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BA, Ryanair and EasyJet are challenging plans to force inbound travellers to self isolate for 14 days.

The move is in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has hit the global aerospace sector hard.

Heathrow airport is seeking voluntary redundancies as it braces for a prolonged decline in passenger traffic after a 97 per cent drop in May.

Engineering giant hails £1bn Scottish rail track dealDEFENCE and infrastructure giant Babcock International has hailed a £1 billion rail track renewal programme contract for Scotland in a set of final results that swung to loss after a massive hit to its aviation arm.

If HS2 is cut, the north will not forget [Subscription]As night follows day, three things follow a crisis: one party blames the other, which accuses the first of playing political games, and someone has the bright idea of cancelling HS2. Oh, and, while we’re at it, let’s dismantle the Northern Powerhouse project. It’s wonderful being from the north, and getting to see your opportunities slide over the cliff-edge of each financial crisis.

'Lifeline' railway washed away for second time will stay closed all summerNetwork Rail said the additional work aims to prevent long closures due to the effects of heavy rain and flooding

Few rail passengers in the North have been wearing face coveringsFace coverings become compulsory on Monday but it seems passengers have not been keen on wearing them voluntarily

Network Rail warns of increasing level crossing risks A warning has been sounded by Network Rail about the increased risks which level crossing users could be facing as lockdown restrictions are eased. The warning coincides with today™s International Level Crossings Awareness Day. Network Rail said the continuing call for people to avoid public transport if they can means more pedestrians and cyclists travelling to work and therefore perhaps using level crossings during their journeys.