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Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Government

• Space projects unlock climate and transport innovations6 innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI, following £1.5 million in UK Space Agency funding.

BBC News

• Travel Buddies scheme expanded to include over-40sA scheme intended to give older people confidence using public transport has been hailed a success and expanded to include younger passengers.
• Road injuries drop by 900 since switch to 20mphFigures show a 25% reduction in the number of injuries on Wales' roads in the past 18 months.
• Belfast City Airport plan includes island's first air-rail linkAirport bosses said that, by 2040, the plan could generate £1.7bn for Northern Ireland.
• MPs call for more operators to use Channel TunnelThe MPs say expanding international rail services could bring £534m a year to the South East.
• Treasure hunt to mark Central line's 125th birthdayThe treasure hunt is part of the Open House Festival and runs from Shepherd's Bush station to Bank.
• End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in testsThe UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

The Guardian

• 'Birmingham is up the road but there are no buses': privatisation a dead end for LudlowPeople in the Shropshire town have been left cut off and frustrated by the collapse of public transport

City AM

• Surinder Arora: Heathrow could be the next Thames WaterSurinder Arora is the man bidding to break a decades-old monopoly by winning the right to build Heathrow's third runway. With the government's first remarks on proposals expected this month, he sits down with Ali Lyon to discuss the merits of his proposal, the reasons behind it, and why he thinks that 'without urgent reform' Heathrow Airport could become the next Thames Water.

Daily Record

• Transport Secretary confirms scheme to improve A84 road safety for school pupilsFiona Hyslop confirmed that a scheme to introduce new road signage, a new footpath and associated crossing points for a pupils of a primary school on the A84 is scheduled for "this financial year".

Local Government

• Liverpool John Lennon Airport Named UK Airport of the Year, Beating HeathrowLiverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has been crowned Airport of the Year at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2025, surpassing London Heathrow. It was LJLA's first time entering the awards, held at Park Plaza London Riverbank, where it was also shortlisted for the Airport Achievement Award.

Manchester Evening News

• 'Insulting': MORE Greater Manchester transport workers could soon go on strikeAround 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers are being balloted for industrial action over pay and could join 2,000 bus workers in the city on strike.
• Airlines ban one item from Manchester Airport flights - full listSeveral airlines have introduced strict new rules that have either come into force or will shortly

The York Press

• Bike lockers with living roofs installed at two North Yorkshire stationsBike lockers with living roofs have been installed at Selby and Brough stations in North Yorkshire.

Wales Online

• It's exactly two years since the 20mph rule came in – this is what's changedData is showing the number of people injured on Welsh roads is dropping

Other Regional Press

• Rail staff to use body cameras after surge in assaults and abuseSOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has warned of an unacceptable rise in assaults and abuse against its colleagues.

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast

• Boundaries of public control in Britain's railways and lessons from a Canadian transport culture war S3 Ep21Christian speaks to 'We Own It' Founder and Director Cat Hobbs at the parliamentary launch of the report 'Passengers not profit: a vision for the Railways Bill' [1:30]. In Toronto, Canada, Christian meets cycling campaigner Albert Koehl to hear about the culture war between the municipality and the Ontario provincial government over bike lanes [13:25]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian shares a listener's stress at the frequency of railway station announcements [32:38].

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Maritime sector receives £1.1 billion investment at London Shipping WeekThe Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £1.1 billion in combined public and private investment for the UK maritime sector during London International Shipping Week on 15 September 2025.

Aviation Industry

• Local support for expanding Heathrow remains strong as airport colleagues prepare the next generation of aviation superstarsNew polling shows support for expanding Heathrow outweighs opposition in eight of the airport's nine neighbouring boroughs (and in the ninth, support and opposition are level), while two thirds say it's positive living near Heathrow.

Other News Sources

• MPs voice fears over 'mega project' governance plansTreasury urged to explain logic for considering only three of its major schemes 'mega'
• James Stewart: HS2's lessons for PPPJames Stewart reflects on his recent review of HS2 for the government and considers how his findings and recommendations can also be applied to the PPP market
• MSP Carol Mochan on Scottish Government public transport helpSCOTTISH Labour MSP Carol Mochan has stressed the accessibility, affordability, and reliability of public transport are key to enabling educational and employment opportunities for young people across Ayrshire.
• Stagecoach commercial director defends decision to axe numbers 4 and 61 routesA BUS company boss has defended the decision to axe bus services in the Winchester area. Stagecoach has come under fire over the cutting of part of 4 service into Fulflood and the 61 service between Winchester and Eastleigh through villages such as Colden Common and Twyford.