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Wednesday, 27 May 2026

BBC News

• Trains delayed as 'most bashed bridge' hit againTrains have been delayed and a road closed in both directions after a lorry hit a bridge once dubbed the "most bashed" in Britain.
• Summer Manx ferry sailings to Dublin scrappedSummer ferry sailings between the Isle of Man and Dublin have been cancelled due to logistical problems.
• Network-wide bus changes to take effect next monthNetwork-wide changes to bus routes and timetables in and around Nottingham will come into force next month.
• Commuters warned of 10 months of train disruptionPassengers travelling from a small village to Oxford face more than 10 months of disruption while work takes place at their local railway station.
• Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plansThe WiFi on hundreds of Britain's main line trains is set to be upgraded under government plans.
• Is it the public's job to police Britain's roads?Use of journey cams has led road users to report bad driving to the police or post it online.
• Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric carThe new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

The Guardian

• Neolithic treasures and sparkling seas on Orkney all for £2 bus faresA new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze
• BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concernsOil company is FTSE’s biggest faller as chair departs immediately after only eight months in the role. BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, with the oil company’s board saying it had serious concerns about “important governance standards, oversight and conduct”.The FTSE 100 company announced Manifold’s departure with immediate effect on Tuesday, without giving further details. He had lasted only eight months in the role.
• Ferrari shares fall after launch of first EV as Jony Ive design proves divisiveSome analysts question whether design of Luce, starting at $640,000, lives up to sportscar brand’s heritage. Ferrari’s share price has dropped after it revealed a long-awaited first electric vehicle, with a minimalist look created by the former Apple design chief Jony Ive that departs from the Italian manufacturer’s petrol sportscars.

The Scotsman

• ScotRail believed to have hit highest-ever passenger satisfaction score in an official surveyPassengers have awarded Scotland's main train operator what is believed its highest-ever satisfaction score in an official survey.

Times Online

• Wifi will work on trains at last as Labour vows to fix signal failures [subscription]Heidi Alexander oversees changes as part of nationalisation plans and infrastructure upgrades that could make connection speeds over 100 times faster

Daily Express

• Spanish airport's major update with BA and Ryanair affected after ALL flights cancelledThousands of passengers faced disruption after the Spanish airport shut for major runway works, affecting direct flights from several UK airports.

The Mirror

• UK railway company plunges into liquidation after struggling with debtThe UK railway company becomes the latest in a string of travel businesses to plunge into liquidation as energy costs in particular are proving difficult for firms to navigate

Network Rail

• TRU wraps up 24 days of improvement works between Huddersfield and LeedsThe programme has taken another step towards delivering faster, more frequent trains on a more reliable railway across West Yorkshire and beyond following the latest series of planned improvements.
• East Coast Main Line improvement work successfully completed over bank holidaysSignificant improvements have been delivered for East Coast Main Line passengers during engineering work over both May bank holiday weekends.
• London station gets summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railwayWith summer arriving across large parts of Britain, millions of sun-seekers are warmly embracing the change in the weather forecast.
• Scotland's railway ready for summer as hot weather arrivesAs a spell of hot weather begins across Scotland, Network Rail engineers have been preparing for the challenges it can bring to the railway.

Birmingham Post

• Cardiff Airport 'mission critical' in boosting Welsh economy says Adam PriceThe new Economy Minister says the airport could follow the example of its rival Bristol Airport in growing passengers while also expanding non related terminal activities

Bristol Live

• £5.20 to town and back: How rising fares are putting the brakes on Bristol’s bus recoveryA single bus fare now costs £2.60 and return ticket discounts ahve been axed

Derby Telegraph

• Warning over major rail delays and cancellations due to 'severe weather' affecting EMR servicesPassengers have been warned following major disruption on various railway lines connecting Derby, with passengers being offered compensation for cancellations and delays.

Manchester Evening News

• Ryanair and easyJet warning as 500 flights at risk in JuneUK travellers heading to Portugal have been warned of major travel disruptions as transport workers plan to strike on June 3, putting up to 500 flights at risk of cancellation

Nation. Cymru

• Wales to display 'Dogs Die in Hot Cars' warnings during heatwaveThe Welsh Government became the first and only UK administration to display this message on variable messaging signage in 2019, following a request by the RSPCA.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Northumberland 'no longer a secret' with A1 struggling to cope with rising demandThousands of people flocked to Northumberland to enjoy the sunshine, but the single carriageway section of the A1 was heavily congested again
• Tyne and Wear Metro's new trains leaking water again in bank holiday heatwaveHot weather on Bank Holiday Monday has led to a repeat of last summer's problems with the Tyne and Wear Metro's new fleet of trains, transport chiefs have confirmed

Northern Echo

• Parliamentary debate over North Yorkshire school transportCampaigners fighting changes to home-to-school transport provision have welcomed support from a North Yorkshire MP after he secured a parliamentary debate on the issue.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Government 'exploring new rail link' between Birmingham and ManchesterThere have been calls from the likes of former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for an alternative to the northern leg of HS2.

