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• Digital disruption tool wins HackTrain event

  17-12-2015 12:42 via passengertransport.co.uk
  A tool that is designed to provide rail users with better information during times of disruption won funding of £25,000 at this year’s HackTrain event
   
  Digital developers at work on the HackTrain
   
  More than 120 digital developers from around the world took part in this year’s HackTrain event which brought together the rail industry and the technology community in a bid to stimulate new innovation.
  The developers were challenged to come up with ideas and build workin
  
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• Zero-emission buses reach 60 of EU city bus market in 2025

  24-02-2026 01:00 via sustainable-bus.com
  Sustainable Bus - Six out of ten new city buses registered in the European Union in 2025 were zero-emission vehicles, with battery-electric buses representing 56 and fuel cell buses 4 of the market, according to data released by Transport mp; Environment. In 2019, when the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) was adopted, electric buses held a 12 share of ?
  
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• Written Statement: A vision for rail across Wales and Borders

  24-02-2026 01:00 via gov.wales
  Welsh Government - The launch of Transport for Walesmp;#39;s long-term plan for rail in Wales, mp;#39;Today, Tomorrow, Together: A vision for rail across Wales and Bordersmp;#39; on the 18th February 2026 marks a seminal moment for rail in Wales.
  
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• When will Bradford district station waiting room be repaired?

  24-02-2026 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Network Rail confirms when a Bradford district train station waiting room will reopen.
  
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• War of words between Andrew Gant and Sir Keir Starmer over pothole comments

  24-02-2026 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Oxfordshiremp;#146;s transport chief Andrew Gant has invited Sir Keir Starmer to come and visit the countymp;#146;s potholes after criticism.
  
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• Victims 'devastated' by train CCTV failures that allow sex offenders to go untraced

  24-02-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Sex offenders on trains are escaping justice because of serious issues with CCTV on the rail network, a BBC investigation has revealed.
  
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• University renews sponsorship of Bath Safe Bus, boosting night-time safety for students

  24-02-2026 01:00 via bath.ac.uk
  Other News Sources - The University is renewing its ?10,000 sponsorship of the Bath Safe Bus, reinforcing its commitment to student wellbeing and night time safety across the city.
  
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• Uber reveals how far it is from all-electric London target

  24-02-2026 01:00 via mylondon.news
  Other Regional Press - Journeys in an electric Uber car cost the same as those in a standard UberX vehicle
  
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• Trees to be chopped ahead of roundabout revamp in Colchester

  24-02-2026 01:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Essex County Council is kicking off its revamp of St Botolphmp;#39;s Circus in the city centre by removing trees today.The council said it is in the final stages of appointing the lead contractor for the project and is beginning preliminary work.
  
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• Trains return to Manchester Piccadilly after major upgrade

  24-02-2026 01:00 via sthelensstar.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A ?7.9 million upgrade to the tracks outside Manchester Piccadilly has been completed following a nine-day closure.
  
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• The verdict on the promise of £14bn of rail investment in Wales over the long-term

  24-02-2026 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - Professor Mark Barry of Cardiff University who created the vision for the South Wales Metro gives his verdict of the UK Governmentmp;#146;s committed over the long-term to invest in rail enhancement projects across Wales
  
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• TfL's cycling revolution delivers 345km new paths in 10 years - many Londoners still feel unsafe

  24-02-2026 01:00 via mylondon.news
  Other Regional Press - New research has found that 43 per cent of Londoners don't feel comfortable despite the huge investment in cycle lanes, junction redesigns and crossings
  
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• Scarborough station clocktower in £14 million restoration

  24-02-2026 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - A HISTORIC clocktower is getting a timely update thanks to a heritage restoration project.
  
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• Scarborough station clocktower in ?14 million restoration

  24-02-2026 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - A HISTORIC clocktower is getting a timely update thanks to a heritage restoration project.
  
