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Monday, 03 August 2026

BBC News

• Relief as tram lines reopen after three-week closureThree weeks of disruption to commuters in Greater Manchester has come to an end after the one of the biggest ever upgrades to the region's tram network.
• Mayor says rail service 'isn't acceptable'The Mayor of the East Midlands says the level of service disruption on East Midlands Railway (EMR) due to a string of train faults "isn't acceptable".
• Knightsbridge road by Harrods set for major revampNew images reveal redevelopment plans for a road between Harrods and Knightsbridge station.
• Fires halt trains between London and Stansted AirportMultiple routes have been affected by the fires, which broke out near the tracks in Waltham Cross.
• Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war beganIncidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.

The Herald

• Major disruption to busy ScotRail Edinburgh linesTrain travellers are facing major disruption on ScotRail services on the east coast.

The Telegraph

• Ferries use net zero charging that costs more than fuel [subscription]Hybrid ships will start powering up using the electricity grid at Portsmouth port during turnarounds
• Simon Calder: Michael O'Leary is wrong - Ryanair will never replace Interrail [subscription]The budget airline's boss may claim otherwise, but rail travel offers a more relaxed approach to seeing Europe

Times Online

• Thousands of rail replacement buses set to be pulled from service [subscription]Government changes to accessibility rules means many private operator vehicles are no longer eligible
• E-bike operator Forest to provide insurance after serious crashes [subscription]Decision by Forest, which covers 20 London boroughs, follows Times reporting on how people left with life-altering injuries received no compensation
• Crackdown on 'short faring' train ticket loophole at London stations [subscription]South Western Railways deploys teams to stop passengers who only buy a ticket for the end of their journey from Vauxhall to Waterloo, saving thousands of pounds

The Mirror

• Pilot issues 'flying saucer' alert after spotting UFO while landing at GatwickThe pilot of a commercial plane coming in to land at Gatwick Airport reported seeing a "flying saucer" which was terrifyingly just feet away from the aircraft

The National

• Stephen Flynn 'turns down' meetings with Glasgow bus campaignersSCOTLAND'S Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has reportedly turned down meetings with Glasgow bus campaigners fighting to overhaul "completely mad" franchising legislation.
• Could Scotland's lost rail routes be the key for the future?IF you could take a direct train through the Borders to Carlisle, through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William, or from Dumfries to the ferry in Stranraer, would you?

London Evening Standard

• Warning major London airport 'running out of fuel' sparking fears of summer holiday disruptionPilots have been advised to stock up on fuel at other airports where possible
• Sadiq Khan vows action to protect London bus drivers after heatwave miserySir Sadiq said it was important to recognise the conditions that frontline workers across the city have to work in, especially in scorching temperatures
• Mayors given fast-track route to build new trams and transport linksThe change will mean mayors and authority leaders can bypass the queue for Whitehall sign-off on their projects, if they cost less than £500 million.
• What does Andy Burnham's devolution plan mean for London transport, jobs and housing?Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend as part of a major devolution shake-up
• Huge fire near tracks stops all services to one of London's busiest train stationsDozens of firefighters battled the blaze on tracks near Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

Manchester Evening News

• Gatwick Airport fuel shortage warning as easyJet and British Airways flights disruptedHolidaymakers heading abroad could face significant disruption after Gatwick Airport issued a warning over jet fuel shortages expected in the coming days.
• Why the idea for a 14-mile tunnel between Manchester and Sheffield has returnedA new plan to improve road and rail infrastructuer between Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire promises to be far cheaper than the old one

Nation. Cymru

• Cardiff Bus in dispute after firm docks pay from drivers who wouldn't drive buses in extreme heatA dispute is looming at Cardiff Bus over the company's decision to dock the pay of drivers who stopped working during the heat wave because they considered it dangerously hot.
• Cool it with the tram-trainsAt a time when scepticism about the benefits of devolution is rife, it is a shame that so few are talking up Trafnidiaeth Cymru (TC).