Other Regional Press

• Cardiff South and Penarth MP Stephen Doughty on stationsI recently met with Network Rail and Transport for Wales, to discuss accessibility at our local stations, including Eastbrook, Cogan and Grangetown.
• Adam Dance: Much-needed change is coming to Yeovil JunctionLast week, I joined representatives from Network Rail and South Western Railway at Yeovil Junction to look at progress on the Accessibility for All programme, writes Adam Dance MP.
• No action on return of Hereford-Ross-Gloucester rail routeBackers of a scheme to reinstate the historic railway link between Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester have voiced frustration that nothing appears to have yet been done about it.
• Isle of Wight ferry fares campaign shifts focus to new groupA CAMPAIGN to secure fairer ferry prices for Isle of Wight residents has been "put on ice" after falling short of the level of local support needed to push for government action but its organisers say the issue is far from over.
• Improved Wrexham-Trevalyn bus service to launch next weekPEOPLE are set to benefit from an improved timetable on a Wrexham bus service.
• Rail and sail: CalMac and Scotrail increase collaborationCaledonian MacBrayne and Scotrail have announced a new partnership agreement aimed at creating a more integrated, customer-focused transport network for their customers.
• The new e-bikes helping West Midlands Police officers 'be in the right place at the right time'West Midlands Police has rolled out 32 new e-bikes worth £60,000 to help officers patrol communities further and faster across the region.

Train Operators

• Greater Anglia brings back at-seat refreshments on selected Norwich to Stansted Airport servicesCustomers travelling between Norwich and Stansted Airport can once again buy drinks and snacks at their seats, after Greater Anglia extended its at-seat catering trial on the route.

Coach and Bus Week

• Wrightbus secures Hong Kong e-bus orderThe manufacturer will deliver an initial batch of 20 12-metre tri-axle electric double-deckers to Citybus

New Civil Engineer

• New taskforce to reshape development of UK mass transit systemsThe government has formed a new taskforce to make recommendations on how mass transit systems can be delivered more efficiently in the UK.
• Welsh people treated like 'second class citizens' over rail funding in light of HS2 cost increasesPlaid Cymru's transport spokesperson has said the people of Wales are being treated like 'second class citizens' after HS2's new cost estimates have been revealed.

Rail Advent

• 40 West Midlands carers get free rail travel with new partnershipUnder a new partnership between West Midlands Railway and the Susan Vickers Foundation, forty care-experienced people in the West Midlands are set to receive free rail travel.

Railnews

• Gisby returns to private sector to revive parcels traffic The man who was CEO of DfT Operator until recently has returned to the private sector. Robin Gisby, who had been in charge of the company which owns renationalised passenger operators has become chairman of InterCity Rail Freight, which is developing methods to revive the railways’ parcels traffic using passenger trains.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Opinion: Bus rapid transit 'is no replacement for a tram network'Richard Styles argues that tram, rather than bus rapid transit, is the optimal urban people mover
• More in-house transport operation sought by The Highland CouncilMitigation of rising tender prices is reason; further work with community transport also in hand

Other News Sources

• MSP calls for extension of Borders Railway to be 'fast-tracked', as new Transport Minister appointedThe Scottish Government's new Transport secretary is being invited to visit our region to discuss how progress on extending the Borders Railway can be "accelerated".
• Network Rail £1.1 million upgrade near Glasgow CentralA £1.1 million rail upgrade near Glasgow Central is helping boost train reliability during one of the busiest times of the year.
• Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill Moves Forward Amid Frustration Over Delays Writer: Safer Highways Safer HighwaysThe inclusion of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Bill in the King's Speech has been welcomed across the North of England, although industry leaders and regional politicians have expressed frustration over the time lost following the cancellation of HS2's Manchester leg.
• VolkerFitzpatrick achieves latest milestone at SEGRO Logistics Park RadlettVolkerFitzpatrick has marked a further milestone in the delivery of the SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett, with the installation of the first new Switches and Crossings (S&C) unit on the scheme.
• Impactful partnership enables free rail travel for care-experienced peopleDozens of care-experienced people across the West Midlands are set to enjoy free train travel thanks to a new partnership between West Midlands Railway (WMR) and the Susan Vickers Foundation.
• CLdN moves shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UKMaritime group CLdN is moving its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the United Kingdom, as part of a plans to expand its shipping links.