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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

BBC News

• Council urges new PM to look at rural bus fundingShropshire Council is urging new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to look at fairer funding for public transport in rural areas.
• 'Summer of chaos' for train passengers, says mayorSouth Yorkshire's mayor has said passengers are "facing a summer of chaos" after East Midlands Railway (EMR) reduced its services for the foreseeable future.

The Guardian

• 'My shirt was wringing': National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditionsDrivers in West Midlands say buses 'unbearable' during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears

The Scotsman

• Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven 'must be resumed urgently' after Debenhams fire in Princes StreetCall for four trams to escorted through fire zone to provide shuttle service from Picardy Place

Times Online

• End of the airport queue? AI border control trial takes off [subscription]At Dubai international airport, a 'red carpet' system that could be adopted worldwide matches faces to flight data, clearing ten passengers in four seconds
• Who is in Andy Burnham's cabinet? [subscription]After weeks of infighting and speculation surrounding MPs including Shabana Mahmood and Ed Miliband the Labour leader finally appoints his top team

The National

• Island transport partnership formed after Loganair reductionsTWO island MSPs have announced they will work together on a cross-party basis to improve regional air transport in northern Scotland after several routes saw their frequency reduced.

Local Government

• Council writes to new Prime Minister to call for fairer public transport fundingThe Leader of Shropshire Council, and the council's Cabinet member for transport, have written to new Prime Minster Andy Burnham calling for fairer funding for public transport in rural areas such as Shropshire.
• Watford celebrates record-breaking month for greener travelBeryl Bikes has recorded its busiest month since the contract began, while Watford Car Club has reached 200 members...

Network Rail

• Rail industry launches pilot to transform passenger information during disruptionMillions of rail passengers are set to benefit from new technology designed to deliver clearer, real-time information during disruption, as the system launches on some of Scotland's busiest rail routes for the first time.

Bristol Live

• Campaigners 'appalled' as Bristol Airport moves to force sale of common land for £500m expansionCampaigners fighting Bristol Airport's £500milion expansion plans said they were 'appalled' to discover its bosses were preparing to force the sale of common land.

London Evening Standard

• Camden High Street could be made permanently car-freeCamden Council is proposing a permanent ban on motor traffic on world-famous street

Doncaster Free Press

• Chamber CEO calls on new Prime Minister to back DSA and demonstrate commitment to northern growthDan Fell MBE, Chief Executive of Doncaster Chamber, called on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to support DSA as a transformational economic project for South Yorkshire and the wider North

Oxford Mail

• Bus pass price hike in August - transport boss 'deep regret'The "multi-million-pound" decision to increase the price of Oxfordshire bus tickets has been made with "no research" on how it will affect people, despite reports stating it could have a "direct" negative impact, a campaign group has warned.

Other Regional Press

• Tom Gordon MP calls for 'Transport for Yorkshire' to improve connections across the whole countyTom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, spoke in Parliament this week to call for 'Transport for Yorkshire' that would cut through administrative boundaries and join up travel across the traditional county of Yorkshire.
• Rail Minister welcomes formation of new Ivanhoe Line Steering GroupThe Rail Minister has welcomes the setting up of Amanda Hack MP's new group bringing together MPs, local authorities and other key individuals working towards reinstating the Ivanhoe Line.
• Swindon MP Heidi Alexander remains Transport Secretary in Burnham CabinetSwindon South MP Heidi Alexander has kept her position as Secretary of State for Transport after Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced his first Cabinet following his move into Downing Street.

Train Operators

• Rail Minister returns to Hither Green one year after launch of Britain's first in a new era of Integrated RailwaysJust over a year after launching Britain's first integrated railway under public ownership at Hither Green station, Rail Minister The Rt Hon Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE returned today to see one of the clearest examples of its success: the UK's largest Access for All project, which is on track to be completed six months early and under budget.

Highways Magazine

• New transport strategic lead for South West ScotlandRhiannon Letman-Wade has been appointed as the new strategic lead for SWestrans (South West of Scotland Transport Partnership), the statutory Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) for Dumfries and Galloway.

Highways News

• Harlow's Sustainable Transport Corridor shortlisted for national awardsThe first phase of Harlow & Gilston Garden Town's new travel infrastructure has been shortlisted for a pair of prestigious industry awards, recognising the partnership's commitment to improving active travel and public transport connections in Harlow.

Rail Business Daily

• TrainPal and partners help 'Trips Change Lives' with Railway 200 charity micro-donationsRail booking app TrainPal has partnered with fintech charity Pennies, enabling rail passengers to give to charity when booking train tickets.

Rail Magazine

• East Midlands Railway train problems have Problems with East Midlands Railway's (EMR) intercity services to Sheffield and Nottingham have 'spiralled out of control'.
• New calls to make electric-hauled freight viable and for wiring on trunk routesMaking it economically viable for freight operators to use electric power is key, one of the people behind a new report has argued.

Rail UK

• c2c Railway marks first anniversary in public ownership as the journey to Great British Railways acceleratesRail operator c2c Railway has today published a summary of its key achievements and service performance during its first year in public ownership.

Railway-News

• Derby MP Visits DG8 as the Rail Industry Looks to Deliver Safer, Better Passenger ExperienceRecently, Catherine Atkinson, MP for Derby North and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, visited DG8's Derby offices. She met with the Icomera Group design and engineering specialist to learn more about how the company is supporting innovation, employment, and passenger safety in the UK rail industry.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Bus enhanced partnerships manual published by DfTAn Enhanced Partnerships (EPs) Manual for local transport authorities (LTAs) in England has been published by the Department for Transport (DfT).

Safer Highways

• Leeds Tram Ambitions Face Further Delays Despite Strong Economic Case Questions remain over delivery timetable as business case is revised, while private sector leaders argue West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit system is too important to delay.

The Business Desk

• Airport partners with e-scooter and e-bike provider to offer alternative transport optionLiverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has partnered with Bolt to introduce dedicated parking bays for its shared scooters and e-bikes at the airport, giving staff and passengers travelling light, a fast, sustainable way to get to and from the airport.

Trafnidiaeth Cymru [Transport for Wales]

• New Cardiff depot facility speeds up train repairs and servicingA new £12 million bogie drop has been installed at Canton rail depot in Cardiff to help maintain and service Transport for Wales's fleet of new trains.

Aviation Industry

• CAA Gives Green Light for ACP Consultation at Doncaster Sheffield AirportThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given the official go-ahead to proceed with a public consultation regarding reinstating airspace around Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Other News Sources

• Alstom-built trains for Anglia unveiled in new Great British Railways identityThe first Alstom-built trains to carry the new Great British Railways (GBR) identity for Anglia have been unveiled at London Liverpool Street railway station, marking a visible milestone in the creation of a simpler, more joined-up railway for passengers across the East of England.
• East Midlands Airport set for busy summer with more than one million people expectedThe 1.1 million people choosing the transport hub as the gateway to their summer break between 7 July 7 and 7 September covering the school holiday period in areas surrounding the airport make up a quarter of all passengers expected at East Midlands this year.
• Derby Mp Visits Dg8 As The Rail Industry Looks To Deliver Safer, Better Passenger ExperienceShe met with the Icomera Group design and engineering specialist to learn more about how the company is supporting innovation, employment, and passenger safety in the UK rail industry.
• Men who travelled to UK to graffiti trains sentenced LondonFour men who are believed to have travelled to the UK from Spain to graffiti London Underground trains have been sentenced, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation
• How will transition delivery define the success of Great British Railways?Great British Railways represents a rare opportunity to reshape Britain's railway into a more integrated, customer-focused and financially sustainable system.