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• Welcome for railway devolution plans

  18-12-2024 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The charity Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the Governmentmp;#146;s plans to devolve more responsibility for train services to the English regions, saying devolution has already worked well in London and Liverpool. The plans have been unveiled in a White Paper.
  
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• Read our supplement: UK Bus Summit 2026 Official Guide

  27-08-2026 17:08 via passengertransport.co.uk
  Welcome to UK Bus Summit 2026 Official Guide,a publication devoted to the UK’s most widely used form of public transport. It has been produced by Passenger Transport, in association with Transport Times Events, ahead of the eighth annual UK Bus Summit.This event will be held in Liverpool at The Spine, supported by Liverpool City Region, the Urban Transport Group, CPT and the Campaign for Better Transport.
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• Work has started to make Swinton rail station fully accessible for all passengers.

  27-08-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - For years, the steps to the Swinton platforms have been a barrier to many people being able to catch the train ? from those with disabilities to older people and carers pushing buggies.?
  
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• Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China

  27-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The countrymp;#39;s biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.
  
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• VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts

  27-08-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffsThe chief executive of Volkswagen has faced boos and whistles of protest at the companymp;#146;s headquarters after telling thousands of workers that a comprehensive reorganisation, which could include job losses and factory closures, is vital for its future.As Oliver Blume urged more than 10,000 workers on Tuesday to mp;#147;pull togethermp;#148;, saying drastic restructuring
  
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• UK airports passenger record masks a shift from Middle East flying to budget Europe

  27-08-2026 02:00 via aerospaceglobalnews.com
  
  Aviation Industry- CAA data shows UK traffic reached a new Q2 high by just 0.15, with Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 growth compensating for heavy losses on Middle East routes.
  
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• Transport Scotland announces £55 million investment to improve bus services

  27-08-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - Bus passengers across Scotland are set to benefit from a mp;pound;55 million investment in infrastructure designed to improve the reliability, accessibility and efficiency of bus services.
  
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• Transport Scotland announces ?55 million investment to improve bus services

  27-08-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - Bus passengers across Scotland are set to benefit from a ?55 million investment in infrastructure designed to improve the reliability, accessibility and efficiency of bus services.
  
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• Trainline to offer pizza delivery while on a train

  27-08-2026 02:00 via nwemail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Trainline is set to offer a new service over the bank holiday weekend in collaboration with Domino's.
  
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• The Poshcast: Why do people think it?s acceptable to use their phones on loudspeaker in public?

  27-08-2026 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - This week on The Poshcast, Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts tackle a particularly irritating modern etiquette conundrum: why is using loudspeakers on phones in public places the ?new normal??
  
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• The Poshcast: Why do people think it's acceptable to use their phones on loudspeaker in public? subscription

  27-08-2026 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - This week on The Poshcast, Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts tackle a particularly irritating modern etiquette conundrum: why is using loudspeakers on phones in public places the mp;#39;new normalmp;#39;?
  
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• The £41m row between Stagecoach and Stockport council

  27-08-2026 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News - Stagecoach said they were having mp;#39;positive discussionsmp;#39; but Stockport council has accused them of asking for too much money for two depots
  
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• Sustainable transport urged by multi-sector coalition

  27-08-2026 02:00 via busandcoachbuyer.com
  
  Bus and Coach Buyer - A coalition of more than 50 organisations is calling on the Government to act urgently on transport in response to climate issues.?Among its demands are more journeys made using public transport.
  
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• SNP MUST DELIVER ON PROMISE FOR SIMPLER TICKETING

  27-08-2026 02:00 via greens.scot
  
  Other News Sources - The Scottish Greens are calling on the SNP Government to publish a plan and clear timeline for making integrated ticketing a reality across Scotland.
  
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• Siemens Mobility to strengthen train control as problems surface with other new management system

  27-08-2026 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - Iarnr?d ?ireann (I?) is turning to Siemens Mobility to strengthen its train control systems after a recommendation to end Indra?s role in delivering the troubled Traffic Management System (TMS) for the new National Train Control Centre was accepted.
  
