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Tuesday, 25 August 2026

BBC News

• Airport's air-con offer to tackle night flight noiseHomeowners near Leeds Bradford Airport could be given money to install air conditioning in bedrooms to help reduce noise from night-time flights.
• High street's temporary bus stops lead to confusionBus passengers say temporary bus stop changes have left them frustrated and confused, with some giving up on services entirely.
• Bus drivers trained to protect female passengersA bus operator has introduced training to teach drivers how to prevent violence against female passengers.
• Why is cracking clay causing train troubles?A summer of record-breaking temperatures is drawing to a close - with the prolonged heat and lack of rainfall having taken its toll on the land beneath us.
• Trackside fire blocks railway lineThe Canley fire blocked the railway line between Birmingham International and Coventry stations.
• Airport bidding for more passengers and later flightsThe airport said extended operating hours and increased traffic movement limits are 'critical'
• Bus strikes to begin over hot weather conditionsThe Unite union is demanding air conditioning in cabs as drivers complain of heatstroke.
• Rail companies sued for £5m over oil spill caused by derailmentMore than 400,000 litres of fuel spilled in the area causing an "environmental disaster".

The Independent

• Warning to Gatwick Airport holidaymakers after major fire at car park damages parked vehiclesA man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the fire, which happened at Caldryne Business Park in Rowfant

The Telegraph

• Richard Branson's plan to make the Eurostar feel like a second-class service [subscription]Virgin aims to bring luxury and glamour to the Channel tunnel putting today's service in the shade

Times Online

• How to impress on the school run: deliver the children on an e-cargo bike [subscription]I've been wrong a lot. Even as a passionate and tech-forward cyclist I was initially uninterested in electronic gears, power meters and ebikes. Well, there's no zealot like the convert, right? After trying mature versions of all the above, their brilliance and life-changing necessity is a hill upon which I'm prepared to expire.
• 1,500 London bus drivers strike over 'heatstroke and 40C cabs' [subscription]Arriva drivers report fatigue and near-misses in extreme summer temperatures, prompting Unite to demand fleet-wide air conditioning

Local Government

• Thriving town centres, greener spaces and better transport links at the heart of refreshed Growth DealsWest Sussex County Council has endorsed a refreshed programme of Growth Deals that will invest in the county's high streets, green spaces, transport links and community facilities, helping communities across West Sussex thrive through to 2030.

Belfast Telegraph

• Belfast City Airport takes next step in major transformation plans that include direct rail link A voluntary public consultation will take place after councils issued pre-application notice

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport 'comfortably within' strict restrictions but complaints continueBHX keeping within new night time policy restrictions Solihull councillors hear
• Andy Burnham government issues statement over airline change for over-50sThe move has been celebrated by Labour Party employment minister Andrew Western.

Derby Telegraph

• MP hits out at 'absolute rip-off' East Midlands Railway after nightmare journeyA Derbyshire MP has demanded change after East Midlands Railway (EMR) passengers were dumped one stop short of their destination.

London Evening Standard

• Lime withdraws bikes from London borough after blind man forced into busy road in 'very frightening' ordealExclusive: Council chiefs tells Lime - stop allowing hiring of bikes in our borough as you don't have our consent
• London bus strike begins again as 1,500 drivers walk out over sweltering working conditions after rejecting dealMore than 1,500 drivers resume strikes on Tuesday over sweltering conditions in their cabs during the recent heatwaves
• CrossCountry expects return to 'full service' after power cut cancellationsThe train operator said it plans to run a very limited number of trains from around 6pm on Sunday with a return to normal service on Monday.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• HS2 urged to provide support as A38 slip road closure extended by six monthsHS2 bosses are being urged to provide extra funding for roads and communities after the closure of an A38 slip road near Lichfield was extended by six months.

Cambridge News

• Excessive noise from new station ruining 'peace and calm' of allotmentsCambridge South opened as the city's newest station in June, but residents have said the announcements are too loud

Doncaster Free Press

• South Yorkshire gears up to get more people moving by e-bikePeople in South Yorkshire will be able to hire e-bikes and take them home as part of a first-of-its-kind scheme being launched by Mayor Oliver Coppard.
• Lee Pitcher MP, Civic Mayor and Junior Civic Mayor Visit Isle of Axholme Railway Exhibition at DGLAMLocal leaders have visited a unique exhibition celebrating the rich railway heritage of the Isle of Axholme and the surrounding area at Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (DGLAM).

