Public Transport news

• Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?

  20-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - The environmental costs of flying are much higher, and the government subsidises rail travel, so what explains the baffling price difference when travelling domestically?Years ago, airline travel was the preserve of the wealthy, and this may be why it can still come as a surprise when getting on a plane looks like the money-saving choice compared with taking the train.When the personal finance comparison site Finder did some research this summer, it found flying within the UK was
  
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• U-turn over reduced bus service after feedback

  20-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A bus service which was drastically reduced is to be reverted back to its more frequent timetable following complaints.
  
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• Transport tech business eyes fresh opportunities for growth

  20-11-2025 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  The Business Desk - Leeds-based transport technology provider, Tracsis, has highlighted an improved half two trading performance, with continued growth in annual recurring revenue in its audited results for the year ended 31 July 2025.
  
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• Transport budget black hole 'mostly plugged'

  20-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A huge black hole in the budget for the West Midlands transport network has been mostly plugged, finance bosses have said.
  
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• South London council leader calls for Crossrail 2, Overground and Tram extension and more buses

  20-11-2025 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Get Surrey - The leader of a South London council has said residents in his borough are getting ?less bang for their buck? from TfL. Sutton Council?s leader, Barry Lewis, has outlined the areas he believes could transform the borough?s historically limited transport provision, calling for Crossrail 2 and Overground integration, a larger and more frequent bus network, and a Tramlink extension.
  
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• Road-rail Land Rover keeping train lines in West Yorkshire clear of fallen leaves

  20-11-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A road-rail Land Rover is being used by Network Rail in West Yorkshire to help clear fallen leaves from train tracks
  
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• Port of Tyne, Hitachi partner for clean energy and smart transport

  20-11-2025 01:00 via porttechnology.org
  Other News Sources -Hitachi, Ltd., the Port of Tyne, and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have formalised two international agreements aimed at integrating Hitachi?s global capabilities in mobility and energy with regional ambitions.
  
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• Onboard the world?s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?

  20-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
  
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• Onboard the world's largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?

  20-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
  
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• Major update on two-month bus strike shutdown set to start within hours

  20-11-2025 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - The Unite trade union had planned strike action by its members working for First Cymru from November 20 through to January 21
  
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• KCC admits no plans yet for works on ‘rollercoaster’ 50mph route

  20-11-2025 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - No plans have yet been made to carry out work on a mp;amp;amp;quot;rollercoastermp;amp;amp;quot; stretch of a bumpy dual-carriageway, Kent County Council has confirmed.
  
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• IMechE report urges more inclusive public transport

  20-11-2025 01:00 via theengineer.co.uk
  Other News Sources - A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is calling for major reforms to make UK public transport more accessible.
  
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• Huge London transport project gets green light as Rachel Reeves backs £1.7bn DLR extension to Thamesmead

  20-11-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - The long-awaited mp;pound;1.7bn extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead is expected to be given the green light in the Budget in a massive boost to south-east London, The Standard has been told.
  
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• Higer V-Series debuts as Harris Bus and Coach builds plans for UK

  20-11-2025 01:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - First V-Series coaches from builder have arrived as work on Azure electric bus is gathering pace
  
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• Government responds to calls to introduce free bus travel for one group across England

  20-11-2025 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - Currently, only disabled people and people of state pension age qualify for free bus travel under the The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
  
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• Government must 'future-proof' Heathrow with third runway decision

  20-11-2025 01:00 via travelweekly.co.uk
  Aviation Industry- The head of pilots union Balpa has urged the government to mp;#39;future-proofmp;#39; plans for Heathrowmp;#39;s third runway.
  
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• Gosport MP tables amendment for waterborne transport

  20-11-2025 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport, has tabled an amendment to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
  
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• Golborne railway station designs unveiled to public

  20-11-2025 01:00 via warringtonguardian.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Golborne will be reconnected to the rail network for the first time in more than 60 years, with construction on the new two-platform station due to begin in 2026, subject to final approval.
  
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• Glasgow 'transformed' by £123m streets project, says report

  20-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The Avenues programme is the biggest transformation of city centre thoroughfares since Buchanan Street was pedestrianised in the 1970s.
  
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• First Cymru bus drivers suspend two-month strike

  20-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Bus drivers working in south and west Wales have suspended plans for a continuous two-month strike while members vote on a new pay offer.
  
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• DLR on track for extension in victory for Sadiq Khan subscription

  20-11-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The line will have two stops added to reach Thamesmead in mp;pound;1.9bn projectbut no plans to fund a longer Bakerloo Line
  
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• Channel Tunnel owner cancels UK rail projects over rise in business rates

  20-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Eurotunnel said expected tripling of levy makes planned freight investments untenable
  
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• British Airways to sponsor AEGs major new Olympia events venue

  20-11-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - British Airways has been named as the headline sponsor of Olympiamp;#39;s new event venue, as the west London exhibition centre nears the completion of its mp;pound;1.3bn regeneration.
  
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• British Airways to sponsor AEG’s major new Olympia events venue

  20-11-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - British Airways has been named as the headline sponsor of Olympiamp;amp;#8217;s new event venue, as the west London exhibition centre nears the completion of its mp;pound;1.3bn regeneration. The partnership will give the UKmp;amp;#8217;s flagship carrier naming rights to the megaprojectmp;amp;#8217;s concert venue arena and theatre, and see the venues integrated into a destination as part ...
  
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• Brexit means 'less choice, more cost' for new car sales, says trade body

  20-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - From January new cars registered in Northern Ireland will have to have an mp;quot;EU-typemp;quot; approval.
  
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• Bee Network: The Greater Manchester town with no transport to city centre set for biggest change in 60 years

  20-11-2025 01:00 via manchesterworld.uk
  Other Regional Press - Residents in a Greater Manchester town without a direct transport link to the city centre could zoom into town very soon, transport chiefs say.
  
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• Anglesey drivers left baffled by road markings in 20mph zone

  20-11-2025 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Two different contractors were used to amend road signs and markings
  
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• Andy Burnham's plea is rejected by key Government minister

  20-11-2025 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - A key member of Keir Starmer's team has rejected a plea from Andy Burnham and other Northern leaders to hand them control of a funding pot to make the region's railway stations more accessible.
  
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• £300,000 station drainage investment in Nottinghamshire affecting passenger journeys this weekend

  20-11-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  Network Rail - Drainage improvement work at Lowdham station will affect passenger services between Nottingham and Lincoln on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.
  
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• ?300,000 station drainage investment in Nottinghamshire affecting passenger journeys this weekend

  20-11-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  Network Rail - Drainage improvement work at Lowdham station will affect passenger services between Nottingham and Lincoln on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.
  
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