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PM Anutin pledges closer cooperation with BMA

The government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have pledged closer cooperation to improve the quality of life of Bangkok residents, focusing on transport, public safety, urban development and environmental management.

Bangkok Post

Trump winks at Sean Duffy as he goes full sycophant mode at racing launch

Donald Trump gave Sean Duffy a wink after the Transport Secretary heaped praise on the US president at a racing launch at the White House.

The Independent UK

Ground at Purple Line site 'stable'

Ground movement at the Bangkok Purple Line South construction site has stabilised after last week’s tunnel water leak, and unaffected roads are expected to reopen within a week, the Ministry of Transport reported on Monday.

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Brits could die in 12-hour queues unless EU suspends new border system, MP warns

Traffic modelling from the Port of Dover suggests that delays of between six and eight hours are possible in the worst-case scenario this summer

Evening Standard

Sikkim, Bengal governments sign agreement to boost interstate connectivity, transport sector

Sikkim and West Bengal signed a transport agreement to improve interstate connectivity. Taxis can now pick up passengers on return journeys from Siliguri. Sikkim vehicles travelling between Rangpo and Melli will not need countersignature permits. The quota for Sikkim taxis was increased from three thousand to six thousand permits. This…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Who are the London MPs facing the axe from key posts or promotion?

Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has some difficult decisions to make in choosing his top team

Evening Standard

New push to help regional airports grow

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has instructed Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to develop an upgraded air traffic management system to support the growth of the country's regional airports and strengthen tourism links across Thailand's lower northern provinces.

Bangkok Post

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From red to blue to saffron: How Kolkata's buses have become political canvases

Kolkata's government buses are undergoing a colour transformation, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron under the current administration. While officials cite modernisation, critics argue the focus should be on operational issues like staff shortages. Commuters, however, prioritize reliability and frequency over the symbolic colour change, hoping it signals substantive improvements in…

The Economic Times

Delhi EV Policy 2026 paves way for hydrogen-powered vehicles

Delhi's new Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 paves the way for hydrogen fuel-based vehicles within four years, aiming to curb vehicular emissions, a major contributor to air pollution. The city plans to introduce two hydrogen-powered buses soon, with the Delhi Transport Corporation collaborating with NTPC for this initiative. This move signifies…

The Economic Times

Transport projects 'safe' despite budget

Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat on Tuesday assured the House of Representatives that key transport and logistics projects would continue despite a budget cut of more than 23 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

'Zero tolerance' in crackdown on drug, drink driving

The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.

AAP

Task force tackles risk of bird strikes

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has ordered a special task force to address the growing problem of bird strikes on aircraft.

Bangkok Post

Luxury train plan takes step forward

The Transport Ministry is pushing ahead with plans to upgrade the rail transport and tourism sectors by developing a world-class luxury train service, leveraging newly enacted rail legislation to attract private-sector investment and boost local economies.

Bangkok Post

High Court dismisses challenge to £2.2bn Gatwick Airport expansion

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved the Northern Runway Project in September

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Cabinet approves common ticketing system for Bangkok city trains

The cabinet has approved a common ticketing scheme for Bangkok's electric rail services, setting fares at 17 to 45 baht per trip, depending on distance, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Common ticketing 'by end of the year'

The Ministry of Transport plans to launch the first phase of its common ticketing system by the end of this year, alongside a long-term strategy to buy back electric railway concessions from private operators using funds raised through the Thailand Future Fund (TFF).

Bangkok Post

Tunnel collapse probe to start

Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Monday ordered an investigation into a scaffolding collapse during the construction of a northern line railway tunnel on Saturday, pledging to blacklist the contractor if operational negligence contributed to the accident.

Bangkok Post

Kapoe-Chaiya road billed as 'new economic route'

Surat Thani: Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Monday described the proposed Kapoe-Chaiya road link as a "new economic route" during a visit to review a feasibility study and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the project.

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The Independent UK

Bedford train crash update issued with eight people still in critical condition

One person died in Friday’s crash, while others remain in critical condition

Evening Standard

Heathrow Airport third runway 'in jeopardy' as Andy Burnham heads to No10, ex-Transport Secretary says

Former senior Conservative Dame Theresa Villiers says expansion of the west London airport is unlikely to happen without Government backing

Euronews

Spain's Supreme Court jails former socialist minister for 24 years in COVID corruption case

A major blow to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced former socialist minister and close Sánchez ally José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison in a corruption case linked to COVID-19 mask contracts.

Evening Standard

London MPs step up calls for Keir Starmer to set out 'exit timetable' as Andy Burnham heads back to Parliament

The PM spent the weekend considering whether to resign or try to fight on

Evening Standard

Two trains have collided in Bedford area, police say

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue teams are also on the scene and have asked people to avoid the area.

Evening Standard

Heathrow third runway: Sadiq Khan slams airport expansion 'rushed' by Starmer and Reeves as Burnham eyes No10

A public consultation on the masterplan for a bigger Heathrow will run only until the end of August as Labour rival Andy Burnham ’marches’ on Downing Street

The Independent UK

Outrage as driving test backlog expected to last until at least autumn 2027

Average waiting time for a driving test is now 22 weeks, DVSA figures show

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