Liverpool City Region Bus Tender Awards: Stagecoach And Go-Ahead Win Franchised Bus Contracts clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/01/lond...

#Flight ✈️ vs #Rail 🚄 in Great #Britain: How do they compare for domestic travel? 📍 City centre vs city outskirts 🧴 No liquid limits vs security checks 🌍 35g vs 130g+ CO2 per km 🧳 Included luggage vs extra fees A comparison for #UK passengers. 👇 #UKTravel #Transport #Aviation

The Land Transport Authority said bus arrival time issues in Singapore were caused by a memory cache build-up in on-board systems, affecting about half the fleet. Repairs and testing begin from 23 January, with over 60% of timings available initially. www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltag...

Greater Anglia will introduce timetable improvements from 17 May 2026, adding extra peak and evening services and more frequent stops across several regional routes, including Stowmarket, Norwich, Ipswich and Lowestoft. www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...

Transport for London Have Your Say 🚏🚌⦵ TfL is consulting on re-routing bus route 310 via Holloway, Nag’s Head from August, alongside extended hours, a 20-minute frequency and an extension to Rookwood Road. Consultation closes 6 March 2026. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/310-holloway...

🚇 2026 marks a new era for Chicagoland's regional transit system with over $1.2 billion in new annual funding and governance reform that replaces the RTA with NITA. Learn what this means and key dates that will guide this transition in our blog: www.rtachicago.org/blog/2026/01...

How the Canary Wharf skyline has changed! 🏙️ Check out this footage of the #DLR crossing Middle Dock (Eden Dock) over the years. From 2015 to present day, it’s amazing to see how many new buildings have joined the East #London #horizon. 🚈🏗️ #CanaryWharf #DLR #video #history #ThenAndNow #transport

London’s buses haven't always been strictly red. After 1984, competitive tendering allowed private operators to use their own colourful liveries. It wasn't until the mid-1990s that the government mandated a return to uniform red to protect the city’s iconic brand and image.

Ministers and six northern mayors have agreed how Northern Powerhouse Rail will be delivered, confirming phased construction, £1.1bn for development, a £45bn funding cap, shared governance and a mix of national and local funding for stations and upgrades. www.gov.uk/government/p...

#Transport for #London reveals number of refurbished Central line #trains as of January 2026 clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/01/tran...

Go-Ahead has won Gold as Britain’s Most Admired Company in the Transport sector at the 2025 awards. The Group was the only public transport operator nominated, recognising staff commitment to customers, communities and environmental responsibility. www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahea...

The government has signed an agreement with Greater Manchester to advance Northern Powerhouse Rail, including a new Liverpool–Manchester line. Plans include testing an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly to support growth and regeneration. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

Southern has teamed up with four Sussex colleges to offer students Unizone train tickets with discounts of up to 70%. The scheme covers routes between Chichester and Eastbourne, helping make travel cheaper for full-time students. www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...

Greater Anglia staff are running an Easter Egg appeal at five West Anglia stations from 26 January to 22 March 2026. Donations of Easter treats will support Enders Touch Foundation and children’s wards at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...

Indra will manage TfL’s ticketing and access systems until 2034, covering 8.6 million daily journeys across buses, tubes, riverboats and rail. The contract strengthens Indra’s UK presence and its role in global urban mobility solutions. www.indragroup.com/en/news/indr...

Irizar e-mobility has secured its first Dutch contract, supplying 39 electric ie tram buses to Arriva Netherlands. The order covers 18 12-metre vehicles and 21 18-metre articulated units for BRT services in Oost-Brabant from December 2026. irizar-emobility.com/en/events-an...

Transport for London has awarded Indra Group a seven-year contract to operate and modernise Oyster and contactless ticketing. The deal covers system maintenance and upgrades, supports wider contactless expansion across the southeast, and includes a transition from current operator Cubic.

The Transport for London data show a major shift in our bus fleet. By 2025, diesel double-deckers have plummeted from 5,716 to 1,315. We are seeing a rising number of zero-emission buses as new route contracts are awarded to bus operating companies across the entire capital. 🚌⦵

The Scottish Government will invest £85 million in EV charging and zero-emission vehicles as part of £4.3 billion for transport in 2026-27, alongside record public transport funding and measures to support net zero goals. www.transport.gov.scot/news/investi...

KMB will hold a Safety Bus pop-up at Cheung On Bus Terminus in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong, on 23 January. The free public event promotes road safety and bus etiquette through interactive activities, with small gifts available while stocks last. kmb.hk/news_detail....

Plans have been set out for the next phase of publicly run buses in Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton, bringing later, more frequent services and better links to hospitals and workplaces, ahead of a full city region rollout by 2027. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/extende...

Bus Routes: Public Control & Ownership in Great Britain 🚌 Franchised • ⦵ London: ~675 routes • 🐝 G. Manchester: ~577 • Liverpool: Rolling out • W. Yorks/Midlands: Transitioning Municipal • Nottingham: ~74 • Lothian: ~70 • Reading: ~55 • Others (Blackpool, Ipswich, etc.): ~100+ routes Total: ~1,500+

In July 1977, a Danish-built, Leyland-engined articulated bus (18m/59ft) was demonstrated in South #Yorkshire and #London. Carrying 150 passengers, it required a special permit due to its length over 12.2m (40ft). London #Transport considered it for Red Arrow Merlin replacement.

Brighton station stars in More4’s Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations, revealing its Victorian heritage and hidden spaces. Staff showcase the iconic coastal terminus as a “jewel in the railway’s crown.” Airs 22 Jan, 9pm. www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...

Kent stations see record rail growth, with Thanet Parkway journeys up 116%. Maidstone East +35%, Dumpton Park +41%. Southeastern invests in trains, station upgrades and extra services to meet rising commuter and leisure demand. newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/kent-st...