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• Siemens Mobility Completes Landmark Greater Copenhagen Light Rail Project

  27-08-2026 02:00 via railtechnologymagazine.com
  
  Rail Technology Magazine - Siemens Mobility and Aarsleff Rail have successfully completed the delivery of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail, marking a major milestone in Denmark's public transport transformation.
  
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• Sheffield MP reaffirms support for tram expansion after meeting residents

  27-08-2026 02:00 via thestar.co.uk
  Sheffield Star - An MP has reaffirmed her support for an expansimn of Sheffield?s tram network as she laid out her priorities for improving the lives of residents in one of the city?s communities after a recent public consultation.
  
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• Shabana writes on Midlands Rail Hub proposals

  27-08-2026 02:00 via shabanamahmood.org
  Labour Party - Shabana has written to the Midlands Rail Hub Alliance regarding their plans for rail network enhancements in Digbeth.
  
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• Scottish airport numbers soar despite Middle East turmoil

  27-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The number of passengers passing through Scotland's airports rose sharply in the spring, largely driven by budget airlines.
  
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• ?Say hello to yellow? ? unified uniforms for staff at North?s busiest stations

  27-08-2026 02:00 via networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
  
  Network Rail - Passengers travelling through the North?s three biggest and busiest train stations are getting a helping hand as staff switch to a new shared colour scheme so it's easier to seek help while making rail journeys.
  
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• Rolling stock and infrastructure strategy expected later this year

  27-08-2026 02:00 via railmagazine.com
  Rail Magazine - A national rail infrastructure and rolling stock strategy is expected to be published later this year.
  
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• REFORM QUESTIONS PLAID'S COMMITMENT TO M4 RELIEF ROAD

  27-08-2026 02:00 via aberdareonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Reform Walesmp;#39; Shadow Transport Minister Jason Omp;#39;Connell MS has challenged Plaid Cymrump;#39;s commitment to an M4 relief road, after the WelshGovernment ruled out the Black Route while continuing to pursue the Burns recommendations alongside potentially closing M4 junctions.
  
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• Rail passengers warned over Birmingham Bank Holiday weekend disruption

  27-08-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Brummies planning on hopping on a train this Bank Holiday weekend have been issued a warning by the major railway network
  
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• Prestwick Airport records a 197 increase in cargo tonnage

  27-08-2026 02:00 via ayrshiredailynews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Edinburgh Airport welcomed more than 200,000 more passengers than the same period last year (+5), while Glasgow Airport saw a 3 increase. Inverness Airport saw passenger numbers grow by 8 year-on-year, ranking among one of the largest increases in this period
  
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• Pictures show giant crane lifting beams into place as historic Leeds railway bridge is rebuilt

  27-08-2026 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Pictures have captured the moment a giant crane lifted bridge beams into place over a crucial railway route in Leeds.
  
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• Passport rule change affecting all ferry passengers travelling between Holyhead and Dublin

  27-08-2026 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Stena Line and Irish Ferries announced new rule change and how it will impact passengers
  
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• Passengers hope for better bus shelters by winter

  27-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Residents in Eastbourne say they hope upgraded bus shelters will be installed before the winter, after the old shelters were removed.
  
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• One Island transport app launches on the Isle of Man

  27-08-2026 02:00 via highways-news.com
  Highways News - A new app has launched on the Isle of Man that is looking to change the way taxis operate by incorporating an Uber style experience for customers.?
  
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• Next phase of Colne bus station upgrade to begin

  27-08-2026 02:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Telegraph - Work is due to begin in the coming days on the next phase of improvements to bring all bus services serving Colne town centre into a new, upgraded bus station.
  
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• New Superloop bus service launch date confirmed - and travel is free for the first week

  27-08-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - The SL12 Superloop bus route, which will run between Gants Hill and Rainham in east London, will open on September 5
  
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