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Sustainable aviation fuel not a ‘silver bullet’ to decarbonisation, warns MP

Labour MP Ruth Cadbury, who chairs the Transport Committee, urged the Government to ‘look beyond’ SAF in its mission to reduce carbon emissions.

Evening Standard

Trials of self-driving taxis to launch in England next year

The Department for Transport said this was a year earlier than previously planned.

Evening Standard

MP’s plan to help TikTok-famous towns overrun by tourists

Villages across the UK have faced issues due to a surge in TikTok tourists

The Independent UK

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Reeves to rip up 'pro-London' Treasury rules as she announces £15billion for transport outside South-East

Announcing a £15.6billion investment package, Rachel Reeves argued that Britain ‘cannot rely on a handful of places forging ahead of the rest of the country’

Evening Standard

Reeves to announce £15bn for transport outside London ahead of spending review

The package for mayoral authorities is expected to include funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

The Independent UK

Vital routes to be protected as part of buses overhaul

Councils will put strict requirements in place before ‘socially necessary’ routes can be changed or cancelled, the Department for Transport said.

The Independent UK

Full steam ahead for new train service between London Euston and Stirling

Transport giant FirstGroup plans to run the trains between London Euston and the city of Stirling from mid-2026

Evening Standard

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New London-Stirling train service expected to begin in mid-2026

Transport giant FirstGroup said it has secured a deal with rolling stock company Eversholt Rail in relation to its planned new route.

Evening Standard

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

AAP

Tensions rise as Ardrossan Harbour deal 'far from complete'

Campaigners fighting to save Ardrossan Harbour fear negotiations to bring the site into public ownership are “far from complete” after meeting…

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s renationalisation of trains begins as first service leaves London

The move signals a shift in UK rail policy

The Independent UK

Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

All services run by private companies will be renationalised as contracts reach the end of their minimum terms.

Evening Standard

Minister heralds ‘new dawn’ on railways as renationalisation programme begins

Services previously run by South Western Railway (SWR) became the first to be brought under public control by the Labour Government on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Trump goes on bizarre rant praising ‘lumberjack’ Sean Duffy

President Donald Trump gives a bizarre explanation for why 'lumberjack' Sean Duffy is the right man for Transport Secretary.

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Evening Standard

Infrastructure probe to look at why transport ‘brought to a standstill’

‘It’s clear we need to do more to improve the resilience of our transport energy infrastructure,’ Paul Kohler MP warned.

Evening Standard

London to Geneva in five hours by rail? Direct trains from St Pancras to Switzerland move step closer in boost for travellers

Journey times between St Pancras and Switzerland could be reduced to five hours by train with direct services

The Independent UK

Direct trains from UK to Switzerland move step closer

A memorandum of understanding has been signed in an attempt to address barriers to the rail link.

AAP

Monster transport project continues slow progress

A gaping cavern has been opened up under Australia's most populous city as part of a major transport project set to move tens of thousands of people every day.

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Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 amid shortage

The Department for Transport announced it is lowering the minimum age to take on the role in Britain from 20

Evening Standard

Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

In February, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she is prepared to support the expansion of Gatwick airport if the project is adjusted.

The Independent UK

Airports and rail firms affected as IT outage causes transport chaos

There are long queues at airports, while trains are also being disrupted because of the problem.

Evening Standard

Older drivers could face eye tests to keep licence

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the Commons Transport Select Committee that is something she is ‘open to considering’.

Evening Standard

Target to clear driving test backlog to be missed by up to eight months

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told MPs her department is aiming to end the backlog by summer 2026.

The Independent UK

Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley has sent a report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

The National (Scotland)

Key talks held on potential Scottish Government buyout of Ardrossan Harbour

Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said the Scottish Government remains committed to trying to purchase Ardrossan Harbour r ...

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