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Thursday, 24 September 2026

BBC News

• Roads, buses and railways set for £643m upgradeBus services, cycling routes and railway station upgrades are among the priorities in a £643m transport funding package for Lancashire over the next four years.
• 'No easy solution' to Everton rail station congestionThere is "no easy solution" to crowd congestion problems at a rail station serving thousands of football fans at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, the mayor of the Liverpool city region has said.
• Call for bus driver rights in contracts ruled outA call for basic rights for bus drivers to be written into operators' contracts has been rejected by the mayor of London, who said any proposed legislation could go "out of date very soon".
• Mayor believes mass transit system is comingA mayor has said that Bristol deserves a mass transit system and hopes within the next year more plans can be confirmed.
• Concerns county will not benefit from £2 bus capHerefordshire's two largest bus operators have not yet committed to the flat £2 fare being urged by the government, according to council bosses.
• Road upgrades should come first before moving health services, says ministerLiz Kimmins says if services are moved away from certain hospitals then infrastructure is key.
• Consultation opens on west London Overground planTfL says services could start in the mid-2030s if funding and approvals for the scheme are secured.
• Bentley unveils its first fully electric carThe SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.

STV

• Could undersea tunnels replace ferries to connect Shetland Islands?Transformational plans to build undersea tunnels to better connect the Shetland Islands have taken a step forward.

The Herald

• Shetland approves route map for two undersea tunnels and ferriesPlans for tunnels linking some of Scotland's furthest-flung outposts have taken a step forward after island officials agreed a route map towards their construction.

The Independent

• Air traffic control boss under pressure to quit as transport secretary demands answers on flight chaosCalls are mounting for the chief executive of National Air Traffic Services (Nats) to step down as the Transport Secretary confirmed plans to meet the organisation's chairman in the "coming weeks".

The Scotsman

• Why Shetland tunnel plan offers fresh hope to all Scotland's islandersA four-mile tunnel between the Shetland mainland and Yell could end up costing about the same as two ferries

Times Online

• Green light for £400m Shetland tunnel project [subscription]Councillors vote to push forward with securing investment for plans that include two inter-island road tunnels and eight new ferries
• Michael O'Leary: Air fares could rise by 20% next year [subscription]The Ryanair boss says that airlines can no longer absorb the rising cost of fuel, which is being driven by the conflict between the US and Iran

City AM

• Ryanair tells Burnham: Slash taxes or we’ll cut UK flights The boss of Ryanair has warned Andy Burnham that the budget airline will cut its flight capacity in the UK if the government refuses to drop plans for a “double tax” on tourists. Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the Dublin-based carrier, has accused the government of planning to tax tourists twice, with mayors set to [...]
• Bentley's debut EV drives £1bn motoring investment surge in a week Britain's automotive industry is set to get an extra £350m of investment as Bentley drives new funding into its headquarters in Crewe to build its first fully electronic vehicle, marking the third major boost in a week for the sector.

LBC

• London could be getting a new Overground line with access to HS2TfL begins consultation on a train link that could take in Old Oak Common

London Evening Standard

• Transport Secretary to meet Nats chair amid calls for air traffic boss to quitNats boss Martin Rolfe has come under pressure to step down after the second air traffic issue within two weeks caused flight disruption on Monday.

Nation. Cymru

• Reform MS slammed for 'polluting' 20mph evidence with 'words that aren't actually true'Deputy minister for transport Mark Hooper levelled the accusation against Reform UK's transport spokesperson Jason O'Connell during Plenary on Wednesday (September 23).

Carlisle News & Star

• Workington MP calls for rail station and coast line upgradesThe MP for Workington is calling for major investment in the town's railway station and improvements to the Cumbrian Coast Line.

Oxford Mail

• Transport secretary has no date set for £7bn East West RailThe transport secretary has not committed to a date for when East West Rail passenger trains will run from Oxford to Milton Keynes.

Plymouth Herald

• Slower Plymouth trains fear over Ivybridge platform expansion planA feasibility study is soon to be completed on whether Ivybridge Railway Station platforms can be extended so more mainline trains can stop there.

