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Tuesday, 07 October 2025

BBC News

• 'We need more trains to balance family and work'Rail passengers travelling between Goole and Leeds want more direct regular train services so they can get to and from work, while also being able to get home for childcare.
• Electric buses added to Cornish bus routeA fleet of electric buses has been introduced to a route covering areas of south-east Cornwall. The six vehicles run by Go Cornwall Bus have been added to the 70 route bus service on the Rame Peninsula travelling to places including Torpoint, Millbrook and Cawsand.
• Shipyard's promised investment is 'conditional' - Forbes The government confirms only £570,000 out of £14.2m of promised investment has so far been handed over to Ferguson Marine.
• Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffsThe luxury car manufacturer saw shares tumble 11% at one point on Monday after its announcement.
• Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.

Financial Times

• How politicians and passengers gave up on greener air travelA renewed push for economic growth has added to technological challenges and problems with carbon offset schemes

The Independent

• Christmas rail chaos looms as £130m works cause disruptionThousands of rail passengers in the UK will face significant disruption over the Christmas and New Year period due to extensive engineering works.

Times Online

• Chinese newcomer BYD overtakes Britain's established car brandsTwo years ago few had heard of BYD in the UK and even fewer had bought a car produced by the Chinese carmaker, as not one had yet arrived on the forecourt of a British motor retailer.

Welsh Government

• Record number of young people sign-up for cheaper bus faresA record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass.

Local Government

• Extension for m1 bus route approvedPlans to extend the m1 metrobus route in south Bristol have been approved by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. Almost £3.6 million will be invested by the authority to enable the bus route to be extended.
• Nottingham's new sustainable transport bridge set to openNottingham's new walking and cycling bridge has seen its first opening for tours ahead of its lifting in November.
• Ground works begin on new St Helens Transport InterchangeThe next stage in the creation of a state-of-the-art transport interchange for St Helens town centre is underway, with specialist machinery arriving on site as part of the ground improvement and remediation works ahead of main construction activity.

Network Rail

• Travelling by train this Christmas and New Year? Remember to book ahead and plan your journey as improvement work means changes to trains on some major routesOver 95% of the railway network will be open for business this Christmas and New Year but more than £130m of major investment projects mean it will be important to plan ahead. Journey planners including National Rail Enquiries are up to date today (Monday, 6 October) with information to help you find your best routes and book tickets until 28 December.

Birmingham Post

• New chief executive at Welsh Government-owned Cardiff AirportJon Bridge is a previous CEO of brewing and hospitality firm SA Brain & Co

The York Press

• Station upgrade affects York rail services - what you need to knowRAIL passengers are being reminded to plan ahead as works at a key East Coast station will affect journeys this weekend (11 and 12 October).

Wales Online

• The new boss of Cardiff Airport has been revealedHe is a former chief executive of SA Brain & Co and the announcement comes six months after the departure of the previous boss

Cambridge News

• Stagecoach criticism of guided busway speed reduction 'disappoints' councilThe speed limit along the Cambridgeshire guided busway has been cut from 30mph and 20mph at crossing points from Monday (October 6). The 20mph limit is expected to be in place until the end of 2026.
• England’s first cycle street in Cambridge is 'a good start'The Cambridge project aims to deliver safer travel for thousands of cyclists as part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership's (GCP) Comberton Greenway

Other Regional Press

• New London Underground map shows which TfL stations have one important featureA new London Tube map shows which Transport for London (TfL) stations all have one important thing. The map has reinvented the iconic Tube map to show essential features which help make sure everyone can get around.
• Labour-run Transport for Wales falling behind as cancellations double national averageFigures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that Transport for Wales has been ranked among the UK's least reliable train operators, with cancellation rates more than double the national average.
• Greater Anglia is named Rail Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025Greater Anglia (GA) has been named Rail Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards 2025.
• Controversial New Hall Lane bus lane rejected even by public transport usersA controversial new bus lane that was installed on one of the main roads into Preston earlier this year has made traffic worse even according to most bus passengers using the route.
• The New York billionaire helping Yorkshire solve its public transport woesMike Bloomberg is helping fund ways to tackle society's pressing problems

Train Operators

• Secure cycle hub officially opened at Bury St Edmunds rail stationA new cycle parking area is now open at Bury St Edmunds station. Representatives from Greater Anglia, West Suffolk Council, and Suffolk County Council gathered to officially open the £200,000 Cycle Hub on 18 September.

Railway-News

• Hitachi Rail Opens Doors to Newton Aycliffe Factory for Railway 200 CelebrationsHitachi Rail has opened its Newton Aycliffe factory to the public for the very first time. The sell-out event, which took place on Saturday 4 October, saw the rail manufacturer welcome attendees for a celebration of its storied history in unison with Railway 200.

Other News Sources

• Bus Operator Opens New State-of-the-Art Depot in Taffs WellThe facility represents a £300,000 investment for the business, designed to deliver cutting-edge engineering technology, an improved working environment for staff, and long-term support for future growth in the region.
• Transport Scotland to lead strategic sessions at Road Expo & Bridges Scotland 2025The co-located events will showcase Transport Scotland's strategic priorities, major project updates, and vision for Scotland's transport future.
• Transport Secretary urged to act on vehicle safetyA coalition of nearly 50 road safety organisations and individuals, led by Brake, has written to the transport secretary urging the Government to adopt the latest Vehicle General Safety Regulation (GSR) updates into the GB Type Approval Scheme.
• Rachel Reeves is poised to unveil a package of planning reforms and tax increases in her first full Budget on 26 November, as the Chancellor faces the daunting task of closing a £30 billion shortfall in the public finances.... A government spokesperson said the reforms were vital to 'build the 1.5 million homes hardworking people need' and accelerate major schemes such as the Lower Thames Crossing.