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Wednesday, 04 March 2026

BBC News

• Cambridge 'closest to driverless buses in the UK'Cambridge is "closer to the commercial deployment" of driverless buses than any other city in the UK and most of Europe, the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has said.
• Drop-off charges to increase at Belfast airportThe price for drivers collecting or dropping off passengers in a designated zone will go up to £5 from Monday.
• Ardrossan harbour to be taken into public ownershipScottish government-owned ports body CMAL is expected the finalise the purchase by the end of the month.
• Ferguson shipyard to be given contracts to build four new shipsThe Clyde yard is to be commissioned to construct two small ferries and two fisheries research and protection vessels.
• Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.
• Air museum 'more important' as airport site closesAir museum bosses have spoken of the historical importance of their work weeks before neighbouring Coventry Airport closes.

ITV News

• Roads Minister says major A11 road project will be 'short-term pain for long-term gain'The Roads and Buses minister Simon Lightwood was in Norwich to see how the upgrade of the Thickthorn junction is coming along.

Department for Transport

• £271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communitiesThis funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding.

Financial Times

• Maritime and ports businesses push for global shipping climate dealAlmost 90 international groups back ‘certainty’ on carbon levy opposed by US

Times Online

• Heathrow's third runway claims branded 'delusion or deception' [subscription]Report warns the government-backed expansion risks a hit for the airport and airlines if it is beset by the same failures as HS2

Birmingham Mail

• Train passengers rate West Midlands Railway for cost, timing and qualityRail passengers were asked to give their view on the performance of operators in the West Midlands
• Why train passengers are refusing to leave bikes at Midlands stationsMeasures are being looked at to encourage more use of cycle stations at bus and rail stations

Birmingham Post

• Despite the promise of £14bn of rail investment Wales isn't getting a fair dealThe concern is that the infrastructure strategy, priority setting and funding allocation to Wales will continue to be determined in London.

Bristol Live

• Bristol Airport's £30m expansion to almost double number of shops and restaurantsA new £30 million expansion at Bristol Airport which will see the number of shops and restaurants almost double is continuing.

Manchester Evening News

• Mancunians want key change in where money is spent on public transportA new survey has found 55pc of Mancs want funding for roads to be shifted to walking and cycling projects, a campaign group says

Metro

• Rail firm shares update on Eurostar of Scotland train launching from London soonA new train from London to Scotland is set to launch this spring, stopping at 11 stations, with five daily services running each way.

The York Press

• LNER celebrates unsung women in rail at York stationThe tribute, unveiled by LNER to mark International Women's Day, celebrates the contributions of women in the rail industry and shines a light on both historical and modern figures whose work has often gone unrecognised.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Punctuality and value for money of rail services ranked - see how satisfied customers are with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and Cross CountryPassenger satisfaction levels with train services operating in the West Midlands have been revealed.

Oxford Mail

• Transport chief slams 'contradictions' from Oxford leaderOxfordshire's transport chief has accused the Labour leaders of the city council of contradicting themselves over recent comments about traffic measures and air quality which has "gone from muddle to farce".

Other Regional Press

• Leeds United throws support behind WYCA tramsInstitutional and government backing for West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit system has strengthened significantly, with ministers, investors, and developers aligning behind plans to start to deliver the scheme by 2028.
• London City Airport flying high as plans revealed to growLondon City Airport laid out further detail on how it plans to grow to 9 million passengers a year the as aviation minister made his first official visit.
• Minister says no plans for more dualling of A47 in NorfolkHopes for more A47 dualling - including of the notorious Acle Straight - have been dampened, with a minister saying there are no immediate plans for further investment in the road.
• 'Waiting game' as delays to Gloucestershire Airport sale rumble onCouncil chiefs cannot say whether they are optimistic or not that the sale of Gloucestershire Airport will go through amid a feeling of being 'pretty let down' by time extensions to conclude the deal.
• Cash injection of £40M over four years to boost transport initiatives across Reading, council announcesREADING has been granted tens of millions in funding to continue its transport and travel initiatives over the next few years.
• South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge continues to call for lifts to be installed at Marks Tey train station after woman, 73, falls and fractures her neckAn MP said he is 'not giving up' on his lobbying for a lift to be installed at Marks Tey train station after a 73-year-old woman fell using the bridge, fracturing her neck in two places.
• 32.3 million Chippenham station transformation completeA major £2.3 million transformation of Chippenham station has been completed, delivering says Network Rail significant improvements for passengers, cyclists, and the local community.
• £14bn rail improvements will not be diverted to M4 relief road, FM confirmsThe £14 billion announced for Welsh rail improvements will not be diverted to an M4 relief road, the First Minister has said.

