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• York student invents device to stop rats damaging railways

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The York Press - A student?s engineering solution is saving Network Rail more than ?1 million in rail delay costs.
  
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• Work begins on step-free access project at Weston station

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Work has begun on a project to improve accessibility at Weston-super-Mare railway station.
  
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• What does 'public control' of buses mean and can Scotland do it?

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The National - MANY Scots don?t need to travel far to see the benefits of public control over bus services.
  
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• What does 'public control' of buses mean and can Scotland do it?

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The National - MANY Scots donmp;#39;t need to travel far to see the benefits of public control over bus services.
  
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• Volunteers clear historic platform at Frome station

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other News Sources - A historic platform at Frome Railway Station has been cleared of overgrown weeds as part of a clean-up effort.
  
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• Viaducts could be needed to make Interchange through station

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - NEW viaducts may need to be built in Bradford if the planned new rail station at Bradford Interchange is to be a through station, according to the Secretary of State for Transport.
  
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• Transport Made Simple appoints Steve Wickers as Group Managing Director

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - Former First Eastern Counties MD and Norfolk County Council BSIP lead takes the helm as Peter Nathanail moves to Chairman.
  
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• Train firms urged by city's MPs to go all-electric

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Two Hull MPs have written to train companies operating in the area urging them to buy battery-powered trains the next time they invest in new rolling stock.
  
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• The wasteland around Rochdale train station is finally being put to use

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Manchester Evening News - The regeneration around the railway station is part of a wider vision to improve the flow of the down and drive investment
  
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• The sad story of London?s great lost railway station subscription

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  The Telegraph - There are few worse railway stations than Euston, but this unlovely terminus was once a rival to New York?s Grand Central
  
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• The sad story of London's great lost railway station subscription

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  The Telegraph - There are few worse railway stations than Euston, but this unlovely terminus was once a rival to New Yorkmp;#39;s Grand Central
  
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• The new station that tram passengers might not use for a decade

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  i News - A new report has warned how delays to projects such as a Metrolink tram extension to Stockport Interchange is holding back towns and cities
  
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• Smaller bus companies invited to bid for routes in latest step to bring network under public control

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Insider Media - The West Midlands mayor has invited small and local bus operators to bid for individual routes as the region takes its next step towards bringing the network back under public control.
  
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• Scrap first class on trains, say councillors

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Opposition politicians are urging rail bosses to scrap first-class rail tickets on rush-hour services.
  Liberal Democrats on Stevenage Borough Council say the move would reduce overcrowding on Thameslink and Great Northern trains.
  
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• Scottish station set for accessibility boost

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Rail Advent - Network Rail has begun work to improve accessibility for passengers at Dalwhinnie station and strengthen the infrastructure of the Highland Main Line in the area.
  
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• Restrictions during Edinburgh's 7-7-7 bus lane trial 'not as draconian as people make out' says transport convener

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Edinburgh Evening News - Restrictions under Edinburgh's 7-7-7 bus lane trial are "not as draconian as people make out", transport convener Stephen Jenkinson has claimed.
  
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• Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 - Written statement to Parliament

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Department for Transport - The business plan sets out the key business priorities that the DVLA will deliver and any significant changes it plans to make to its services as well as the key performance indicators by which the DVLA?s performance will be assessed.
  
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• Police called to Elgin Bus Station nearly 270 times since driver?s tragic death

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - New figures from Police Scotland show officers have been rushed to hundreds of assaults, sexual offences, fights, public nuisance calls, hate crimes and fires at the Moray bus station since 2024.
  
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• Police called to Elgin Bus Station nearly 270 times since driver's tragic death

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - New figures from Police Scotland show officers have been rushed to hundreds of assaults, sexual offences, fights, public nuisance calls, hate crimes and fires at the Moray bus station since 2024.
  
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• Plan to improve sustainable transport in west Oxfordshire is approved

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Local Government - A plan to create a healthier, better connected and more sustainable future for Witney, Carterton and the surrounding area over the next 25 years has been approved.
  
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• Operators commit to CPT charter on ASB and VAWG

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Operators representing around 90 of the buses in operation in Britain have signed up to a charter launched today by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) tackling anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls.
  
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• Northumberland Council considers ending free faith-based school transport for new pupils

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - Northumberland County Council is seeking the views of parents and carers on proposed changes to its school transport policy.
  
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• Nick Biskinis: Cleverly must back Heathrow?s third runway

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Conservative Home - Flying into London Heathrow Airport is, depending on the direction and runway used, one of the great sightseeing treats in the world. As the plane stacks and circles over the metropolis, you can marvel both at the dramatic urban splurge of London with its tapestry of buildings, railways and parks with the classic horizon of Central London once your aircraft is cleared for its final approach. It is not uncommon to hear the silent awe in the cabin as passengers on the right sid
  
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• Nick Biskinis: Cleverly must back Heathrow's third runway

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Conservative Home - Flying into London Heathrow Airport is, depending on the direction and runway used, one of the great sightseeing treats in the world. As the plane stacks and circles over the metropolis, you can marvel both at the dramatic urban splurge of London with its tapestry of buildings, railways and parks with the classic horizon of Central London once your aircraft is cleared for its final approach. It is not uncommon to hear the silent awe in the cabin as passengers on the right sid
  
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• NHS and school staff to get discounted bus travel

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - People working at schools or NHS sites in Oxford will get discounted travel from the city's park and rides in a bid to reduce congestion.
  
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• New weather station at Craven Arms to keep trains running

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - New weather stations are now helping to keep trains running safely and smoothly, even in the face of extreme conditions.
  
