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Tuesday, 06 May 2025

BBC News

• Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costsThe firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes.
• Bus service to North York Moors returnsA volunteer-led bus service has returned, offering public trips to the North York Moors this summer.
• Revised designs for HS2 terminus set for approvalPlans for Birmingham's new flagship station on high-speed railway HS2 have been recommended for approval, after the designs were revised.
• Level crossings set to be modernisedFour level crossings in Lincolnshire will benefit from nearly a million pounds being spent by Network Rail on renewal work.
• Passengers invited to try out new rail systemPeople can have a go on Coventry's Very Light Rail system after bookings opened for a free ride on the test track.
• GTR to add late-night services in timetable changeGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is adding extra late-night services to its new timetable from 18 May.

Financial Times

• ‘Made in China’ airliner faces trade turbulenceC919 jet’s reliance on US suppliers puts at risk China’s ambitions to take on Boeing and Airbus
• European and Asian carmakers face steep shipping costs to US on top of tariffsTrump’s new port fee policy threatens to wreak havoc on the $150bn American seaborne car import market

The Guardian

• Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders sayProfessionals call for a fundamental transition including controlling flight numbers. The aviation industry is “failing dramatically” in its efforts to tackle its role in the climate crisis, according to a newly formed group of aviation professionals.They say they are torn between their passion for flying and their concern for the planet and are calling for a fundamental transition of the industry, including controlling flight numbers.

The Scotsman

• Edinburgh trams: How does the Tap on, Tap off system work? When does it go live?The 'tap on, tap off' system going live on Edinburgh's trams will work in conjunction with Lothian Buses

City AM

• Heathrow: Sir Richard Branson eyes terminal as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways push for more controlSir Richard Branson could end up taking over one of Heathrow Airport's terminals if the airport succumbs to pressure from airlines to reform its regulatory model.

Bolton News

• EV charging network coming to Bolton under £17m green transport planBolton is set to benefit from a major green transport push as part of a £17.6 million electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure rollout across Greater Manchester.

Metro

• New direct train links European capital city with 3 'stunning' destinations for first timeYou might have hung your skis up for another season, but a brand new night train is set to make your next trip to the slopes easier than ever.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Northumberland bus shelter recreated using trees that crushed the original during Storm ArwenThe bus shelter in Middleton, near Belford, was crushed in the storm and the council were quoted £5,000 to replace it

Wales Online

• Rail disruption to continue on Tuesday as Welsh commuters return to work after bank holidayAs people make their way back from a long bank holiday weekend, rail disruptions caused by a fire are set to continue

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Stafford road and transport improvement scheme moves forward as key phases completedThe next phase of a major road and transport scheme in Stafford is set to begin next week.

Other Regional Press

• Land to remain protected even if Wellington Station plans are scrappedLAND earmarked for Wellington's railway station will be protected if the government does not allow the £15m project to go ahead, a local developer has confirmed.
• Hamilton West platform to close for 15 weeks for workA £2.1 million project to renew a train station platform is set to begin.

Railnews

• RMT promises ‘tooth and nail fight’ to end outsourcing The RMT is calling for outsourcing -- the use of contractors to provide services like cleaning and catering -- to be abolished on the railways. A new report from the union claims that thousands of workers who are mainly from black and minority ethnic communities are ‘trapped’ in jobs with no pensions or training, and have no pathway to promotion.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Grayson expands zero-emission bus auxiliary water heaters rangeGrayson Thermal Systems has grown its auxiliary heating solutions for zero-emission bus models range with the EW3, EW4 and EW5 high-performance electric water heaters.

Other News Sources

• North Yorkshire Mayor Confident of Bus Service Improvements This YearNorth Yorkshire's mayor says there will be improvements to the county's bus services this year. It's 12 months since David Skaith was elected as the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and given extensive powers over public transport.
• 'Tap on, Tap off' launch date announcedWe're pleased to confirm the launch date for our new 'Tap on, Tap off' system as Monday 19 May 2025, two weeks from today.
• Aberdeen Launches £7.7M TH2ISTLE Project to Create Hydrogen Valley in North-EastAberdeen City Council is aiming to establish a 'hydrogen valley' in the North East that integrates production, storage, and end-use applications.

News from Europe

• Germany's pick for transport minister signals cautious approach in 'problem child' sectorThe decision to make Patrick Schnieder Germany's new transport minister has signalled that there will be little deviation from the country's existing, but so far unsuccessful, approach to making the sector more climate friendly. Similar to previous transport ministers, the largely unknown Schnieder is a proponent of infrastructure improvements, but appears unlikely to kickstart the policy U-turn which leading government advisors say is necessary to clean up the sector.