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Tuesday, 11 November 2025

BBC News

• Ramblers concerned over rail crossing closuresThe BBC understands 15 rail crossings in Suffolk are being considered for closure or modification by Network Rail.
• First Cymru bus drivers to strike for two monthsUnite said First Cymru drivers in south and west Wales will strike for two months over a pay dispute.
• 'Heathrow should be expanded without moving M25'British Airways CEO Sean Doyle tells an aviation conference he would prefer to see a shorter runway.
• EasyJet celebrates 30 years since first flight from Luton to GlasgowThe airline is marking 30 years since its first flight between London Luton and Glasgow airports.

Financial Times

• Britain’s airports will be disrupted by ‘organised’ drone attacks, warns aviation regulator‘It’s not a question of if, only of when,’ says CAA chief
• The British company filling the world’s airport loungesPriority Pass wants to reduce overcrowding and give millions of flyers a calmer experience

The Guardian

• UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made busesMove to gauge risk of remote meddling by Beijing with systems on Yutong buses used in England follows study in Norway

The Herald

• easyJet chief flags Scottish flight plans at Glasgow AirportThe UK country manager of easyJet has highlighted the airline's growth ambitions for its Scottish operations and underlined the popularity of its package holidays from Glasgow.

The Independent

• Heathrow on cards for easyJet 'if price is right' says airline CEOOn the day easyJet celebrates its 30th birthday, the airline's boss has said London Heathrow is a target but only if the price is right.

The Telegraph

• British Airways owner threatens to shift investment to Madrid amid Heathrow row [subscription]The chief executive of British Airways (BA) has warned that its Spanish owner could ditch investment in Heathrow if the bill for the airport's third runway is too high.

Times Online

• No passports please! Airport trial of facial recognition a success [subscription]After a test-run at Manchester airport last month, Border Force says new e-gates can 'considerably reduce' processing times
• Heathrow boss says he's now got an 'extra loud' phone [subscription]Thomas Woldbye tells an airline conference he was 'personally devastated' to have slept through alerts sent to his mobile as a power failure shut his airport

The Mirror

• Chaos as LNER trains issues urgent 'do not travel' alert for whole dayUK train operator LNER has issued an urgent 'do not travel' warning to customers after a broken rail between two stations led to major disruption of the network

Local Government

• Mayor Ros Jones is asking for the views of residents on Doncaster Sheffield AirportA survey has been launched to gauge views on how often residents would like to use the airport and what destinations they'd like to see served.

Birmingham Mail

• Drivers face 18p per mile charge ahead of Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile planNimbleFins have crunched the numbers and found petrol drivers driving average cars already pay 17p per mile to fill up.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Leeds-based company appointed to work on £100 million airport upgradeLeeds-based Dudleys Consulting Engineers has been appointed to carry out inspection work at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport reports record-breaking numbers for two years in a rowThe airport experienced a bumper October thanks to the half term holidays, marking two years since monthly records started to be consistently broken

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Why Tyne and Wear Metro bosses see 'real positive' in new trains despite teething problemsAs the rollout of the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet continues, figures show that services are becoming more reliable after years of passenger frustration

Northern Echo

• Airbourne Colours launch facility at Teesside AirportA second aircraft painting facility has opened at Teesside International Airport as part of a 'rapid expansion' by an aviation firm.

The York Press

• York mayor joins call for full Northern Powerhouse RailYORK and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has added his voice to a call by the 'Great North' mayors and leaders to demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives enough funding to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail in full.

Wales Online

• Not a single 20mph road will switch back to 30mph in this Welsh countyThe decision to change the national default speed limit to 20mph was implemented in 2023

Yorkshire Post

• How Swiss-style digital rail ticket trial in Yorkshire could change how we pay for public transportA digital rail ticketing trial that has just started between Sheffield and Doncaster could eventually pave the way for a wider transformation of how we pay for public transport. Chris Burn reports.

Other Regional Press

• Bournemouth Airport's new arrivals and immigration hall opensA BRAND new arrivals and immigration hall at Bournemouth Airport has now opened following a major upgrade in its facilities.
• Slip road concerns could scupper M25 service station plansMoto has said its proposals address 'very special circumstances by meeting critical safety and infrastructure needs along this stretch of the M25 A statement said: The area, which is entirely within the Green Belt, has significant service gaps, with distances between Thurrock, South Mimms, and Birchanger exceeding policy recommendations. These gaps will become greater still when the Lower Thames Crossing is completed.

Rail Magazine

• Hopes new South Eastern Railway fleet will be Managing Director Steve White told the Railway Industry Association (RIA) annual conference about SER's first 150 days as an integrated railway.
• Alliance Rail resubmits plans for Cardiff-Edinburgh open access serviceThe previous bid from 2023 was withdrawn in March amid concerns of the availability of Class 222 diesel multiple units, the upcoming East Coast Main Line (ECML) timetable change and the large number of competing applications submitted to the Office of Rail and Road.

Sustainable Bus

• Cybersecurity in connected buses: understanding the European regulatory frameworkRecent developments in Norway, Denmark, and the United Kingdom have drawn attention to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected electric buses. Tests conducted by Ruter in Norway highlighted how Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates and connectivity modules could, in theory, provide external access to vehicle systems

TaxiPoint

• Transport Secretary confirms Plug-in Taxi Grant to end and no wheelchair VAT relief likely for electric black cabs Perry RichardsonThe Transport Secretary has confirmed that the Government's Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG), a key scheme supporting the switch to zero-emission capable (ZEC) taxis, will close at the end of the current financial year or once its remaining budget is exhausted.

Aviation Industry

• Heathrow ready for growth after another record month of on time performanceHeathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye said: "The numbers speak for themselves working with airlines, Heathrow is serving more passengers on time than any other European hub. We have the skills and knowledge to deliver a world-class airport today, and we are ready and waiting to use this to expand the UK's gateway to growth."

Other News Sources

• All Intelligence-first rail is shaping the future of the industryThe rail industry is embracing cloud-first strategies, with cutting-edge technologies like AI planning and mission-critical wireless shaping a new operational landscape. Insights from Huawei Connect 2025 reveal how integrated cloud solutions are driving reliability, capacity, and transformative passenger experiences across global networks.
• Rail link between Heathrow Airport and Staines backed by Spelthorne but with conditions attachedThe scheme would take a direct route to the airport from the Surrey town

EIN News Subscription

• World's first green fuel levy to add almost $32 to airfaresAir passengers departing Singapore will pay a green fuel levy of as much as S$41.60 ($31.95) from next year as the city-state locks in a key step in its effort to cut the aviation industry's emissions. Travellers flying in economy and premium economy, as well as those on short-haul routes, will be charged far less.
• EasyJet turns 30: How the €33 flight has revolutionised European travelEasyJet has marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight by operating another on the same route, staffed entirely by crew turning 30 this month.
• Here’s Why Delta Air Lines Isn’t A Fan Of Flying Narrowbodies Across The AtlanticFlying narrowbody jets on transatlantic routes, according to Delta Air Lines, undermines the superior and reliable widebody experience the airline strives to offer for long-haul international travel, which is a brand problem. Narrowbody long-haul operations may offer cost savings and route flexibility, but Delta places a higher priority on passenger comfort and a reliable, high-quality onboard product, according to ch-aviation.
• Flying blind: How to prevent Russian GPS operations from causing a European air disasterPersistent Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference originating from Russia is an act of aggression designed to put European lives at risk, raise costs and normalise insecurity below the threshold of war.