Early 2010s maps reveal diverse visions for Crossrail 2, from City Tram and Automated #Metro standalone options to the C1 'West End' route. Although the project has been paused since 2020, my video explores central sub-options which remain a long-term aspiration for #London. 🚇🗺️

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: In 2024/25, 1.17 million Freedom Passes were in use, with an estimated £260m revenue foregone from 242 million journeys, reflecting how passengers’ travel choices would differ if fares applied. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has published Independent Disability Advisory Group papers and minutes from December 2024 after an FOI request. Some details on SMS services, bus real-time trials and dockless bike enforcement were withheld. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

🚄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train visits Swansea from 26–28 April, celebrating 200 years of the railway with interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and inspiration for future engineers, highlighting Wales’ key role in rail history. news.tfw.wales/news/railway...

West Yorkshire has approved key steps in its bus franchising programme, including depot upgrades and technology plans. First Weaver Network services start May 2027, with full public control by 2028, alongside £200m for transport and infrastructure. www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/update-...

Tees Valley will get £11m for 82 more electric buses and two fully electrified depots, raising the electric fleet to 170 vehicles in total. Officials say it will improve reliability, cut emissions, and support a greener, modern local bus network. teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/news/huge-11...

Passengers in the North East of England will get 28 new electric buses from April, supported by £3.6m funding, bringing the zero-emission fleet to 131 and advancing the Mayor’s 10-year plan for fully electric buses. www.northeast-ca.gov.uk/news/transpo...

West Yorkshire invests tens of millions in Weaver Network buses, with public control, upgraded stations, new zero‑emission depots, and all-day free travel for disabled passengers, supporting accessible, reliable transport across the region. www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/tens-of...

The Secretary of State has issued a Section 35 Direction for Heathrow West Terminal, allowing it to be treated as nationally significant, with capacity for 40m passengers, but without assessing the proposal’s merits or consultations. www.gov.uk/government/p...

🇫🇮🇪🇺 #Tampere has begun its year as 2026 #European Capital of Smart #Tourism with an opening ceremony and city-centre sculpture. Awarded by the European Commission, the title recognises the city’s digital services, sustainability and culture. smart-tourism-capital.ec.europa.eu/press/news/t...

🚌🚌🔋🔌⚡️ South Yorkshire has opened bidding for a new publicly controlled bus fleet ahead of franchising in 2027. Feedback from 3,500 passengers shaped features including step-free access, CCTV and next-stop announcements. At least 30% will be electric. www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article...

TfL and the Mayor of London have held an urgent summit on violence against transport staff. While some assaults have fallen, incidents involving bus and rail workers have risen. A new five-year strategy will aim to improve staff safety across the network. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/were-no...

Inclusive “sensory walks” run by Your Trust Rochdale are helping people with disabilities build confidence, friendships and wellbeing. Supported by Transport for Greater Manchester’s Wheels and Walks fund, the accessible sessions are growing in popularity. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🪪🚌 The Scottish Parliament has approved powers to suspend or withdraw free bus travel for people who breach a forthcoming Code of Conduct. The move targets anti-social behaviour and will apply to all users of Scotland’s concessionary travel schemes. www.transport.gov.scot/news/tacklin...

🚲 Abandoned bikes from Thameslink and Great Northern stations are being repaired by adults with learning difficulties at TAG Bikes in Huntingdon. The scheme builds skills and independence while restoring bicycles for affordable resale in the community. www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...

TfL will invest £94.8m in London boroughs in 2026/27 to deliver safer, greener streets, including cycle routes, crossings and School Streets. The funding supports the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan and continued progress in road safety and active travel. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-inv...

Transport for London will mark International Bystander Awareness Day on 13 March with virtual reality demonstrations at Victoria station and Stratford bus station, helping passengers learn how to safely support people facing abuse or harassment on the network. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-har...

Early 2010s maps reveal diverse visions for Crossrail 2, from City Tram and Automated #Metro standalone options to the C1 'West End' route. Although the project has been paused since 2020, my video explores central sub-options which remain a long-term aspiration for #London. 🚇🗺️

🆕🚉 Five new West Midlands rail stations will open in March and April under a £185m project to reconnect communities cut off from trains for decades. Leaders say the scheme will cut congestion, support local economies and offer faster, greener travel. www.wmca.org.uk/news/west-mi...

Transport for Greater Manchester Freedom of Information release: 🐝 TfGM has released fleet specifications and Bee Network bus livery guidance covering bus graphics standards, branding, signage and procurement requirements. www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/tran...

🇩🇪🚍⚡️🔋 At Mobility Move 2026 in #Berlin, #Germany, Solaris is presenting the Urbino 10,5 electric midibus, seating 33 with 85 total capacity, zero-emission, 10.5 m long, modular drive, full-day range, and winner of the 2026 Sustainable Bus Award. www.solarisbus.com/en/press/mob...

🇭🇰🚍 From 15 March 2026, Citybus launches "Section Fare Validators" at select Southern District stops in Hong Kong on Route 73, letting passengers tap or scan to claim $2.50 short-haul rebates alongside on-board options. www.citybus.com.hk/whatsNew/pre...

Greater Anglia’s Spring Hare Fares offer off-peak day returns from £8 (£2 children) for travel 11 March–22 April. Book online 10–19 March. Destinations include Norwich, Cambridge, London and coastal towns. Off-peak returns only. www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...

Plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation to regenerate Liverpool’s North Docks are advancing. A business case is being prepared, with public consultation this summer. The project could deliver 5 million sq ft of commercial space and 17,700 homes. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/next-st...

