER driver divert a train after a mass stabbing onboard allowing police to mp;#147;apprehend a violent suspectmp;#148;, the rail company has said.
  
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• Wales transport transformation plus autonomous vehicles update

  04-11-2025 01:00 via markwalkerg.podbean.com
  Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast - Christian speaks to Transport for Wales Chief Executive Officer James Price about the transformation of rail services across the nation currently underway, with particular focus on the South Wales Metro 1:30.
  With possible UK autonomous vehicle trials in the news, Christian visits the Smart Mobility Living Lab and hears about its work from Beata Szoboszlai, TRLmp;#146;s Head of Innovation Partnerships 30:40.
  In his final thought from the departure l
  
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• Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will 'get worse' as shut down rumbles on

  04-11-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse
  
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• 'Speaks volumes': Amazon's electric lorry investment hailed by Transport Secretary as HGVs debuted on Humber Bridge

  04-11-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Amazon?s investment in electric lorries has been hailed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer spokesman gives rail safety verdict following Huntingdon stabbings

  04-11-2025 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - A suspect has now been charged after 11 people were injured in Saturdaymp;#39;s knife attack
  
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• Ryanair profit boosted 40 by Europeans’ ‘reluctance’ to fly to US

  04-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Budget airline increases capacity after earlier than expected delivery of Boeing aircraft
  
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• Rail security to be reviewed after train stabbings

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says there could be more facial recognition CCTV after a mass stabbing on a train.
  
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• Rail passenger transport increased by 5.8 in 2024

  04-11-2025 01:00 via eureporter.co
  News from Europe - In 2024, 443 billion passenger-kilometres (pkm) were performed by rail in the EU, up from 419 billion in 2023 (+5.8). This is the highest number reported by main rail undertakings since the start of the data collection in 2004.
  
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• Rail is still this country's best mode of travel. We must protect it

  04-11-2025 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Serious consideration must be given to the possibility of BTP uniformed officers making their presence felt at stations and on services
  
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• Rachel Reeves told to end 'obscene' car tax rule for drivers in November

  04-11-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - 87 per cent of those with driveways reported their cars were mp;amp;quot;much cheapermp;amp;quot; to operate than traditional petrol or diesel models.
  
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• Powerful new video launches to inspire rail safety awareness nationwide

  04-11-2025 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  Rail Business Daily - The Rail Safe Friendly Programme (RSF), delivered by Learn Live UK, has released a new video, mp;#39;Interview with Liz Ballantynemp;#39;, highlighting the vital importance of rail safety education for children and families.
  
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• Plaque honouring Isambard Kingdom Brunel planned for station

  04-11-2025 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A PLAQUE at Dorchester West Railway Station will mark its historic connection to engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway (GWR).
  
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• Photos of Glasgow train derailment in Cumbria after carriages hit landslide at 80mph

  04-11-2025 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - A major Incident was declared on Monday morning after a Glasgow to London train derailed.
  
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• Peel Ports confirms £10m investment into Birkenhead port's Eastfloat Terminal

  04-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - mp;#39;This investment reflects our commitment to bringing the Eastfloat Terminal back to lifemp;#39;
  
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• New bus route to connect Maidenhead and High Wycombe

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  Bucks Free Press - A new bus route is set to connect Maidenhead and High Wycombe
  
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• MP Rachel Gilmour and Rail Minister in talks on linking heritage railway to mainline

  04-11-2025 01:00 via wsfp.co.uk
  Other News Sources - TALKS with Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy over a possible West Somerset Railway (WSR) connection to the mainline in Taunton had been mp;#39;constructivemp;#39;, MP Rachel Gilmour said.
  
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• More buses and better timetables could put 171,000 people within 30 minutes of Newcastle

  04-11-2025 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Think tank Centre For Cities estimates that plans to make buses more frequent and line up better with rail or Metro timetables could add mp;pound;1.8bn a year to the North East economy
  
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• Metal detectors at train stations would 'make life impossible', says UK transport secretary

  04-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Heidi Alexander says security review after Cambridgeshire train stabbings will consider all other options
  
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• Landslip probably caused Shap derailment

  04-11-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The derailment of part of an Avanti West Coast train near Shap in Cumbria, in which four people were slightly hurt, is suspected to have been caused by a landslip. The derailment of the leading power car of a Pendolino travelling from Glasgow to London early yesterday also blocked the down line, and all services will remain suspended between Preston and Carlisle today, Network Rail said.
  
