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• SMEs call for action to remove blocks to rail innovation

  07-04-2025 02:00 via railwaygazette.com
  
  Railway Gazette - UK: The Rail Innovation Group has published a Skills Beyond Scale report highlighting the impact of SMEs in the rail industry and calling for government action to unlock the full potential.
  
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• West Yorkshire tram plans derailed in hammer blow to Mayor?s Mass Transit ambitions

  19-12-2025 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  The Business Desk - Plans to introduce trams to West Yorkshire have been pushed back by several years following a government review, delaying a project previously described by Mayor Tracy Brabin as her ?biggest ambition?.
  
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• West Yorkshire tram plans derailed in hammer blow to Mayor's Mass Transit ambitions

  19-12-2025 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  The Business Desk - Plans to introduce trams to West Yorkshire have been pushed back by several years following a government review, delaying a project previously described by Mayor Tracy Brabin as her mp;#39;biggest ambitionmp;#39;.
  
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• Watchdog?s league table on rail passenger assistance is ?misleading?, say accessible transport campaigners

  19-12-2025 01:00 via disabilitynewsservice.com
  Other News Sources - Disabled campaigners have dismissed a watchdog?s ?misleading? new league table that claims to show the best performers in assisting disabled rail passengers.
  
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• Watchdog's league table on rail passenger assistance is 'misleading', say accessible transport campaigners

  19-12-2025 01:00 via disabilitynewsservice.com
  Other News Sources - Disabled campaigners have dismissed a watchdogmp;#39;s mp;#39;misleadingmp;#39; new league table that claims to show the best performers in assisting disabled rail passengers.
  
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• UK?s roads and airports brace for busiest Christmas getaway on record

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Transport groups warn of unprecedented congestion as commuters, shoppers and holidaymakers travel at once
  
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• UK's roads and airports brace for busiest Christmas getaway on record

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Transport groups warn of unprecedented congestion as commuters, shoppers and holidaymakers travel at once
  
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• UK announces Midlands Rail Hub partners

  19-12-2025 01:00 via railwaypro.com
  Other News Sources - Network Rail has confirmed the four partners for the new Midlands Rail Hub Alliance, which will be responsible for the most transformative rail modernization in the Midlands, a region located in central England, between the north and south of the UK.
  
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• TSSA raises concerns over digital ticketing trial and rail safety

  19-12-2025 01:00 via tssa.org.uk
  Other News Sources - Rail union TSSA has raised serious concerns after it emerged that government funding is being used to trial digital ticketing technology which could sideline staffed railway ticket offices, with potential implications for passenger safety.
  
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• The rail freight teams working behind the scenes to deliver Christmas across Wales and Borders route

  19-12-2025 01:00 via herald.wales
  Other Regional Press - IF NETWORK RAIL did Christmas adverts, this would be theirs. Join them for a festive look behind the scenes at Wentloog, where rail freight helps keep shelves stocked, supports Welsh industry and cuts congestion at the busiest time of year.
  
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• The DfT seeks freight sector views on major road improvement schemes

  19-12-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Department for Transport (DfT), with Arup, AECOM and Oxera, is researching how major road improvements have affected the freight and logistics sector from an economic perspective. We are seeking input from operators and freight related businesses on three key schemes specifically:A14 mp;amp;ndash; Cambridge to Huntingdon bypass (2020)A13/M25 Junction 30 Congestion Relief (2017)M62 mp;amp;ndash; TransPennine Smart Motorway (series of improvemen
  
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• TfL hate crime 'linked to Israel-Gaza war'

  19-12-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - British Transport Police said international events played mp;quot;a really big partmp;quot; on how people behave.
  
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• Streamlining our regulatory approach

  19-12-2025 01:00 via orr.gov.uk
  Office of Rail and Road (ORR) - Rail reform will bring major change to our role and the way we regulate and monitor the new Great British Railways (GBR).Ahead of GBRmp;#39;s introduction, wemp;#39;re focused on supporting the rail industry in adding value and driving growth, including by streamlining our work with Network Rail, making it as efficient and effective as we can.
  
