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Wednesday, 24 September 2025

BBC News

• Unions calls for action on bus driver assaultsUnite, the UK's largest trade union, has called on Transport for London (TfL) to do more to crack down on the "disgraceful" number of bus drivers being assaulted.
• Promise to reduce town's train cancellationsRail companies are promising to improve reliability at a station where 7.5% of trains were cancelled over the last 12 months.
• Engine shed and station listed to mark Railway 200A railway engine shed and turntable in Dorset and a train station on the Isle of Wight are among seven sites that have been grade II listed to mark 200 years of the modern railway.
• Trail plan for disused rail line to be discussedPlans to create an accessible trail along a disused railway line in the Yorkshire Dales are to be considered.
• Historic red railway sign to return to new stationThe sign stood on the former Willenhall station until it closed in 1965.
• Porsche shares plunge after announcing EV rollout delayEuropean carmakers face intense competition from Chinese rivals and weak demand for luxury cars.
• JLR shutdown extended again as ministers meet suppliersThe business secretary will also meet suppliers of the car maker who are at risk of closure.

Financial Times

• EU fingerprint scanners will not cause delays, Eurotunnel boss saysNew system will come into force in October across all European borders
• Scotland’s electric trains spark optimism for a greener railwayEast Kilbride benefits from ‘rolling programme’ of electrification at odds with stop-start in England

The Guardian

• The tragedy of a second runway at Gatwick | Brief lettersGatwick’s second runway is yet another example of the tragedy of the commons

Times Online

• Jaguar Land Rover hack 'has cost 30,000 cars and threatens supply chain' [subscription]Up to 30,000 cars will not have been produced due to the huge Jaguar Land Rover hack, according to an analysis of production figures.

The Mirror

• Stansted LIVE: Departures suspended at major London airport following firePassengers intending to use Stansted Airport - hub for Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways - should check ahead to see if the fire has affected their flights this morning

This is Money

• Jaguar suppliers 'facing collapse': Ministers urged to act as car giant extends shutdowns into next month following devastating cyber attackAs Business Secretary Peter Kyle (pictured) visited the West Midlands for talks with JLR and suppliers, the Government faced renewed calls to act.

Birmingham Mail

• The broken railway station lifts that force Birmingham-bound passengers to head AWAY from cityCouncillor says those with disabilities and pushchairs have to travel south before switching to a northbound service

Bolton News

• 'Taxi drivers are too often on the frontline of abuse each day'A taxi boss says drivers are “too often on the frontline of abuse each day” with research under way to highlight the dangers they face.

Bristol Live

• Bristol’s new transport plans criticised as 'a sticking plaster'It's in reaction to five major schemes around the city

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Newcastle Airport flying high as passenger numbers top five millionLatest accounts for the region's airport show revenues and profits grew on the back of a boost in budget airlines' new routes

The York Press

• Incredible photos track York's past amid major changes at railway stationStep back in time with our gallery of York Railway Station through the ages as the £25.7m Station Gateway project continues.

Other Regional Press

• Bournemouth MP pushes for better and cheaper bus servicesThe MP for Bournemouth East is campaigning for better bus services.
• New trains help boost punctuality for Transport for Wales servicesTransport for Wales (TfW) continues to show an improvement in passenger service punctuality across the Wales and Borders network.
• Transport chief takes congestion charge swipe but is accused of 'dancing around'Oxfordshire County Council's transport chief has criticised opposition to the congestion charge.
• Huddersfield Station reopening confirmed but with major changes until 2027Some services will be impacted
• Business leaders urge suppliers hit by JLR cyber crisis to help lobby governmentThose in the supply chain can take part now in a snap survey

Coach and Bus Week

• Yorkshire's low floor bus pioneersBetween 1984 and the late 1990s, Optare had already proven to those responsible for buying vehicles in the industry that it had the ability to design and manufacture solid, well-built modern looking buses, with a variety of power units, but a new era was on the way.

Rail Advent

• Pathfinder Railtours announces closurePathfinder Railtours has announced that after more than 50 years of running tours, they will close their doors in December.

Rail Magazine

• More trains to Gatwick Airport as part of second runway agreementGreater use of public transport by passengers travelling to Gatwick Airport has been agreed, as part of the government's approval of a long-planned second runway.

Railnews

• Small firms urged to help with HS2 reset Efforts to rescue HS2 are being supported by inviting technical specialists to produce innovative ideas, and applications have opened today. HS2 Ltd chief executive Mark Wild is in charge of a comprehensive review of the struggling project, which has been cut back more than once and now consists only of a section between London and Birmingham, although politicians in the north are continuing to press for some form of link to Crewe and Manchester.

Railway Gazette

• Bletchley depot reopened following £80m modernisationUK: Bletchley Traction Maintenance Depot has been officially reopened by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy following an £80m modernisation programme.

Aviation Industry

• The 42nd ICAO Assembly opens in MontrealToday, Tuesday 23rd September, sees the start of the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO’s) 42nd session of the Assembly. Held every three years at its Montreal headquarters, the Assembly of The 42nd ICAO Assembly opens in Montreal appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.

Other News Sources

• HS2 launches new innovation accelerator to help get the railway back on trackHS2 is calling on tech specialists to develop innovative solutions aimed at improving value, productivity, and safety on the project.
• Major Surrey railway upgrades starting this weekend will see line and road closure lasting for six weeksWork to upgrade nine out of date level crossings is being carried out