Indra opens new Dublin HQ to lead Ireland’s Next Generation Ticketing project, replacing the Leap Card with contactless payments. The office will create 40 jobs and support nationwide rollout on buses, trams, and trains from 2028. www.nationaltransport.ie/news/ministe...

Transport for London consultation report outlines Shoreditch junction safety changes, including pedestrian and cycle upgrades, turn bans, and lane closures. Most respondents support the plan, which will proceed to construction in 2027. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/shoreditch-h...

The Superloop SL11 launches on 24 January, running Abbey Wood–North Greenwich via Thamesmead and Woolwich. Limited-stop journeys are faster than the 472, with free pay-as-you-go travel in the first week. The route supports Thamesmead regeneration, the DLR extension, and better local connections.

Post by #Transport for #London on X/Twitter: Sneak peek at the new SL11 👀 The SL11 route launches this weekend and pay as you go fares will be free from 24 January until 30 January. You must touch in with a valid Oyster or contactless card or device, but the fare will be £0.00 🙌

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL figures from 2017 to 2025 show most embassies pay the congestion charge, but a minority still owe outstanding fees. Saudi Arabia tops the table, followed by Egypt and Qatar. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has confirmed there are no plans to introduce a Superloop bus service to Bluewater, following a request asking whether the route could be extended beyond London. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL says electric buses on route 51 have been delayed due to infrastructure and vehicle delivery times. The route will run from a new Thamesmead garage and is expected to convert to electric operation later this year. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

London’s buses haven't always been strictly red. After 1984, competitive tendering allowed private operators to use their own colourful liveries. It wasn't until the mid-1990s that the government mandated a return to uniform red to protect the city’s iconic brand and image.

The free Inspiration exhibition train visits c2c’s Upminster station from 26–30 January, offering interactive displays on 200 years of railway history, engineering challenges and rail careers. A few tickets remain available. www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...

#UK and Irish cities by number of electric #buses (2026): 🇬🇧🇮🇪🚌⚡ 1️⃣ ⦵ London: ~2,300 2️⃣ 🐝 Greater Manchester: 350+ 3️⃣ Coventry: 300+ 4️⃣ Glasgow: 200 5️⃣ Leicester: 180 6️⃣ Oxford: 159 7️⃣ Dublin: 150+ 8️⃣ Birmingham: 130+ 9️⃣ Belfast: 100 🔟 Nottingham: 62 #transport #statistics #data

Liverpool City Region’s 2026/27 budget extends the £2 bus fare cap, invests £52m in early concessionary travel, and backs bus franchising and transport improvements, supported by a £1.5bn four-year government settlement. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/combine...

Transport for Greater Manchester and Salford City Council plan safer, quicker bus, walking, and cycling routes on the route 50 corridor, with bus priority, protected cycle lanes, improved crossings, and upgraded stops, starting 2027 after public feedback. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

Updated Guidance on Rail Retailing helps ticket sellers meet consumer law, providing clear pricing, transparent restrictions, accurate information, and guidance for digital and app-based sales to support fair treatment of passengers. www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/...

A new Rugby control centre unites London Northwestern Railway and Network Rail teams, boosting reliability on the West Coast Main Line and creating skilled local jobs, with quicker responses to incidents and future expansion planned. www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...

Three quarters of South Western Railway station retailers are now independent SMEs, with 60 new businesses since the pandemic. Cafés, bakeries and eateries enhance choice, support local jobs, and make stations lively community hubs. www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-a...

Just noticed this with the London Underground Central line. Is it a rare destination to terminate at Grange Hill via Woodford? 🤔🚇

Lime will launch 2,000+ bikes and e-scooters in the West Midlands this April, running the scheme at no taxpayer cost. Prices will stay steady for two years, with a new app and potential network expansion across towns and city centres. www.wmca.org.uk/news/lime-to...

The Mayor of @london.gov.uk has unveiled plans for 6,000 rent-controlled homes for key workers in London by 2030. Rents will be linked to incomes, cutting costs by thousands a year, with councils and developers urged to help deliver the scheme. www.london.gov.uk/media-centre...

Solaris Bus & Coach has signed a framework agreement with Swiss public transport operator PostAuto to supply up to 115 battery-electric buses. The deal covers 12- and 18-metre models, with deliveries planned across Switzerland in 2026 and 2027. An initial order for 33 buses has been placed.

Plane ✈️ vs. Train 🚄: A Detailed Comparison of Domestic Travel Across Great Britain clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/01/plan...

The UK government will invest up to £43m in green aviation projects to support jobs, cut emissions and attract private investment. The funding will back zero-emission aircraft, clean fuels and research to help meet net zero aviation by 2050. www.gov.uk/government/n...

How the Canary Wharf skyline has changed! 🏙️ Check out this footage of the #DLR crossing Middle Dock (Eden Dock) over the years. From 2015 to present day, it’s amazing to see how many new buildings have joined the East #London #horizon. 🚈🏗️ #CanaryWharf #DLR #video #history #ThenAndNow #transport

A new government campaign urges drivers to go electric, highlighting savings of up to £3,750 on new EVs and £1,400 a year on running costs, alongside access to more than 87,000 UK charging points. www.gov.uk/government/n...

A Bee Network bus honouring Manchester Arena victim Olivia Campbell-Hardy has been unveiled at her former school. Designed with her family, it will run on her school route and commemorate all 22 victims of the 2017 attack. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

GWR and Network Rail joined Samaritans for Brew Monday, handing out teabags at stations to encourage conversation and challenge the ‘Blue Monday’ myth. The campaign highlights the power of everyday connection and suicide prevention support. news.gwr.com/news/great-w...