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• Spanish airport giant Aena buys stakes in Newcastle and Leeds Bradford airports

  19-12-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Business Live - Significant stakes in two of the North?s main airports have been sold to one of the world?s largest airport operators in a multimillion-pound deal.
  
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• Ports giant rows back on plans for small boat fees

  19-12-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - Harbour authority Peel Ports Clydeport shelves a plan to charge an annual mp;pound;100 fee to use the waters in and around the river.
  
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• Plans for Welsh city to get a new direct rail route from London

  19-12-2025 01:00 via nation.cymru
  Nation. Cymru - A Welsh city is on track to get a direct rail route from London.If there was ever a location which has seen its stock rise hugely with tourists from around the world flocking to its ancient walls then itmp;#39;s Wrexham.
  
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• Open access

  19-12-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Open access operators can still bring new passengers to the railway, FirstGroup has said as it launched Lumomp;#39;s new Glasgow to London service.
  
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• Nine out of ten customers satisfied with ScotRail in new rail industry survey

  19-12-2025 01:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  Rail Business Daily - ScotRail customers are giving the train operator a huge vote of confidence with nine out of ten satisfied with their services, according to the first results from the new Rail Customer Experience Survey (RCXS).
  
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• New bridge over Oxford Botley Road set to be installed in early 2026

  19-12-2025 01:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Noisy construction work on Oxfordmp;#39;s Botley Road to prepare for the installation of a new railway bridge is nearly finished, according to Network Rail.
  
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• Midlands Rail Hub Alliance confirmed

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Construction Index -42 minutes VolkerRail, Laing Omp;#39;Rourke, AtkinsRmp;eacute;alis and Siemens Mobility have been confirmed for the Midlands Rail Hub Alliance.
  
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• Major step forward as Midlands Rail Hub Alliance confirmed

  19-12-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  Network Rail - The four partners which will design and develop the most transformative railway upgrade in the Midlands have been confirmed.
  
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• Major progress on Network Rail projects this Christmas

  19-12-2025 01:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  Network Rail - The Christmas period will see strong progress made on Network Rail projects along the East Coast Main Linepart of the mp;pound;160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season.
  
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• Lower Thames Crossing completion now 2034 as new senior civil servant champion appointed

  19-12-2025 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  Airportwatch - Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has confirmed the appointment of a Department for Transport (DfT) director as senior responsible owner (SRO) for the scheme, outlining a revised completion date of 2034.
  
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• Leeds Bradford Airport: New Spanish owners revealed in 'exciting' ?270m deal

  19-12-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - A world-leading airport operator owned by the Spanish government is to take a majority stake in Leeds Bradford Airport as part of a ?270m deal, it has been announced.
  
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• Leeds Bradford Airport: New Spanish owners revealed in 'exciting' £270m deal

  19-12-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - A world-leading airport operator owned by the Spanish government is to take a majority stake in Leeds Bradford Airport as part of a mp;pound;270m deal, it has been announced.
  
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• Leeds £2.5bn tram scheme delayed to late 2030s after government review

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Business case must be submitted for mass transit system with lines connecting Leeds and Bradford before work continues
  
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• Leeds ?2.5bn tram scheme delayed to late 2030s after government review

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Business case must be submitted for mass transit system with lines connecting Leeds and Bradford before work continues
  
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• Landmark planning legislation reaches statute book

  19-12-2025 01:00 via theconstructionindex.co.uk
  Construction Index - The new Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 is one of Keir Starmermp;#39;s flagship pieces of legislation, designed to accelerate the development of housing and infrastructure and promote economic growth.
  
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• Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law

  19-12-2025 01:00 via constructionwave.co.uk
  Other News Sources - The UK Government?s landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent today (18 December), marking a major step in accelerating housing and infrastructure projects across the UK.
  
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• Heathrow unveils T4 overhaul as part of £1.3bn investment

  19-12-2025 01:00 via travelweekly.co.uk
  Aviation Industry- Heathrow has unveiled a series of upgrades totalling mp;pound;1.3bn to be made to the airport throughout 2026.Construction will start on a revamp of Terminal 4 which will include the development of a new multi-storey car park and upgraded check-in area.
  
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