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Saturday, 29 March 2025

BBC News

• 'Trump's car tariffs will hit West Midlands worst'The Midlands is the "number one" UK region that exports cars to the US, Prof David Bailey said.
• Work to create new bus interchange set to beginAlongside the interchange, a new landscaped public space, is to replace the existing roundabout.
• 'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnelThose living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.
• Crashed cargo ship Solong arrives in AberdeenThe impact with the tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea triggered an explosion and fires.
• Concerns raised over tram warning bells before deathCarlos Correa Palacio was struck by a tram at a crossing in Edinburgh, despite the warning horn being sounded three times.
• PM hails £415m boost for North of England railSir Keir Starmer says upgrading rail connections could "massively improve" people's lives.
• Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hitInvestors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.
• UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loomManufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.

Financial Times

• Heathrow boss warns airlines risk having to pay £1bn for better power systemThomas Woldbye says airport will review case for upgrading grid connections after outage that shut hub for nearly 24 hours

The Herald

• Anger among islanders as fault found in ageing CalMac ferryThe island of South Uist has been dealt a further blow after another CalMac ferry, the MV Hebrides, was detained in drydock for two more weeks due to a fault having been found with its bow visor.

Times Online

• Car finance scandal reaches Supreme Court with billions at stake [subscription]Hearing next week could leave lenders facing customer compensation totalling as much as ?44 billion ? and the ruling could apply beyond motor finance

City AM

• 'A failed operator': CrossCountry repeatedly missed own performance targets despite cutting services Struggling rail operator CrossCountry has repeatedly breached its own performance targets despite cutting services late last year as part of a recovery plan, City AM understands. The former Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, approved proposals by the operator to run a reduced timetable for three months between August and November after its performance was labelled
• US tariffs: UK ‘reserves right to respond’ after carmakers meeting The UK reserves the right to respond to American tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 25 per cent import tax on cars. The Prime Minister said his government was involved in ongoing discussions with the White House aimed at “mitigating the impact” of any levies but [...]

Mail Online

• Delta flight has near miss with Air Force jet after takeoff in close call at Reagan National AirportThe Delta flight, with 137 people on board, had just departed for Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota , when it received notification of a nearby aircraft.

Birmingham Post

• Nissan grows STEM skills initiative to inspire young peopleThe car maker's Skills Foundation, which launched in 2015, will double its work to reach around 16,000 children a year in the region with a focus on manufacturing, engineering and technology

Bolton News

• 'Virtually non-existent' transport links concern at huge luxury golf course siteA controversial planning scheme has been branded as ‘emblematic of broader failure’ by Bolton West MP Phil Brickell in Westminster.
• 'Metrolink is expanding yet Bolton remains forgotten'Bolton “remains forgotten” as the tram system expands across the region, a debate has heard

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• PM's train late for West Yorkshire visit to announce transport boostPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited West Yorkshire today to announce a major funding boost for transport in the north - but his train was late.

Manchester Evening News

• Have bus services improved since the Bee Network arrived?An M.E.N. report this week identified that the Bee Network has improved punctuality - but people are not feeling the benefit. Our weekend poll asks what you think.

The York Press

• Mayor's £95m transport and roads pledge follows Downing St TransPennine announcementThe mayor of York and North Yorkshire made the pledge following a number 10 announcement of £415m to improve trains across the Pennines.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Jaguar Land Rover 'assessing impact' of tariffs ahead of Trump talksMidlands car-maker Jaguar Land Rover says it is still assessing how new US trade tariffs will affect its business.
• Major West Midlands railway station is UK's worst for pickpocketing outside London - how to keep your belongings safeBirmingham New Street has been ranked one of the worst stations in the country for pickpocketing.

Bucks Free Press

• Multiple road closures set to take place across BuckinghamshireDrivers in Buckinghamshire should brace for multiple road closures as essential works are set to take place over the coming weeks

South Wales Argus

• Train operator working on new Pontrilas station planHerefordshire train operator Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed it is looking into the feasibility of creating a new railway station in the southwest of the county "in the medium to longer term".

Other Regional Press

• £1 evening bus fare across Southampton and Hampshire extended for another yearAn initiative to provide £1 evening bus travel for people across Southampton and Hampshire has been extended for another 12 months.
• Two Oxfordshire train stations among Britain's top 20 for bike storageOxford and Didcot Parkway train stations have been named among Britain's top 20 for bike storage spaces by a new study.
• Concerns raised about “urgently needed” A34 safety improvements in OxfordshireCalls for a dangerous dual carriageway that runs through Oxfordshire to get “urgently needed” safety improvements have stepped.
• New DVLA tax rules explained – and how petrol, diesel and electric cars will be affectedFrom April 1, motorists across the country will be hit by an overhaul of car tax regulations which will see drivers of electric vehicles be taxed for the very first time
• Sir Keir Starmer visits Huddersfield and makes vow for Victorian transport system in YorkshireHe says the North will no longer be held to ransom

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Government pledges £1 billion to boost bus services and apprenticeshipsThe UK government has announced a comprehensive plan to revitalise bus services, including a new Bus Services Bill and a £1 billion investment aimed at improving local transport infrastructure. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood recently participated in a unique "Battle of the Buses" event with Essex cricketers to highlight the skills required by bus driver apprentices. The event, organised by First Bus, demonstrated the challenging training process for new drivers, including precision driving tests and theory examinations. The proposed bill includes severa...

Railnews

• PM announces more funding for transport in north The Prime Minister is promising that 1.7 billion pounds will be invested in transport systems in the north of England. The plans, which Sir Keir Starmer is set to confirm today during a factory visit in the region, include an upgrade to the Liverpool-Hull corridor. The Transpennine railway between Manchester, Leeds and York will receive a further 415 million.

Other News Sources

• Plans for permanent bus depot in college car park sparks anger among neighboursPlans to make a bus depot permanent in a college car park in Worthing have sparked anger from neighbours.

EIN News Subscription

• Ryanair warns more flights are at risk after being forced to scrap number of routes to Europe BUDGET airline Ryanair could scrap more flights growing as much [as other European countries It comes reduced capacity to destinations across Europe and North Africa. The London Stansted to destinations across Europe. The new routes include flights