Public Transport news

• New rail tunnels could heat homes

  03-06-2026 02:00 via climate.leeds.ac.uk
  Other News Sources - New railways could hold the key to cleaner, cheaper heating, through using underground tunnels as a heat source.
  
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• World's longest-range aircraft takes to the skies

  03-06-2026 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The Airbus A350-1000ULR(MSN 707) - with wings made in Wales - has completed its first flight in Toulouse
  
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• Virgin Atlantic falls to £127m loss after fuel and tariff shock subscription

  03-06-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Sir Richard Bransonmp;#39;s long-haul airline warns of lengthy disruption from the Gulf war and blames Trumpmp;#39;s tariffs for denting its performance
  
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• Undergraduate survey looks at public perceptions of light rail systems

  03-06-2026 02:00 via britishtramsonline.co.uk
  British Trams Online - An undergraduate studying at the University of Lincoln is currently completing a dissertation which is looking at how the public views the role of light rail in areas such as economic development, regeneration, and modal shift, alongside wider attitudes towards sustainable urban transport. And as part of his research he is asking members of the public, and those working in the transport sector, to complete a survey.
  
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• Transport Minister to Speak at Metro Event in Cardiff

  03-06-2026 02:00 via businessnewswales.com
  
  Other Regional Press - The Welsh Government's new Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper MS, will address delegates at the upcoming Metro mp; Us event at the DEPOT, Cardiff.
  
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• Tram operator given 17 days for urgent repairs

  03-06-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A tram operator has been ordered to carry out urgent repairs within 17 days, after safety concerns were raised by the rail watchdog.
  
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• Train disruption warning as Leicester services cancelled while 'vital' railway works take place

  03-06-2026 02:00 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
  Leicester Mercury - Train journeys from Leicester will be disrupted while mp;#39;vitalmp;#39; railway works take place.
  
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• Strike? What strike? All but two Jubilee Line tube drivers go to work subscription

  03-06-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Airportwatch - Despite planned industrial action, TfL said about 60 per cent of drivers were at work on Tuesday more than the 56 per cent during the last strike
  
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• Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodland calls for Loganair and Hial to safeguard Sumburgh-Kirkwall-Inverness services

  03-06-2026 02:00 via shetlandtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Isles politicians have rallied against mp;#39;untenablemp;#39; proposals to cut key flights connecting Shetland to the mainland.
  
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• Roundabout needs £10m upgrade, says council

  03-06-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Congestion at a Lincoln roundabout will only get worse unless mp;pound;10m improvements are made, the council has said.
  
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• Rail company accused of disrupting Wales-England train links by government

  03-06-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Great Western Railway has been accused by the Welsh government of trying to "disrupt" plans for new direct train services between west Wales and Bristol.
  
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• OPDC launches procurement for £10bn project

  03-06-2026 02:00 via ukpropertyforums.com
  Other News Sources - The Mayor of Londonmp;#39;s Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has launched a procurement process to find a Private Sector Partner for the mp;pound;10bn regeneration of Old Oak in West London.
  
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• Night Tube, double decker buses and more trains - London borough's plan for better transport

  03-06-2026 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  My London - Key priorities to improve bus and train services in the South West London borough have been put forward
  
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• New railway bridge for Cathays station

  03-06-2026 02:00 via insidermedia.com
  Other News Sources - A new railway bridge will be installed at Cathays railway station with working starting later this month.
  
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• New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

  03-06-2026 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK.
  
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• Need to know: Search on for Old Oak development partner

  03-06-2026 02:00 via placemakingresource.com
  Other News Sources - The launch of a procurement process to select a private sector partner for a key west London regeneration area leads our news digest.
  
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• Murphy builds record £412m cash pile in 75th year

  03-06-2026 02:00 via constructionenquirer.com
  
  Construction Enquirer - The firm secured several landmark project milestones during the year, including bringing Beaulieu Park station into service ahead of schedule, breaking ground on its first project under SSEmp;#39;s Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework and starting design and enabling works on the massive Lower Thames Crossing tunnelling project.
  
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• London tube strike causes huge disruption, with many services hit

  03-06-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - About half of London Underground drivers take action on Tuesday, with second strike scheduled for Thursday
  
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• London travel LIVE: New Cross disruption as Sadiq Khan urges last-ditch talks to avoid Thursday Tube strike

  03-06-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A train has hit an obstruction on the line at New Cross this morning, causing major disruption to Southeastern services.
  It comes after millions suffered travel misery on Tuesday, with a a 24-hour Tube strike severely disrupting the London Underground
  
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• Lime U-turns after allowing delivery cyclists to exceed 'go-slow' speed limits in busy London parks and high streets

  03-06-2026 02:00 via road.cc
  
  road.cc - The electric hire bike provider lifted the restrictions as part of an effort to attract cyclists who would otherwise use illegally-modified electric motorbikes
  
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• Lime trialled fast-food lane that let Deliveroo riders bypass speed limits

  03-06-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Lime has scrapped a trial that allowed Deliveroo riders to bypass speed restrictions on its rental e-bikes after questions were raised over the policy.
  
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• Lime axes speed limits for Deliveroo riders

  03-06-2026 02:00 via londoncentric.media
  
  Other News Sources - If you use Limemp;#39;s rental e-bikes, yoump;#39;ll know that the capital is dotted with mp;#39;go slowmp;#39; zones where the vehicles automatically slow down, enter mp;#39;turtle modemp;#39; and have their speed limited to as little as 8mph.
  
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• Lessons from the past: UK megaprojects HS2 could learn from

  03-06-2026 02:00 via infrastructure-now.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The process to fully review HS2 has revealed many worrying elements of the now globally infamous megaproject.
  
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• Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL's concerns

  03-06-2026 02:00 via architectsjournal.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Leaked documents setting out Euston Stationmp;#39;s planned redevelopment have revealed Transport for London (TfL)mp;#39;s concerns over funding shortfalls and overcrowding with the arrival of High Speed 2 (HS2)
  
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• Last chance to ride Tyne and Wear Metro's original trains

  03-06-2026 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - Passengers are being given a last chance to ride on the Tyne and Wear Metromp;#39;s original trains as the North East prepares to bid farewell to a fleet that helped transform local public transport.
  
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• HS2 Pushes Back Start Date for £1bn Maintenance Contract Programme Writer: Safer Highways Safer Highways

  03-06-2026 02:00 via saferhighways.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - HS2 Ltd has delayed the planned launch of its mp;pound;1.03 billion Interim Maintenance Contracts (IMC), extending the anticipated start date by more than four months as the high-speed rail project continues to review its delivery approach.
  
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• HS2 finally slides in giant Curzon bridge after welding delay

  03-06-2026 02:00 via constructionenquirer.com
  Construction Enquirer - HS2 engineers have finally slid the tallest bridge on the scheme into position above Birminghammp;#39;s Cross City railway line after overcoming major welding challenges that delayed the operation by almost a year.
  
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• HS2 delays planned start of £1bn interim maintenance contracts

  03-06-2026 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  New Civil Engineer - High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd has pushed back the anticipated start date of its mp;pound;1.03bn Interim Maintenance Contracts (IMC) procurement by more than four months.
  
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• HS2 and the growing cost of long-term uncertainty

  03-06-2026 02:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  New Civil Engineer - The governmentmp;#39;s latest update on HS2 has reignited debate around the UKmp;#39;s ability to deliver major infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
  
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• Highland spaceport company to be liquidated

  03-06-2026 02:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Sutherland Spaceport Ltd is a subsidiary of Forres-based rockets manufacturer Orbex.
  
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