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Thursday, 16 January 2025

BBC News

• Council refines plan for dedicated bus lanesFinal plans for dedicated bus lanes aimed at reducing congestion in Newhaven's town centre will be announced after the consultation period ends on Thursday.
• Welsh railways underfunded, UK government admitsHopes of funding for new stations as opposition parties say not enough is being done.
• Unsafe pavements 'riddled' with cracks and holes Residents of Scarle Road, Wembley, have petitioned Brent Council to fix pavements in the area.
• Roadworks overrun causes 10-mile tailback on M77Drivers on the busy road reported tailbacks stretching back "miles" after the closure.

Department for Transport

• £30 million to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economiesFunding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping.

Financial Times

• Airlines face disruption over less durable planes, warns leasing chiefAerCap head says problems caused by industry’s drive to improve technology on modern engines
• First US congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in NY trafficSpeeds along bridges and tunnels to Manhattan are sharply up and roads are much less clogged

The Guardian

• UK rail firms urged to issue 'yellow card' warnings instead of penaltyPeople should not be punished for honest mistakes, says watchdog, amid concern at fare evasion measures
• UK infrastructure isn’t climate-crisis ready | LettersThe UK’s road, rail and other vital networks are threatened by global warming, warns Dr Janet YoungYour article sets out the stark picture we’re dealing with (Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024, 10 January). Climate change is causing more extreme weather, and if we don’t speed up our global transition to clean energy, it will only get worse.Making societies more resilient is mentioned, briefly. This is a topic that should be given much more prominence. Despite warnings from the Climate Change Committee and...

The Independent

• Calls for yellow card system for train passengers after ticket prosecutionsIt comes in the wake of cases where passengers were being prosecuted over small amounts of money

The Telegraph

• Give ticketless train passengers a 'yellow card' for first offence [subscription]Those who make an innocent mistake should not be punished unfairly, says Transport Focus

City AM

• Nissan supplier to create almost 200 jobs with new £50m EV factory A major supplier of Nissan has invested nearly £50m to open a new factory in Sunderland, creating 183 high-skilled jobs for the local region. Jatco, a Japanese firm which makes gearboxes for global automakers, will build electrified powertrains for Nissan';s nearby gigafactory.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport flights row as resident threatens to quit 'lovely' village for a good night's sleepWell-heeled Hampton-in-Arden is less than four miles from the airport - and now overnight flights are set to be increased

Birmingham Post

• Work on bypass could finally start decades after it was first proposedThe A57 link road scheme, estimated to be worth around £228m, is designed to tackle congestion between Manchester and Sheffield
• Nissan supplier to launch £48.7m North East factory creating 183 jobsJatco is parted owned by the Japanese automotive giant and will supply the drivetrains for its Sunderland-built all-electric models

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Climate campaigner urges Mayor to withdraw support for airport expansion plansA climate campaigner has urged West Yorkshire's Mayor to withdraw her support for Leeds Bradford Airport's (LBA) expansion plans.

Derby Telegraph

• Problems rear their heads as plans drawn up for new Derby bus hubThe transport hub for Boulton Moor is pitched as a replacement for a scrapped park and ride scheme

Sheffield Star

• A57: Work could soon start on long awaited by-pass to speed up journeys between Sheffield and ManchesterWork on a new bypass to speed up journeys between Sheffield and Manchester, planned for half a century, could soon finally start.

The York Press

• Watchdog calls for ticketless rail users to get 'yellow card' for first offencesA watchdog believes train passengers without tickets should be given a warning for their first offence and only face consequences after the second time.
• ‘Many’ York roads ‘dangerous for cyclists’ says man after pothole crash“Many” roads in York are “dangerous for cyclists”, according to a man who was left needing surgery after a crash caused by a pothole.

Plymouth Herald

• Plymouth gets new £32m electric bus fleet with taxpayer helpPlymouth is to receive a £31.87m fleet of 50 new zero-emission electric double-decker buses this year - after the council and Government chipped in with a huge taxpayer-funded subsidy. Plymouth Citybus, part of the enormous Go-Ahead Group, will replace almost half its fleet with the new vehicles in a scheme partly paid for by Plymouth City Council, Cornwall Council, and the Department for Transport.

Other Regional Press

• Leeds Bradford Airport Prepares for Transformative 2025 with Terminal RegenerationLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is gearing up for a milestone year in 2025 as the first phase of its £100 million terminal regeneration project nears completion. This major upgrade promises to enhance the experience for passengers travelling from Yorkshire's largest airport.
• Knowsley Council secures grant for sustainable transport improvements.Knowsley Council's cabinet have approved plans to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, accessing £12.420m in grant funding to deliver a major Active Travel and Capacity Improvement scheme on Wilson Road and Tarbock Island.

Bus and Coach Buyer

• Big Coach Conversation to challenge industry normsAn event dedicated to discussion and debate is due to challenge industry norms and understand how the coach industry can collectively work better to drive more journeys.

Rail Magazine

• Transport Focus calls for national 'yellow card' warning for those who make ticket mistakesPassenger train operators are being urged to be more lenient with those who make genuine mistakes when buying tickets.

Transport Focus

• Revenue protection priorities to improve passenger experienceRail passenger watchdog Transport Focus has called for train operators to play fair with passengers and introduce a series of revenue protection initiatives to improve passenger experience.

Other News Sources

• Welsh Secretary: rail 'number one priority' in Spending ReviewThe Secretary of State for Wales said that rail was her 'number one priority' for Wales, in an appearance before the Welsh Affairs Committee today.
• MP's blast over 'second class' Devon rail serviceTrain passengers in Devon and Cornwall are being left out in the cold as billions of pounds are spent on high-speed rail projects elsewhere in the country, it has been claimed.
• New app-driven Uber-style taxi service planned for townA Blackburn businessman is setting up an 'Uber-style' app-driven taxi firm, months after Uber was granted a licence to operate in the borough.