Wales 247

• Work begins on Milford Haven's new public transport interchangeConstruction has begun on the long awaited Milford Haven Public Transport Interchange, marking a major milestone in plans to improve sustainable transport and connectivity in the town and across the wider region.
• Transport for Wales reports rising passenger numbers, revenue and customer satisfactionTransport for Wales has reported another year of growth across its rail and bus services, with its latest annual report revealing increases in passenger numbers, customer satisfaction and rail revenue.

Yorkshire Post

• Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Consultation opens into airspace plans for reopening of airportA consultation period which could be crucial for plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport has opened today.

My London

• Gatwick Airport faces fuel shortage as easyJet and British Airways warn of flight chaosGatwick Airport has issued a warning to airlines about a potential fuel shortage in the coming days, which is likely to cause disruption to easyJet and British Airways flights

South Wales Argus

• Fire disrupts Transport for Wales trains due between CardiffRail passengers face major disruption today after a fire next to the railway line between Newport and Cardiff Central forced the closure of all lines

Other Regional Press

• Horsham MP backs independent aviation ombudsmanA call for an independent aviation ombudsman to review flight path decisions is gaining support.
• The Electric Car Grant one year on: Over 140,000 drivers in an EV thanks to discount schemeTODAY marks one-year since the launch of the Government's Electric Car Grant a £2 billion scheme helping drivers up and down the country save up to £3,750 off the cost of a new EV.
• Long-awaited Todmorden rail station lifts work set to start in NovemberWork on long-awaited 'and much-delayed' lifts for Todmorden Rail Station is set to start in November.

Rail Magazine

• Fixing platform subsidence and new track part of Charing Cross blockadeRecent track faults have led to 350 hours of delays in and out of London Charing Cross.
• Grant gives boost to TfL's West London Orbital workThe West London Orbital (WLO) scheme has made a significant step forward with a £714,899 grant from Hounslow Council.

Railway Supply

• Okehampton Interchange Station Opens in West DevonOkehampton Interchange station has opened in West Devon, adding an accessible rail, bus, cycling and park-and-ride connection to the Dartmoor Line for local communities and travellers from North Cornwall.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Stoke-on-Trent opens £10 million grant fund for electric busesMoney will come from combination of Bus Services Fund and Integrated Transport Fund sources
• Bus Users UK's message to Andy Burnham: put passengers firstNew PM has already shown his focus on bus and that must continue, says the advocacy group

TaxiPoint

• London's black cab drivers told to stick with manual rank process as Heathrow Airport delays digital overhaul Perry RichardsonThe planned introduction of Heathrow Airport's new Taxi Feeder Management System (TFMS) has been delayed, with licensed London taxi drivers instructed to continue using the current manual feeder park process until further notice.

Aviation Industry

• Fuel costs: IAG corrects capacity planning and reports profit declineThe ongoing military conflict involving Iran is having a significant impact on the global aviation industry and is increasingly reflected in the balance sheets of European aviation companies.
• Fueling Aviation's FutureThe FAA has released an updated transition plan that outlines how the industry will move from leaded aviation gasoline to approved unleaded alternatives while maintaining the safety and reliability pilots have long depended on. For aircraft owners, airports, fuel providers, and manufacturers, the roadmap offers a clearer picture of the journey ahead.

Other News Sources

• Tram driver competence framework under developmentThe Light Rail Safety & Standards Board is leading the development of a national accreditation framework which aims to establish a clear and consistent baseline for tram driver competence standards and training across the light rail sector.
• Nissan hits three billion EV milesNISSAN has clocked up a substantial milestone in its EV history, with UK owners of its electric cars and vans having driven a staggering three billion miles between them.
• £2 million Lancashire rail upgrade completed after five-day closureRailway between Wigan and Southport now has faster and more reliable services
• Avanti West Coast supports campaign to help passengers spot vulnerable children on the railwayAvanti West Coast kicked off the Railway Children charity's awareness campaign at Glasgow Central station this week highlighting young people at risk on railway over summer holidays with activities across UK rail network aim to protect children and raise public awareness
• HS2 signs new civil engineering deals as part of programme reset - 'This is good news but there's more to do'HS2 Ltd has renegotiated contracts with two of the civil engineering joint-ventures building the high-speed railway as part of its programme reset