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Monday, 13 April 2026

BBC News

• No end in sight for railway tunnel repairsRepairs to a railway tunnel have been delayed with no reopening date set, Network Rail has said.
• Rising fuel costs puts strain on transport charityA transport charity providing a "lifeline" to the community says it will have to find an extra £20k to cover increased fuel costs.
• 'HS2 construction noise has been a living hell'A brother and sister who live nearby describe hearing noise at night "that is so abrupt and loud".
• Railway station to become a 'canvas' for artworkManchester's busy commuter railway station is to double as a creative arts workshop.
• Manchester-bound Easyjet flight leaves 100 behind in Milan airport border control queuesAbout 100 people missed their flights because of border control queues at Milan's Linate airport.
• Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks failThe failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

ITV News

• Rail revolution: Mayor promises more new stations under consideration in multi-million pound boostRichard Parker said his team will be looking at business cases for new stations to benefit inner city areas which suffer from highly-congested roads, poor parking, and aging infrastructure.

The Guardian

• Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran warDemand at online marketplaces could settle at a new, higher normal, with the crisis leaving consumers ‘scarred’Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war in Iran, as the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug.Online marketplaces in the UK, Germany, France and Spain reported huge increases in inquiries about electric vehicles since the start of the conflict in February.

Times Online

• Ten questions for Great British Railways after nationalisation [subscription]Most rail companies are now back in public hands but the creation of a single entity is still a long way off - here are the thorny issues yet to be decided

Reuters News

• London's Heathrow forecasts uncertain outlook due to Middle East conflictHeathrow Airport ​forecast an ‌uncertain couple of ​months ​ahead on Monday ⁠amid ​the ​ongoing Middle East conflict, ​but ​said the impact ‌to ⁠global supply chains, including ​fuel, ​have ⁠not affected ​its ​operations.

The Mirror

• Oil prices soar as US Navy to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz todayThe US military says it will block all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, starting at 10am ET (2pm GMT) today, sending crude prices surging.

Birmingham Mail

• The change that means Birmingham city centre bus lane now catching thousands more driversCity council bosses said they made the change following a review of bus lane cameras

Birmingham Post

• North East ship repairer UK Docks Marine Services lands new contract with Bangladesh NavyThe contract is said to be one of the biggest moments in the company's 30-year history

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• West Yorkshire bus passengers to benefit from funding boostWith the cost-of-living crisis continuing to play a part in people's everyday lives, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other local authorities are stepping up to make buses work better for everyone, reducing the burden on households.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Holyrood elections 2026: Labour pledges new express rail service between Edinburgh and GlasgowPlan is part of £2 billion investment in faster intercity travel Labour plans to introduce a new express rail service between Edinburgh and Glasgow if it wins power at Holyrood.

Nation. Cymru

• Porthcawl's regeneration means nothing without better transport linksPorthcawl may have celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, but in many ways, the town still feels stuck in the past especially when it comes to transport. With new regeneration plans constantly being discussed, you would expect connectivity to be a priority. Yet one major issue continues to be ignored: getting in and out of Porthcawl is still far harder than it should be.

Wales Online

• 'You can’t build your way out of congestion' Newport M4 row rages on Plans to ease M4 congestion around Newport have been debated since the 1990s - and the issue remains at the forefront as the Senedd election approaches

Yorkshire Post

• Buses have an important role to play in Yorkshire but are only a part of the transport puzzleBus services are a vital asset that keep communities connected and aid social mobility. They help people, who otherwise could not afford it, get around the region. Opening up opportunities to young people that they otherwise would be closed off from. Buses also play an important role in the fight against loneliness.

Other Regional Press

• Arran businessman speaks out on CalMac ferry crisisIT'S not just tourism and hospital appointments that have been hit by the current CalMac ferry crisis - smaller businesses on Arran are struggling to cope with repeated cancellations.
• Funding difficulties lead to "last chance" for new train servicePlans for a new rail service that aims to compete with Great Western Railway in Wiltshire have one last chance to succeed.
• Northern Approach Road bus lane - how it's performing so farThe bus route, which is part of the multi-million-pound Rapid Transit System (RTS), opened in October 2025 after numerous delays.
• Trainee drivers ready for new Cumbrian rail serviceAs the countdown to the launch of a new open access service on the West Coast Main Line continues, rail operator Lumo is celebrating the graduation of its first trainee drivers for the route.
• Cyclists react to new Lime ebikes and escooters available in Coventry and say 'revolutionary'Lime's new bike and scooter sharing scheme brings 2,000 ebikes and 500 escooters to the West Midlands, saving taxpayers £1.4 million per year while offering affordable transport options

New Civil Engineer

• Is the rail sector ready for smarter earthwork monitoring?Understanding and managing earthwork risk and the informed selection of a monitoring system is essential to safe and reliable rail operation.

Rail Advent

• East Midlands Railway backs use of discounted educational trip travel faresEast Midlands Railway (EMR) is urging schools across its network to take advantage of discounted group rail travel and a government subsidy scheme for educational visits to the Houses of Parliament.

Rail Magazine

• Must be driven by customers: new freight study aims to help Welsh freight growthA new freight study identifying opportunities for growth within Wales and for investment to enable greater modal shift has been published. The Wales and Borders Freight Study has been led by Network Rail, supported by Transport for Wales.

Railnews

• RSSB to phase out signal post telephones The era of telephones at signals is coming to an end, the RSSB has announced. They were originally provided so that train crews could communicate with the nearest signal box without walking down the line, but they are now being replaced by GSM-R cab radios or specialist portable devices.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Grayson exceeds 1,000 zero-emission buses on service contractsBattery and hydrogen vehicles with UK operators in scope of total, the Birmingham supplier says
• £3m for six Combined Authorities moving to bus franchising£500,000 for each authority is intended to help transition to franchised bus networks, DfT says

Aviation Industry

• Heathrow supports airlines and passengers through Middle East disruptionHeathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: "We're doing everything we can to support airlines and passengers as travel trends shift during the Middle East crisis. While Heathrow's long-haul network absorbed demand in March, the outlook for the next few months remains uncertain. I'm proud of what colleagues have achieved to quickly adapt and continue giving passengers a great service during difficult times."

Other News Sources

• LNER And McCann Bet Big On EleanorWith more services, more seats and more reasons to tempt people onto trains, the rail operator is focused on raising awareness of its service via brand character Eleanor
• Planning: Stagecoach withdraw application for Bodmin bus depotEACH week, hundreds of planning applications come before Cornwall Council's planning department, seeking to win approval for various plans right across the Duchy.
• Serendix and JR West build Japan's first 3D printed railway station overnightABB robot arm produced prefabricated concrete components off-site; full assembly completed in six hours between train services
• Birmingham to host free festival celebrating transport heritage and innovationBrum Transport Fest will take place from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026, activating locations across the city centre as the West Midlands' extraordinary role in the UK's transport story takes centre stage.
• China showcases Y-30 plane to outperform world's best tactical transport aircraft in serviceChinese analysts are now framing the Y-30 not just as a competitor, but as a platform with significant room for expansion across mission profiles.

News from Europe

• Rail leads Europe towards energy independenceAmid the latest energy crisis, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has reiterated the key role rail transport plays in keeping citizens and goods moving across the Single Market while reducing Europe's fossil fuel dependence. CER calls on the forthcoming long-term EU budget to invest in rail to boost Europe's strategic autonomy.