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Monday, 12 January 2026

BBC News

• Prep starts to replace bridge for East West RailA road will be closed for a week to allow for preparation work on a railway bridge which will later be rebuilt for East West Rail
• 'HS2 delivery target was always going to be missed'The construction of HS2 was always going to miss its delivery target because the plan was rushed by ministers, the government's former infrastructure chief has said.
• Listed Tube station platforms to close for repairsBarons Court, which serves the District and Piccadilly lines, will close one platform at a time.

The Herald

• Hyslop defending CalMac repair bill is real ferry fiascoTransport Secretary Fiona Hyslop is left to defend the indefensible over record ferry repair bill, caused primarily by the Government she serves, argues Herald columnist Alan Simpson

The Telegraph

• Let's swerve the idea that driverless cars will make our roads safer - Christian WolmarThere is no clear evidence that self-driving vehicles can cope with unexpected incidents

Times Online

• Andy Burnham told to back northern rail plan amid leadership rumours [subscription]The mayor of Greater Manchester has been ordered to support a Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement as it is feared regional leaders will be unhappy with it

Daily Record

• Tug boats for Faslane naval base to be built in China and not on the Clyde despite security concernsEXCLUSIVE: Chinese and Vietnamese shipyards will benefit from a £200m MOD contract instead of Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow just a few miles away.

i News

• The £2.5bn tram scheme at risk of collapsing in repeat of HS2 farceIt is understood that a recent Treasury-backed inspection of the Leeds project found a number of 'concerns'
• The bus blackspots where over-70s will be left stranded and 'isolated'People aged over 70 face losing their licence if they cannot pass mandatory eyesight tests, but campaigners warn decimated bus services risk leaving them cut off
• Northern cities to get rail improvements after years of delaysNorthern mayors expected to give the plans a cautious welcome but questions remain over how much funding will be available

Sky News

• Radar 'technical issue' halts flights to Birmingham AirportA power outage, caused by bad weather, at a National Air Traffic Service's (NATS) radar site halted arrivals to Birmingham Airport overnight.

Birmingham Mail

• Outage at Birmingham Airport caused by bad weather as apology issued to passengersAll arrivals were halted as bad weather impacted the radar
• Major new deal to be agreed over control of railway services in West MidlandsWest Midlands Rail Executive has devolved powers to manage the railway services in the region

Bolton News

• 'I have listened to residents worried about reckless driving and repeat offenders'The “biggest road safety reforms in over a decade” will help tackle reckless driving and repeat offenders, a Bolton MP says.
• 'Data error' sees Bolton Council branded with lowest 'red' rating for road repairsA “data error” has seen Bolton Council branded with a low “red” rating for tackling potholes, despite being about to invest £5M in the roads.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Former transport minister who helped save Settle-Carlisle line praises its 150 yearsBROADCASTER and former MP Michael Portillo has sent a message of support to guardians of the Settle-Carlisle line as the railway marks a special anniversary year.

Bristol Live

• Temporary bus stops in place for work on Portway park-and-ride The project has been going on for nearly a year
• New cycle path to link huge new housing estate with Yate stationSpeed limits could be lowered in some areas under a new proposal

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Calls to support UK's canals after huge 'sinkhole' swallowed boats near North Wales border'Our canals are just as much a part of our heritage as stately homes or Roman settlements and need the same investment and ongoing care'

London Evening Standard

• Key London bus routes to be cut as passenger numbers fallConcerns have been raised about plans to shorten some of London's busiest bus routes. Transport for London is proposing to alter a number of routes, including the 19, 38 and 279, in response to a 'significant' fall in passenger numbers.

Wales Online

• People want a ferry to link Swansea and DevonMore feasibility work is needed but people seem be overwhelmingly in favour of the project

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Transport bosses could lose 'meaningful control' as major railway deal for West Midlands set for renewalTransport bosses have been warned they would lose ‘meaningful control’ over railway services in the West Midlands if a major deal isn’t renewed.

Cambridge News

• Cambridge roads 'falls short of meeting standards'According to recent Department for Transport information, Cambridgeshire roads are not consistently meeting standards

Other Regional Press

• Scottish Government cap on bus fares hailed by Moray-based MSP for Highlands and IslandsA new £2 limit on the price of bus tickets could make a big difference for 'often overlooked' rural communities.
• Swansea to south-west England ferry proposal wins strong public backingPlans for a ferry linking Swansea with south-west England have received overwhelming public support, according to Swansea Council.
• Enhanced Northern Ireland - Isle of Man ferry links in new Steam Packet year-round timetableThe Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced a significantly enhanced ferry timetable for 2026/27, strengthening maritime connections between Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and opening up new opportunities for passengers, freight operators and businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea.
• Oxfordshire's road quality ranked 'amber' by governmentOxfordshire's roads have been rated as 'amber' by the government for the way the county council handles potholes.

Airportwatch

• Northern cities to get rail improvements after years of delaysNorthern mayors expected to give the plans a cautious welcome but questions remain over how much funding will be available

Rail Advent

• M6 motorway opens 13 hours early after Cumbria bridge is pushed into placeThe M6 motorway in Cumbria has reopened 13 hours earlier than scheduled after work to push the new Clifton Bridge was completed.
• Call for greenways and heritage railways to receive equal treatmentThe Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) in Northern Ireland is asking the Northern Ireland government to ensure that heritage railways are treated the same as greenway projects.

Rail Business Daily

• RIA assesses Government progress on railEighteen months since the Government took office in July 2024, the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body which champions a dynamic rail supply sector, has delivered its third six-monthly assessment on the progress of UK rail policy since the 2024 General Election. RIA will produce a full annual assessment on the occasion of the Government's two-year milestone in July.

Rail Industry Association

• RIA assesses Government progress on railEighteen months since the Government took office in July 2024, the Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body which champions a dynamic rail supply sector, has delivered its third six-monthly assessment on the progress of UK rail policy since the 2024 General Election. RIA will produce a full annual assessment on the occasion of the Government's two-year milestone in July.

Rail Magazine

• Ministers request HS2 Euston station expansion to be Ministers have asked for HS2's Euston station to be futureproofed for possible expansion, recently published meeting minutes show.

Other News Sources

• London Luton Airport ends 2025 with record passenger satisfactionLondon Luton Airport (LLA) achieved a landmark milestone in 2025, with the highest passenger satisfaction, expanded routes, government-approved capacity growth and major terminal expansions. LLA has rounded off 2025, welcoming more than 17.5 million passengers and achieving its highest-ever customer satisfaction scores, marking one of the most successful years for LLA.

EIN News Subscription

• African airlines lead global air cargo growthGlobal air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in November 2025 compared with the same month in 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• Global air travel hits record high as demand defies supply issuesGlobal air passenger demand rose by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).