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Wednesday, 10 December 2025

BBC News

• Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers "Would I catch a bus? No, not out of choice now," says Andy Collett. "I feel much happier using my own car." His sentiment isn't unusual among passengers. But Mr Collett is a bus driver.
• Heathrow plan 'will impact air quality progress'A London City Hall committee has warned that Heathrow Airport's expansion plans would undermine progress made to the capital's air quality and expose residents to "harmful" levels of noise, in a letter to the government.
• Winter runway closures for East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport (EMA) has announced it will shut its runway on several days during the winter to make improvements to infrastructure.
• Britain's most bashed bridges revealedNetwork Rail reveals a low bridge in Leicestershire saw more crashes than any other crossing.
• Met seizes e-bikes in phone snatching crackdownSir Mark says the force is working to seize e-bikes and e-scooters being used by phone snatchers.
• Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runwayA legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.
• Government was not unlawful in airport expansionThe High Court has ruled the government did not act unlawfully when approving an expansion of London Luton Airport.

ITV News

• High Court challenge over decision to expand Luton Airport dismissedA High Court challenge against the Government's approval of plans for an airport expansion have been dismissed by a judge.

Financial Times

• French shipping group to use Suez Canal more as Houthi tensions easeCMA CGM plans more journeys via Red Sea after rebels signal halt to attacks

The Independent

• Uber has announced plan for its newest invention at airports - the taxi line!Uber has introduced a new, phone-free way to book an Uber somewhat reminiscent of the days when travelers would wait in line to hail a taxi.
• Will Great British Railways actually make any difference to my journey?Train Talk: As the government reveals the new train designs and branding, minister Lord Hendy offers his solutions to common passenger problems

Reuters News

• UK's FirstGroup wins $4 billion London Overground rail contractBritish transport operator FirstGroup (FGP.L), opens new tab said on Wednesday that it had been named the preferred operator for London's Overground suburban rail network in a contract worth around 3 billion pounds ($3.99 billion) over an initial eight-year term.
• Global airlines set for record $41 billion net profit next year, IATA saysGlobal airline trade body IATA said on Tuesday the airline sector would post record profits next year despite ongoing supply-chain issues leading to slower aircraft deliveries and a delay in rolling out more fuel-efficient jets.

Welsh Government

• Bus services to be brought back into public controlThe Bus Services (Wales) Bill will transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales putting passengers first and giving the public sector a bigger say in how services operate in both rural and urban areas.

City AM

• The Debate: Are Londoners safer drivers? A new survey has found that Londoners cause more accidents on country roads than their rural counterparts. But are sophisticated urbanites really more reckless drivers? YES: Rural roads are a deathtrap

Birmingham Mail

• UK roads to be made narrower to stop drivers from overtaking cyclistsThe shake-up could see lanes on local roads reduced to no more than 10ft 8in or widened to at least 12ft 10in

Birmingham Post

• Manchester Airport boss takes key North West leadership roleChris Woodroofe succeeds Simone Peppi as chair of the NWBLT
• Great British Railways will not address chronic underfunding of rail in WalesBoth Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats said as its stands they cannot support the Railways Bill

Bolton News

• M6 named UK’s most obstructed road with more than 5,500 blockagesThe M6 was the UK’s most obstructed road in the first nine months of 2025, with more than 5,500 recorded obstructions

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• 'Bradford deserves better' - New concerns over delays to Northern Powerhouse RailThe Transport Secretary has said the Government "will be pushing ahead" with Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) - amid ongoing concerns over delays to the project.
• West Yorkshire awarded £29 million - here's what it will go toWest Yorkshire has been awarded over £29 million for schemes to boost walking and cycling.

The York Press

• Stolen cars and illegal e-bikes seized as police step up action in part of YorkPOLICE have taken a number of illegal and stolen vehicles have been taken off the roads as part of efforts to keep York's streets safe.

Cambridge News

• Plans to reduce speed limit to 20mph in village slammed as 'waste of money'A decision is due to be made next week

Other Regional Press

• Better bus services on the way, says Shrewsbury MPBetter local bus services are on the horizon thanks to a £3 billion boost for bus funding, says Shrewsbury's MP.
• Flight delays fall at Gatwick but still below UK averageAn analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data has found that delays to flights at Gatwick Airport have decreased.
• Oxfordshire's bus funding agreed at £28m until 2030The Government has committed £28,776,649 until 2030, of which £15,396,867 is revenue over three years and £13,379,782 is capital over four years.
• New 800m Very Light Rail twin-track to be installed near Coventry Train StationCllr Jim O'Boyle said an 800m twin-track is set to be installed between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Great British Railways brand revealed ahead of public ownership reformsThe government has unveiled the branding for Great British Railways (GBR) as landmark legislation to nationalise train services is debated in Parliament. The new red, white and blue logo, featuring the iconic double arrow symbol, will appear on trains, stations and a new ticketing app from spring 2026. The design was created in-house to keep costs down. The Railways Bill will bring 17 separate railway organisations under one publicly-owned body for the first time in decades. Seven major operators, covering a third of passenger journeys, are already in public hands. Transport Secretary Heidi...
• Industry survey calls for tougher action to protect bus and coach driversThe latest BusMark Hot Topic Survey on Bus & Coach Driver Safety and Security has revealed an urgent need for tougher deterrents to protect frontline transport staff, following widespread reports of verbal and physical abuse across the industry. Operators from both urban and rural networks are calling for stronger punishments for offenders and a renewed national focus on education to promote respect for drivers. The survey - completed by those working within the bus and coach sector - highlights a growing concern within the industry, despite investment in safety technology, as drivers...

Aviation Industry

• IATA's Walsh Has 'Zero Confidence' In Heathrow Third Runway PlanWillie Walsh, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and former boss of British Airways, has expressed 'zero confidence' that plans to have a third runway at Heathrow Airport up and running by 2035 can be completed on time. The plan will involve tunneling over a busy...
• Global airlines set for record US$41 billion net profit next year: IataGlobal airline trade body Iata said on Tuesday the airline sector would post record profits next year despite ongoing supply-chain issues leading to slower aircraft deliveries and a delay in rolling out more fuel-efficient jets.
• Vertical Aerospace to Launch UK’s First Electric Air Taxi Network with Skyports Infrastructure and BristowVertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), today announced plans with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) and Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL), to launch the UK’s first electric air-taxi routes between Canary Wharf and major transport hubs. Proposed routes to and from Canary Wharf at launch would include Heathrow, Gatwick, Cambridge and Oxford.
• Middle East carriers outperform global peers as airline industry tops $1 trillion revenueCarriers in the region are forecast to earn $6.8 billion in net profit, driven by their strategic position as global hubs and supportive regulatory environments
• AEF response to CAP1616 consultation: Local community voices need to be heard in the airspace change processAEF and ANCF have responded to the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) consultation on proposed changes to its airspace change policy document CAP 1616. The proposed modifications aim to incorporate the role of … The post AEF response to CAP1616 consultation: Local community voices need to be heard in the airspace change process appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.

Other News Sources

• FirstGroup named as preferred operator for London Overground rail contractFirstGroup plc (FirstGroup or the Group) is pleased to announce that it has been named as the preferred operator for the London Overground suburban rail network contract by Transport for London (TfL), acting through its subsidiary, Rail for London Limited.
• Iata forecasts airline profits to rise more in Europe than USEurope's airlines are forecast to surpass those in North America in profitability next year, according to Iata's latest industry projections.