Public Transport news

• Transport User Voice Bus Passenger Survey expands into Wales

  02-09-2017 02:00 via transportfocus.org.uk
  Transport Focus - For the first time, the Bus Passenger Survey will be taking place across England, Scotland and now Wales.
  
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• Why London's buses are perfect for summer days out

  17-08-2026 02:00 via hamhigh.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - There is nothing more enchanting than seeing London from the top deck and watching the city unfold in front of you.
  
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• The quiet revolution taking over Hull as new age of public transport dawns

  17-08-2026 02:00 via hulldailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull Daily Mail - Public transport in Hull has taken another major step forward, in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and environmental impact, with a new fleet of ultra-modern electric buses now taking passengers around the city. Stagecoach East Midlands' fleet of 42 electric buses come with the promise of modern and reliable services, as there are fewer working parts to maintain ? electric buses only need to be serviced every six weeks, rather than every four weeks for diesel buses.
  
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• Richard Holden: All aboard Labour?s failing railways

  17-08-2026 02:00 via conservativehome.com
  
  Conservative Home - When Kemi asked me to become Shadow Transport Secretary, I made it clear that I?d be doing all I could to ensure that my team did not just obsess over railways, but reflected how people travel and businesses transport goods.
  
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• Railway told to replace 'flagmen' at road crossings

  17-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A heritage railway is getting rid of its volunteers who hold "stop" flags where trains cross public roads and replacing them with flashing lights.
  
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• LNER 'do not travel' warning after King's Cross disruption

  17-08-2026 02:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - LNER has advised passengers not to travel due to damage to overhead wires between Peterborough and Stevenage, which has blocked some lines and caused widespread delays and cancellations.
  
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• Hundreds more trains turning up with fewer carriages than scheduled on first line re-nationalised by Labour, figures reveal

  17-08-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Mail Online - Official data shows 6,191 South Western Railway (SWR) services turned up with fewer carriages than they were supposed to during the first year under state control. By contrast, in the year before re-nationalisation, just 5,017 trains did.
  
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• Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations

  17-08-2026 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Government - Thousands of quality homes to be built closer to stations, cutting commute times and helping families live closer to work, school and transport
  
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• Finish line in sight for three HS2 viaducts in Solihull

  17-08-2026 02:00 via solihullobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Engineers working for HS2?s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI, have been installing the structures in Balsall Common, Marsh Farm and along the River Blythe.
  
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• Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

  17-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The Lucemp;#39;s launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brandmp;#39;s signature dramatic styling.
  
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• Campaigners demand change in law to tackle dangerous e-bikes

  17-08-2026 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Labour MP for Carlisle Julie Minns has proposed a ban on sales of illegal e-bikes and conversion kits, calling for them to be designated as unsafe products under UK law
  
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• Woolwich Ferry - Everything you need to know before using it

  16-08-2026 02:00 via london-now.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Long before the Blackwall Tunnel or Elizabeth line, Londoners crossed the River Thames at Woolwich by ferry and more than 130 years later, they can still make the journey for free.
  
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• Why Heathrow's third runway still remains controversial

  16-08-2026 02:00 via kilburntimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - How many flights did you take in the last year? If you?re average in your habits, you didn?t fly at all, or took one return trip.
  
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• Why Heathrow's third runway still remains controversial

  16-08-2026 02:00 via kilburntimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - How many flights did you take in the last year? If yoump;#39;re average in your habits, you didnmp;#39;t fly at all, or took one return trip.
  
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• 'We need a better Heathrow, not a bigger one' - Concerns expansion will 'harm' Richmond residents

  16-08-2026 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  My London - Richmond's objection comes as part of its longstanding opposition to building a third way at Heathrow
  
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• Trains stopped after fire near railway tracks

  16-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Trains through the Peak District were halted by a fire close to the tracks.
  A fire in Totley Rail Tunnel between Totley, Sheffield, and Grindleford, in Derbyshire's Hope Valley, led to all lines being closed, said National Rail at about 15:00 BST on Saturday.
  
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• Stop Dartford Crossing toll during heavy congestion, AA boss says subscription

  16-08-2026 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Motorists paying ?for nothing? when roadworks cause delays on Thames passage, argues association president
  
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• Severe train disruption following landslip

  16-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Rail passengers in East Sussex are being warned of more disruption as the line between Eastbourne and Polegate has been closed following a landslip.
  
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• 'Scotland to Europe sleeper train is a first-class idea'

  16-08-2026 02:00 via helensburghadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - WITH the railway incredibly close to my heart, I am buoyed by the news that the first steps have been taken to introduce an overnight sleeper service between Scotland and mainland Europe.
  
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• Sargeants continues to lead red bus renaissance in Herefordshire

  16-08-2026 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - In a county best known for its cider, Sargeants of Herefordshire has made its distinctive red buses almost as much a part of the landscape as the apple orchards.
  
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• Probe into two train derailments to look at all possible causes and factors'

  16-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A second train derailed 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.
  
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• Probe into two train derailments to ?look at all possible causes and factors?

  16-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A second train derailed 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.
  
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• Plans for new railway stations in Lancashire progress

  16-08-2026 02:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Telegraph - The creation of two new railway stations in East Lancashire is one stop closer, after Blackburn with Darwen Council signed off on the next stage of a major infrastructure scheme.
  
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• One of the world?s oldest airports is getting a £3.1 billion upgrade with flights almost doubling

  16-08-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - The busiest airport in Australia has just received the green light for a multi-billion expansion projectexpected to take 20 years to complete.
  
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• One of the world?s oldest airports is getting a ?3.1 billion upgrade ? with flights almost doubling

  16-08-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - The busiest airport in Australia has just received the green light for a multi-billion expansion project ? expected to take 20 years to complete.
  
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• One of the world's oldest airports is getting a £3.1 billion upgrade with flights almost doubling

  16-08-2026 02:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - The busiest airport in Australia has just received the green light for a multi-billion expansion projectexpected to take 20 years to complete.
  
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• No plans for £3.5m pier train to return after crash sparks investigation

  16-08-2026 02:00 via essexlive.news
  
  Other Regional Press - Itmp;#39;s been two years since the incident and the piermp;#39;s two trains have been out of action ever since
  
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• No plans for ?3.5m pier train to return after crash sparks investigation

  16-08-2026 02:00 via essexlive.news
  
  Other Regional Press - Itmp;#39;s been two years since the incident and the piermp;#39;s two trains have been out of action ever since
  
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• London Waterloo chaos as trackside fire causes major disruption to SWR trains

  16-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A trackside fire in west London is causing major disruption to services in and out of the capital.
  
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• Khan issues challenge to Burnham not to back away from net-zero goals

  16-08-2026 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Telegraph - Andy Burnham has been warned not to ?slow down on net zero? by London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who argued the heatwave and wildfires showed the need for action on climate change.
  
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