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Monday, 11 August 2025

BBC News

• Tube staff face deportation under new visa rulesMore than 60 employees who came to the UK on skilled worker visas may have to leave the transport body.

Financial Times

• Shipbuilder Fincantieri sues US supplier over faulty fire panelsCompany allegedly sold ‘fraudulently represented’ and ‘unsafe’ products to Italian group causing over $100mn in damages

The Herald

• Scottish billionaire brothers acquire historic bus companyA growing Scottish bus company owned by two billionaire brothers moved to acquire a long-standing coach firm.

The Independent

• EasyJet completes rollout of modern navigation softwareThe UK’s biggest airline said the system shares real time aircraft trajectory information with air traffic control providers.

Times Online

• Emirates to ban power bank use during flights [subscription]Lithium-ion batteries have become a fire risk for airlines expect a wave of restrictions across the industry
• ScotRail to introduce first penalty tickets for fare dodgers [subscription]The state-owned train operator wants to implement a 'minimum fare' for those caught without a ticket to cut the £10 million a year lost in evasion
• Ryanair drops three French airports in row over tax [subscription]Michael O'Leary, the boss of Europe's largest airline, claims France prefers tax rises to economic growth after levy on fares rises from £2.63 to £7.40

Mail Online

• Going down the Tubes: London Underground rides from hell include naked man terrorising passengers, brazen drug use, sex assaults, poor hygiene and protesters taking over carriagesThe London Underground has been famed for connecting one of the world's iconic cities with speed and precision since 1863. But the growing number of offences on the Tube has sparked fears.

Birmingham Post

• Next phase of clean air plan revealed as key deadline nearsPollution in Greater Manchester needs to be brought down to Government limits

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Strange new markings appearing on North Wales roads and what they meanThey apply the principles of 'nudge theory' to influence behaviour

Wales Online

• Strange new road signs are appearing on Welsh roadsThe new signs and road markings have been introduced in a bid to make the roads safer

Other Regional Press

• Scottish Green MSP calls for buses to be brought back into public handsA Holyrood politician from Forres is calling for reform of Scotland's bus network. Scottish Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Ariane Burgess, cites the successes of her party's policies which have already reduced fares on public transport and delivered free bus travel to all young people under 22.
• Local MP to challenge National Highways and press for a review of safety measures on M6 near SandbachCongleton MP, Sarah Russell, is going to press for a review of safety measures and challenge National Highways about the number of accidents on the M6 near Sandbach after concerns from a local resident.
• ‘Shoddy bus service is leaving us isolated - it shouldn’t just be a money-making machine’Fed-up pensioners say they are being left stranded for hours and having to cancel important appointments due to their “shoddy” bus service.

Construction Enquirer

• Danny Sullivan HS2 workers hit-out over agency movesFormer Danny Sullivan workers on HS2 are unhappy about the way they are being moved to rival labour agencies.

New Civil Engineer

• Transport secretary revokes DCO for A1 dualling in NorthumberlandThe transport secretary has given notice that she is revoking the development consent order (DCO) for the A1 Morpeth to Ellingham dualling scheme following its cancellation last year.

Rail Magazine

• East West Rail cab ride shows challenges and benefits for new freight flowIt's been two months since the first freight trains started using East West Rail.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• ScotZEB2 reopened with up to £40 million for Rock Road-led bidUp to 300 more zero-emission buses expected to be part-funded via surprise return to scheme

Other News Sources

• The decline and fall of TfLLondon's transport system is a mess and getting worse
• ORR serving up rail development on a plateThere is a strong appetite to invest in rail. However, barriers hold back the market, says the official regulator in the UK.
• Industry veteran Andy Clarke moves to Mott MacDonald ... The division has played a pivotal role in designing and delivering landmark complex transport projects such as the Elizabeth Line, Thames Tideway and HS2, and the team are currently focused on other major infrastructure schemes such as Lower Thames Crossing and Heathrow.