Travel disruption to continue as commuters return to work after Christmas Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association will walk out from noon. The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Crowds left waiting at major train stations despite end of RMT rail strike Photos showed hundreds of passengers packed inside King’s Cross and Paddington, with some journeys delayed due to engineering works Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2022
Strikes to cause 'significantly disrupted' travel in January, says Network Rail Industrial action from the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has caused havoc over the Christmas period with more strikes to come in 2023 Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022
Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail The warning comes as the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association at CrossCountry become the latest workers to announce strike action. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Sustainable aviation fuel project for Port Talbot secures £25m funding boost The project from LanzaTech promises to create hundreds of new jobs Birmingham Post · Dec 22, 2022
Drivers to Bristol Airport 'feel mugged' by Clean Air Zone's Portway 'trap' The council asked for signs on the M5 but it has not happened Bristol Post · Dec 20, 2022
Major travel rule change as Scottish airports to scrap 100ml liquid limit New 3D scanners will allow for a larger amount of liquid to be carried through security by holidaymakers. Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022
Tyne Bridge repair costs sprial 'significantly' as inflation crisis hits restoration of North East icon Council chiefs may be forced to cut back on planned upgrades on the Central Motorway because of the spiralling costs of renovating the famous landmark Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022
TUC seeks changes to draft law to help seafarers after P&O Ferries scandal Sacking of nearly 800 crew in favour of low-paid agency workers in March led to calls for loopholes to be closed in seafarers’ wages bill The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022
Mick Lynch: government is deliberately ensuring rail strikes go ahead RMT union leader says Department for Transport inserted bitterly opposed driver-only clause at last moment The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland pushed back nine months as Government confirms latest delay It is the third time this year that ministers have delayed a verdict on whether to proceed with the dualling of the A1 on a 13-mile stretch between Morpeth and Ellingham Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022
'Put us out of our misery' - Department for Transport still yet to make a decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland The decision had been due today after two previous delays Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022
Newcastle e-scooter future unclear as trial approaches final day The final day of Newcastle's orange electrical scooter trial is on Wednesday November 30 but the council is tight-lipped on whether it will be extended Chronicle Live · Nov 29, 2022
Nottingham's e-scooter trial extended until 2024 with thousands of daily users "We are continuing to learn new things, listen to feedback and make improvements" Nottingham Post · Nov 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Rail industry warning over ‘spiral of decline’ Rail Partners, which represents independent passenger and freight train operators, wants companies to be given more influence on key issues.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January, with other industrial action adding to the chaos
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Northern business leaders warn minister over ‘crisis on our rail network’ Members of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership have written to Mark Harper.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 26, 2022 The Mancunian Way: Train pain harming business Read the Mancunian Way newsletter
Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022 Three companies cancel all Newcastle trains due to driver strike on Saturday November 26 LNER and Lumo will run very limited trains to and from Newcastle on Saturday November 26, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine's are all cancelled
Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022 Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Christmas rail strikes still on, says Mick Lynch after meeting minister ‘Until we get tangible outcome, action will be on,’ says RMT leader after talks with transport secretary
Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022 Strict rules on liquids in cabin luggage could be scrapped within two years Currently passengers have to present liquids in plastic bags at security
Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022 UK airports to ditch 100ml liquids and laptops rule for hand luggage by 2024 Passengers will no longer have to remove laptops from their bags and will be able to take aboard liquids over 100ml as airports install more advanced security scanners
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022 UK airports could axe limits on liquids in cabin luggage Boris Johnson announced plans while Prime Minister in 2019 for all major UK airports to introduce new technology