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• York Community Energy backs renewable rail power project

  28-07-2026 02:00 via gazetteherald.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A new project could see the East Coast Main Line powered by community-owned renewable energy.
  
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• Work begins to install speed cameras along one of "most dangerous roads in Hampshire"

  28-07-2026 02:00 via portsmouth.co.uk
  Local Government - Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin has welcomed the confirmation of installation date for the Portsdown Hill cameras despite repeated delays,
  
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• UK: Muse to Lead Bletchley Regeneration Ahead of East West Rail

  28-07-2026 02:00 via railway-news.com
  
  Railway-News - Muse has been chosen to lead regeneration efforts at Central Bletchley, with plans set to include the construction of a new mixed-use neighbourhood surrounding Bletchley railway station as the town prepares for the arrival of East West Rail.
  
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• Transport for Wales launches ?TfW Protect? to help tackle cable and metal theft across the railway network

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.tfw.wales
  
  Trafnidiaeth Cymru[Transport for Wales] - Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched TfW Protect, a dedicated anonymous reporting service designed to help tackle cable and metal theft across the rail network.
  
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• Transport for Wales launches 'TfW Protect' to help tackle cable and metal theft across the railway network

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.tfw.wales
  
  Trafnidiaeth Cymru[Transport for Wales] - Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched TfW Protect, a dedicated anonymous reporting service designed to help tackle cable and metal theft across the rail network.
  
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• Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toilets

  28-07-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Unions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilitiesTrain drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, with unions saying basic needs are still not addressed a year after the rail regulator told operators to provide more facilities and breaks.Aslef said it was mp;#147;putting the industry on noticemp;#148;. The train driversmp;#146; union added that companies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximu
  
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• The economic impact of a third runway at Heathrow

  28-07-2026 02:00 via neweconomics.org
  Other News Sources - Examining the national and regional costs of airport expansion
  
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• Stagecoach has unveiled a major ticket machine upgrade

  28-07-2026 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - Stagecoach West is introducing new high-tech ticket machines to improve bus journeys and passenger experience.
  
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• Somerset bus services could move to Manchester-style franchising model

  28-07-2026 02:00 via somersetlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Somerset's bus services could take a leaf out of Manchester's book and move to a centrally-franchised system in the coming years.
  
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• Skipton-Colne rail line: Re-opening of rail line would be 'huge boost'

  28-07-2026 02:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - A top Bradford councillor has said the re-opening of a rail line would be a huge boost for Keighley and Bradford.
  
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• Simon Lightwood MP appointed Minister for Equalities by new PM Andy Burnham

  28-07-2026 02:00 via wakefieldexpress.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Following his entry to 10 Downing Street last week, Mr Burnham selected Simon as the new joint Minister for Equalities alongside MP for Southampton Test, Satvir Kaur.He was also re-appointed as the Minister for Transport.
  
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• Robotaxi rules row drives Waymo-Uber rift ahead of London launch

  28-07-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - A row over how robotaxis should be regulated has become one of the main reasons relations between Waymo and Uber have deteriorated, sources familiar with the matter told City AM, as the companies prepare to launch rival autonomous taxi services in London. At the heart of the ride-hailersmp;amp;#8217; dispute is whether new rules should favour ...
  
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• Rail Simulation Software for Infrastructure Planning and Cost Scenarios

  28-07-2026 02:00 via railway-news.com
  
  Railway-News - Rail simulation software is most useful when it helps teams make better planning decisions before work moves forward.
  
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• Rail loses ground in European freight

  28-07-2026 02:00 via railmarket.com
  News from Europe - A new European freight report shows road transport dominating inland freight, while the combined share of rail and waterways has fallen by 4.1 percentage points over the past decade.
  
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• Rail disruption fears after track soil shrinkage

  28-07-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A main rail line is expected to introduce timetable changes and reduced speeds due to the dry weather.
  
