Public Transport news

• Ryanair boss says passengers running late 'will be left behind' by his aircraft

  25-07-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Michael Omp;#39;Leary did not hold back on a recent podcast appearance
  
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• Witney bus shelter gets green roof to support wildlife

  23-08-2026 02:00 via witneygazette.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Installed on Oxford Hill in Witney, the shelter features a living roof designed to support wildlife, improve air quality, and help cool the surrounding area.
  
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• Why are our trains so bad ? and will Great British Railways help? subscription

  23-08-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - A third arrive late, many are overcrowded and there are 55 million ticket types. We examine the main challenges facing the state-owned operator
  
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• Wensleydale Railway adds trains for Tour of Britain fans

  23-08-2026 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A heritage railway is offering a special park and ride service for cycling fans.
  
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• Weaver bus stops arrive in Bradford - here's where

  23-08-2026 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A new transport network is beginning to take shape with the first visible changes now in place.
  
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• We tried Lumo's new train offering direct route from London to a historic UK city for less than ?30

  23-08-2026 02:00 via gbnews.com
  
  GB News - One of the most impressive parts of the train was the speedy Wi-Fi; we would go as far as to call it the best connection we have ever experienced on board a UK train. But if high-speed internet isn't for you, there is plenty to keep you entertained simply by looking out the window.
  
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• We tried Lumo's new train offering direct route from London to a historic UK city for less than £30

  23-08-2026 02:00 via gbnews.com
  
  GB News - One of the most impressive parts of the train was the speedy Wi-Fi; we would go as far as to call it the best connection we have ever experienced on board a UK train. But if high-speed internet isnmp;#39;t for you, there is plenty to keep you entertained simply by looking out the window.
  
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• Union plans new strikes over train safety concerns

  23-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Fresh strike dates have been announced for union members working at East Midlands Railway (EMR) over "safety concerns" with a new fleet of trains.
  
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• Transport for Wales' full fibre network connects to Europe's largest data centre campus

  23-08-2026 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Transport for Wales has expanded its fibre broadband network to connect two major data centre sites in south Wales.
  
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• Transport for Wales? full fibre network connects to Europe?s largest data centre campus

  23-08-2026 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Transport for Wales has expanded its fibre broadband network to connect two major data centre sites in south Wales.
  
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• Train announcements too loud, say neighbours

  23-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - People living near a new city railway station said platform announcements were so loud it had ruined the "peace and calm" of their gardens and allotments.
  
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• The bold vision for Ashton and Stalybridge shaped around train and tram stations

  23-08-2026 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - Both the Tameside towns already have great transport links into Manchester city centres through train stations in their centres. Enhanced connectivity for the commuter towns is the focus of the planned Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC).
  
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• SWANSEA AIRPORT: Licence suspended again, eight months after the council said its future was secure

  23-08-2026 02:00 via swanseabaynews.com
  
  Other Regional Press - Inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authority turned up unannounced at Fairwood Common and the aerodrome licence was suspended, the airport says. It is the third suspension since 2019.
  
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• Railway enthusiasts split over plan to restore train services in rural areas

  23-08-2026 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Some are hopeful upgraded tracks will preserve steam engine rides, but others fear they will morph into commuter services.
  
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• Rail firm mocked for offering discount London tickets to football fans when last service is 4.19pm

  23-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A train company has been accused of making a "spectacular own goal" after offering discounted fares to football fans travelling to London - only for the last return service to be at 4.19pm.
  
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• Protests and profits: 25 years of Manchester's second runway

  23-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - We look at the impact the impact of Manchester Airportmp;#39;s second runway 25 years since opening.
  
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• Plans to restore Hoylake train station to Art Deco glory

  23-08-2026 02:00 via wirralglobe.co.uk
  
  Wirral Globe - PLANS to restore a Wirral train station to its art deco "former glory" are being drawn up.
  
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• Photographs reveal Chinese turboprop transport aircraft details

  23-08-2026 02:00 via janes.com
  
  Aviation Industry- New photographs of a turboprop-powered transport aircraft in development for China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) have emerged, presenting the platform's external features in greater detail.
  
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• New map shows every piece of land council needs to buy for major Nuneaton road project

  23-08-2026 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - It has to be approved by the Secretary of State for Transport
  
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• More buses to return after operator ceased trading

  23-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - More bus routes are set to be brought back into service after an operator ceased trading and made the majority of staff redundant.
  
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• Llangollen Railway and Council look to strengthen Dee Valley partnership

  23-08-2026 02:00 via herald.wales
  
  Other Regional Press - LLANGOLLEN and Corwen Railway has welcomed Helen White, Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council, for discussions about strengthening the partnership between the Railway, the Council and communities throughout the Dee Valley.
  
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• Labour's gravy train: Big infrastructure projects are proving a big winner for Britain's army of shareholders

  23-08-2026 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  This is Money- Its major contracts include the HS2 high-speed rail project between London and Birmingham, new nuclear power stations at Hinckley Point and Sizewell, and designing and building the Lower Thames Crossing road scheme.
  
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• Incorrect speed limit painted on Crawley road again

  23-08-2026 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - An incorrect speed limit sign has been re-painted on a road, just two weeks after an investigation was launched into its previous appearance.
  
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• Hundreds of Birmingham drivers fined as council starts enforcing new road rules

  23-08-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - New cameras are already catching out motorists
  
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• Heritage railway saved in the 70s is now 'hopeful' of joining GWR mainline

  23-08-2026 02:00 via somersetlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The opening of a new railway station in rural Devon should serve as a hopeful sign for efforts to reconnect the West Somerset Railway (WSR) with mainline services, according to one Somerset MP.
  
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• Heathrow expansion ?is threat to England?s largest surviving medieval barn?

  23-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Exclusive: campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be ?shaken to pieces? by vibrations
  
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• Heathrow expansion 'is threat to England's largest surviving medieval barn'

  23-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Exclusive: campaigners warn 600-year-old New Barn at Harmondsworth could be mp;#39;shaken to piecesmp;#39; by vibrations
  
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• Glasgow subway stations benefitting from £150k boost

  23-08-2026 02:00 via glasgowtimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A list of Glasgow Subway stations which have benefited from mp;pound;150,000 to improve accessibility has been released by the city council.
  
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• Flights diverted after Manchester Airport security breach

  23-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Seven flights had to be diverted and 17 held in the skies above Manchester Airport during the incident.
  
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• Final stretch of Carmarthenshire's Tywi Valley Path to open in time for Easter

  23-08-2026 02:00 via herald.wales
  
  Other Regional Press - CARMARTHENSHIRE County Councilmp;#39;s flagship Tywi Valley Path which connects Carmarthen to Llandeilo is set to open fully in time for Easter, providing walking and cycling opportunities for residents and visitors to the county.
  
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