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• More than two million use reopened railway

  16-10-2026 02:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Railnews - Passengers have made more than 2,000,000 journeys on the Northumberland Line, less than two years after it opened.
  
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• Why reopening the Skipton-Colne railway line makes no sense

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - LAST week's front page headline in the Craven Herald focused on a petition to reopen the Skipton-Colne railway line (Petition is way to get 'voices heard').
  
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• West Midlands Railway launches new station libraries

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Rail UK - West Midlands Railway (WMR) is encouraging customers to spend their train journeys reading by launching a book borrowing scheme at three stations.
  
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• US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at Japan military base, calling them ‘unacceptable’ risk

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  The Guardian - US military says the restrictions on the electric vehicles at Kadena airbase also apply to delivery drivers and taxisOne of Americamp;#146;s biggest overseas military bases has banned vehicles made by the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD over security concerns, the US military in Japan said on Tuesday.The ban, which went into effect this week at Kadena airbase on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, has fueled speculation that similar measures could be taken at other US mili
  
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• Stratford International could reopen to Eurostar services

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other News Sources - A long-unused international train station in east London could finally open for Eurostar services, nearly two decades after it was built.
  
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• Shoppers fill Oxford Street on first traffic-free day

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  BBC News - Almost 1km of the popular shopping destination is pedestrianised between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
  
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• Ryanair CMO on growth, air traffic chaos and why the UK is taxing itself out of the market

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  The Business Desk - Love it or hate it, Ryanair will get you where you want to go. And for its chief marketing officer, Dara Brady, that?s all that matters.
  
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• Robin Hood Line Community Rail Partnership on track for further success

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other News Sources - It?s full steam ahead for a collaborative effort which aims to raise the profile of our area?s railway line.
  
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• Restructuring likely in DB Cargo UK sale

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Modern Railways - DB Cargo UK has told Modern Railways it hopes to conclude a sale quickly - but the company?s Chief Executive Andrea Rossi told trade unions at a meeting in mid-October that irrespective of who acquires it, a major restructuring is required to stop the company haemorrhaging losses.
  
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• Proposed state-of-the-art Welsh rail testing facility £330M short of private capital

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  New Civil Engineer - A planned mp;#39;one stop shopmp;#39; Welsh rail testing facility is still searching for mp;pound;330M private capital to progress to construction.
  
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• Proposed state-of-the-art Welsh rail testing facility 3330M short of private capital

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  New Civil Engineer - A planned ?one stop shop? Welsh rail testing facility is still searching for mp;pound;330M private capital to progress to construction.
  
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• Proposed state-of-the-art Welsh rail testing facility ?330M short of private capital

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  New Civil Engineer - A planned ?one stop shop? Welsh rail testing facility is still searching for ?330M private capital to progress to construction.
  
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• Pressure group criticises 'endless delays' of Leeds Bradford Airport railway station plans

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Evening Post - A railways pressure group has criticised the ?endless delays? of Leeds Bradford Airport?s railway station plan.
  
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• Pressure group criticises 'endless delays' of Leeds Bradford Airport railway station plans

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Yorkshire Evening Post - A railways pressure group has criticised the mp;#39;endless delaysmp;#39; of Leeds Bradford Airportmp;#39;s railway station plan.
  
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• Port of Dover wins British Ports Association 2026 sustainability award for its carbon net zero campaign

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Shipping News - The British Ports Association Conference 2026 marked a milestone for the UK?s busiest international ferry port, with Dover hosting one of the UK maritime sector?s flagship events at its iconic Cruise Terminal 1 building whilst also receiving a major sustainability award for its pioneering carbon net zero campaign.
  
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• Political opinion with John Milne MP: Government lets Horsham residents down

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - Last week I met with the Aviation Minister, Keir Mather, to discuss my proposed amendment to the Civil Aviation Bill. There?s much to like in this legislation. However, it falls short when it comes to the comfort of Horsham residents.
  
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• Political opinion with Beccy Cooper MP: Lifting the barriers

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Other Regional Press - I?m sure we would all agree that unduly long waits at our railway crossings are a serious issue across Worthing West.From delays in getting to work or school, to the impacts on our bus services, businesses and air quality, or just the sheer annoyance of forever being stuck at a barrier with no sign of a train!
  
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• Oxford Street pedestrianisation is a win for London

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  City AM - The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street will create a new a public realm where it is anticipated that people will enjoy the new space, stay longer and spend more, says Andrew Busby The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street is the most radical project to hit the West End in decades. Almost a kilometre of the nationmp;amp;#8217;s high ...
  
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• Oxford Street pedestrianisation chaos as cyclists carry on regardless subscription

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Times Online - Cars were nowhere to be seen on the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street, but for one group of road users, it was very much business as usual as dozens of cyclists flouted the new rules and rode through crowds of pedestrians.
  
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• Newark and Sherwood District Council supports tough measures to tackle issues with illegal e-bikes

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - E-bike hotspot map could be created to keep residents safe from ?plague?E-bike hotspot map could be created to keep residents safe from ?plague?
  
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• New York Subway to roll-out modern ticket gates after trial cuts fare evasion by 35

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Railway Gazette - USA: New York MTA is to begin a programme to roll out modern ticket gates at Subway stations after a pilot project at 20 stations with gates from three manufacturers saw fare evasion drop by an average of 35.
  
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• New on-demand bus service to launch across parts of mid Wales

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Wales 247 - Transport for Wales (TfW) is introducing its demand-responsive fflecsi service to Rhayader from 2 November, in partnership with Powys County Council, replacing the B57 and B58 Bwcabus.
  
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• New Essex station proves twice as popular as predicted

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Rail Advent - Passengers have made twice as many journeys to and from Beaulieu Park railway station as they were expected to before it opened a year ago.
  
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• MSs press for Abertillery rail funding after minister?s positive response

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Nation. Cymru - Plans to reconnect Abertillery to the rail network are being considered for investment, but the UK Government has stopped short of confirming funding for the scheme.
  
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• MSs press for Abertillery rail funding after minister's positive response

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Nation. Cymru - Plans to reconnect Abertillery to the rail network are being considered for investment, but the UK Government has stopped short of confirming funding for the scheme.
  
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• Metro bosses apologise over Google Pay issue for passengers with Pop cards

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tyne and Wear Metro travellers canmp;#39;t currently top up Pop cards hosted on Google Pay
  
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• Luton Airport expansion among risks facing town over next five years, warns fire chief

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - The expansion of Luton Airport, the arrival of East West Rail and plans for a Universal theme park resort are among the major developments Bedfordshire?s fire service says it must prepare for over the next five years.
  
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• Heathrow among UK airports with fewest long delays

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other Regional Press - Londoners flying from Heathrow or London City Airport may be less likely to face lengthy departure delays than those travelling from some of the capital?s other airports, according to new research.
  
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• GBR appoints Sir John Kingman as chair as HQ plans take shape - Christian Wolmar

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  Rail Magazine - At last, Great British Railways has a chief ? though as yet very few Indians ? and a headquarters ? though as yet unbuilt. However, it?s a start and, indeed, a rather belated one, as the name of GBR?s inaugural boss was rumoured more than a month ago and could easily have been announced then.
  
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• First AI apprentices join the railway

  27-10-2026 01:00 via TransportInfo by Cogitamus
  
  Other News Sources - The first cohort of 20 Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined a national rail industry programme, based in York and London where they will combine specialist learning with hands-on experience.
  
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