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• Reforms will support a stronger rail sector, says European Transport Commissioner

  23-09-2026 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - INNOTRANS: ?I am a huge fan of rail?, declared European Transport Commissioner Apostolas Tzitzikostas, addressing the opening ceremony of InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin on September 22. But ?I believe the sector is currently selling itself short.?
  
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• World Car Free Day: EMR launches new tourism map for greener days out

  23-09-2026 02:00 via news.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
  
  Train Operators - East Midlands Railway (EMR), in partnership with the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), has launched a new tourism map helping visitors discover some of the region?s best days out by rail and bus.
  
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• Work to restore station lifts to take over a year

  23-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Work to install lifts at the nearest railway station to Premier League club AFC Bournemouth is expected to take just over a year, South Western Railway (SWR) has said.
  
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• Welsh Government crackdown on engine idling 'won't be enforced'

  23-09-2026 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - From September 30, fines for stationary engine idling on Welsh public roads will rise to mp;pound;75mp;#150;mp;pound;150. They apply in certain circumstances if drivers fail to switch off when asked by a local authority traffic officer.
  
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• 'Unjustifiable' runway upgrade delays criticised

  23-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Concerns have been raised after a project to rebuild an island airport's runway were delayed.
  
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• Tram plans slammed as 'scandalous waste of money'

  23-09-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - A study which could suggest introducing trams or a light rail network to combat Cambridgemp;#39;s congestion could be released later this year, as readers remain divided over the citymp;#39;s transport strategy
  
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• The fantasy economics of a new Heathrow runway

  23-09-2026 02:00 via transportxtra.com
  Transportxtra - Keith Buchan is frustrated by the esoteric exchanges between economists
  
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• Solution suggested for Wigan railway station where cars park outside residents' homes 'for days at a time'

  23-09-2026 02:00 via wigantoday.net
  Other Regional Press - A Wigan councillor has suggested land that could be used for parking at a railway station currently undergoing a 36.1m refurbishment.
  
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• Solution suggested for Wigan railway station where cars park outside residents? homes ?for days at a time?

  23-09-2026 02:00 via wigantoday.net
  Other Regional Press - A Wigan councillor has suggested land that could be used for parking at a railway station currently undergoing a ?6.1m refurbishment.
  
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• Secretary of State ?unable to commit? to opening date for East West Rail line between Oxford and Bletchley

  23-09-2026 02:00 via miltonkeynes.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The Minister was responding to a letter from Buckingham and Bletchley MP Callum Anderson, who was seeking an update on the commencement of passenger services on the line.
  
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• Secretary of State 'unable to commit' to opening date for East West Rail line between Oxford and Bletchley

  23-09-2026 02:00 via miltonkeynes.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The Minister was responding to a letter from Buckingham and Bletchley MP Callum Anderson, who was seeking an update on the commencement of passenger services on the line.
  
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• Scottish Government to intervene after Scotland to Europe ferry plans ditched

  23-09-2026 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - THE Scottish Government will intervene after Forth Ports pulled out of plans for a direct ferry service between Scotland and Europe.
  
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• Rest and be Thankful - Transport secretary acts amid business revolt

  23-09-2026 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - The transport secretary has agreed to meet representatives of a 1,500-business campaign group which has led a growing revolt over plans for Scotland?s notorious Rest and Be Thankful.
  
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• Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore

  23-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined up to $500 Singapore dollars ($391; ?293) for placing their feet on seats or playing loud audio, as well as eating, drinking or littering onboard.
  
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• Oxfordshire to pilot low-carbon approach to road resurfacing

  23-09-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - A scheme to resurface a stretch of the B4445 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire will pilot a unique package of low-carbon materials expected to save over 30 tonnes of CO2 while improving the road?s performance.
  
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• On paw patrol at Waterloo, the sniffer dogs keeping the railway safe subscription

  23-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - It is rush hour at London Waterloo. Amid the frantic sea of commuters surging towards the departure boards after another day of rail delays, three staff members in high-visibility uniform are turning heads.
  
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• New train union intervenes in ScotRail row over Israel-linked firm

  23-09-2026 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - A NEW trade union has intervened in the row over an Israeli settlement-linked firm shortlisted to build ScotRail?s new suburban trains.
  
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• New Mersey Ferry set for maiden voyage following Royal Daffodil naming ceremony

  23-09-2026 02:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - A landmark moment in the 800-year history of the Mersey Ferries was celebrated today (September 22) as the new ?26m Royal Daffodil set out on its maiden voyage following a special naming ceremony.
  
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• New Mersey Ferry sails into history with landmark ceremony and maiden voyage

  23-09-2026 02:00 via merseytravel.gov.uk
  Other News Sources - A landmark moment in the 800-year history of the Mersey ferries was celebrated today as the new ?26m Royal Daffodil set out on its maiden voyage following a special naming ceremony.
  
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• New entrance at King's Cross St Pancras Underground station provides step-free access from the south side of Euston Road for the first time

  23-09-2026 02:00 via tfl.gov.uk
  Transport for London - A new entrance at King?s Cross St Pancras Tube station is providing a new step-free access route on the south side of Euston Road. The entrance, fully funded by developer Precis Advisory, will provide additional and more direct accessibility options to the station thanks to a new lift, making journeys more accessible for thousands of Underground customers in line with TfLmp;#39;s Equity in Motion plan. This project is the latest progress in the Mayor of London and Transpor
  
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• Minister to rule over future of air traffic control boss subscription

  23-09-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Heidi Alexander will meet the board of Nats to discuss the role of its chief executive, Martin Rolfe, after a series of failures that hit thousands of flights
  
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• Making active places 2026

  23-09-2026 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - The Transport Secretary sets out the government?s approach to active travel at the making active places conference.
  
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• London buses in decline Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl visualised

  23-09-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - As experts fear for future of UK capitalmp;#39;s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alonewith worrying implications for the poorest in society
  
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• London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl visualised

  23-09-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - As experts fear for future of UK capitalmp;#39;s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alonewith worrying implications for the poorest in society
  
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• London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl ? visualised

  23-09-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - As experts fear for future of UK capital?s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone ? with worrying implications for the poorest in society
  
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• Locals call for railway station to be built instead of 180 new homes

  23-09-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - One objection said transport links into the city are mp;amp;quot;insufficientmp;amp;quot;
  
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• Justin Madders MP rides mobility scooter across Wirral

  23-09-2026 02:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  Wirral Globe - A WIRRAL MP has taken to a mobility scooter to highlight the daily obstacles faced by people who rely on them to get around.
  
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• How building trust could unlock up to 10 more value from highways partnerships

  23-09-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - Today?s Highways Voices hears how highways and infrastructure organisations could unlock between 5 and 10 more value from their strategic partnerships by treating trust as an operational asset.
  
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• Gloucestershire Airport sale back on the cards after first attempt collapses

  23-09-2026 02:00 via gloucestershirelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - 'The airport's shareholders remain committed to selling the site as an operational airport'
  
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• ?Game-changing? transformation of internationally important South Kensington Tube station hits new milestone

  23-09-2026 02:00 via tfl.gov.uk
  Transport for London - TfL intends to award design and build contract to Costain, meaning scheme can now fully progress, bringing a significantly improved passenger experience through a station capacity upgrade and enabling step-free access to all platforms within the Grade-II listed station, as well as adding a new eastbound Circle and District line platform
  
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