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Friday, 03 July 2026

BBC News

• Is the East Midlands being neglected again with scrapped road schemes?"I'm not just disappointed. I'm angry." East Midlands mayor Claire Ward is not the kind of politician to go on the attack, but her response to the proposed cancellation of not one, but two major road schemes in her patch to allow money to be diverted to defence spending speaks volumes.
• New crossing spared after spending cuts announcedThe Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has been spared from a fresh round of government spending cuts after ministers confirmed the long-awaited £11bn road scheme remains on track.
• Consultation on railway station upgrade plansPeople are being invited to have their say on plans to "transform" the way rail passengers arrive into a national park.
• City bus disruption as 145 journeys cancelledA spokesperson for First Bus said: "Unfortunately, due to a technical review of some vehicles, we have had to make some temporary changes to how we allocate buses on our routes in and around York. This may also continue to Friday as well.
• Tube trains shake pictures off wall, residents sayResidents living near a curve in the Northern line tracks have said they were being kept awake by loud rumbling and vibrations severe enough to shake pictures off their walls.
• Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border systemThe airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

ITV News

• Bus drivers call for 'Bill of Rights' to make working conditions saferBus drivers are calling on Transport for London and bus companies to introduce a series of protections in their contracts that they say would help make their jobs safer and improve the way they work.

The Guardian

• Ryanair warns of summer ‘queue chaos’ at EU airports over fingerprint checksEuropean Commission invites air industry to urgent meeting to discuss concerns over new entry and exit systemBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair has warned of “queue chaos” this summer at EU airports because of new fingerprint checks, as the European Commission invited the air industry to an urgent meeting next Tuesday to discuss concerns over the new entry and exit system.The airline, Europe’s largest, said passengers going on well-deserved breaks this summer should not be used as “guinea pigs” for a “half-baked” system. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Manchester and Stansted airports hit record passenger numbers [subscription]Britain's third and fourth largest airline hubs after Heathrow and Gatwick each handle over 30m passengers a year but rising business rates threaten growth

Local Government

• Hereford transport hub on track for October openingThe main structure of a £10m building set to link up bus, rail and cycling routes at the county town's railway station is now complete, according to Herefordshire Council.
• Tram named in honour of light rail industry giantA Midland Metro tram was today (Thursday July 2) named after Birmingham-born Geoffrey Claydon, the man who played a pivotal role in bringing tramways back to many of the UK's biggest cities.

Network Rail

• TRU celebrates successful Community Fund projects across routeThe Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is showcasing some of the organisations from its 2025 Community Fund round, who have used their grants to improve local spaces and places.

Derby Telegraph

• Major Derby A38 upgrades in fresh doubt after Keir Starmer's 'unacceptable announcement'New doubts have emerged whether a huge transformation of the A38 in Derby will actually go ahead.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Edinburgh Council announces 'public realm improvements' around St Andrew SquareThe works are a part of several other council projects intended to make walking, wheeling and cycling across the city easier

Yorkshire Post

• York Central footbridge: Plans for new bridge providing link to development prompt concernsPlans for a new bridge providing a link to a major York development have prompted concerns ahead of a council decision.

Cambridge News

• More roads in Cambridge could see speed limit reduced to 20mphA person is five times more lilely to be killed when hit by a vehicle at 30mph than at 20mph

Other Regional Press

• Lower Thames Crossing 'on track' amid government spending updateThe scheme is expected to cost £11 billion
• NEATH PORT TALBOT: Safer routes to schools, stations and parks - the walking and cycling plans for your areaFrom a safer walk to a Seven Sisters primary school to a car-free path along the Swansea Canal, Neath Port Talbot Council has mapped dozens of new walking and cycling routes.
• Monmouthshire County Council celebrates confirmation of major rail investment in Magor with UndyMONMOUTHSHIRE County Council is delighted by the release of new information from the UK Government confirming that a major investment in a new railway station to serve Magor and Undy is right on track to be delivered.
• CAGNE seek to appeal High Court ruling on Gatwick Airport second runwayCampaign and environment group Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) have applied for permission to appeal the High Court's decision to dismiss its legal challenge against the government's approval of Gatwick Airport's second runway.
• Doncaster taxi drivers fed up with drunk passengers and fare dodgers want CCTV in their cabsThey said in-car cameras would prove beneficial for safety purposes for both drivers and passengers

Train Operators

• Stansted Express to trial overnight Friday trains for late-night airport passengersAdditional summer services will give customers new rail options after late flight arrivals and for early Saturday departures

Bus and Coach Buyer

• York passenger growth comes ahead of East Yorkshire investmentEast Yorkshire Buses has announced a significant increase in passenger numbers on its City of York routes. Journeys have risen by 8.8% between April 2025 and March 2026 compared with the previous 12-month period.

