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Sunday, 08 February 2026

BBC News

• East West Rail car park relocation plans opposedA council has opposed plans to move a proposed multi‑storey car park to another location as part of the East West Rail (EWR) project.
• Council may cut transport for 143 pupilsA council scheme providing school children with reduced price bus tickets could be scrapped.
• Wheelchair user calls for better travel facilitiesA wheelchair user who took part in a 48-hour challenge to travel from Wiltshire to London on public transport said "more action" was needed to improve facilities.
• Safe school walking project to be launchedInfrastructure changes and parking bans near schools could be implemented across the West Midlands.

The Herald

• Emirates Dubai flights revelations by Glasgow Airport chiefThe chief executive of Glasgow Airport's owner has revealed high hopes of Emirates returning to a double-daily service to Dubai soon declaring it is in the airline's 'roadmap' and highlighting the type of aircraft he expects to be used for a second flight.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham city centre bus lane catching more drivers after major changeDrivers are warned they are now more likely to be caught out by bus lane cameras along an iconic part of Birmingham city centre.
• Labour faces backlash over how 'realistic' major new road rules areThe Labour Party government faces a backlash over road safety plans. The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the Road Safety Strategy.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• 'Nut jobs' on e-bikes causing 'big problem' amid mounting fears of fatal crashesPOLICE in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

Sheffield Star

• "I want to make a difference to the wider community and to give back," says volunteer driver in SheffieldSouth Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard is calling on locals to sign up to volunteer for community transport services to help isolated people.

Oxford Mail

• Didcot Parkway railway station reveals new public artworkA railway station has been transformed with public artworks celebrating Didcot's heritage and community.

Other Regional Press

• Transport Hub moves closer to completion as canopy construction beginsPLANS for a new Transport Hub in Hereford have moved a step closer to reality as work on the central canopy feature begins.
• Transport Scotland publishes feedback on NorthLink Ferries' pods as part of Northern Isles Ferry Service consultationNorthLink passengers have described pods as 'awful', 'terrible' and 'not fit for purpose' - with some women travellers saying they had been intimidated by drunken men.
• It is obvious the north A9 is not a priority: Caithness councillor hits out over 'basic maintenance' on trunk roadTransport Scotland has been criticised for a 'shameful' response to complaints about the level of maintenance being carried out on parts of the A9 in Caithness and Sutherland.
• Vikki Slade launches petition for bike lockers at stationsA petition has been launched to improve bike security at railway stations.
• Major new London rail route and Tube extension could progress 'if Sadiq Khan gets new powers'Currently the Transport Secretary must give their backing for major projects to progress in London
• Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack continues to 'drag down' car-makerA local automotive expert breaks down what the car giant's losses mean in wake of quarterly update
• Most powerful Jaguar road car ever made takes on the Arctic Circle150 prototypes are being put through their paces in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees

TaxiPoint

• London taxi and private hire licence delays left to TfL as Transport minister rules out interventionOngoing delays in the processing of taxi and private hire driver licences in London have been formally raised in Parliament, with ministers making clear they will not step in to intervene in Transport for London's (TfL) licensing operations.

Aviation Industry

• Which Airline Has The Largest Boeing Widebody Fleet In 2026?Which airline operates the world's largest Boeing widebody fleet in 2026. Maybe you already know the answer, and if you are a frequent flyer traveling worldwide, the chances are high that you have used their services.

Other News Sources

• Funds released for Manchester underground transport studyThose travelling on the Metrolink between Altrincham and Bury could be heading underground in the future, with Greater Manchester Combined Authority agreeing to invest £375,000 to begin feasibility studies on a tunnelled metro.