Highways News

• Survey suggests transport technology sector is double the size of previous estimatesA new economic study has suggested that the transport technology sector is delivering £3.2 billion in economic value, more than double the size of previous estimates. The report, commissioned by ITS UK and authored by leading consultancy Capital Economics, paints the picture of a highly productive and growing sector of strategic value to the UK.

New Civil Engineer

• New Northampton Gateway Strategic Rail Freight Interchange opensMaritime Transport has formally opened a Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Segro Logistics Park Northampton, one of the country's largest new rail-connected logistics hubs.

Rail Advent

• Transport for London unveils a new art map of underground masterpiecesTransport for London (TfL) has released an updated edition of its free Art Map, showcasing new permanent commissions across the network since 2016.

Rail Business Daily

• Interchange: Creating a seamless, integrated, decarbonised, and resilient multi-modal transport system'London's integrated transport network will only continue to grow in size, in intelligence, and in resilience. That's the message from Transport for London's (TfL) Commissioner, who was speaking at this year's Interchange event in Manchester.

Rail Magazine

• East West Rail: still no passenger service 500 days after line opened to trafficFrustration is growing among residents and local politicians over the absence of passenger services along the route of the first phase of East West Rail, 500 days since the line opened to traffic and as the first anniversary approaches of Chiltern Railways being awarded the operating contract.
• More faults than expected delay GWR's 175 rollout after long-term storageGreat Western Railway's introduction of Class 175s has been a case of 'one step forward, two back'.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• What future now for hydrogen power across coach and bus?Aberdeen bus project failure is a mortal blow in that theatre but coach continues to offer hope

Sustainable Bus

• MAN bus deliveries rise 49% in 2025 as group announces €300 million service network investmentMAN Truck & Bus delivered 7,002 buses in 2025, up 49% from 4,710 units in 2024, contributing to stable group results with €14.1 billion in revenue compared with €13.65 billion the previous year and an adjusted operating profit of €904 million (2024: €919 million), while the company announced a €300 million investment in its European service network. According to the company, this represents the largest investment in its European service infrastructure to date.

TaxiPoint

• DfT points to CCTV and licensing powers in response to taxi driver safety concerns Perry RichardsonThe Department for Transport (DfT) has reiterated that tackling physical and verbal abuse against taxi drivers is a priority, pointing to existing licensing powers, CCTV guidance and health and safety obligations in response to a parliamentary question on driver protection.

Aviation Industry

• Government consultation on biomass sustainabilityThe UK government has just concluded a consultation on the design of new sustainability parameters for the use of biomass (crops and plant-matter) in economy-wide decarbonisation.
• Analysis: Government admits to a “small error” in the aviation modelling in the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery PlanThe Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan (CBGDP) – the Government’s plan for delivering economy-wide emissions reductions during the Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-37) – is an important pillar of climate policy. It is relevant to aviation as the Plan’s sectoral projections indicate the progress that the industry is expected to make during this period.

Other News Sources

• London City Airport calls for views on new landing approachLondon City Airport is urging East Londoners to have their say on plans that it says could cut flights if newer, quieter but larger aircraft are allowed.
• CCTV Upgrade proposed for Scarborough Railway StationA rail company has applied for permission to install dozens of security cameras at Scarborough station. More than 40 CCTV cameras are set to be installed at the historic Grade-II listed Scarborough Station if permission is granted by the council.
• Ferry pollution worse than cars in many European port citiesFerries in Europe emit more CO2 than 6.6 million cars and are responsible for more air pollution than all the cars in major cities like Barcelona, Dublin or Naples