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Saturday, 25 April 2026

BBC News

• Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-routeThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research.
• China car giant BYD says it can thrive without USWith the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Department for Transport

• Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to knowUK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving.

The Guardian

• UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flightsCarriers will retain airport slots if they cancel services as passengers are urged to continue with travel plansPenalties on airlines that cancel UK flights because of jet fuel shortages have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel plans.Airlines that cancel owing to a lack of fuel will not lose their rights to valuable takeoff and landing slots at busy airports, which can be forfeited when flights fail to operate over a period.

The Herald

• Edinburgh Airport impact revealed in major new reportA new report reveals the significant contribution of Scotland's busiest airport, Edinburgh Airport, to the economy and business.

Times Online

• Bikes, ferries and WFH: why tube strikes are not as effective now [subscription]The impact of the RMT union walkouts has been lessened by commuters finding alternative ways to travel or working from home
• Downgrade for British Airways frequent flyers after rewards gaffe [subscription]Thousands of frequent flyers on British Airways face being downgraded after they were mistakenly told they had retained their loyalty club status during a controversial revamp.
• Edinburgh Airport chief warns of flight disruptions amid jet fuel shortage [subscription]Gordon Dewar said stocks of fuel look sustainable until the end of next month, but then nobody really knows where we're going to be after that
• Which destinations and airlines are affected by jet fuel shortages? [subscription]Industry bodies are warning of jet fuel shortages in Europe, while airlines say they expect no disruption to their operations. Here's what you need to know before you book
• Ferguson Marine 'barred' from bid to build new CalMac ferry [subscription]Nationalised shipyard has been barred from competing to replace the Lord of the Isles ferry because of rules set by procurement agency
• The EV with a toilet: would it sit well with you? [subscription]The Chinese carmaker Seres has secured a patent reminiscent of a custom 1954 Rolls-Royce design but this time there's a plan to deal with the smell

Transport Committee

• Government agrees to set out further detail about Railways BillThe Transport Committee has welcomed the Government's response to its report on the Railways Bill and the commitment to provide more detail about the information that is still to emerge.

Local Government

• Getting on board: why using local buses matters for Cumberland GoCumberland Council has received a positive progress update on its Cumberland Go bus network, showing how new and improved services are beginning to make a difference for communities across the region.

Network Rail

• Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishmentThe Victorian footbridge at Hampden Park railway station in East Sussex has reopened after a three month refurbishment.
• Beeston station transformed thanks to major investment and partnership workingA celebration event was held today (Friday 24 April) to mark the transformation of Beeston station following more than £7.6 million of investment.

Birmingham Mail

• Iconic Birmingham bus route to celebrate 100 yearsThe famous number 11 route celebrates its centenary this weekend

Birmingham Post

• Autonomous vehicles project at port puts region at forefront of technology"Through the project, we’ve demonstrated that existing work vehicles can be turned into a digital workforce," said Paul Newman of autonomous vehicle software firm Oxa

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Two historic rail bridges are living on borrowed timeTwo historic rail bridges on a stretch of line between Mirfield and Huddersfield are now living on borrowed time, with demolition work expected in the not-too-distant future as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) accelerates through West Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• 'No to more night flights': Climate campaigners hold rally as Leeds Bradford Airport row intensifiesA climate campaign group gathered in Leeds city centre today as the row over unauthorised night time flying at Leeds Bradford Airport intensified.

Yorkshire Post

• Subtle shift in government transport policy is a real change in direction for Yorkshire - Lisa LittlefairWhen the government published its Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport earlier this month, it did something quietly significant. Instead of leading with roads, railways or headline grabbing infrastructure schemes, it put people and places at the heart of the story.

Cambridge News

• 20mph signs vandalised within hours as readers say 'more of a chance dodging pot holes'Cambridgeshire village residents have reacted with divided opinions after new 20mph speed limit signs in Cottenham were damaged with black spray paint within hours of being installed

Hull Daily Mail

• Step taken towards reopening of Doncaster Sheffield AirportThe airport closed in November 2022 after operator Peel Group deemed it financially unviable

Other Regional Press

• Slough: Approval for improvements to 'unsafe', 'unreliable' bus stopsPlans to transform bus stops in Slough that have been deemed 'unsafe' and 'unreliable' have been given the green light.
• Stansted Airport shares expansion and education plans with Industry and Parliament TrustFour politicians from the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Stansted Airport. Richard Holden, the Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay and Shadow Transport Secretary; Jacob Collier, Labour MP for Burton and Uttoxeter; Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat MP for Bath; and Graeme Downie, the Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, also visited the airport's college to meet students.
• Tamar Toll Action Group takes fight to shadow transport ministerCampaigners held a productive high-level meeting with Richard Holden, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport

Construction News

• How Farrans is doubling the size of Leeds Bradford Airport while it remains operationalWith thousands of holidaymakers trundling their luggage through the doors of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) everyday it's hard to believe that behind the scenes a major £100m construction project is underway.

Highways News

• Nottingham launches new Active Travel campaignNottingham residents are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and use other modes of transport throughout May.

New Civil Engineer

• Hammersmith Bridge closure a 'national disgrace', says MPSeven years after the closure of Hammersmith Bridge, the situation was described as a 'national disgrace' by one MP and 'a matter of national embarrassment' by another.

Rail UK

• LNER restores Flying Scotsman service to historic mid-morning time slotTo mark the reinstatement of departure times that more closely reflect the service's historic schedule, with departures at 10:00 from Edinburgh to London and 10:30 from London to Edinburgh, customers travelling on the morning of Monday 18 May will be welcomed with special in-station performances from Celtic rock band, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Railway Gazette

• Velvet unveils first of Alstom fleet in push to crack French high speed rail marketFRANCE: Velvet has unveiled an Alstom Avelia Horizon trainset in its livery, as the high speed new entrant prepares to compete against SNCF as France's first domestic private entrant with its own new-build fleet.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• Carousel Buses welcomes first graduates of new driving academyThe first 20 graduates of Carousel Buses VIP Bus Driver Academy have completed their training and are in service after the launch of the programme in January.

Aviation Industry

• Aberdeen International Airport appoints Portland Design to support multi-million retail transformationAberdeen International Airport has appointed leading strategic design consultancy Portland Design to help shape the future of the airport's retail offering, as part of a major commercial transformation representing an investment of more than 32.5million.
• 2026 sees 2,026 local projects benefit from East Midlands Airport Community Fund2026 has seen the number of community projects supported by East Midlands Airport's Community Fund reach 2,026.
• Cardiff Airport appoints aviation cargo expert Chris Bosworth as Non-Executive DirectorCardiff Airport has appointed former Managing Director of Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL), Chris Bosworth, as a Non-Executive Director to support the Airport's growth strategy, with a particular focus on developing its air cargo business.

Other News Sources

• Arup strengthens high speed rail and major project capability with senior APAC appointmentGiles Thomas will support clients to shape and deliver complex transport programs that unlock long-term economic, social and environmental value.
• Ireland's largest solar carport to cut airport emissions and energy costsSolar carport project cuts airport emissions and boosts renewable energy use
• Train lines between Surrey, Hampshire and London to close this weekend for improvement workThe work to the South Western Railway network will close a number of lines this weekend
• Future direction of 42% of Gatwick's western takeoffs to be decidedRoute 4 heads out over Mole Valley before turning back towards Reigate and Banstead

News from Europe

• Commission seeks to shield airlines, manufacturers from 'unfair competition'Upcoming EU strategy will also target 'large-scale deployment of unmanned aircraft' and security issues
• Germany passes bill with raised green hydrogen transport mandatesThe country's GHG reduction quota passed parliamentary review on April 23 and will implement new targets for the use of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) in road mobility under the EU's Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII).
• Hyke's electric passenger ferry completes 14 months of public serviceNorwegian company Hyke has completed a long-term trial of its electric passenger ferry, the Hyke F-15 Shuttle, in Fredrikstad. After 14 months of daily public transport operations, the ferry demonstrated very low energy costs and high passenger demand.