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• Relief for Stansted Airport travellers as contactless train ticketing arrives in March

  24-02-2026 01:00 via ianvisits.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Travellers heading to Stansted Airport will finally be able to use contactless payments for train journeys from next month, after long-delayed approval was given to extend London?s contactless system.
  
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• Paris airports call for summer suspension of EU border system rollout

  24-02-2026 01:00 via rivieraradio.mc
  News from Europe - The operator of Parismp;#39;s main airports has urged the European Union to delay the full rollout of its new biometric Entry/Exit System, warning it could cause major congestion during the busy summer season.
  
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• Panama hands canal ports control to Maersk and MSC after ejecting Hong Kong group

  24-02-2026 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Shipping companies to temporarily operate terminals after Supreme Court ruling against CK Hutchison
  
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• One-way changes and cycle lanes proposed for Fleet town centre roads with 'poor crash record'

  24-02-2026 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The proposals in Fleet are set to cost over mp;pound;1.3m and include new crossings and cycle lanes
  
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• 'One last chance' to create new train service

  24-02-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Plans for a new rail service in Wiltshire and Somerset could derail, unless crucial funding can be found in the coming weeks.
  
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• New fflecsi zone launches in Llanarmon to boost rural transport

  24-02-2026 01:00 via wales247.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A brand new fflecsi zone serving Llanarmon, Denbighshire has been introduced this week, providing Transport for Wales (TfW) passengers with flexible, on demand transport journeys.
  
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• Network Rail and South Western Railway continue their commitment to supporting heritage railways with The Watercress Line agreement and charitable donation

  24-02-2026 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  Network Rail - Network Rail, South Western Railway (SWR) and the Mid-Hants Railway, affectionately known as The Watercress Line, celebrated the visit of the Railway 200 Exhibition Train by taking steps to work more closely together in the future.
  
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• MP warns of growing pressure on railway line

  24-02-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - An MP has warned that the planned Universal theme park and airport expansion could cause a railway route to exceed its capacity within five years.
  
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• MP asks for more time for school transport survey

  24-02-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A consultation on home-to-school travel has been extended after the timeframe to respond was criticised by an MP.
  
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• More Manchester Piccadilly disruption announced after nine-day closure saw 9,000 buses used

  24-02-2026 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - Further disruption has been announced for next month following the major works
  
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• Locals slam 'ridiculous' two-year closure of damaged cycle path as council takes alleged perpetrators of 'wanton vandalism' to court

  24-02-2026 01:00 via road.cc
  road.cc - Nottinghamshire County Council has commenced legal action against the suspected perpetrators of serious damage to a popular cycle path, causing it to be closed to disgruntled locals for over two years.
  
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• Latest Northumberland Line station opens with link to Tyne and Wear Metro

  24-02-2026 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - The Northumberland Park station on the Northumberland Line has welcomed passengers for the first time. The station creates a vital link between the railway and the Tyne and Wear Metro.
  
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• Inspector rejects ?digital hub? and defibrillator outside Wolverhampton railway station

  24-02-2026 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - An appeal over a decision to block a digital advertising board and defibrillator from being installed outside Wolverhampton railway station has been thrown out.
  
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• Inspector rejects 'digital hub' and defibrillator outside Wolverhampton railway station

  24-02-2026 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - An appeal over a decision to block a digital advertising board and defibrillator from being installed outside Wolverhampton railway station has been thrown out.
  
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• Hampshire County Council To Consider Active Travel Improvements In Andover

  24-02-2026 01:00 via loveandover.com
  Other News Sources - Plans to improve walking, wheeling and cycling routes in Andover are set to be considered by Hampshire County Council in early March.
  
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• Greater Anglia announces 20 additional contactless ticket stations from 8 March

  24-02-2026 01:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - Greater Anglia have announced that from Sunday, 8 March 2026, passengers will be able to enjoy pay-as-you-go contactless ticketing at an additional 20 stations along the line, making travel quicker, simpler, and more flexible.
  
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