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Thursday, 11 June 2026

BBC News

• Sadness as airport shuts to make way for gigaparkWhen Take That flew into Coventry Airport last week, becoming the final commercial passengers to land on its runway, the pop supergroup brought down the curtain on nearly 90 years of history.
• New AI cameras installed to deter railway trespassers in DingwallAI-powered safety cameras have been installed at level crossings described as being among the worst in Scotland for trespassing incidents.
• Fresh tram delays spark calls for sackingsThe tram link from Wednesbury was planned to open in August 2026 but the deadline will be missed.
• Flynn says islanders 'deserve' reliable air and ferry connectionsScotland's new transport secretary visited the Western Isles to hear concerns around travel.
• Penalty fares on London transport up 9%, TfL saysTfL issued 69,001 fines between April 2025 and March 2026 having checked 6.9m contactless cards.
• Fifty people charged in crackdown on electric motorbikes and scootersParks, playing fields, golf courses and Aberdeen city centre were particular areas of focus.

Department for Transport

• Third reading of the Railways BillThird reading of the Railways BillThe Railways Bill passes through the Commons, taking a step closer to the biggest reform to our railways in a generation.

Financial Times

• A shorter third runway at Heathrow is better than noneThe simmering tension between Heathrow airport and the airlines that use it broke out in the open this week.

The Herald

• Prestwick Airport signs agreement with major Chinese airportPrestwick Airport has signed an agreement with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport aimed at supporting stronger trade ties between China and the UK.

The Telegraph

• Labour approves data centre that threatens Heathrow third runway [subscription]Labour has approved plans for a giant green-belt data centre despite claims it risks derailing Heathrow's third runway project.
• Labour's rail nationalisation dream faces a looming taxpayer crisis [subscription]The never-ending battle to fix Britain's train network is becoming a litmus test for state control

Times Online

• Success of Chinese carmakers defies our pet theories [subscription]The rise of the country's electric vehicle companies is driven by localised public-private partnerships that can teach the UK about growth

Plaid Cymru

• With HS2 now costing £100+ billion, there has never been a more compelling case for Welsh rail to be in Welsh hands - Plaid CymruAnn Davies MP to table amendments to the Railways Bill calling for devolution and fair funding to Wales

Sky News

• Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their childrenEurope's largest low-cost airline is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit with their children.

Birmingham Mail

• Five-minute EV chargers are coming to UK with thousands set to benefitA Chinese car giant is planning to install 300 super-fast EV chargers across the UK.

Birmingham Post

• Bristol Airport loses appeal against Welsh Government £205m subsidy plans for rival Cardiff AirportThe Competition Appeal Tribunal has rejected an appeal by Bristol after it lost its case in April
• A&P and Cammell Laird bought up in major shipbuilding dealCornwall's Balaena has bought APCL Group to add four sites around the UK
• Hundreds call for street near Bristol Temple Meads station to be pedestrianisedThey want the area near the train station to be made 'people-friendly'

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Latest on £47.9m to upgrade Penistone railway line in YorkshireKIRKLEES Council are 'awaiting a decision' on whether the Penistone Railway Project 'can proceed' to the next step, a Freedom of Information request revealed.

Nation. Cymru

• Manchester is making a £1m case for a project 'created from the ashes of HS2'Plans for Wales' first tram-train network have taken a step forward after Transport for Wales awarded a contract for signalling systems on the Cardiff Crossrail project.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Lack of A1 dual carriageway in Northumberland is causing businesses to sufferDelays cause significant problems for local businesses

Northern Echo

• Lumo to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi on East Coast Main LinePassengers on the East Coast Main Line are set to benefit from a major upgrade in onboard internet, with new satellite-powered Wi-Fi due to be rolled out by rail operator Lumo.

The York Press

• British Army logistics expert appointed by First Bus YorkSteve Moyle, a veteran with 30 years of military experience, is set to lead First's operations in York after working as the general manager at the Bradford depot.

Wales Online

• Bristol Airport appeal update over £205m subsidy plans for rival Cardiff AirportWelsh Government plans to provide £205m in subsidy support over the next decade to Cardiff Airport

Carlisle News & Star

• MP warns that bus route could be redrawnJosh MacAlister, MP, has warned that the 32 service between Whitehaven, St Bees and Egremont is underperforming and is currently rated as high cost per passenger.

