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Friday, 11 July 2025

BBC News

• Campaign to highlight risk trams pose to pedestriansA network of bright yellow signs has been installed across Nottingham to remind people of the potentially deadly risk the city's trams can pose.
• Underground trains and trams plan for cityMayor Andy Burnham says two new underground lines are "essential" for Manchester's future economy.
• Campaigners welcome new 'floating' bus stops pauseThere are currently 164 floating bus stops in the capital, according to London Assembly figures.
• More sections of the Tube get 5G and 4G coverageThe rollout will continue over the coming months, with some lines getting coverage for the first time.
• Glasgow Airport strikes to go ahead at end of JulyAbout 100 workers at Glasgow Airport are set to go on strike for 48 hours during the Glasgow Fair fortnight in a dispute over pay.

Financial Times

• Portugal restarts plan to privatise airline TAPPrevious attempt at a stake sale attracted interest from IAG, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa
• Delta shares jump as demand for flights reboundsUS carrier restores financial guidance as economic uncertainty that followed April’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs recedes
• Heathrow seeks rise in landing charges to fund £10bn expansionAirlines expected to oppose airport’s request to regulators to increase the levies
• Return of the Houthis spooks Red Sea commercial vesselsFresh attacks signal resurgent campaign by Yemeni rebel group, say analysts

The Guardian

• Air pollution controls weaker for larger emitters, research findsDiesel generators allowed to emit 48 times more nitrogen oxides than gas boilers producing same amount of energyAir pollution controls in some sectors are much weaker than others, researchers have found.A recent study looked at legal requirements for nitrogen oxides. These come from engine exhausts, flues and chimneys and include health-harming nitrogen dioxide. This is a pollutant that many UK cities struggle to control.

The Telegraph

• British biofuel factory undercut by US rivals faces closure [subscription]Lincolnshire plant the latest to sound alarm amid decline of UK industry
• HS2 bosses accused of lying to the BBC [subscription]Whistleblowers who raised concerns over costs to sue rail project over defamatory statement to Panorama

Times Online

• Heathrow airport promises five-minute queues by 2031 [subscription]Britain's largest airport pledges £10 billion in upgrades to reduce missing bags and increase passenger space

The Mirror

• Heathrow Airport to demolish terminal and boost passenger numbers by 10 millionToday the UK's busiest airport, Heathrow, has revealed its £10billion, five-year plan designed to turn the "extraordinary airport" into one "fit for the future"

Local Government

• Statement regarding A12 widening scheme cancellationReacting to news that the government has cancelled funding for the proposed widening of the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester, Councillor Mark Stephenson, Leader of Tendring District Council, said: We have long been supportive of the proposed government investment in the A12 widening scheme as a key to unlock future growth both in Tendring and the wider region, which can deliver so much for UK PLC.
• £150 million investment in better buses for the WestWith the West's first electrified bus depots operational, and brand-new electric buses already serving the region's passengers, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority plans to further turbo-charge our bus network.
• Staffordshire Calls for Action on HS2The Leader of Staffordshire County Council has today call for clarity on the future of HS2.

Birmingham Post

• Plans to spend £4.7m on Bath walking and cycling routes unveiledThe West of England Combined Authority will start work on the scheme in September

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Locomotives saved from the scrapyard are gifted to heritage railwayTWO steam locomotives which were rescued from the scrapyard have been gifted to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Bristol Live

• Limited-time Bristol bus ticket works out at £2 for a regional day riderIt's designed to coincide with a big event but it's open to all

London Evening Standard

• London bus drivers can refuse to get behind wheel if it's too hot, says TfL chiefVideo clip of Andy Lord's advice goes viral - but some drivers say they face suspension if they complain about temperatures of up to 40C
• Vital investment in Heathrow is a gateway for growth for the whole of the UKOur business plan is a £10 billion privately funded investment package to make Heathrow more efficient, more sustainable and better prepared for the future.

Carlisle News & Star

• A66 Scotch Corner to Penrith dualling approval gets mixed reactionA CAMPAIGN group has said it is 'dismayed' about a dualling project along the A66 between Penrith and Scotch Corner being given the green light by government - despite the project being welcomed by a cross party of MPs.

Oxford Mail

• Major changes announced for Oxford and Oxfordshire's busesMAJOR changes have been announced for buses across Oxford and Oxfordshire.

Other Regional Press

• Fury as plans to dual A66 given the go-ahead after A1 dualling in Northumberland project scrappedThe Government has been accused of failing to prioritise Northumberland after plans to dual the A66 were given the green light.
• MPs meet with minister over upgrading rail in CumbriaCumbrian MPs have met with a Government minister to discuss upgrading rail in the county.
• Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10 billion investment plan to expand capacity over the next five years, aiming to handle an extra 10 million passengers by 2031.

