Other News Sources - Rail union TSSA has hailed as a landmark the passing of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill which will see the transfer of passenger rail services in Great Britain into public hands.
Other News Sources - Working procedures to increase the current railway systemmp;#39;s efficiency must be undertaken to drive wholesale change for tomorrow, says Richard Moss, head of civils at Instarmac.
Other News Sources - A NEW initiative between Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced a sand application system to improve rail safety this autumn.
Aviation Industry - Regional businesses leaders and local authorities have met at London Gatwickmp;#39;s annual Economic Summit to discuss opportunities to unlock economic growth through a new Airport Economic Zone (AEZ).
Rail UK - Grand Central has submitted an application to the Office for Rail and Road (ORR), to extend its track access rights in Yorkshire and the North East beyond 2027. If approved, this will secure Grand Centralmp;#39;s long-term future in the region.
Train Operators - East Midlands Railway (EMR) has adapted a noughties rap classic to highlight the fast and convenient service the Luton Airport Express offers its customers.
Other Regional Press - There have been ongoing issues with flooding from the railway track into Attleborough Cemetery for years
Other Regional Press - A DORSET MP has stepped into the row over a pedestrian crossing across the rail lines at Wareham.
Other Regional Press - More than 2,000 people have signed a petition against the move - but the council says it will help claw back mp;pound;4.8m
Other Regional Press - A group campaigning for better rail services has welcomed news that the Oxford-Bicester-Milton Keynes route will start operating next year
Other Regional Press - A Cheshire MP said he does not believe current plans to resurrect a high speed rail link are safe or affordable, as local mayors continue to push for a replacement for HS2.
Other Regional Press - An MP has called on the transport secretary to intervene over rail services in Cumbria.
Oxford Mail - A group campaigning for better rail services has welcomed the Oxford to Milton Keynes route operating from next year although extra platform capacity has yet to be built here.
Get Surrey - Surrey County Councilmp;#39;s cabinet had originally rejected the mp;pound;6m London Road Active Travel scheme
Cambridge News - Many shared support for the 20mph zone in Wicken, with one person saying they wished it had come forward sooner
Yorkshire Post - Rail operator Grand Central has announced that it has submitted an application to the rail regulator to extend its track access rights in Yorkshire and the North East beyond 2027.
Yorkshire Post - Northern Rail bosses have admitted that the operatormp;#39;s performance has been declining since 2015, and claimed it will take another three years to get services up to a respectable level.
Wales Online - The city council is asking people their views on whether those who own larger cars should pay more for permits
The York Press - London North Eastern Railway is one of the UKmp;#146;s leading long-distance train operators with services linking London to yorkshire, the North East England and Scotland. Our dedicated range of business and group travel offerings means we are your ideal sustainable travel partner, offering more than just a seat to your final destination. So, whether travelling for business, meetings, conferences, events and even team travel, we have a solution to suit you.
Sheffield Star - The mp;pound;2 bus fare cap is set to end on December 31, with the maximum price for a single ticket in England rising to mp;pound;3.
Nation. Cymru - The leader of a Welsh council said her local authority is still working towards bringing a railway station back to a village where people havenmp;#39;t been able to catch a train for 60 years.
Manchester Evening News - The potential short-term breakthrough comes ahead of a key rail meeting on Wednesday
Manchester Evening News - Train cancellations have come down but rail bosses admit it's still 'not good enough' - and it will take as long as three years to fix
Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Campaigners fighting to save a historic oak tree have made a last-ditch attempt to put forward an alternative bridge proposal for the town.
Birmingham Post - The cuts will take place by the end of 2027