Other Regional Press

• Ivybridge rail campaign reaches key stage as platform study nears completion Ivybridge station is moving closer to a decision on possible platform extensions, with South Hams funding supporting Network Rail's feasibility work and campaigners backing the plans
• Talks held over plans to ease Northallerton station parking problemsTalks have taken place over plans to provide more parking at Northallerton railway station following increasing pressure on available spaces.
• Green MSP pushes for Ayrshire railway station progressA SOUTH Scotland MSP has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that the area is not overlooked when deciding where to build new railway stations.
• "It's going to isolate communities, make people housebound and put jobs at risk": Number of Chesterfield and Derbyshire bus services set to be axed and alteredStagecoach has revealed a number of bus service changes set to be introduced across North Derbyshire next month.
• Stuart Anderson urges Andy Burnham to prioritise rural busesStuart Anderson MP has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham raising concerns about cuts to services in his constituency and urging that rural areas not be overlooked.
• Enviro400 double-decker from Alexander Dennis is first brand new vehicle for Beaver BusAlexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., today announced that it has handed over an Enviro400 double-decker to new customer Beaver Bus, based in Leicestershire, England.
• Watch: 'A great day for West Yorkshire', says Mayor as new bus station opens in Heckmondwike as first in Weaver NetworkMayor Tracy Brabin said it was a 'great day' for West Yorkshire as the new Heckmondwike Bus Station officially opened its doors.
• Third Menai crossing 'vital' for Anglesey's future, council report saysTHERE is a 'vital need' for a third crossing over the Menai to safeguard 'Anglesey's socio-economic future' and the wider North Wales region. That is the conclusion of an Anglesey County Council report on the resilience of the Menai crossings.
• New £1.5m Red Smiddy shared pathway opened in ErskineA new pathway is making journeys easier for residents to walk, wheel or cycle through their community.
• Adam Dance: A call for better bus services in SomersetReliable public transport is vital to the prosperity and wellbeing of communities across South Somerset, which is why securing better bus services remains one of my key priorities, writes Adam Dance MP.
• Councillors take another step towards tunnelsA tunnel to Yell has been picked as the priority with the Scottish Government pledging £23m over the coming years for pre-construction work
• Cycle lane across narrow bridge branded 'waste of money' and 'pathetic'A newly installed cycle lane has been branded “pathetic” and a “waste of money” by critics who claim it could cause more danger to cyclists.

New Civil Engineer

• HS2 seeks 10-year professional services deal as programme transitions from civilsHS2 Ltd is seeking market views on potential partnering arrangements for professional services to support the remaining phases of the high-speed rail programme.

Rail Business Daily

• Major report reveals public transport inaccessible to millions of deaf peopleA first-of-its-kind report has warned that people who are deaf or have hearing loss are being excluded from public transport across the UK with millions facing stress, anxiety and a loss of independence.

Railway-News

• Nomad Digital to Deliver Onboard Connectivity for Italo's Entry into the German High-Speed Rail MarketNomad Digital, a leading provider of transport connectivity solutions, has been selected by Italo to equip its new German high-speed fleet with its advanced 5G Internet On Board (IOB) solution and Nomad Engage portal for extended passenger infotainment.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Stagecoach Yorkshire puts bus simulator to work in recruitment driveBarnsley recruitment day demonstrates how Stagecoach's bus simulators can support driver recruitment alongside training and development

Other News Sources

• BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE OFFICE RETURNS TO LANCASTER RAILWAY STATIONA transport police office has reopened at Lancaster Railway Station which the city's MP has hailed as "a boost for passenger and staff safety".
• Report: Wi-Fi no longer enough on trainsWi-Fi has become an expected part of the European rail journey, says Moment a provider of connectivity services to the travel industry. A report from the company, titled Onboard Digital Entertainment across European Rail (2026 edition), finds that the next phase of competition for passenger experience is already under way. While connectivity is now close to universal, digital content platforms remain the exception.
• Stagecoach says changes are planned as bus passengers call for improvementsStagecoach has told us it's planning 'changes' in the coming weeks, after complaints from passengers about having to stand on the Number 2 service, or not even being able to get on
• Report reveals people with hearing loss are 'excluded' from Welsh public transportA REPORT released today has warned that people who are deaf or have hearing loss are being excluded from public transport across Wales with tens of thousands facing stress, anxiety and a loss of independence.
• Flynn offers talks as businesses revolt over A83 convoysTransport Secretary Stephen Flynn has offered to meet the A83 campaign group before deciding on convoy traffic management at the Rest and Be Thankful.
• Hereford Bypass should be halted Transport Alliance arguesCampaigners are calling for all development of the Hereford Bypass to be scrapped.
• Programme challenge and assurance partner sought for world-class transport gateway for the UKEuston Delivery Company (EDC) have announced that they will be seeking a Programme Challenge and Assurance Partner in April 2027 to assist in their role to deliver an integrated transport hub and commercial development at Euston.

News from Europe

• Delivering zero-emission buses in Europe's Cities by 2028Peter Staelens, Eurocities Head of Mobility, looks at how cities could deliver Europe's clean bus transition by 2028