Updated Cambridgeshire and Peterborough bus plans follow 1,182 consultation responses. Changes aim to improve reliability, frequency and connectivity, with revised routes across the region. Subject to approval, changes may begin in February 2027. cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/news/residen...
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🏴🚉 Transport for Wales is investing £1m in 48 new station Help Points across Wales, offering live travel information and assistance. Five existing points in north Wales will also be replaced to provide bilingual support. news.tfw.wales/news/48-rail...
48 railway stations across Wales set to receive new Help Points
Railway stations across Wales are set to benefit from a £1 million investment introducing brand new Help Points at 48 different locations, giving passengers access to live travel support and real-time...
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🏴 ScotRail, Network Rail Scotland and Street Soccer have raised £10,000 through the first Scotland’s Railway Football Tournament in Glasgow. Funds will support Street Soccer’s programmes and teams heading to the Homeless World Cup. www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
Scotland’s Railway football tournament nets £10,000 for charity
ScotRail, Network Rail Scotland, and Street Soccer joined forces for the first Scotland’s Railway Football Tournament and raised thousands of pounds for charity.The tournament took place at Powerleagu...
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🏴 TrawsCymru T8 passengers will see a new Sunday service, later evening journeys and simplified fares from 6 September. The changes affect services between Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester and bring fares in line with the wider network. news.tfw.wales/news/trawscy...
TrawsCymru T8 introduces enhanced timetable and simplified fares
From Sunday 6 September Transport for Wales passengers travelling on TrawsCymru T8 route connecting Corwen, Ruthin, Mold and Chester will benefit from later evening journeys, new Sunday service and a ...
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More than 560 new UK-built, low-emission buses are being introduced across the Liverpool City Region in a £150m fleet renewal. The rollout coincides with bus franchising, with the network returning to public control in phases through 2027. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/first-o...
The Office of Rail and Road has authorised Balgray station in Barrhead, clearing the way for it to open on 27 September. The new Neilston line station will provide two platforms, step-free access, an 80-space car park and 16 EV charging points. www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/...
ORR authorises new Balgray station ahead of opening | Office of Rail and Road
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Alexander Dennis has won a £57m Liverpool City Region order for 207 low- and zero-emission buses, taking the region’s orders from the manufacturer to around 400. The buses will be built in Britain and delivered in 2027 for the region’s new franchised network. www.alexander-dennis.com/alexander-de...
🇮🇪 TFI Local Link services in Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow now accept contactless payments for single journeys, including cards and digital wallets. Cash, Leap cards and Free Travel Cards remain accepted across Ireland. www.nationaltransport.ie/news/tfi-loc...
TFI Local Link Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow Introduces Contactless Payments
TFI Local Link services across Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow will now offer contactless payment options to passengers as part of the latest phase of the National Transport Authority’s nationwide progra...
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The Mass Transit Taskforce will hold roundtables across the UK in September and October to gather evidence on barriers to delivering mass transit schemes. The call for evidence closes at 11.59pm on 7 September. - @utg-uk.bsky.social urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...
Mass Transit Taskforce hits the road with UK roundtables | Urban Transport Group
The Mass Transit Taskforce is hosting a series of roundtables across the UK throughout September and October. Find out more.
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🇸🇬🏎️🚧 Road closures around Singapore’s Marina Centre and Padang areas will run from 7-13 October for the F1 Grand Prix. The public is urged to use public transport, with extended train and selected bus services from 9-11 October 2026. www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltag...
⦵🚇🧩 TfL is trialling calm spaces at Ealing Broadway and London Transport Museum to support customers who find busy environments overwhelming. Feedback from the trials will help shape future neuroinclusive design across London’s transport network. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-tri...
🚄🇨🇦 Alstom has won a C$4.7bn deal to build 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada. The fleet will replace ageing #trains, serve eight routes and improve comfort, accessibility and connectivity, supporting up to 670 jobs across #Canada. www.alstom.com/press-releas...
Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet
Alstom will manufacture 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada and provide long-term technical support and spare parts services
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🐝 Five new Bee Network night buses launch across Greater Manchester, giving every borough a 24-hour weekend service. The routes connect Oldham, Stockport, Tameside, Salford and Trafford with Manchester city centre, supporting safer, cheaper late-night travel. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
🏴 ScotRail’s £60 Family Pass returns for the October school holidays, offering seven days of unlimited travel for up to two adults and four children. Travel can start between 12 and 19 October, with restrictions applying. www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
ScotRail rolls out Family Pass for October school break
ScotRail will help families make the most of the October school holidays with the return of its popular Family Pass.The Family Pass is back for a third time following its launch last October and retur...