Bloomberg

• London Heathrow to Pour £10 Billion Into Terminals, ServicesLondon Heathrow Airport plans to invest £10 billion ($13.6 billion) over the next five years to upgrade its terminals and services after the dominant UK hub slipped in global airport rankings.

New Civil Engineer

• Greater Manchester mayor tables underground rail network for city regionMayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has put forward a proposal to build an underground rail network for the city region.
• HS2: Just over half of civils completed despite being billions over budget, says chief execHigh Speed 2 (HS2) civils are just over half completed despite their construction being billions over budget, chief executive Mark Wild has said.

Rail Business Daily

• Manchester Mayor sets out vision for underground transport services and underground station at Manchester PiccadillyGreater Manchester has unveiled its vision for the next decade with the city region is setting its sights on a new era of economic growth, on the way to becoming a second city to rival any other on the planet by 2050, with new underground transport services and a flagship underground station at Manchester Piccadilly.
• Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK powers ahead with investment in cutting edge quality control technologyKnorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) has reinforced its commitment to engineering excellence and innovation with a significant investment in state-of-the-art tools at its Melksham site, including the Keyence VHX-7000 Digital Microscope and the Laser-Based Elemental Analyzer EA-300 Series.
• Station manager and Bolt the cat say goodbye to Huddersfield stationAfter a long and dedicated career in the rail industry, Angela Hunte (known as Angie), station manager for Huddersfield and Dewsbury, has officially retired from TransPennine Express (TPE) on Friday 4 July and she wasn't alone.
• Burton will see 'massive' rail boom under Midlands Rail Hub planLocal MP, Jacob Collier, met Midlands Connect to hear about the plans for over 300 extra trains a week going through Burton upon Trent, thanks to Midlands Rail Hub.

Railway Gazette

• Level boarding included in ScotRail's fleet replacement plansUK: ScotRail has begun market engagement for its planned procurement of electric and battery-electric multiple-units.

Railway-News

• Hydrogen Trains in the US: Planning and Safety in the Shift to Clean RailLast month, the APTA Rail Conference examined the progress in deploying hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trains in the US, drawing on insights from real-world implementation.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Wales under-22 bus scheme: Reimbursement updateBus operators in Wales are due to receive detail regarding reimbursement this week following recent launch of the reduced fares for under-22 scheme.
• New non-ZE coach and bus sales end date progress still lackingA summary of responses to a consultation on an end date for new non-zero-emission bus sales and a concurrent call for evidence on the same measure for coaches and minibuses has been published, but it brings no indication that defining those UK-wide cut-offs is in sight.
• Gatwick airport purchases 14 Irizar ie tram busesIrizar is to supply 14 new 18m-long ie tram buses to London Gatwick airport to connect passengers with long-stay car parks.

Aviation Industry

• First electric flight lands at London GatwickLondon Gatwick has welcomed its first electric flight, following a Channel crossing.
• Faster, Smoother, Better: Heathrow's 10 Billion Private Investment Plan to Make Every Journey BetterHeathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for our customers and the country. The five-year plan we're unveiling today is the next plank in our strategy to climb back up the international rankings and be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future.

Other News Sources

• Frustration after government only issues partial ban on new floating bus stopsDisabled campaigners have expressed their frustration with ministers after they imposed a 'pause' on the most dangerous types of 'floating' bus stop but refused to halt the rollout of all such installations.
• Major parking reforms pushed back to October in fresh blow to millions - 'Affects every street'Plans for a nationwide ban on pavement parking have been pushed back from July to October, exposing deep divisions among MPs and the public over the controversial issue.
• Octopus Electroverse reaches one million public EV chargersOctopus Energy's electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, Electroverse, is now connecting drivers to over 1 million public EV chargers across the globe.
• Wrightbus secures £32.5m to scale zero-emission bus manufacturingBallymena-based Wrightbus has secured £32.5m in financing to fuel its global growth and ramp up production of its market-leading zero-emission buses.
• Eurostar launches fifth service to AmsterdamEurostar has announced that from 15th December 2025, Eurostar will operate five direct trains per day in each direction, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when traveling between the UK and the Netherlands.
• Gridserve and Addison Lee form charging partnership at GatwickGridserve and private hire firm Addison Lee have partnered to provide its drivers with access to the EV charging provider's 22 ultra-rapid chargers at London Gatwick airport.
• How airports like Heathrow and Gatwick could help aliens spot EarthRadar systems used by civilian airports and military operations are inadvertently revealing our existence to potential advanced alien civilisations, new research shows.
• Heathrow unveils plans for 'faster security, smoother baggage handling and new lounges'Heathrow Airport has unveiled a £10 billion investment plan to expand capacity over the next five years, aiming to handle an extra 10 million passengers by 2031.

News from Europe

• Seven rail megaprojects get more EU funds than 84 other key upgrades The EU should reduce its emphasis on megaprojects to focus future funding on rail infrastructure upgrades which would generate more rapid and widespread benefits for connectivity, efficiency and resilience.