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Thursday, 26 March 2026

BBC News

• About 600 parking spaces near railway to disappearA town will lose more than 500 parking spaces next to its railway station by the end of the week after one of the UK's biggest operators collapsed into administration.
• City mural celebrating 200 years of rail travelA new mural marking 200 years of rail travel has been installed under a railway bridge.
• Highland Council's first fully electric bus enters serviceHighland Council's first fully electric bus has taken to the roads in Inverness. The 46-seat vehicle will be used on a variety of routes in the city including for school transport.
• Airport staff blindfolded to understand sight lossThe charity Guide Dogs has been training the staff at Exeter Airport to be "sighted guides" to make it more accessible for visually-impaired passengers.
• Airport unveils Icons Wall featuring famous BrummiesThe wall features images of famous faces including Ozzy Osbourne, UB40, Steven Knight, Jasper Carrott, Ellie Simmonds and Benjamin Zephaniah.
• Potholes 'painted over' by council with road markings A council is accused by residents of painting over potholes with white road markings, without repairing the road damage.

ITV News

• 'Asleep at the wheel': More bus drivers reveal dangerous working conditions in London A member of the transport committee at City Hall put our findings to TfL, who admitted there's work to be done.
• Alexander Dennis to get 100 bus orders through Government schemeThe funding comes through the third round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund

Department for Transport

• Rail reform in the Wales and borders area: publication of the memorandum of understanding - StatementAnnounces the publication of a new MoU with the Welsh Government and outlines how both governments will work together on rail reform.
• £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roadsThe Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.
• Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British RailwaysNew UK Welsh rail agreement gives Wales a bigger say in services, working together to deliver better and more reliable journeys and with a commitment to providing bilingual customer information.
• Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland's rail network ahead of the creation of Great British RailwaysNew framework strengthens Scotland's rail decision making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers.

STV

• McGills Group taking legal advice after zero emission bus scheme snubCompany chair Ralph Roberts said there is a question about fairness and transparency in how the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund was allocated.

The Independent

• Business class-only airline finally announces first departure after three yearsNew premium airline promises flights with all lie-flat seats to the Maldives was the headline of an article that The Independent published in 2023. The subject was a start-up carrier called Beond (pronounced 'beyond'). It claims to be 'the first pure luxury airline.'

The Telegraph

• Ten things you might not know about Heathrow [subscription]A rumoured coup d'etat attempt, bomb plots and ghost stations - here are 10 lesser-known facts from the airport's eight-decade history

Times Online

• Glasgow Central station reopens fully after devastating fire [subscription]All train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a fire that ravaged a nearby building led to the station's closure.
• EV transition set to cause national shortage of mechanics [subscription]A disproportionate number of the one quarter of British mechanics who can fix an EV are from largest mechanics businesses, such as Kwik-Fit

City AM

• IAG and Ryanair best equippedto manage airlines fuel rationing Ryanair and British Airways owner IAG are the two carriers best equipped to manage the crisis unfolding in the in the Middle East, according to a top investment bank which warned that potential supply rationing of jet fuel could not be ruled out

GB News

• Electric cars gain free parking perk as Heathrow hits drivers with new £7 chargeElectric vehicle drivers have been offered free parking while they charge near Heathrow Airport, just as petrol and diesel motorists are hit with rising costs at the airport.

Network Rail

• Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth Station after restorationVisitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, returned to its rightful place 80 years after the film's release.

Rail Delivery Group

• Rail industry and British Transport Police set out actions to tackle violence and intimidation against women and girls in new strategyNew measures to tackle violence and intimidation against women and girls (VIAWG) on the railway have been launched by the rail industry and British Transport Police (BTP). Over the next two years, the rail industry has committed to use greater resources and enforcement measures as part of renewed commitments to ensure that all our customers and staff feel safe on Britain's railways.

Bristol Live

• Giant new cycling centre for Bristol could get go-ahead next weekThe cycling centre would be built on green open space
• New 20mph roads slammed as calls for council to enforce current speed limits Bristol City Council is consulting on lowering the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on almost 100 roads, sparking fierce debate over safety, journey times and enforcement

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Plea to 'make car parks free' as ANPR is set to target parking in DenbighshireAutomatic Number Plate Recognition cameras could be used by Denbighshire County Council to create "heat maps of non-compliance" in its car parks and improve parking enforcement coverage

Yorkshire Post

• Leeds Bradford Airport hails 'fundamental shift' as it launches new sustainability strategyLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced the launch of a new sustainability strategy in a move its chief exec described as a 'fundamental shift' in how the group measures its success.

