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Sadiq Khan tourist tax row erupts as Cabinet minister says it could fund London public transport

Heidi Alexander says using millions raised from the new levy to improve public transport in the capital would be ‘reasonable’

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Transport Secretary joins criticism of Ryanair chief’s ‘rapist’ comments

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary was heavily criticised after he said it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”.

Evening Standard

Stephen Flynn writes to MSPs after admitting he did not know of ferry gas leak

STEPHEN Flynn has written to the Holyrood Transport Committee to say that “passenger safety was not compromised” during a flammable gas leak on…

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Flight disruption easing as air traffic boss faces calls to resign

Hundreds of thousands of passengers were caught up in the disruption after flights were cancelled following a Nats technical issue on Tuesday.

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Fury as passengers hit by UK flight chaos 'unlikely to get compensation'

Airlines are unlikely to have to pay out as the incident is expected to be put down to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ under passenger rights rules

Evening Standard

When will flights at Heathrow and Gatwick get back to normal?

Disruption continues to ease on Thursday but there are still flight delays and cancellations

Evening Standard

Singapore defends SIA’s Air India investment, says overseas growth is essential

Singapore's transport minister defended Singapore Airlines' Air India investment. The airline needs overseas expansion due to limited domestic travel. Singapore Airlines finances its investments from internal resources. The Air India transformation is a long-term strategic commitment. This investment aligns with the airline's multi-hub strategy.

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How a Canberra dad inspired his son and daughter to get behind the wheel

There could be a third generation joining them down the track

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Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rape

Delhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must remain operational on all public transit vehicles. Buses will now only stop at designated safe locations, avoiding roadside pickups. Crew members will receive sensitivity training and undergo background checks for improved security.

The Economic Times

Government to banish 60,000 ‘ironing board’ seats on busy commuter trains

The transport secretary has promised ‘more comfortable alternatives’ for rail passengers

The Independent UK

Thameslink set to replace ‘ironing board’ seats in major upgrade

More than 60,000 standard class seat base cushions in all 115 Thameslink trains will be replaced, along with improved backrests

Evening Standard

Scottish Government pledges £55 million to improve bus services

The Scottish Government has pledged £55 million to improve bus services across Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages, transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.

France 24

Contract ready for bridge to Koh Lanta, to open in 3 years

The contract for a road bridge connecting mainland Krabi with Koh Lanta island will be signed next Monday, with the planned opening in 2029, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said.

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Ferguson Marine ferries have taken an 'obscene amount of time', Stephen Flynn admits

IT “took an obscene amount of time” for the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa ferries to be built for CalMac, Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has…

The Independent UK

Scottish Transport Secretary defends Swinney’s business class World Cup flights

Stephen Flynn said it was important for the Scottish First Minister to be ‘on his game’ when he arrived in the US ahead of Scotland’s match.

The Economic Times

Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.

Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra's villages. The digital passes replace old paper systems, improving verification and reducing misuse. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India 'One Nation, One Card' vision. Future plans include…

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Government could slash EV sales targets as zero emissions mandate comes under review

Car makers want more breathing room, but charging firms warn a policy wobble could slow Britain’s switch to electric cars

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Evening Standard

Two seriously injured after London train with 150 on board derails

The train, which had around 150 people on board when it derailed, has now been safely evacuated

Evening Standard

Everything we know so far as London train derails near Lewes

The train derailed in the area between Haywards Heath and Lewes shortly before 4pm on Thursday

The National (Scotland)

Trust in Loganair damaged as islanders demand long-term flight overhaul

Islanders and MSPs have warned trust in Loganair has been damaged despite the restoration of key flights, as calls grow for a long-term overhaul of…

The National (Scotland)

Major boost for 'critical' bus services as £2.7 million funding unveiled

The Scottish Government will provide Transport Scotland with a further £2.7m to help alleviate the effect of the conflict in the Middle East which…

France 24

Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.

Euronews

Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather.

The Economic Times

Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, while France battled significant wildfires. Hungary reduced nuclear power output due to low river levels and drought. Germany expressed concerns over shrinking rivers impacting transportation and industry. Balkan nations are…

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