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• New ferry link proposed between Aberdeen and Iceland subscription

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Times Online - Talks are under way for a ferry from Aberdeen to Seydisfjordur in eastern Iceland, reviving a North Atlantic connection that endured for 150 years
  
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• New £1 bus tickets and free parking approved - check locations

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Oxford Mail - New mp;pound;1 bus tickets have been approved, with free parking across Oxford for NHS and school staff, funded by some of the temporary congestion charge income.
  
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• More details released of new DLR train rollout

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  British Trams Online - A recent Freedom of Information request to Transport for London has provided a bit more clarity of when you may get to see the new B23 trains operating on various parts of the Docklands Light Railway network. The introduction of the new trains has not been without its problems but with the first of the units re-entering service last month, it is now hoped that it will be full systems ahead for the trains to start their takeover of more services.
  
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• Modernised Bradford Interchange to be built

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Railnews -The station at Bradford Interchange is to be rebuilt, replacing a structure which dates from the 1970s. Interchange is one of two stations in the city centre. It was opened in 1973, replacing the larger Bradford Exchange, and includes a bus station. It is now used by intercity services as well as local and regional trains.
  
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• Mayors want better transport infrastructure. Here?s how Government can help them build it

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Centre for Cities - With approval first secured in 1993, many expected trams in Leeds to be running within a decade. But in 2026, they are inexplicably further away than 30 years ago. With the latest delay, West Yorkshire won?t have trams until the late 2030s.
  
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• Mayors want better transport infrastructure. Here's how Government can help them build it

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Centre for Cities - With approval first secured in 1993, many expected trams in Leeds to be running within a decade. But in 2026, they are inexplicably further away than 30 years ago. With the latest delay, West Yorkshire wonmp;#39;t have trams until the late 2030s.
  
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• London transport users face £100 fines for blasting out music - but minister admits no 'bus police' to enforce

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  London Evening Standard - People who play music out loud on buses could face mp;pound;100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour
  
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• London transport users face ?100 fines for blasting out music - but minister admits no 'bus police' to enforce

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  London Evening Standard - People who play music out loud on buses could face ?100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour
  
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• London rail revolution set to see international trains run from second station within four years

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  London Evening Standard - Lord Sadiq Khan is forging ahead with plans which could see international trains stopping at Stratford International Station within four years, The Standard can reveal.
  
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• Lib Dems call on regional mayor to franchise buses

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Liberal Democrat council leaders are calling on the West of England mayor to set out a timetable for bringing buses back under public control.
  
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• Leeds mass transit delays blamed on red tape as France races ahead with trams, report finds

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Evening Post - British cities are lagging way behind their European counterparts when it comes to delivering mass transit projects due to red tape and planning bottlenecks, a new report has found.
  
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• Hull MPs urge rail companies to 'ditch the diesel' in trains to city

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Post - Dame Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy called on Hull Trains and Northern to follow TransPennine Express, which recently announced a mp;pound;1bn in bi-mode trains to serve Hull.
  
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• Government sets out taxi licensing reform plans in response to Transport Committee report

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other News Sources - The Government has published its response to the Transport Committee?s report on taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing, confirming plans for a draft Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Bill and setting out its position on a series of recommendations aimed at improving consistency, safeguarding, enforcement and accessibility across the sector.
  
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• European air fares could rise by as much as 20 in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  The Guardian - Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael Omp;#146;Leary saysRyanairmp;#146;s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as airlines grapple with fuel bills pushed higher by the Middle East conflict.Many carriers are not hedged against rising jet fuel costs, Michael Omp;#146;Leary said, which he predicted would lead to airline bankruptcies and takeovers. He forecas
  
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• Electric 'flying taxi' edges closer to reality as Bristol aircraft maker strikes major deals

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bristol Live - Vertical Aerospace could soon move from design and testing to commercial production
  
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• CPT Scotland calls for urgent meeting with First Minister over major bus reform announcements

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other News Sources - The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) Scotland has written to First Minister John Swinney calling for an urgent meeting following his announcement of sweeping changes to Scotland's bus network at SNP Conference on Saturday (17 October).
  
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• Construction plan for Wellington Station lift and footbridge work lodged with council

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other News Sources - Parking and traffic arrangements for the construction of two lifts and a new footbridge at Wellington?s railway station have been revealed.
  
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• Bus and coach industry launches landmark charter to tackle anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls, and calls for national system to report harassment and anti-social behaviour

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other News Sources - The bus and coach industry will ... launch a major new charter to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour (ASB) on public transport, alongside a call for Government to introduce a national system allowing passengers to report incidents in real time.
  
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• Bromsgrove MP 'disappointed' after A38 BREP Westminster Hall debate

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - BROMSGROVE MP Bradley Thomas has spoken of his disappointment after the Westminster Hall debate on the A38 BREP scheme.
  
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• Bristol's expansion beyond the M4 takes first formal step forward

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bristol Live - The mp;#39;Ecotech Villagemp;#39; would extend the citymp;#39;s urban limit over the motorway for the first time
  
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• Bid to reduce council's ?45m school transport bill

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Plans are under way to reduce a county council's ?45m annual school transport bill in the face of growing demand.
  
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• Bid to reduce council's £45m school transport bill

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Plans are under way to reduce a county councilmp;#39;s mp;pound;45m annual school transport bill in the face of growing demand.
  
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• £2m shore power plan to cut noise at Stourbridge station

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - A mp;pound;2 million investment is being promised to reduce overnight noise at Stourbridge Junction railway station after complaints from residents being kept up at night.
  
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• £19bn lost from England's economic growth, as poorer transport, jobs and infrastructure holds back counties and rural areas

  21-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Local Government - Shire counties and rural areasmp;#39; economies could have been mp;pound;19bn bigger if they had matched national growthwith poorer public transport and a lack of infrastructure and high-paid jobs holding back their potential, a new report finds.
  
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