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• Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country

  04-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
  
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• Hundreds to get unlimited travel under free public transport pilot

  04-11-2025 01:00 via news.stv.tv
  STV - The Glasgow scheme is the first trial of its kind in Scotland and will see 1,000 people taking part.
  
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• Huge disruption as 'landslip crash' Glasgow to London train derails

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - Avanti says it could be mp;quot;a number of daysmp;quot; before normal service between Glasgow and London resumes.
  
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• Government statement issued on Manchester Airport drop off and pick up charges

  04-11-2025 01:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Manchester Airportmp;#39;s drop-off and pick-up charges has been raised in Parliament
  
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• Fury at CAZ charge increase as critics say 'it was never about the pollution'

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Bristol Live - A city council committee will consider increasing the CAZ charges
  
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• Families to save on rail journeys with new Transport for Wales ticket offer

  04-11-2025 01:00 via wales247.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales.
  
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• Congestion charge 'making life harder' for drivers trying to access rail station

  04-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Oxford railway station is inaccessible by car without passing a congestion charge point, which has sparked concerns over how commuters could be affected.
  
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• City's exports 'slow' after JLR attack and tariffs

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce say a report reveals a challenging latest quarter for exporters.
  
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• City Minutes: Better transport for big cities

  04-11-2025 01:00 via centreforcities.org
  Other News Sources - Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Analyst Rob Johnson and External Affairs and Policy Manager Caitlin Rollison to discuss the findings of our latest report ?Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors?. They dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for the metro mayors.
  
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• Campaign for Better Transport's Silviya Barrett: 'Good, affordable sustainable transport' has the power to transform lives

  04-11-2025 01:00 via businessgreen.com
  Other News Sources - Women in Green Business Awards 2025: Campaign of the Year winner reflects on the Bus Stop Standards campaign and the need to inspire in a male-dominated transport sector
  
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• Call for old 66 bus route to return after changes left areas without public transport

  04-11-2025 01:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The Stagecoach 66 bus service no longer covers Cupernham Lane and areas in the east of Romsey leaving elderly residents unable to commute into the town centre.
  
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• Buses get 'enhanced priority' with new bus lane changes

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The roads affected will now impose bus lane rules at peak traffic times, from 07:30 to 09:30 GMT and 15:30 to 18:30 GMT.
  
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• Bus station's future to be unveiled at exhibition

  04-11-2025 01:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Plans to redevelop the bus station site in Romsey are to be unveiled at an exhibition.
  
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• Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle East

  04-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - A six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week
  
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• Andy Burnham should be allowed to introduce new Greater Manchester transport tax, report says

  04-11-2025 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - A new report by pro-devolution thinktank Centre for Cities has called for the government to allow regional mayors like Mr Burnham mp;#39;the right to requestmp;#39; to impose a new mp;#39;French-style payroll taxmp;#39; to fund transport projects.
  
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• £63m transport project could see mobility hub built

  04-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - An integrated mobility hub could be constructed as part of a mp;quot;transformativemp;quot; mp;pound;63m travel improvements project.
  
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• 'Speaks volumes': Amazon's electric lorry investment hailed by Transport Secretary as HGVs debuted on Humber Bridge

  04-11-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Amazonmp;#39;s investment in electric lorries has been hailed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
  
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• A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig

  04-11-2025 01:00 via transport.gov.scot
  Transport Scotland - Preparatory works have commenced on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig this Autumn. The works, which are anticipated to continue through to early 2026, will involve establishment of the temporary site compound and office space area between Guay and Kindallachan, creation of access points along the section to facilitate works traffic, tree felling operations and works to facilitate utility diversions for the project.
  
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