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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Cogitamus

• Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 10, Season 4Christian speaks to legendary British Rail senior manager Chris Green OBE about the pioneering launch of the ScotRail business in the early 1980s, how this experience was than applied to Network South East across London and the surrounding counties and the lessons which could be learned by Great British Railways [1:24].  Turning to the future, The post Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 10, Season 4 appeared first on Cogitamus.

BBC News

• 'Almost every island' facing disruption due to ferry shortage, warns CalMacThree of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.
• Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150pMotorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

The Guardian

• United flight narrowly avoids US military helicopter in CaliforniaFAA investigating after plane carrying 162 passengers forced to change course to prevent collisionA United flight came within a few 100ft of a US military helicopter near John Wayne airport in southern California, triggering an alarm directing the airline pilots to change course.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that it was investigating the incident that happened at about 8.40pm Tuesday when a military Black Hawk helicopter returning from a training mission crossed into the plane’s path. The pilots of the passenger plane carrying 162 passengers and six crew members s...
• Asda warns of ‘temporary shortages’ at some petrol pumps amid Iran warComments from boss Allan Leighton come as squeeze on supplies drives average UK petrol price above 150p a litreBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Asda has warned of “temporary shortages’” at petrol pumps as supplies are squeezed by the conflict in the Middle East, which has driven up average UK petrol prices to above 150p a litre.Allan Leighton, the executive chair of the supermarket chain, which is the UK’s second largest fuel retailer, said it had been experiencing high demand from drivers as fuel prices have jumped about over the past four weeks since th...

The Herald

• South Uist protest group on latest CalMac ferry cutsThe island group that prompted changes to how state-owned ferry operator CalMac acts during lifeline ferry breakdowns as it copes with an ageing fleet - says "nothing has changed" as it faces a new wave of cuts.

The Independent

• UK supermarket boss warns of fuel shortages over Iran war as petrol prices soar above 150p a litreThe UK’s second-largest fuel retailer has seen ‘bumper demand’ from drivers reacting to price volatility

Times Online

• Independent petrol stations close pumps as cost hits ?2 a litre [subscription]Rather than face customer abuse and allegations of profiteering, small retailers are choosing to shut their forecourts as wholesale prices rise

City AM

• Rolls-Royce to launch ultra-exclusive Coachbuild Collection Rolls-Royce has announced an ultra-bespoke Coachbuild Collection, with the first car in the series due to be revealed next month. Described as a ‘new proposition in super-luxury’, the Coachbuild Collection will consist of very limited-edition cars in exclusive body styles. Those invited to buy a Coachbuild Collection car also gain access to a multi-year programme [...]

Daily Express

• UK drivers urged to fill up before Sunday as diesel prices could hit 180p per litrePetrol and diesel prices continue to go up and up - and there may be no immediate end in sight for UK drivers who are looking for cheaper prices

Daily Record

• Blunder as Scottish Government picture 'bus driving in China' on Highland travel campaignEagle-eyed social media users noticed that the road had bright green crash barriers and a green bus - sights which are not familiar in the Highlands.

Mail Online

• Ministers have 'zero credibility' on petrol crisis: Asda boss in furious blast at Labour as prices top £1.50 a litre... after Chancellor and PM claimed forecourts were 'profiteering'Allan Leighton (pictured), chairman of the supermarket chain, took aim at Chancellor Rachel Reeves as relations between the two sides deteriorated.
• Drivers left baffled after cash-strapped council paints new road markings over potholes instead of repairing damageFrustrated drivers in Mold, North Wales, were left stunned this week after council crews applied fresh white paint across cratered road surfaces.

This is Money

• More than 100,000 Volkswagen EVs recalled worldwide over battery fire concerns - around 2,000 UK cars affectedAccording to notices issued earlier this month, a fault within the modules in the high-voltage battery could cause reduced range and even fires breaking out.
• Five best electric family cars that evade Labour's £440-a-year 'expensive car' road tax stingLast year, the government announced the Expensive Car Supplement for EVs will increase from £40k to £50k. We've rounded up five of the best EVs that won't be stung by the £440 premium road tax.

Birmingham Mail

• Could this be the most dangerous road in the MidlandsWorried MP says crashes happen 'on an almost weekly basis' and lives at risk
• Thousands of drivers face new costs for licences and tests from MarchTransport for London has confirmed that taxi and private hire drivers, as well as customers, will face huge price hikes in the coming months.

Birmingham Post

• Transport for Wales support to local authorities to roll out electric vehicle chargingIt is providing sharede national data plaform, ChargePoint Navigator, to the 22 local authorities in Wales

Bristol Live

• New £5m e-bikes and e-scooters mean colour change again for Bristol and BathA £5 million investment will bring thousands of new machines to the streets

Manchester Evening News

• Calls grow for new train station in Stockport village suffering from 'chronic congestion'Residents said the area needs more public transport connections.

Cambridge News

• Motability sends letter about changes as new tax means average £400 rise in paymentsMotability has written to users confirming changes to mileage allowances and fees from July 2026, with new lease advance payments rising £300-£400 due to VAT and insurance tax changes

South Wales Argus

• Great British Railways: Improved Wales services announcedRail passengers are set to benefit from a new agreement to improve cross-border services.

Other Regional Press

• EU’s new biometric checks at Dover and Eurotunnel delayed againThe European Union’s new biometric border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have been delayed again.

Rail Advent

• Significant Transpennine Route Upgrade work in Yorkshire this MayNetwork Rail engineers are gearing up for a pivotal phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), as major works between Huddersfield and Leeds promise faster, greener and more reliable journeys across the North.

Railnews

• Final Northumberland line station to open on Sunday The Office of Rail and Road has authorised Bedlington station in Northumberland, which is set to open on 29 March. It will be the last station to be reopened on the route between Newcastle and Ashington.

Other News Sources

• Small railway station on Surrey-London border to get upgrade ahead of £1 billion cancer hub developmentThe station is currently one of Greater London's quietest but this is likely to change once a major cancer hub opens