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Sunday, 31 August 2025

BBC News

• 'Lifeline' bus replaced after residents' campaignResidents of a rural town are celebrating the return of a bus route they describe as a "lifeline" after a year long fight.
• Shuttle buses could give city '£20m' boost, says MPShuttle buses could boost the Worcester's night-time economy "by up to £20m", claims the city's MP.
• Free bus to run from station to wetlands reserveA free shuttle bus service is to run twice a week between a Cambridgeshire railway station and a Norfolk wetlands reserve.
• Train station ticket staff to strike over payRail passengers are being warned of ticket check disruption due to strike action.
• Flying Scotsman to head up railway celebrationsThe Flying Scotsman steam locomotive is to appear in a railway festival next month.

ITV News

• Protests as bus route closures cut off Hampshire and Berkshire communitiesA protest has been held against the closure of bus routes that will leave some Hampshire and West Berkshire communities cut off for the first time in a generation.

The Independent

• UK airports - what are they good for?Crikey, what a summer it has been at the UK's seven biggest airports. Many of them have set records for passenger numbers. As none has expanded, that spells bigger crowds than ever.

The Scotsman

• Meet the Scottish woman who drives Freightliner trains nearly a mile long - taking 60 lorries off the roadShe drives trains up to three quarters of a mile long that carry as much as 60 lorries - and faster than they can travel on the motorway.

The Telegraph

• 'Move it to Nottingham': How to fix Heathrow, according to frequent flyers [subscription]Affordable parking and better transport links are not the only ingenious ideas our travel writers propose to improve the airport experience
• Heathrow sponsors Reform as party attracts big businesses [subscription]Lounge at Birmingham conference to be hosted by UK biggest airport as Nigel Farage's party continues to dominate in polling

Times Online

• Electric vehicle grant loophole shut down by ministers [subscription]Ministers have closed a loophole that was allowing motorists to access taxpayer aid for electric vehicles that cost £10,000 more than the maximum amount.
• Tap in, tap out train travel heads north and will track best fare [subscription]Passengers in the Midlands and northern England will be able to ditch paper and mobile tickets by downloading an app with GPS technology
• Heathrow's third runway planning costs head for £1bnAirport is set for a battle with carriers as bosses seek to recoup outlay by increasing passenger landing charges

Bristol Live

• Bristol's first 24/7 bus service starts today as First Bus brings in changes The new schedule is part of a raft of changes to be introduced on routes across the city

Manchester Evening News

• Calls for 'hugely beneficial' Greater Manchester bus scheme to be extended as trial comes to an endMore than 40 foodbanks, organisations and charities in Greater Manchester have called for the permanent extension of a scheme that allows older and disabled people to travel for free on Bee Network buses at any time during the day.

Plymouth Herald

• Retired trains return to South West in £75 million surprise moveA £75 million deal is putting 26 retired diesel trains back on South West tracks boosting reliability, comfort and nostalgia for passengers

Wirral Globe

• 'Merseyrail needs to clamp down on headphone dodgers'A busy Moorfields platform, the train home to not actually be on time, someone trying to bring their bike onto the train despite the fact they already have two wheels they aren't using for no good reason.

Other Regional Press

• Why new DLR trains won't be opening their doors at stations next monthTravellers can expect to see new DLR trains running along the line from September next month. While the new designs will be spotted between Stratford International and Beckton, they won't be opening their doors to the public when they stop at stations just yet.
• Powys firm to begin 'enhanced' Newtown to Merthyr bus routeThe new T4 bus service will launch this week, with a Powys company at the helm after winning the contract for running the route.
• Castle Point Council urge residents to take part in surveyCastle Point Council has urged residents to take part in a transport consultation after the need for a third road has been "recognised".

Airportwatch

• Teesside International Airport 'going from strength to strength'The Tees Valley Mayor says the airport's 'moving in the right direction'. We're hearing how Teesside International Airport's 'moving in the right direction' with hopes it'll start turning a more consistent profit in the future.

Rail Advent

• Transport for Wales revolutionises training with virtual reality technologyTransport for Wales (TfW) has revolutionised the training of its front-line staff with new, cutting-edge virtual reality training technology.

Other News Sources

• HS2 site near Maple Cross begins to 'flourish with wildlife'Wildlife has begun to flourish at HS2's largest habitat creation site near Maple Cross.