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• Wales to benefit from £445m rail investment under new UK Railways Bill

  06-11-2025 01:00 via wales247.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Landmark legislation that will transform Britainmp;#39;s railways is being introduced today (5 November), paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits.
  
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• Wales to benefit from ?445m rail investment under new UK Railways Bill

  06-11-2025 01:00 via wales247.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Landmark legislation that will transform Britain?s railways is being introduced today (5 November), paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits.
  
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• US to cut flights 10 at 40 airports because of government shutdown

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Transportation secretary Sean Duffy says reductions will start Friday to keep air travel safe
  
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• UK transport secretary says full electrification of railways ‘not affordable right now’

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Heidi Alexander says focus will be on other projects such as HS2
  
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• Tube driver pay to hit almost £80k as union strikes deal with TfL subscription

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The RMT said the three-year salary deal for London Underground workers was a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of strike action
  
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• Trainline raises its end of year guidance

  06-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - Ticketing app saw half-year profit surge to mp;pound;93m
  
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• The 25 destinations you can travel to on Christmas Day via Birmingham on a National Express coach as bookings rise 50

  06-11-2025 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - National Express has released all the coach routes it is operating on Christmas Day via Birmingham as rail services are suspended for the festivities - with a surge in bookings already
  
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• ScotRail issues procurement notice for new suburban trains

  06-11-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -ScotRail has taken the next step towards ordering new trains for suburban lines in the central belt by issuing a contract notice on the Procurement Contracts Scotland website. Potential suppliers are being invited to tender, and the new rolling stock should enter service in the early 2030s.
  
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• Sales up at BYD and down at Tesla as electric cars hit 25 of market. subscription

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Electrified vehicles overtake diesel-only counterparts in October, according to the SMMT trade body, as automotive manufacturers near government target
  
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• Railways Bill: Transport Committee launches new inquiry into Govt's landmark legislation

  06-11-2025 01:00 via committees.parliament.uk
  Transport Committee - The Transport Committee will scrutinise the new legislation to enact the Governmentmp;#39;s landmark reforms to the rail sector, which includes the long-awaited establishment of Great British Railways.
  
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• Railways Bill is 'once in a generation' opportunity to reshape rail system

  06-11-2025 01:00 via urbantransportgroup.org
  Urban Transport Group - The Urban Transport Group is today welcoming the introduction of the Railways Bill into Parliament - the legislation that will create Great British Railways (GBR).
  
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• Rail users call for direct routes to transform journeys across Bradford

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Campaigners believe a new train service linking Bradford, Halifax, and Sheffield could revolutionise rail travel across West Yorkshire.
  
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• Rail reform and Great British Railways - written statement

  06-11-2025 01:00 via gov.uk
  Department for Transport - The Railways Bill will help create Great British Railways (GBR)a new, publicly owned company that prioritises passengers and their experiences.
  
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• Rail improvements needed in the here and now across Yorkshire

  06-11-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Rail connectivity isnmp;#39;t just about links between cities but the many towns that come in between. Rail travel should be the lifeblood of transport for many of these towns. It should be the primary mode of travel but as Halifax and District Rail Action Group (Hadrag) points out services are clearly lacking.
  
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• Rachel Reeves set to hit drivers with road charging tax in the Budget as Chancellor chases fuel duty shortfall

  06-11-2025 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - Rachel Reeves is expected to announce that EVs will be charged 3p per mile on top of other road taxes, as Treasury sources disclosed to the Mail yesterday.
  
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• Publicly owned Great British Railways with Derby HQ to be created officially in Parliament

  06-11-2025 01:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  Derby Telegraph - Great British Railways, which will be headquartered in Derby, is set to create a simpler, more unified railway
  
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• Plans for new £50m biofuel plant approved

  06-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A new mp;pound;50m biofuel plant that will help power the Lower Thames Crossing Project, one of the largest road projects in Britain, has been given the green light.
  
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• Peace on the Underground after RMT agrees pay deal

  06-11-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The RMT has accepted a three-year pay agreement for London Underground staff, following mp;#145;sustained negotiationsmp;#146; with Transport for London. The union said it has also managed to secure commitments in connection with work-life balance, including mp;#145;fatigue friendlymp;#146; rosters, further discussions on staff travel, and a consistent Boxing Day payment of ?400.
  
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• Newcastle Airport awarded international accreditation

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Northern Echo - Newcastle Airport has been awarded international accreditation for accessibility.
  
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• New car market grows 0.5 as share of battery electric cars hits a quarter

  06-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the new car market grew by 0.5 last month
  
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• National Express operates UK's largest Christmas travel network for Yorkshire

  06-11-2025 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - National Express is helping bring families together across Yorkshire this Christmas after announcing the UKmp;#39;s biggest festive services.
  