Other Regional Press

• Manchester to beef up transport resources Recognising the chance to make an underground station at Piccadilly a reality, council chiefs have secured backing to add firepower to the team charged with making the detailed case to government.
• Cornwall Airport Newquay's May Passenger Figures RevealedThe May heatwave filled Cornwall's beaches. It turns out the departure lounge at Cornwall Airport Newquay was almost as busy.
• Worthing bus shelter improvements on the waySome of Worthing's ageing bus shelters are to be replaced, thanks to a £240,000 grant from West Sussex County Council.
• Rural Flintshire bus links to Chester must be restoredImproved links to Chester and expanding rural services have been highlighted as key priorities ahead of a consultation into bus services in Flintshire.
• Eastleigh MP hits out at missed opportunity to save busesA Hampshire MP has criticised the council's decision to spend money on bus shelters while cutting vital services.
• TfL could reduce buses to Bluewater because of Kent cash demandsBuses linking Woolwich and Bluewater are being reviewed by Transport for London after the Reform-run Kent County Council hiked charges to use an access road to reach the shopping centre.
• DfT update on proposed mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 in EnglandNew figures show a 40% rise in collisions linked to defective eyesight as the government analyses consultation responses on mandatory eye tests for over-70 drivers
• Caroline Dinenage - Off the Fence - Frustration at increasing rail delays and a bad wifi signalI'm a regular user of SWR services for my commute to Parliament. Like other train passengers, I depend upon the service being reliable and on-time. Recently I've noticed that my journeys are increasingly delayed. Sometimes services are cancelled altogether. And don't get me started on the wifi!
• Plan for faster West Lothian bus services given green lightTraffic lights giving priority to public transport could be introduced on the county's busiest roads
• Coventry Airport 'major milestone' as work ahead of new gigafactory starts this weekCoventry Airport is set to close permanently tomorrow (Thursday) with work beginning on GreenPower Park the very next day

Construction Enquirer

• Gatwick picks 11 firms to drive £2bn airport upgradeLondon Gatwick has refreshed its contractor roster choosing 11 firms to deliver a £2bn decade-long upgrade of the airport.

New Civil Engineer

• West Yorkshire launches £75M transport professional services frameworkThe West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has launched procurement for a £75M professional and technical services framework to support the development and delivery of transport projects across the region between 2027 and 2032.

Rail Advent

• Starlink WiFi to be introduced on Lumo servicesBy the end of this autumn, Lumo plans to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi technology across its East Coast Main Line trains.

Rail Magazine

• ORR reviews rolling stock maintenance market amid concern over leasing arrangementsThe Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced a major review into passenger rolling stock maintenance.

Rail Technology Magazine

• Lumo to roll out next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi across East Coast fleetOpen access operator Lumo is preparing to introduce next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi across its East Coast Main Line services this autumn, in a move set to significantly enhance onboard connectivity for passengers.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Stagecoach marks 125 years of Queens Road depot in ManchesterStagecoach marked the 125th anniversary of the opening of its Queens Road Bus Garage in Manchester with a well-attended open day.

Sustainable Bus

• Transport for London publishes next-generation safety requirements for buses entering service up to 2033Transport for London has published the second phase of its Bus Safety Standard, defining new safety requirements for London buses entering service from 2027 up to 2033.

Aviation Industry

• Heathrow Turns 80 In May With Record Day Highlighting Strong DemandHeathrow has kept Britain connected for 80 years - but today we're operating at capacity. Demand for travel and trade is strong, and passengers want more choice, better connections and good value. But both short and long-term growth of the UK's only hub airport is at risk if the CAA delay necessary investment.
• Free, High-Speed Wi-Fi Is Latest Must-Have Perk for Airline CustomersOne in-flight amenity is quickly becoming a must-have for travelers: free, high-speed Wi-Fi.

Other News Sources

• Wizz Air to Install Starlink Wifi Across New Fleet - Will Other Low-Cost Carriers Follow?The Hungarian low-cost carrier will begin rolling out the high-speed wifi technology next year
• Small station upgrades delivered as part of £3.4m investment in rail networkA series of station improvements across London, the South East, and parts of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire has been completed by Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern.