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Watch live as cargo ship 'expected to sink' as scale of damage in North Sea collision with tanker revealed

A burning cargo ship which crashed in the North Sea is expected to sink, Transport Minister minister Mike Kane has told MPs.

Evening Standard

Thousands Stranded As WWII Bomb Paralyses Paris Train Station

The unearthing of a 500-kilogram World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded thousands of passengers in one of the biggest rail disruptions in the French capital in years.

International Business Times

Minister anticipates ‘difficult questions’ with new train performance displays

Digital screens at major stations began showing punctuality and reliability figures for the first time on Thursday.

Evening Standard

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Worst train companies to be named and shamed on boards at stations

It comes as train reliability hits a record low

The Independent UK

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard

Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999.

Evening Standard

Fiona Hyslop announces she will not run for re-election in 2026

VETERAN SNP politician Fiona Hyslop has announced she plans to retire and will not seek re-election in 2026, as she said the “time is right” to…

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More pain for commuters as pay stoush stalls metro work

Train passengers will be stuck on replacement buses for longer after conversion work on part of the nation's biggest public rail transport project was delayed.

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London rail passengers face ‘further misery’ as fares rise by 4.6%

Many commuters will have to pay hundreds of pounds more per year for travel.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary signals support for Gatwick expansion

Heidi Alexander said the Planning Inspectorate recommended she approves an alternative development consent order application.

Evening Standard

Nearly three-quarters feel airport expansion unlikely to benefit them – poll

Aviation growth ranked below renewables, public transport, repair schemes and insulation for the positive impact it could have on economy and people.

Evening Standard

Gatwick second runway given green light by government despite eco fury

Gatwick, the busiest single-runway airport in Europe, will see a final decision made by the government in October

The Independent UK

Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source

The Planning Inspectorate recommended Heidi Alexander should give the go-ahead for a scheme at the West Sussex airport, but with adjustments.

Evening Standard

Gatwick Airport expansion: Decision day looms for runway plan

If approved, there could be 100,000 more flights every year

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Evening Standard

Decision day for Gatwick expansion

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of the end of the day to decide whether to approve a development consent order application.

Evening Standard

Gatwick's planned new runway appears set for green light as transport secretary says she 'believes in airport expansion'

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has a deadline of Thursday to announce whether she has decided to approve Gatwick’s plan for a new runway

Evening Standard

Bullish Gatwick boss on final countdown for new runway approval

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expected to hand down her decision on Thursday

The Independent UK

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Despite assurances from transport secretary Sean Duffy that none of the 400 FAA staff let go were critical safety personnel, industry experts disagree

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The Independent UK

Inside the plans for new Gatwick runway as campaigners claim it is being done on the ‘cheap’

Campaigners warn they will attempt to launch a judicial review if Transport Secretary gives the green light

The Independent UK

Consultation on rail reforms to open

The plans will include the creation of a public sector body called Great British Railways.

The Independent UK

Transport secretary meets with car industry to discuss 2030 petrol ban

Heidi Alexander discusses ZEV Mandate and 2030 petrol and diesel car phase out in ‘constructive’ meeting

Evening Standard

Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

Mike Kane, whose portfolio includes aviation, said a third runway at the country’s biggest airport will boost productivity beyond London.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary puts ‘spades in the ground’ for tram extension

Heidi Alexander marked the start of work to provide a tram service from Wednesbury to Brierly Hill in the West Midlands.

The Independent UK

Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?

Gatwick says the condition is ‘unnecessary, unreasonable and should not be imposed’

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