Northamptonshire Telegraph

• Users of Corby's 'second-rate' rail service 'deserve better' says local MP as he calls for return to public ownershipCorby MP Lee Barron has described Corby's train service as 'second-rate', saying rail users 'deserve better' and calling for it to return to public ownership.

Wirral Globe

• Merseyrail plans handrail installation at Ellesmere PortMERSEYRAIL have lodged plans to install handrails at Ellesmere Port Station to improve accessibility for passengers.

Other Regional Press

• 'Vital asset' or £10m drain on taxpayers? Cornwall readers debate Newquay AirportThe £9.7 million annual deficit was disclosed at an extraordinary Cornwall Council meeting to discuss how the loss-making airport can be operated more efficiently
• Leeds Bradford Airport faces fresh backlash over changesTheir concerns follow a new application by Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to increase night-time flights, which they argue would have a negative impact on public health and the environment if approved.
• EXCLUSIVE: Dundee business chiefs claim Loganair 'mistake' is reason city airport is on the brinkDundee business leaders claim a decision made three years ago has put the city's airport on the brink of closure.
• New North-South Wales: Route and what to expect onboardA NEW daily long-distance coach service connecting the North and South of Wales will boast reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luggage space and promises to be an hour faster than alternative public transport options.
• Councillor seeks review of Stagecoach 1/1A bus serviceA councillor has demanded answers after passengers reported buses failing to turn up, disappearing from live information and leaving people facing hours-long journeys home.
• Frustrations over Welsh Government support for £20m A469 road repairsCAERPHILLY Council's leader said he is frustrated the Welsh Government hasn't offered more support for a planned £20 million A469 road repair programme.
• Under 20 per cent of stations on Northern line fully step-freeThere are only three out of 16 stations on the Millom to Lancaster trainline currently rated as Category A stations, meaning that all platforms can be accessed without assistance.

Train Operators

• Statement on late boardingIn response to questions about how GWR deals with late arrivals to trains, a GWR spokesman said:

Insider Media

• Plans for £200m Belfast City Airport investment move forwardBelfast City Airport has submitted proposal of application notices (PANs) related to outline and full planning applications that together form a potential £200m private investment.
• Better bus connectivity would 'unlock growth and economic value' in the West Midlands - researchImproving bus connectivity will "unlock growth and economic value that is currently going untapped", new research shows, with poor public transport links directly impacting job prospects.
• M4 congestion and new rail infrastructure plans mooted - 'Better transport links are essential to the Welsh economy'The future direction of transport policy and investment across Wales has been outlined, including tackling M4 congestion and new rail infrastructure in the south east of the country.

British Trams Online

• Feasibility study for Edinburgh South Sub line confirmedThe first Scottish tram-trains could be on the horizon following the news that Transport Scotland and Network Rail Scotland will be carrying a feasibility study on their potential use on the South Suburban line in Edinburgh.

Rail Magazine

• Finsbury Park station improvement team needed under GBR - Christian WolmarAs part of the forthcoming railway revolution, there should be an emphasis on the environment of stations.
• LNER and Hitachi Rail facing £6m compensation bill after union bypassed in pay discussionLNER and Hitachi Rail are facing a 36 million compensation bill between them after the previous East Coast Main Line (ECML) franchisee attempted to make a direct pay offer, bypassing their union.

Railway Technology

• Transport Scotland Backs Feasibility Study for Edinburgh South Suburban Tram-Train ProjectTransport Scotland has announced it will work alongside Network Rail to undertake a high-level feasibility study into the potential reintroduction of passenger services on Edinburgh's South Suburban Railway using tram-train technology.

TaxiPoint

• LTDA presses Heathrow Airport to open taxi feeder park access to more drivers on waiting list The Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association (LTDA) has said it will continue pressing Heathrow Airport to grant feeder park access to more taxi drivers currently on its waiting list.

Aviation Industry

• Gatwick airport parking fire destroys 140 cars and cancels 600 bookingsHolidaymakers face disruption after the blaze at Caldyne Business Park, with around 600 parking bookings cancelled and a 67-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson

Other News Sources

• Should small country roads have a 20mph speed limit? New guidance for rural routesActive Travel England's national rural design guide sets out suggested maximum speeds for certain types of country roads

News from Europe

• German investigators find third drone and suspected explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport, local media saysLeipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany plays a key role in the transport of military goods, including by the German military and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.
• Stadler presents the first KISS EMU for Vienna airport transfer serviceAustria: The five-car double-deck trainset has been demonstrated to media representatives in Vienna. In autumn 2027, a fleet of three EMUs is expected to enter operation on the City Airport Train (CAT) line, connecting Vienna's central railway station to the international airport.