Construction Enquirer

• Northern Trains race for £300m depots and stations worksNorthern Trains is preparing to launch a £300m construction framework covering infrastructure upgrades across its network of 22 train care depots and more than 470 stations.

New Civil Engineer

• In pictures: work begins on new bridge at Tenby train stationNetwork Rail engineers are preparing to install sections of a new pedestrian bridge at Tenby railway station, in Pembrokeshire, as part of a major accessibility upgrade.
• Euston's transformation success depends on taking a people and place-based approachThe vision to deliver an improved Euston station through integration of the new HS2 terminal with the existing Network Rail and London Underground stations and transform the area around it is not short of ambition.

Rail Business Daily

• Nottingham Trams and buses team up to put accessibility at the heart of public transportMore than 120 students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from schools and colleges across Nottinghamshire, were welcomed by Nottingham Express Transit (NET) and Nottingham City Transport (NCT) to a series of special 'Try a Tram' and 'Try a Bus' events this June.

Rail Magazine

• Chance for rail to distribute hydrogen and use it as alternative power supplyHydrogen can have a future in logistics as well as being an alternative power source for traction.

Railway-News

• CAF Opens New Manchester Maintenance DepotCAF has officially opened a set of brand-new service facilities at Lowry Park, Manchester. The sites, which cover an area of 5,000 m sq, represent an investment of 10 million GBP, and will host both maintenance and overhaul work on various key components, including wheels and bogies.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Bus Safety Standard 2 can be national blueprint, says Centrad MDGeoff Cross believes latest iteration can assist in bringing down casualties across the country

Safer Highways

• National Highways Opens £60m Insurance Tender for Lower Thames Crossing Construction A major insurance procurement has been launched for the Lower Thames Crossing, with National Highways seeking comprehensive cover for one of the UK's largest planned infrastructure schemes as preparations continue ahead of full construction.
• Planning Approval Clears the Way for Major A40 Transport Upgrade in Oxfordshire A significant package of improvements designed to ease congestion, prioritise public transport and enhance walking and cycling facilities along the A40 has moved a step closer after receiving planning approval.

Sustainable Bus

• Weser-Ems-Bus launches hydrogen buses with Lhyfe-backed temporary mobile refuelling station in Lower SaxonyA mobile hydrogen refuelling station has enabled Weser-Ems-Bus to place six fuel cell buses into regular passenger service in Lower Saxony while awaiting the completion of a permanent hydrogen refuelling facility.

The Business Desk

• Fresh voices join East Midlands revolt over £900m road funding raidFresh voices have joined the growing backlash against plans to axe major East Midlands road projects, after East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield both weighed in on the controversy earlier this week.

Transport for the North

• Transport for the North welcomes government's integrated transport strategy - Better ConnectedTransport for the North welcomes today's announcement on the government's Better Connected transport strategy, particularly its focus on championing data and technology, empowering local leaders and strengthening decision-making and appraisal. These priorities mirror the work we deliver across the North supporting partners with the evidence, data, insight and technical capability needed to design and deliver integrated networks that work for their communities.

Other News Sources

• Lower Thames Crossing unaffected despite cuts to road projects fundingThe Lower Thames Crossing is unaffected by recent government funding cuts across various infrastructure projects.
• New £10m railway control hub opens in GlasgowA new £10 million railway control hub has opened in Glasgow to help manage one of Scotland's busiest and most complex rail routes.
• Charles Wright: How will 'robotaxis' work in London?Robotaxis in London? It's now no longer a case of 'if' but 'when' ? and that could be as soon as this summer. With enthusiastic government backing, UK tech pioneer Wayve's AI Driver is 'ready to go', its business partner Uber is opening a list for customers who would prefer an 'autonomous' ride, and US rival Waymo is gearing up to launch too.
• Early plans set out to strengthen public and community transport across DorsetDorset Council is exploring how public bus services and community transport could work better together to improve journeys for residents across the county.

News from Europe

• German states attack EU green hydrogen rulesMinisters from the 16 federal states say EU production target in jeopardy