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Tuesday, 06 May 2025

BBC News

• Revised designs for HS2 terminus set for approvalPlans for Birmingham's new flagship station on high-speed railway HS2 have been recommended for approval, after the designs were revised.
• Level crossings set to be modernisedFour level crossings in Lincolnshire will benefit from nearly a million pounds being spent by Network Rail on renewal work.
• Passengers invited to try out new rail systemPeople can have a go on Coventry's Very Light Rail system after bookings opened for a free ride on the test track.
• GTR to add late-night services in timetable changeGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is adding extra late-night services to its new timetable from 18 May.

The Scotsman

• Edinburgh trams: How does the Tap on, Tap off system work? When does it go live?The 'tap on, tap off' system going live on Edinburgh's trams will work in conjunction with Lothian Buses

Metro

• New direct train links European capital city with 3 'stunning' destinations for first timeYou might have hung your skis up for another season, but a brand new night train is set to make your next trip to the slopes easier than ever.

Wales Online

• Rail disruption to continue on Tuesday as Welsh commuters return to work after bank holidayAs people make their way back from a long bank holiday weekend, rail disruptions caused by a fire are set to continue

Other Regional Press

• Land to remain protected even if Wellington Station plans are scrappedLAND earmarked for Wellington's railway station will be protected if the government does not allow the £15m project to go ahead, a local developer has confirmed.
• Hamilton West platform to close for 15 weeks for workA £2.1 million project to renew a train station platform is set to begin.

Railnews

• RMT promises ‘tooth and nail fight’ to end outsourcing The RMT is calling for outsourcing -- the use of contractors to provide services like cleaning and catering -- to be abolished on the railways. A new report from the union claims that thousands of workers who are mainly from black and minority ethnic communities are ‘trapped’ in jobs with no pensions or training, and have no pathway to promotion.

Other News Sources

• 'Tap on, Tap off' launch date announcedWe're pleased to confirm the launch date for our new 'Tap on, Tap off' system as Monday 19 May 2025, two weeks from today.