Transport for London’s consultation report outlines responses to its London taxi fare review. Most backed Option A and opposed airport charges. The Finance Committee approved Option B and a £6 London City Airport drop-off charge from April 2026. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/taxi-fares-r...

🚍🚆📊📈🏙️ Inside track: The state of transport 2026 from the @utg-uk.bsky.social says devolution is reshaping travel in England, with bus growth in city regions led by Greater Manchester and rail use returning to pre-pandemic levels. urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

🇬🇧🇮🇪 #UK and #Ireland #Metro and Light Rail 🚇🚈 1863 #London Underground ⦵ 1896 Glasgow #Subway 1980 Tyne & Wear Metro 1987 Docklands Light Railway 1992 Manchester Metrolink 1994 Sheffield Supertram 1999 West Midlands Metro 2000 London Tramlink 2004 Nottingham NET 2004 Luas Dublin 2014 Edinburgh Trams

I’ve noticed that my comment regarding the 1970s Speedbus proposal, and my suggestion for more cross-boundary bus routes from London to the Home Counties, has been mentioned in the SL15 consultation report.

Keep an eye out! Starting this week, new decals will be rolling out on trains to remind customers to offer priority seating to those in need. This includes those with disabilities, mobility needs, or other conditions that make standing difficult. ➡️ wmata.com/about/news/N...

Greater Anglia wins four national awards for punctuality and reliability, achieving a “quadruple treble.” New trains, focused teams, and work with Network Rail have helped several routes exceed 95% on-time performance. www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...

Oxford students, funded by Chiltern Railways, will transform Oxford Parkway’s green space into a garden, gaining hands-on experience while creating a welcoming environment for passengers and the local community. press.chilternrailways.co.uk/news/student...

Go-Ahead launches the UK’s first contactless season ticket via Google Wallet, starting with Brighton & Hove Buses, offering users a seamless, barcode-free travel experience and easier, faster, more convenient payments for regular journeys. www.go-ahead.com/news/go-ahea...

Fact check: Does automating the Tube avert strike actions? 🤔 clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/03/fact...

⚠️ RMT announces London Underground strikes over a rejected four-day week plan, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Action starts 24 March; members stop using company devices from 21 March. www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-lau...

Great Western Railway offers 10% off pay-as-you-go travel in Cornwall and Plymouth with a Touch smartcard until April. Fares, tickets, and railcards can be stored on the card. Registration for the free smartcard is available online. news.gwr.com/news/10-perc...

The c2c Essex Ultra Marathon returns on 12 September, offering 10, 30 and 50-mile routes along the Essex Riviera. Entry fees support charity, and all runners receive free c2c travel to and from the race. www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...

Post by Wrightbus on LinkedIn: Go-Ahead London has reached 1,000 zero-emission buses after adding a Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner. Nearly half of the operator’s routes are now served by zero-emission buses, helping reduce carbon emissions across the capital. www.linkedin.com/posts/wright...

Southeastern is backing Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign with station events across its network. The initiative encourages simple conversations after 2,284 life-saving interventions were recorded on Britain’s railways in 2024–25. newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/southea...

Rail passengers can get 10% off pay-as-you-go journeys across the wider Bristol area and Stroud Valley with a GWR Touch smartcard until the end of April. The scheme covers routes between Bristol, Swindon, Weston-super-Mare and Cheltenham Spa. news.gwr.com/news/10-perc...

Does #London need a new ‘bespoke bus’ to replace the hybrid New Routemaster? 🤔 clondoner92.blogspot.com/2026/03/does...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Transport for Wales staff and customers have raised over £17,000 for Seren Dwt, its 2025 Charity of the Year. Funds came from events, challenges and donations. TfW has now named Alzheimer’s Society as its charity partner for 2026. news.tfw.wales/news/tfw-rai...

🚍🌈 Transport for London has published its consultation report confirming plans for Superloop route SL15 between Clapham Junction and Eltham. The express service, with revised stops and improved connections, is expected to launch in 2027. haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/sl15-superlo...

🚇 Did you know that in 1949, #London Transport ⦵ proposed building seven new Tube lines? According to the 1985 Channel 4 programme Losing Track, only one of those ambitious routes was ever approved (in 1962): the Victoria line, then referred to as "Route C".

A timelapse shows a year of change in St Helens town centre, including demolition of the Hardshaw shopping centre and old bus station. The £32m Liverpool City Region-backed scheme will add a transport interchange, market hall, hotel, homes and shop. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/new-tim...

🇳🇿 Kinetic has won Auckland Transport’s NZD755m Tranche 3 bus contract, securing four service units. The deal will introduce 201 zero-emission buses, with 165 running from day one in 2027—the largest initial electric bus rollout in New Zealand. www.wearekinetic.com/newsroom/kin...

An accessible railway isn't just ramps and step-free routes. It's staff who know how to help, when to help, and how to do it well. When staff understand the barriers disabled passengers face, they can be part of the solution. That's why training is essential.

Tyne and Wear Metro’s control room will receive an £8.8m technology upgrade, replacing a 1990s SCADA system with a modern digital platform. Short closures around bank holidays will allow the work to take place, with replacement buses running. www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/me...

🎉 In happier news today... 🎂 Happy birthday to my favourite tram system, Nottingham Express Transit! 2️⃣2️⃣ You're 22 today! And these are your two types of trams - Bombardier Incentro and Alstom Citadis.

Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL has released internal correspondence on a YouTube documentary about W12 and W14 bus route changes, affecting elderly, disabled, and school children, with personal data redacted under UK GDPR. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

Greater Anglia marked International Women’s Day 2026 with events, career talks, breast cancer awareness, and new workplace policies including menstrual product provision and paid leave for fertility and miscarriage support. www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...