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Tuesday, 04 November 2025

BBC News

• £63m transport project could see mobility hub builtAn integrated mobility hub could be constructed as part of a "transformative" £63m travel improvements project.
• City's exports 'slow' after JLR attack and tariffsGreater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce say a report reveals a challenging latest quarter for exporters.
• Huge disruption as 'landslip crash' Glasgow to London train derailsAvanti says it could be "a number of days" before normal service between Glasgow and London resumes.
• Buses get 'enhanced priority' with new bus lane changes The roads affected will now impose bus lane rules at peak traffic times, from 07:30 to 09:30 GMT and 15:30 to 18:30 GMT.
• Rail security to be reviewed after train stabbingsTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander says there could be more facial recognition CCTV after a mass stabbing on a train.

Financial Times

• Ryanair profit boosted 40% by Europeans’ ‘reluctance’ to fly to US Budget airline increases capacity after earlier than expected delivery of Boeing aircraft

STV

• Hundreds to get unlimited travel under free public transport pilotThe Glasgow scheme is the first trial of its kind in Scotland and will see 1,000 people taking part.

The Guardian

• Metal detectors at train stations would 'make life impossible', says UK transport secretaryHeidi Alexander says security review after Cambridgeshire train stabbings will consider all other options

The Independent

• Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will 'get worse' as shut down rumbles onAs the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse

The Telegraph

• Rail is still this country's best mode of travel. We must protect itSerious consideration must be given to the possibility of BTP uniformed officers making their presence felt at stations and on services

Daily Record

• Photos of Glasgow train derailment in Cumbria after carriages hit landslide at 80mphA major Incident was declared on Monday morning after a Glasgow to London train derailed.

Birmingham Mail

• Rachel Reeves told to end 'obscene' car tax rule for drivers in November87 per cent of those with driveways reported their cars were "much cheaper" to operate than traditional petrol or diesel models.

Birmingham Post

• Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West CountryThe government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
• Peel Ports confirms £10m investment into Birkenhead port's Eastfloat Terminal 'This investment reflects our commitment to bringing the Eastfloat Terminal back to life'
• Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle EastA six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• York teams helped driver divert LNER train to station after mass stabbingTeams in York helped a LNER driver divert a train after a mass stabbing onboard allowing police to “apprehend a violent suspect”, the rail company has said.

Bristol Live

• Fury at CAZ charge increase as critics say 'it was never about the pollution'A city council committee will consider increasing the CAZ charges

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham should be allowed to introduce new Greater Manchester transport tax, report saysA new report by pro-devolution thinktank Centre for Cities has called for the government to allow regional mayors like Mr Burnham 'the right to request' to impose a new 'French-style payroll tax' to fund transport projects.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• More buses and better timetables could put 171,000 people within 30 minutes of NewcastleThink tank Centre For Cities estimates that plans to make buses more frequent and line up better with rail or Metro timetables could add £1.8bn a year to the North East economy

Yorkshire Post

• 'Speaks volumes': Amazon's electric lorry investment hailed by Transport Secretary as HGVs debuted on Humber BridgeAmazon's investment in electric lorries has been hailed by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

Bucks Free Press

• New bus route to connect Maidenhead and High WycombeA new bus route is set to connect Maidenhead and High Wycombe

Cambridge News

• Sir Keir Starmer spokesman gives rail safety verdict following Huntingdon stabbingsA suspect has now been charged after 11 people were injured in Saturday's knife attack

Other Regional Press

• Families to save on rail journeys with new Transport for Wales ticket offerFamilies can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales.
• Congestion charge 'making life harder' for drivers trying to access rail stationOxford railway station is inaccessible by car without passing a congestion charge point, which has sparked concerns over how commuters could be affected.
• Government statement issued on Manchester Airport drop off and pick up chargesManchester Airport's drop-off and pick-up charges has been raised in Parliament
• Plaque honouring Isambard Kingdom Brunel planned for stationA PLAQUE at Dorchester West Railway Station will mark its historic connection to engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and the Great Western Railway (GWR).

Calling All Stations - The Transport Podcast

• Wales transport transformation plus autonomous vehicles updateChristian speaks to Transport for Wales Chief Executive Officer James Price about the transformation of rail services across the nation currently underway, with particular focus on the South Wales Metro [1:30]. With possible UK autonomous vehicle trials in the news, Christian visits the Smart Mobility Living Lab and hears about its work from Beata Szoboszlai, TRL’s Head of Innovation Partnerships [30:40]. In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian considers plans for the pedestrianisation of London’s Oxford Street [45:53].

Rail Business Daily

• Powerful new video launches to inspire rail safety awareness nationwideThe Rail Safe Friendly Programme (RSF), delivered by Learn Live UK, has released a new video, 'Interview with Liz Ballantyne', highlighting the vital importance of rail safety education for children and families.

Railnews

• Landslip probably caused Shap derailment The derailment of part of an Avanti West Coast train near Shap in Cumbria, in which four people were slightly hurt, is suspected to have been caused by a landslip. The derailment of the leading power car of a Pendolino travelling from Glasgow to London early yesterday also blocked the down line, and all services will remain suspended between Preston and Carlisle today, Network Rail said.

Transport Scotland

• A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to BallinluigPreparatory works have commenced on the fourth section of A9 Dualling between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig this Autumn. The works, which are anticipated to continue through to early 2026, will involve establishment of the temporary site compound and office space area between Guay and Kindallachan, creation of access points along the section to facilitate works traffic, tree felling operations and works to facilitate utility diversions for the project.

Other News Sources

• MP Rachel Gilmour and Rail Minister in talks on linking heritage railway to mainlineTALKS with Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy over a possible West Somerset Railway (WSR) connection to the mainline in Taunton had been 'constructive', MP Rachel Gilmour said.
• Campaign for Better Transport's Silviya Barrett: 'Good, affordable sustainable transport' has the power to transform livesWomen in Green Business Awards 2025: Campaign of the Year winner reflects on the Bus Stop Standards campaign and the need to inspire in a male-dominated transport sector
• City Minutes: Better transport for big citiesChief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Analyst Rob Johnson and External Affairs and Policy Manager Caitlin Rollison to discuss the findings of our latest report 'Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors'. They dive into the economic benefits of better transport systems for big city regions and the size of the prize for the metro mayors.
• Call for old 66 bus route to return after changes left areas without public transportThe Stagecoach 66 bus service no longer covers Cupernham Lane and areas in the east of Romsey leaving elderly residents unable to commute into the town centre.
• Bus station's future to be unveiled at exhibitionPlans to redevelop the bus station site in Romsey are to be unveiled at an exhibition.

News from Europe

• Rail passenger transport increased by 5.8% in 2024In 2024, 443 billion passenger-kilometres (pkm) were performed by rail in the EU, up from 419 billion in 2023 (+5.8%). This is the highest number reported by main rail undertakings since the start of the data collection in 2004.