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• Could commuting by steam train be the future?

  24-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  BBC News - A unique trial that saw Severn Valley Railway steam and diesel trains help people travel was used by 1,000 passengers - leading to calls to make it a permanent service.
  
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• Widespread rollout of road cameras that measure average speed likely after more than seven million Aussie drivers were caught out

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Mail Online - A trial into a new speed camera system ended in June this year.
  
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• West Midlands drivers unaware of 'secret' loophole allowing them to drive in bus lanes

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Birmingham Mail - Motorists donmp;#39;t take the chance to use them when they can
  
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• Trains cancelled and road warnings as Storm Boelo sweeps into Scotland

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
  
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• Tax retention, underground stations and energy bills: How the Autumn Budget could 'rewire' Manchester

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Manchester Evening News - From Salford landlord Neil Burkemp;#39;s mp;pound;6,500 monthly energy bill to Andy Burnhammp;#39;s historic plan for income tax retention, Iram Ramzan analyses what Chancellor John Healeymp;#39;s Autumn Budget could mean for Greater Manchester.
  
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• Storm Boelo rail chaos as London commuters bound by 'do not travel' warnings

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  London Evening Standard - Airport travellers faced some of the worst setbacks after a fallen tree struck overhead electric wires near Stansted
  
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• Storm Boelo: Planes battle strong winds as they attempt to land at Heathrow

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Independent - Planes were filmed making a bumpy landing at Heathrow Airport as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK. (24 October)
  
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• Storm Boelo live updates as police issue early morning flood warning

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Wales Online - There are more than 50 flood warnings and alerts in place across Wales and two roads in Cardiff have been closed
  
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• Storm Boelo latest: Hundreds of flights cancelled as 80mph winds batter UK and ‘danger to life’ warnings issued

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Independent - Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
  
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• Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Independent - Saudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service
  
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• Ryanair flight from Faro to Edinburgh diverts to Oslo

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Herald - A Ryanair flight to Edinburgh was forced to divert over 600 miles away to Oslo after being unable to land due to strong winds.
  
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• Rules parents must follow to avoid being slapped with parking tickets in half term

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  North Wales Live - Parents have been given advice about parking over the school holidays. Itmp;#39;s important to pay attention if you want to avoid being handed a parking ticket during half term
  
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• Rolls-Royce closes in on engine deal which would support thousands of jobs

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  This is Money- The Mail understands hopes are rising that talks - which stalled earlier this year after Sir Keir Starmer was ousted as Prime Minister - could conclude within days, supporting thousands of jobs.
  
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• Rest and Be Thankful plans will be 'economically catastrophic' for Argyll

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - A convoy of tractors and haulage trucks drove along the mountain road in objection to a new transport plan.
  
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• Rail line to close temporarily for £3m upgrade

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  BBC News - A railway branch line in Derbyshire is set to close for nine days as part of a project to replace sections of track.
  
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• Rail line to close temporarily for ?3m upgrade

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  BBC News - A railway branch line in Derbyshire is set to close for nine days as part of a project to replace sections of track.
  
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• New express coach service to link North and South West Wales

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The service will run daily between Bangor and Carmarthen
  
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• Major step forward in £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - A new station has been announced in Bradford as part of the mp;pound;45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project, a scheme aimed at improving links between Manchester and some of northern Englandmp;#39;s biggest cities including Liverpool, Leeds and York.
  
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• Major step forward in ?45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - A new station has been announced in Bradford as part of the ?45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project, a scheme aimed at improving links between Manchester and some of northern England?s biggest cities including Liverpool, Leeds and York.
  
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• Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
  
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• DVLA confirms MOT change from December that could save drivers a big headache

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - The major change is set to be introduced in December
  
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• Bus services and wind farms: Scotland urged to expand public ownership

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Herald - Billions of pounds in wind farm profits are being paid out to corporate shareholders over five years as public funding for Scotland?s buses and free travel has soared by 72 since before the pandemic ? prompting demands to ministers for energy and transport to be brought into public ownership.
  
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• Birmingham Airport expansion warning from Ryanair as it announces five new routes

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Birmingham Mail - The low-fare airline has invested in Birmingham Airport by adding a ninth based aircraft and supports the expansion proposals but only on one condition
  
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• Andy Burnham told to make crucial update to October 2p per mile driveway rule

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Daily Express - The Prime Minister has overseen new updates to driveway rules this October, but not all electric car owners are feeling the benefit.
  
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• Andy Burnham steps aside from EV decision over wife?s industry links subscription

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Times Online - The PM will not be involved in deliberations about sales targets because of Marie-France van Heel?s connections to a charging company
  
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• Andy Burnham steps aside from EV decision over wife's industry links subscription

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Times Online - The PM will not be involved in deliberations about sales targets because of Marie-France van Heelmp;#39;s connections to a charging company
  
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• Alert over Christmas rail disruption through Redhill

  25-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Rail passengers travelling through Redhill over Christmas and New Year are urged to plan ahead as major engineering work will close parts of the railway.
  
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• Trial on Cambridge road criticised for being 'anti-car scheme'

  24-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Cambridge News - A Greater Cambridge Partnership trial along Sidgwick Avenue will see pavements temporarily widened by removing parking bays as part of the Comberton Greenway route
  
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• Trains cancelled and roads warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo

  24-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Heavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.
  
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• TfL reveals staggering cost of proposed West London Orbital train line

  24-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  My London - The 18.5km (11.5-mile) trip would be on a line which is used by freight trains and has had no regular passenger service for over 100 years
  
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