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Tuesday, 01 July 2025

BBC News

• Project tells railway stories from all communitiesCommunity members involved in a project to shine a light on underrepresented voices in the history of the UK's rail industry said it is "vital" their stories are heard.
• Island businesses criticise ferry cancellation fundCommunity leaders say the £4.4m support package is not enough to cover costs of disruption.
• London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwaveNetwork Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.

Department for Transport

• Letter to potential promoters of Heathrow expansionThe government supports expansion at Heathrow Airport and has invited proposals for a third runway to be brought forward by this summer. This invitation for proposals is not part of the development consent order (DCO) process. The government recognises that proposals will not yet be at a level of maturity that is required by the DCO process and that proposals will continue to be developed after submission.

Financial Times

• US air taxi start-up Joby in successful flight testing in DubaiCompany moves closer towards launching its first commercial service in the emirate

Times Online

• More than 60,000 Dartford Crossing fines quashed after blunder [subscription]Some motorists were charged dozens of times after their car's plates were misread on the M25 bridge linking Kent and Essex

Daily Express

• Huge £3.3bn tunnel stretching 8.4 miles completed in major UK train boostA huge new 8.4-mile-long UK tunnel has been completed, with HS2 project managers hailing the project as a major milestone. At a time when the cost of the railway has come under renewed scrutiny after it emerged that costs had soared by £37billion, bosses are celebrating crossing the finishing line on this particular part of the mammoth build. The Northolt Tunnel is HS2's second longest, stretching between West Ruislip and the new railway interchange at Old Oak Common in London, and will eventually have trains passing through travelling between the capital and Birmingham.
• Nissan axes 250 jobs at major UK car plant as electric vehicle sales stallIn a surprising turn of events, Nissan's Sunderland factory faces a significant shake-up as the carmaker grapples with unexpected challenges in the EV market.

The Mirror

• Nissan to cut 250 jobs at major UK car plant as electric vehicle sales flopNissan is cutting around 250 jobs at its Sunderland car plant as part of a major cost-cutting drive after the Japanese carmaker reported its worst financial result in a quarter of a century
• World's deepest tunnel costing £1.7bn will take 35 minutes to crossThe Rogfast project in Norway is a 16.5-mile-long underground tunnel lying 392 metres (1,300ft) underneath the seabed.

Birmingham Mail

• The Midlands bus lane which has caught 7,300 drivers already this yearMotorists are often left confused by bus lane rules

Birmingham Post

• UK car production hits 76-year low as Aston Martin halts US exports amid Trump tariffsAston Martin shares have been among the hardest hit by Donald Trump's car tariffs, which have left the British car industry at its lowest ebb since 1949 in May

Bolton News

• Updated plans for 20mph speed limit and new crossings at junctionUpdated plans have been put forward to change a key junction including 20mph speed limits, “better footways and new pedestrian crossings.”

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Government 'working closely' with Bradford leaders on new railway stationThe Government has said it is “working closely” with local leaders on plans for a new railway station in Bradford.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Airbus Broughton workers in strike ballot Unite members are being balloted on potential action in a row over pay
• Plea for 'hard shoulders' along large parts of A55 sparks call for 'proper makeover'The dual carriageway was developed in different sections over a number of decades by various UK governments, with the last part finally completed on Anglesey in 2001

Other Regional Press

• UK drivers hit with speed limiters as new EU rule rolled outEvery new car and van sold in the EU must be fitted with an automatic speed limiter

Modern Railways

• Transport Secretary explains Government's open access thinkingThe Government sees a role for open access operators when they open up new markets and add value, but it must also balance that against the revenue the same operators abstract from public sector operators, Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander said in a House of Commons debate on 26 June.

Railnews

• DfT voices new doubts about open access The Department for Transport appears to have hardened its stance over more open access, partly on the grounds that these services could siphon off unacceptable amounts of revenue from operators controlled by Great British Railways.

Aviation Industry

• Jet fuel prices drop 18.8% in May as air cargo demand rises 2.2% globally - IATA Global air cargo demand increased by 2.2% in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while jet fuel prices fell by 18.8% year-on-year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• Can greenhouse gas removals assist the UK in meeting net zero?The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) recently asked for evidence about how greenhouse gas removals can assist the UK in meeting Net Zero targets to 2050.

Other News Sources

• Cardiff Bus Interchange Welcomes Two Million Passengers in its First YearMore than two million passengers have used the new Cardiff Bus Interchange in its first year since opening.
• Bristol Airport transport link 'possible' and pave way for homesA mass transit system connecting Bristol with Bristol Airport is not only achievable but could also pave the way for housing opportunities between the city and the airport, according to West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. Describing it as a 'really exciting opportunity' for the region, Ms Godwin expressed her confidence in securing government support for this ambitious project.
• E-bikes to face 'swift justice' as fire safety concerns prompt action to end 'road loopholes'Britons have been warned of the widespread use of unsafe, illegally modified e-bikes that pose serious fire risks across the UK.

EIN News Subscription

• Jet fuel prices drop 18.8% in May as air cargo demand rises 2.2% globally — IATA Global air cargo demand increased by 2.2% in May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while jet fuel prices fell by 18.8% year-on-year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).