Cambridge News

• £1 billion A428 roadworks slammed over congestion and cost 'to save 10 minutes'Readers have reacted strongly to claims the major Cambridgeshire road project will cut journey times by 10 minutes when it opens in spring 2027
• Taxi drivers living in 'fear' as dozens see windows smashed and money stolenSome taxi drivers have lost out on almost £1,000 after paying for repairs and missing days of trading

North Wales Live

• 'Huge blow' for dozens of Jaguar Land Rover workers as Halewood jobs come to an endCompany says it is working to provide support and relocation opportunities after contracts come to an end

Other Regional Press

• Watford Junction station to get twice as many ticket gatesPlans to double the number of ticket gates at Watford Junction station and reduce bottlenecks could vastly improve passengers' experience, the town's MP says.
• Heart of Wales Line CRP wins silver at community rail awardsA rail partnership has been recognised for its contributions to tourism and enterprise.
• Andy Burnham is visiting Shrewsbury for a public transport discussion ahead of the night bus trial ending in county townA high-profile politician is to visit Shrewsbury to talk about the importance of having excellent public transport in the town.
• Boost for Cotswolds bus service which connects 54 villagesA volunteer-run bus service which connects Cotswolds villages is getting a funding boost to help keep its wheels turning.
• LBA unveils 'Together for Tomorrow' strategyLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially launched Together for Tomorrow, a comprehensive sustainability strategy designed to guide the airport's evolution into a modern, responsible, and future-ready gateway for Yorkshire.

Bus-News

• £45 Million Pledged for Zero Emission Buses in ScotlandThe Scottish Government has announced that 45 million GBP will be invested in the introduction of more than 330 zero emission vehicles to Scotland's bus operators.

Rail Magazine

• Residents accuse Network Rail of failing to meet them about 'unsafe' underpassFrustrated residents in a Cambridgeshire hamlet have accused Network Rail of not meeting them to discuss a regularly bashed bridge they believe is unsafe.

Railnews

• All Glasgow Central platforms reopen Train services from Glasgow Central High Level have been restored, after a closure which began on 8 March because of a fire which destroyed a building next to the station. All platforms are now back in use, although part of the concourse is still cordoned off.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Scotland allocates £45 million for coach and bus as ScotZEB3 concludesThe latest funding round will support 334 zero-emission vehicles across Scotland, including coaches, as the government signals a potential regulatory shift from 2030

Other News Sources

• Tram-train station to open at Magna - 'a proud moment for South Yorkshire'A new tram-train station at Magna Science & Adventure Park in Rotherham next month, the first additional stop to be added to the network since its launch in 2018.
• East London's new railway station Beam Park finally approved after years of delaysAfter years of delays, East London's Beam Park station has been given the final approval to go ahead, unlocking thousands of additional homes in the area.
• Record-breaking rail festival up for regional awardA record-breaking rail festival hosted last summer at Alstom's Derby site has been shortlisted for a regional award.
• SAS launches Starlink onboard wifi for EuroBonus membersScandinavian Airlines (SAS) has launched high-speed onboard wifi for members of its EuroBonus loyalty scheme who are flying on itsAirbus A320 aircraft.
• Stagecoach bus from Cirencester to Kemble update from GCCFRESH calls have been made to improve a key bus route in Cirencester with 'limited frequency' and 'poor connections'.
• FlixBus Announces New Destinations and Tickets Under £5 for 5th AnniversaryFlixBus, the travel tech brand, is celebrating its 5th anniversary in the UK with new destinations in time for Easter, with tickets for less than £5.
• Environment Agency and Natural England should be merged, MPs sayPublic Accounts Committee questions whether regulators have the resources and skills to manage upcoming changes

EIN News Subscription

• “Rail Baltica” costs rising – environmental tax alone could exceed 5 million eurosThe amount of natural resource tax to be paid during the construction of the main line of the Rail Baltica railway could exceed five million euros, according to information provided by the Ministry of Transport to the Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee.

News from Europe

• RCG: new EU waste code rules hit rail freightÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is introducing new requirements for cross-border waste shipments, aligning rail freight operations with upcoming EU regulation and digitalisation.