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• PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling

  28-07-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwavesLeading climate scientists who created Greater Manchestermp;#146;s carbon neutral by 2038 commitment are urging Andy Burnham to unequivocally reject new drilling in the North Sea.In a letter to the prime minister they said he, as mayor of Greater Manchester, had unveiled one of the UKmp;#146;s most ambitious local climate programmes that tackled
  
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• Plans for a joined-up transport network take huge step forward with Mayor announcing immediate improvements as St Helens bus services come back under public control

  28-07-2026 02:00 via merseytravel.gov.uk
  Other News Sources - More evening and weekend services, extended routes and a brand-new express link to Liverpool John Lennon Airport will operate from Day One when the St Helens bus network comes back under public control in September.
  
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• ORR seeks views on railway licence changes to prepare for rail reform

  28-07-2026 02:00 via orr.gov.uk
  Office of Rail and Road (ORR) - The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published a discussion document setting out how it proposes to ensure railway licences are updated and ready for the reformed railway.
  
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• ORR seeks views on railway licence changes ahead of rail reform

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published a discussion document outlining how it plans to ensure railway licences are updated and ready for the reformed railway.
  
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• New Rail Innovation Centre opens its doors

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) in Barrow Hill has been officially opened and is ready to welcome businesses, researchers and learners. It is a flagship destination for the rail industry offering modern classrooms and training areas, specialist research and development facilities including a digital laboratory, and high-quality commercial workshop space.
  
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• New on-demand bus scheme expands across Cheshire West

  28-07-2026 02:00 via northwichguardian.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - AN expanded on-demand bus service is being launched to improve public transport in rural areas.
  
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• New M1 junction touted in bid to beat congestion 'misery' around Junction 25

  28-07-2026 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - Plans to improve congestion issues off the M1 ? including a potential new junction in a bid to alleviate residents? ?misery? ? are to be assessed by officials.
  
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• New M1 junction touted in bid to beat congestion 'misery' around Junction 25

  28-07-2026 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derby Telegraph - Plans to improve congestion issues off the M1including a potential new junction in a bid to alleviate residentsmp;#39; misery are to be assessed by officials.
  
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• New £12m system in Cardiff designed to speed up trains in Wales

  28-07-2026 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Rail services across Wales are often cancelled due to maintenance issues with the trains, however a new piece of equipment costing mp;pound;12 million has been installed at a rail depot in Cardiff with the aim of getting faulty trains repaired and in service faster.
  
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• New 'Project Sunrise' megaflight almost breaks world record before maiden voyage

  28-07-2026 02:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - The incredible test flight, which is en route on its return to Europe, had made history before it had even left the ground
  
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• New ?12m system in Cardiff designed to speed up trains in Wales

  28-07-2026 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Rail services across Wales are often cancelled due to maintenance issues with the trains, however a new piece of equipment costing ?12 million has been installed at a rail depot in Cardiff with the aim of getting faulty trains repaired and in service faster.
  
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• Network Rail blames dried-up soil for slowing down trains

  28-07-2026 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Drought to cause speed restrictions and reduced services in East Anglia and South West
  
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• Major changes to bus routes through Bristol as dozens of bus stops moved

  28-07-2026 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Itmp;#39;s in preparation for thousands of new homes, shops, and leisure spaces being built in the coming years
  
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• Liverpool John Lennon crowned best UK airport in Holidu rankings

  28-07-2026 02:00 via nwemail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Manchester Airport has been rated the UK's worst airport again, while Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been rated the best.
  
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• It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has achieved so much - Hull champion of transport Louise Cheeseman is honoured with a blue plaque

  28-07-2026 02:00 via hulldailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull Daily Mail - mp;#39;On behalf of the council and the city, wemp;#39;d like to congratulate Louise on being recognised for the incredible work she has donemp;#39;
  
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• ?It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has achieved so much? - Hull champion of transport Louise Cheeseman is honoured with a blue plaque

  28-07-2026 02:00 via hulldailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull Daily Mail - 'On behalf of the council and the city, we?d like to congratulate Louise on being recognised for the incredible work she has done'
  
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• ?Immediate improvements? for St Helens in LCRCA bus franchising

  28-07-2026 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - New buses and services and upped frequencies, says Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  
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• Heathrow enhances operational resilience with real-time geospatial platform

  28-07-2026 02:00 via airport-suppliers.com
  Aviation Industry- Heathrow Airport has gone live with Heathrow Explorer, a new mapping and data platform to modernise workflows and strengthen operations at Europe?s busiest airport. A core component of Heathrow?s digital transformation strategy, the system provides a real-time, single view of infrastructure and assets, enabling teams to make faster and better decisions.
  
