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• Relief road is 'blindingly obvious' solution for M4 Letter

  31-08-2026 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  South Wales Argus - In today's Argus (August 19) Mark Hooper says: 'no single solution to the M4 issues.'
  
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• ?Without us, no wheel would turn?: the unsung heroes keeping England?s transport moving

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - On shift, but out of sight ? from ?that person with the table tennis bats? on the airport tarmac to remote signallers managing rail traffic
  
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• Wantage and Grove welcome new bus service next week

  31-08-2026 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - A new bus service connecting workplaces and communities is set to launch next week.
  
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• Trains delayed after signalling cables are stolen

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Train services to London from Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are facing delays due to the suspected theft of signalling cables.
  
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• Train drivers secure 3.6 pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham government
  
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• The commuter railway station with direct link to London so rarely used there are no staff

  31-08-2026 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  My London - Essex is a popular choice for commuters, with towns such as Chelmsford, Billericay, Brentwood and Ingatestone attracting those looking for jobs in London but with tranquil suburban living.
  
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• Swindon bus interchange celebrates first anniversary with praise from operators

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Fleming Way scheme hailed for enhancing passenger experience and service reliability
  
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• Siemens celebrates full opening of Denmark light rail network

  31-08-2026 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - Siemens Mobility, in conjunction with its partners, has celebrated the completion and full opening of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail network in Denmark.
  
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• PM must get his priorities right when it comes to Cornwall

  31-08-2026 02:00 via falmouthpacket.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - It's not often that a Prime Minister visits Cornwall nearly a month after taking the position, but a few weeks ago Andy Burnham did just that.
  
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• Plymouth bus passes for disabled brought in line with Cornwall - as rules 'no longer stop at the Tamar'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Almost 5,000 disabled bus pass holders in Plymouth are to get 24/7 bus travel from April 2027 - bringing the city in line with residents in Cornwall and ending the current provision 'stopping at the Tamar'.
  
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• PCC calls on DVLA boss to back plans to ban 'ghost-plates'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has warned the so called ?ghost plates? are undermining the police?s ability to prevent criminal activity, get justice for victims and keep road users safe.
  
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• PCC calls on DVLA boss to back plans to ban 'ghost-plates'

  31-08-2026 02:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has warned the so called mp;#39;ghost platesmp;#39; are undermining the policemp;#39;s ability to prevent criminal activity, get justice for victims and keep road users safe.
  
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• Paint analysed at 'world's oldest' station

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An analysis of the paint used at what is believed to be the world's oldest railway station is being carried out in a bid to identify the colour of its original decor.
  
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• Options for user charging on private and public roads

  31-08-2026 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Cardiff Council has been considering some form of road user charging, whether based on time/distance use of the capital?s roads, workplace parking or a city-centre zonal charge.
  
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• North Norfolk railway blasts Anglian Water traffic lights

  31-08-2026 02:00 via edp24.co.uk
  
  East Anglian Daily Times - A north Norfolk railway has blamed ?unnecessary? traffic lights for lost trade after queues prevented tourists from getting to the attraction.
  
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• More emphasis on practical training for trainee train drivers

  31-08-2026 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - A new framework has been developed to improve the practical on-the-job training undertaken by trainee train drivers.
  
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• Mayor Kim extends free travel scheme for care-experienced young people

  31-08-2026 02:00 via hellorayo.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Initiative supports 18 to 25-year-olds with no-cost transport across North East
  
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• Major repairs to historic Kelvin Aqueduct which sprung a leak will keep Forth & Clyde Canal closed for a year

  31-08-2026 02:00 via scotsman.com
  The Scotsman - One of Scotland's major canals will stay closed for more than a year because of the scale of repairs needed to fix a significant leak in an aqueduct.
  
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• London Heathrow?s shocking facilities revealed

  31-08-2026 02:00 via unitetheunion.org
  Other News Sources - A huge 82 per cent of those surveyed said there had been problems with workplace facilities during the last 12 months. Poor facilities had also led to ill health for almost a third (30 per cent) of workers at Heathrow.
  
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• London Heathrow's shocking facilities revealed

  31-08-2026 02:00 via unitetheunion.org
  Other News Sources - A huge 82 per cent of those surveyed said there had been problems with workplace facilities during the last 12 months. Poor facilities had also led to ill health for almost a third (30 per cent) of workers at Heathrow.
  
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• Glasgow's Subway undergoes 'major transition' on Monday

  31-08-2026 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - Glasgow?s Subway has undergone a ?major transition? over the past few weeks, with commuters told to expect several changes when it reopens tomorrow.
  
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• Glasgow's Subway undergoes 'major transition' on Monday

  31-08-2026 02:00 via thenational.scot
  
  The National - Glasgowmp;#39;s Subway has undergone a mp;#39;major transitionmp;#39; over the past few weeks, with commuters told to expect several changes when it reopens tomorrow.
  
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• Former BBC journalist swaps newsroom for train cab

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A former journalist and radio presenter said she made a "brilliant" choice when she chose to swap careers to become a train driver.
  
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• Flooding on West Midlands Railway line causes disruption to Birmingham trains

  31-08-2026 02:00 via birminghamworld.uk
  Other Regional Press - Flooding on a West Midlands Railway line has caused disruption to Birmingham trains.
  
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• Flooding causes disruption to road and rail travel

  31-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Heavy rain flooded Hall Green station, causing disruption on the line between Kidderminster/Birmingham Moor Street and Whitlocks End/Stratford-upon-Avon. Passengers were able to use their tickets on bus services, West Midlands Railway said.
  
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• Fire on train between Liskeard and Plymouth

  31-08-2026 02:00 via plymouthherald.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Herald - Great Western Railway posted about the incident shortly before 4pm on X, writing: "Due to a fire on a train between Liskeard and Plymouth, the line towards Plymouth is blocked. Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed."
  
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• Essex train derailed at 77mph and driver reported seeing ?kink? in track ? probe

  31-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The driver of a train that derailed in Essex while travelling at 77mph had reported seeing a ?kink? in the track, an investigation has found.
  
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• Essex train derailed at 77mph and driver reported seeing 'kink' in track probe

  31-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The driver of a train that derailed in Essex while travelling at 77mph had reported seeing a mp;#39;kinkmp;#39; in the track, an investigation has found.
  
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• Edinburgh transport convener admits to ?Trumpian? moment after Princes Street fire

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theedinburghreporter.co.uk
  Other News Sources - EDINBURGH?S transport convener admitted to a moment of ?Trumpian weakness? after suggesting the fire-affected building be knocked down and its owners pay for the trouble.
  
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• Edinburgh transport convener admits to 'Trumpian' moment after Princes Street fire

  31-08-2026 02:00 via theedinburghreporter.co.uk
  Other News Sources - EDINBURGHmp;#39;S transport convener admitted to a moment of mp;#39;Trumpian weaknessmp;#39; after suggesting the fire-affected building be knocked down and its owners pay for the trouble.
  
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