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• Men are more confident drivers but cause most big crashes subscription

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Department for Transport figures for 2024 show men accounted for 76 of UK road deaths yet a study found 86 of male drivers feel safe behind the wheel
  
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• Major changes to Oxford's bus network announced

  06-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - BUS passengers in Oxford are set to benefit from improved services and better hospital connections
  
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• Lower Thames Crossing FA sought

  06-11-2025 01:00 via pfie.com
  Other News Sources - The Department for Transport and National Highways is seeking a financial adviser to work on the mp;pound;10bn Lower Thames Crossing project financing.
  
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• Labour faces two clear options on its plan to renationalise railways subscription

  06-11-2025 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - In the interests of taxpayers, passengers and the regions, letmp;#39;s hope ministers have chosen a model for growth, quality and value for money
  
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• Introduction of Great British Railways legislation heralds 'transformative' time for supply chain

  06-11-2025 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  New Civil Engineer - The Government will today, 5 November, introduce legislation to create a single, publicly owned body to run Britainmp;#39;s passenger rail network, in a major overhaul of the industry designed to simplify ticketing, improve reliability and give passengers a stronger voice.
  
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• HS2 Ltd

  06-11-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Construction of HS2mp;#39;s Handsacre Link, which connects the high-speed line with the West Coast Main Line, has been paused for a further four years.
  
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• Historic England Reveals Heritage At Risk In London-Are We Losing Our Heritage Sites?

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thehaveringdaily.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Upminster Tithe Barn, a scheduled monument on the outskirts of London, has been saved for future generations following repair and restoration work including a new thatched roof.The medieval barn has been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register after essential repairs were completed with funding from National Highways, via the Lower Thames Crossing scheme, and Historic England.
  
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• Great British Railways Update – Message from Anna-jane Hunter, CILT(UK) Chair

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Great British Railways Update mp;amp;ndash; Message from Anna-jane Hunter, CILT(UK) ChairDear Member,The Government has announced its vision for rail reform through the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) - a major step intended to simplify and improve how our rail system operates. Some of you may have already seen our initial response in the CILT(UK) bulletin and on our website. As Chair, I want to share my perspective and outline how CILT(U
  
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• Government’s Rail Reform Vision Announcement Must Deliver “Clarity and Cooperation”, say industry experts

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILTUK) welcomes the Governmentmp;amp;rsquo;s plans to simplify and improve the rail system of Great Britain through Great British Railways (GBR) announced today, but says success will rely on clear leadership, accountability, and strong collaboration across the industry.CILT(UK) recognises the urgent need for reform, given ongoing fragmentation, declining passenger confidence, and high
  
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• Government scraps plans to trial free bus passes for under 22s

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - According to the BBC, the UK government has rejected a proposed trial offering free bus passes to under-22s in England, calling it mp;amp;ldquo;unaffordablemp;amp;rdquo; until at least 2028mp;amp;ndash;29. The plan, recommended by Parliamentmp;amp;rsquo;s Transport Committee, aimed to improve access to jobs and education.mp;amp;nbsp;Committee chair Ruth Cadbury criticised the decision as lacking ambition, noting poor transport connectivity harms o
  
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• Government introduces 'landmark' Railways Bill

  06-11-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The text of the Act of Parliament which will create Great British Railways will enter Parliament today. The Department for Transport said: mp;#145;GBR will be accountable to passengers, freight customers and taxpayers and will drive a relentless focus on responding to their needs. Responsible for co-ordinating the whole network: from track and train, to cost and revenue. GBR will deliver lasting change.mp;#146;
  
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• EU pushes to cut time of cross-border train trips by up to 8 hours

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Brussels launches mp;#128;345bn high-speed rail plan to compete with planes
  
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• End of an era as semaphore signals are taken down

  06-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A railway historian says he believes the traditional semaphore signals removed from a rural railway station could have been the last in use in the entire Eastern region.
  
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• Electric vehicle drivers likely to be hit with pay-by-mile tax in budget subscription

  06-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Rachel Reeves believed to be considering a 3p-per-mile charge to make up for falling revenue from fuel duty
  
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• Doncaster Sheffield 'Robin Hood' airport faces one final hurdle after 3175m SYMCA funding accepted

  06-11-2025 01:00 via westbridgfordwire.com
  Other Regional Press - Political leadership of the City of Doncaster Council have voted to accept hundreds of millions in public funds to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).
  
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• Does Great British Railways really signal a new era for passengers?

  06-11-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Train Talk: How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?
  
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• Closing level crossing to vehicles 'would kill town centre', warns business owner

  06-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Closing London Road Crossing to vehicles would mp;#39;killmp;#39; Bicester town centre, a business owner has warned.
  
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• City's £22.5m cycle route plan set for approval

  06-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The 6km link from the city centre to Longbridge is expected to be safer and help cut car dependency.
  
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• China’s flying taxi leader aims to launch airport services within 3 years

  06-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - EHang says its uncrewed electric aircraft could carry passengers into major Chinese cities for as little as $30
  
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• All EV drivers risk having to pay £694 to keep cars on road next year

  06-11-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - Fresh research shows that drivers could pay just mp;pound;694 to charge their electric car at a public charging station for a year
  
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