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• Heathrow can show British infrastructure still delivers - Crawford Burden

  28-07-2026 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  New Civil Engineer - Heathrow can show British infrastructure still deliversBritain's infrastructure challenge is no longer deciding what to build ? it is proving that we can still build it.
  
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• Greenwood leaves DfT in Cabinet shuffle

  28-07-2026 02:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Highways Magazine - Transport minister Lilian Greenwood has left the Department for Transport in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
  
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• Germany?s Friedrich Merz sacks transport minister in turbulent cabinet shake-up

  28-07-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Friedrich Merz has sacked his transport minister in a week-long cabinet reshuffle that drew criticism from within the German chancellor's own party
  
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• Germany's Friedrich Merz sacks transport minister in turbulent cabinet shake-up

  28-07-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Friedrich Merz has sacked his transport minister in a week-long cabinet reshuffle that drew criticism from within the German chancellormp;#39;s own party
  
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• Further repairs needed on CalMac's MV Isle of Islay

  28-07-2026 02:00 via greenocktelegraph.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - CALMAC?S newest vessel has departed Greenock following a series of repairs ? but the ferry will require to undergo further works.
  
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• Further repairs needed on CalMac's MV Isle of Islay

  28-07-2026 02:00 via greenocktelegraph.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - CALMACmp;#39;S newest vessel has departed Greenock following a series of repairsbut the ferry will require to undergo further works.
  
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• First Bus revenue protection officers could be axed

  28-07-2026 02:00 via eveningnews24.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Norwich's biggest bus company could scrap its controversial ticket inspectors as it confirms their jobs are at risk.
  
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• Expanding London airports will help growth take off

  28-07-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Extra runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are not just lucrative transport infrastructure projects that will create construction jobs and supply chain benefits in the short-term. They are key to getting overseas visitors into the UK to spend money, says Alex Challoner The summer holidays are upon us. Chances are, at some time in the ...
  
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• EMR boss to leave role amid ongoing train problems

  28-07-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The managing director of East Midlands Railway has stepped down following problems with a new fleet of trains.
  
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• East Midlands Railway MD leaves with immediate effect

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - East Midlands Railway (EMR) Managing Director, Will Rogers has left his post with immediate effect. Will joined EMR in January 2020, just before the global COVID pandemic, and successfully led the business through multiple lockdowns, ensuring colleagues were kept safe whilst supporting key workers to travel safely to their workplaces.
  
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• Crewe & Nantwich MP appointed key Department of Transport role

  28-07-2026 02:00 via thenantwichnews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - MP for Crewe mp; Nantwich Connor Naismith has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Transport, it was announced today.
  
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• Cheshire MP fighting for new HS2 line given new junior backbench assistant position

  28-07-2026 02:00 via congleton.nub.news
  
  Other Regional Press - Labour MP for Crewe mp; Nantwich, Connor Naismith, has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Transport.
  
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• Canal users worried by drought threat

  28-07-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Canals across the region have seen closures and falling water levels because of the hot weather.
  
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• Campaign to save historic Digbeth Warehouse from demolition

  28-07-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - The Warehouse in Allison Street faces demolition as part of plans to create new rail infrastructure to increase train capacity in and out of Birmingham under the Midlands Rail Hub proposals
  
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• Bulwell and Sherwood retain prestigious safer parking accreditations

  28-07-2026 02:00 via transportnottingham.com
  Other News Sources - Nottingham City Council have successfully retained the prestigious Safer Parking accreditations for a number of car parks following a recent assessment by the Police Crime Prevention Team.
  
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• Bruton Knowles provides specialist advice for £250 million railway project

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - A national chartered surveyor has provided specialist advice for the development of a new mp;pound;250 million Government-funded railway station.
  
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• Bruton Knowles provides specialist advice for ?250 million railway project

  28-07-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - A national chartered surveyor has provided specialist advice for the development of a new ?250 million Government-funded railway station.
  
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