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• Workers call for more taxpayer millions for crisis-hit Ferguson Marine

  03-06-2023 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - THE main union representing staff at Scotland's crisis-hit nationalised shipyard firm is urging ministers to sign off on ploughing further millions in investment into the shipyard saying it will underpin a "secure and successful future" but has warned against privatisation.
  
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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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• 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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• 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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• ?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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• New bus route linking Hedge End, Whiteley and city centre launches this weekend

  27-08-2026 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A new bus service linking Southampton and Whiteley will launch this weekend creating a new bus between the two communities for the first time.
  
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• MP backs plan to tackle fare dodgers at Worcester Foregate Street

  27-08-2026 02:00 via worcesternews.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A WORCESTERSHIRE MP says new ticket barriers will be the end of the line for fare dodgers at two of the county?s busiest railway stations.
  
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• More night bus services coming to Tameside

  27-08-2026 02:00 via tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - TAMESIDE passengers will soon be able to travel home later after a new night bus service was confirmed as part of major improvements to the Bee Network.
  
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• Miniature railway marks 90th anniversary with MP visit

  27-08-2026 02:00 via newsandstar.co.uk
  
  Carlisle News & Star - A miniature railway line is marking a major milestone this year with its 90th anniversary.
  
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• Metro shortlisted for multiple honours at Global Light Rail Awards

  27-08-2026 02:00 via news.railbusinessdaily.com
  
  Rail Business Daily - West Midlands Metro is on track for a handful of prestigious accolades at a high-profile industry event later this year.
  
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• Merseyrail could have to reconsider 'devastating' e-bike ban

  27-08-2026 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  Liverpool Echo - Cycling UK said the move would impact those with mobility issues while Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said the operator may have to think again
  
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• Mega Rail Freight proposals in North Warrington move towards next stage

  27-08-2026 02:00 via warrington-worldwide.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - REPRESENTATIVES from local communities surrounding the proposed Intermodal Logistics Park North met earlier this week as the huge rail freight and logistics development moves towards its next stage.
  
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• Manchester Airport boss defends car park income

  27-08-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The boss of Manchester Airport has defended a mp;#39;competitivemp;#39; mp;pound;453m in car parking charges.
  
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• Major milestone reached on £1 billion road project expected to finish in spring

  27-08-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - The major upgrade has reached mp;#39;another milestonemp;#39;
  
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• Is widespread free and discounted bus travel doing a disservice?

  27-08-2026 02:00 via route-one.net
  Route One (Bus and Coach) - Such measures are political tools of the 2020s, but they may not be doing the sector any favour
  
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• Huge Nuneaton town centre road change decided under new government rule

  27-08-2026 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - It will mean major changes to the Leicester Road gyratory system and nearby roads
  
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• ?Get out of the way?: Campaigners? furious demand over ?2.5bn West Yorkshire tram plan

  27-08-2026 02:00 via yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Evening Post - Campaigners have launched a furious attack on the new Prime Minister, demanding he hand over powers from London or risk scuppering West Yorkshire's long-awaited tram network.
  
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• German rail freight faces EUR 112 million increase in track access charges

  27-08-2026 02:00 via railwaypro.com
  
  News from Europe - Rail freight operators in Germany could pay around EUR 112 million more for access to the network next year after DB InfraGO proposed a 12.6 increase in the standard freight track access charge for 2027, from EUR 3.48 to EUR 3.92 per train-kilometre. The proposal comes at a time when rail is increasingly being called upon as an alternative to inland waterway transport affected by low water levels on the Rhine.
  
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