Public Transport news

• New developments suggest Winslow Railway station may finally open

  05-08-2026 02:00 via bucksherald.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A new six billion pound train line, and the opening of a new railway station in Aylesbury Vale ? that has left passengers waiting for two years, could finally be open by the end of 2026.
  
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• Wrightbus Demonstrates 6-Metre Battery-Electric Bus on the Isle of Man

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bus-news.com
  
  Bus-News - Wrightbus has demonstrated its 6-metre battery-electric bus on the Isle of Man as part of a week-long visit to showcase the vehicle?s suitability for local bus services.
  
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• Wizz Air?s plane lease wheeze is up in the air subscription

  07-08-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The airline would be staring at vast losses if it wasn?t for some nifty financial engineering but the tactic?s long-term viability is coming under scruitiny
  
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• Wizz Air's plane lease wheeze is up in the air subscription

  07-08-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The airline would be staring at vast losses if it wasnmp;#39;t for some nifty financial engineering but the tacticmp;#39;s long-term viability is coming under scruitiny
  
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• Why is our ferry service only one singled outfor criticism?

  07-08-2026 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - THE criticism presented by one of the countrymp;#39;s leading ferry experts on the Scottish West Coast ferries is quite comprehensive, but why is there no comparison between Scottish ferry services and unsubsidised services in Englanda competitive service to the Isle of Wight and a medium-length single-company route to the Scilly Isles?
  
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• Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
  
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• Welsh Government vows to fix ?unacceptable? Ebbw Vale?Newport chaos

  07-08-2026 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - The Welsh Government has acknowledged failures on the Ebbw Vale to Newport line in response to weeks of cancellations, delays, and reduced services that have left commuters and communities frustrated and without reliable transport.
  
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• Welsh Government vows to fix 'unacceptable' Ebbw Vale - Newport chaos

  07-08-2026 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - The Welsh Government has acknowledged failures on the Ebbw Vale to Newport line in response to weeks of cancellations, delays, and reduced services that have left commuters and communities frustrated and without reliable transport.
  
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• Urgent meeting held regarding Menai Bridge closures

  07-08-2026 02:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Highways Magazine - The Welsh deputy minister for transport, Mark Hooper, held an urgent meeting to address ?short-term issues' on the Menai Bridge following the recent closures caused by worker abuse and disregard for weight restrictions.
  
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• UK trains cancelled LIVE: Commuters braced for Friday delays after power outage

  07-08-2026 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Itmp;#39;s set to be a difficult day to get around on the rails in the north west and Midlands on Friday after a power outage ground the network to a halt on Thursday
  
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• UK airport closed for four years takes major step towards reopening

  07-08-2026 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - A consultation has begun into the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport after it closed almost four years ago.
  
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• 'Tulips' to guide cyclists through Bath park under new plan

  07-08-2026 02:00 via somersetlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Tulips will guide cyclists along a new Bath cycle lane and separate them from traffic.
  
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• Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn highlights how West Fraser's railway halt will cut thousands of HGV journeys from the A9 and A96 on a visit to the 'Cloud Factory' site

  07-08-2026 02:00 via inverness-courier.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn highlights the reduction of thousands of HGV journeys due to West Fraser?s railway halt.
  
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• Transport Committee responds to TfL approval of supervised robotaxi service in London

  07-08-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, Caroline Russell AM, has issued a response to the news that Uber and Wayve have been given TfL approval for a supervised robotaxi service in London.
  
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• Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre

  07-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region.
  
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• Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Thousands of rail passengers have described "nightmare" journeys, after being hit by delays and cancellations following a power failure at a Manchester signalling centre that caused major disruption across northern England.
  
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• 'The London bus driver's reality is frightening'

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - "I think if passengers knew the reality of the bus driver's life, they'd be actually very frightened," says Toni, one of London's bus drivers.
  
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• Students Can Add Bus Passes To Their Watches And Phones

  07-08-2026 02:00 via rochdaletimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Members of Our Pass ? which offers 16 to 18-year-olds who live in Greater Manchester free bus travel across the region as well as selected half-price tram tickets ? can now add their Our Pass to Apple Wallet and use their iPhone or Apple Watch to travel across Greater Manchester.
  
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• Stansted Airport's transport guru Steve Mills sets out his direction of travel

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Steve Mills, transport expert at Stansted Airport, outlines his future plans.
  
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• Rome airport aims to expand before 2033 anniversary of Christ's death

  07-08-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Messianic milestone will boost tourists and is unofficial deadline for new runway project.
  
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• Rail users face further disruption after Manchester power cut

  07-08-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Hundreds of trains were cancelled in north-west England after a 90-second outage at a critical train signalling centre.
  
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• Queues at EU airports expected to worsen ahead of new rule starting in September

  07-08-2026 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - EU member states are allowed to pause EES checks when queues become too long, but this rule will change in September and delays could be experienced as a result
  
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• Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
  
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• Network Rail Routes and Borders & Transport for Wales (TFW) sets platinum standard for youth rail safety

  07-08-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - Network Rail Wales and Borders, in collaboration with Transport for Wales (TfW) has joined the Rail Safe Friendly programme at mp;#39;Platinummp;#39; level, demonstrating their commitment to educating young people about railway safety and helping to prevent incidents of trespass and unsafe behaviour across the rail network.
  
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• Network Rail offers one-year support for Transport for Wales Bristol plan

  07-08-2026 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Transport for Wales (TfW) is confident it will be able to start its West Wales-Bristol Temple Meads service in December after receiving conditional support from Network Rail (NR).
  
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• MP says residents will be 'angry and frustrated' at six-month delay to end of HS2 roadworks on the A38 in Lichfield

  07-08-2026 02:00 via lichfieldlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - AN MP has hit out at confirmation from the boss of HS2 that the end of roadworks in Lichfield could be delayed by six months.
  
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• Mitie retains security contract with Transport for London

  07-08-2026 02:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Mitie has retained its security contract with Transport for London (TfL) for a further five years, helping to protect key infrastructure and support safe, secure operations across London.
  
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• Minibus charity under investigation over finances

  07-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A charity contracted to run transport services and days out for vulnerable people is under investigation over concerns about its finances and leadership.
  
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• Making active travel work: the role of integrated, multi-modal network planning

  07-08-2026 02:00 via walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Active travel investment is growing across the UK. Through our partnership with AECOM, we're calling for network planning to shape decisions from the outset so individual schemes create coherent, usable networks.
  
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• London takes next step towards replacing 1972 Bakerloo Line trains

  07-08-2026 02:00 via railwaypro.com
  
  Other News Sources - Transport for London has appointed AECOM to assess the depot and siding upgrades required for the future replacement of the Bakerloo Line fleet. The trains currently operating on the route entered service in 1972 and are the oldest used in daily passenger operation in the United Kingdom.
  
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