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Nexus has welcomed 10 new engineering maintenance apprentices, selected from more than 500 applicants. They will complete four-year training, learning practical mechanical and electrical skills before joining Nexus teams. nexus.org.uk/news-media-h...
Apprentices get their careers on track
Ten new apprentices start engineering maintenance qualifications with Nexus
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GBR Anglia has recorded strong passenger satisfaction in the latest RCXS survey, with c2c and Greater Anglia scoring 90% for punctuality and Stansted Express 92%. Several measures, including cleanliness and safety, also improved. www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...
GBR Anglia scores 90% for punctuality in latest Rail Customer Experience Survey | c2c Trains to/from London, Southend & Essex | c2c Rail
Read GBR Anglia scores 90% for punctuality in latest Rail Customer Experience Survey at c2c-online.co.uk. Book c2c trains to/from London, Southend & Essex for safe, easy travel. Find live train times,...
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has released papers and slides from its July 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan 2 launch. Topics included 20mph speeds, cycling, School Streets, safety cameras and road safety campaigns. Some sessions had no materials. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL said changes linked to removing the 347 route cost about £13,325, including £8,400 for consultation, £1,225 for seven stops, £700 for timetables and £3,000 for stop signs. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
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🇮🇪 Ireland’s public transport fares will rise from January 2027, with adult fares increasing by 15% on average. Free travel for children under nine and people over 66, along with the 50% Young Adult and Student Discount, will remain. www.nationaltransport.ie/news/changes...
Live bus departure information is now available at all 6,700 West Midlands bus stop poles. Passengers can scan free QR codes to see upcoming services, arrival times, diversions and cancellations without registering or sharing data. www.wmca.org.uk/news/live-de...
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has confirmed it holds the latest bus display standards, covering digital destination and next-stop displays, typography, sizing, colours, layouts, hardware and accessibility requirements. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
⦵🚠🎤 London Cable Car-aoke returns from 10 September to 16 October, with karaoke cabins offering 1,000 songs, disco lighting and views 90 metres above the Thames. Up to six people can sing, with tickets from £69. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/taking-...
Taking karaoke to new heights on the London Cable Car
News for media and press
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Uber and Wayve have launched supervised autonomous rides in London, the first public autonomous trips in the UK. Some UberX, Electric and Comfort users may be matched with an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, with a TfL-licensed driver onboard. www.uber.com/gb/en/newsro...
🏴 Musselburgh TravelHub will close from Saturday 12 September due to reduced demand. Ridacard top-ups remain available at PayPoint shops, while new or replacement cards can be obtained at Waverley Bridge or Shandwick Place. www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/09...
Closure of Musselburgh TravelHub - Lothian Buses
Our Musselburgh TravelHub will close from Saturday 12 September due to a reduction in customer demand.
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🇮🇪🛴 The Irish Government will make helmets and high-visibility clothing mandatory for e-scooter users from 4 September 2026. Further measures include higher seizure fees, €100 fines for offences and plans to raise the minimum riding age from 16 to 18. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Ministers O’Brien and Canney introduce first in new suite of road safety regulations addressing e-scooter use
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Travel South Yorkshire is supporting Catch the Bus Month this September, a national campaign highlighting the benefits of bus travel and challenging common misconceptions about affordability, accessibility and sustainability. www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-gb/news/c...
Travel South Yorkshire backs Catch the Bus Month - Travel South Yorkshire
Travel South Yorkshire is supporting Catch the Bus Month this September, joining a national campaign to highlight the benefits of bus travel
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The Environment Agency is seeking views on its draft National Navigation Strategy 2026–2031. The five-year plan aims to strengthen navigation services. The consultation closes on 21 October 2026. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Environment Agency invites boating community views on waterways
New National Navigation Strategy out for consultation. Developed with staff and representatives from stakeholder groups. Views sought before 21 October.
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@clondoner92.bsky.social Red is the current £2 bus cap area in Scotland, green is the Strathclyde (SPT) area supposedly getting the cap on Monday and purple is the Lothian area with its own flat fares, zones and capping. Everywhere else which is not that much is waiting for the policy.
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL expects Gallows Corner flyover works to finish by the end of September 2026. The original forecast cost was £67.3m, while the latest cost remains confidential. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: 🚦 #TfL recorded 44 signal failures on the Elizabeth line between 1 January and 14 August 2026. 🟣🚆 61 trains failed while in service during the same period. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
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