🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ScotRail has kicked off the procurement exercise for a new fleet of electric and battery electric trains for its suburban services. publictransport.news/rail/scotrai...

🇫🇷 Iveco Group has won a contract to supply up to 4,000 buses to Ile-De-France Mobilités. The Paris region's public transport authority has signed three framework agreements with Iveco Bus that will see the deployment of a fully clean-energy bus fleet across the city by 2030. More below 👇

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Train operators and TfGM have unveiled a range of simpler fares for the region which will go live from 7 December. The move simplifies the existing fares structure, replacing over a dozen different ticket types with just two: Anytime and Off-Peak. @andyburnham.bsky.social

The UK government has introduced the Railways Bill into Parliament, aiming to establish a publicly owned body that will merge train operations and infrastructure oversight. publictransport.news/politics/rai...

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Stagecoach has united its East and West divisions in Scotland as one operating company. Former West Scotland MD Fiona Doherty will lead Stagecoach South Scotland which will bring together services in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Fife, Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Tayside, and Angus under one umbrella.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Transport for Wales has introduced a new Family Ticket, which enables up to two children to travel for free with each paying adult. The ticket can also be used on other train operator's services within the TfW network area. publictransport.news/uk/transport...

Latest from the Avanti West Coast derailment at Shap: publictransport.news/rail/avanti-...

❗ BREAKING: Network Rail have confirmed a landslide at Shap, which resulted in the derailment of an Avanti West Coast Pendolino. Statement from Avanti: "At 06.10hrs today, 3 November, the 04:28 Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston was reported to have derailed at Shap in Cumbria.

LNER train crew and industry colleagues have been described as 'heroic' following a knife attack on board an Azuma train on Saturday 1 November. publictransport.news/rail/lner-tr...

A £3.6m upgrade at Filey station has been completed. Work has taken place to restore the historic roof at the Grade II-listed station, with infrastructure and architectural features revitalised. publictransport.news/rail/3-6-mil... @timhedleyj.bsky.social

🇩🇪🇳🇱 From 1 November, all trains on the high-profile ICE route between Amsterdam and Berlin will be run by new Siemens Velaro units. The route is jointly operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen and Deutsche Bahn. publictransport.news/rail/new-ice...

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted access rights for Virgin to use Temple Mill International Depot. It paves the way for Virgin to progress with their plans to challenge Eurostar on routes through the Channel Tunnel. publictransport.news/rail/virgin-...

A planned strike at CrossCountry by members of the RMT on 1 November has been called off. publictransport.news/rail/crossco...

🇨🇭 Swiss transport operator PostBus will launch a trial fleet of on-demand, autonomous electric vehicles in 4 regions of Eastern Switzerland in December. With 25 vehicles, it'll be one of the largest permanent AV services of its kind in Europe. publictransport.news/tech/postbus...

🇳🇱 Dutch stations have gone 'dark', with displays across the network switching to Dark Mode. Info displays have switched to a darker setting which not only improves visibility, but saves on energy consumption too. publictransport.news/rail/dutch-s...

🚄 FirstGroup has submitted applications for three new open-access rail services, expanding on its existing Lumo operations between London and Edinburgh. publictransport.news/rail/firstgr...

🆕🚌 The Bus Services Bill has received Royal Assent and has become law. The Bus Services Act introduces major reforms aimed at better protecting essential routes, giving local leaders stronger powers and improving overall safety and accessibility of bus travel. publictransport.news/politics/bus...

🚌 WYCA has announced funding of up to £100m for a new publicly-owned bus fleet for the Weaver Network. The vehicles are earmarked to enter service when the first franchise zone of the Weaver Network launches in April 2027. publictransport.news/politics/wes... @mayorofwy.bsky.social

🆕 Beaulieu Park station has opened on the Great Eastern Main Line, carrying its first commuters into London today. Operated by Greater Anglia, it's the first new station on the GEML in more than a century, with trains reaching Liverpool Street in 40 mins. publictransport.news/rail/beaulie...

CrossCountry have warned of disruption ahead of a second strike by members of the RMT union on 1 November. Managing Director Shiona Rolfe says that CrossCountry are "committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks." publictransport.news/rail/crossco...

A reail revival is on the cards, with Oxford's Cowley Branch set to reopen to passenger traffic. Network Rail has announced a project to reinstate the line, which has been operating as a freight-only route since 1963. publictransport.news/rail/rail-re...

✈️ It's a 'suite' continental debut for American Airlines, as it becomes the first US carrier to introduce the Airbus A321XLR. publictransport.news/aviation/a-s...

🇬🇧🇪🇺 Big news: @eurostarnews.bsky.social will run double deckers through the Channel Tunnel for the first time. The operator has placed an order for up to 50 'Eurostar Celestia' double decker trains for its UK routes, to be built by @alstom.bsky.social publictransport.news/rail/eurosta...

📍 @serailway.bsky.social is introducing 3D maps at a further 70 stations in a bid to make navigation clearer. The upgraded maps will rollout across the Southeastern network following an earlier 18 month trial at 25 stations. publictransport.news/rail/southea...

🚧 Network Rail have announced an extensive programme of work on the line between Leeds and York after Christmas. 32 days of upgrade work will run through to late January as part of The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). publictransport.news/rail/network...

🇦🇺 Pimpama Station has offically opened on Queensland's Gold Coast line. Trains are now running from the station to Brisbane City and Varsity Lakes up to every 15 mins at peak times, with buses retimed to integrate with trains. publictransport.news/rail/pimpama...

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has launched a campaign designed to highlight the work of SPT’s employees. A survey found that 66% of people did not know who is responsible for managing the transport network, and nearly 30% had no awareness of SPT at all. publictransport.news/uk/strathcly...

Bus operators have been invited to join 'dynamic market' engagement in preparation for South West Wales bus franchising. The deadline for interested operators to register is 3 December. publictransport.news/bus/bus-oper...

A project to upgrade the South East's biggest train fleet has completed. More than 300 Electrostar trains have been transformed in a £100m modernisation programme led by Alstom, Porterbrook and GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway). @alstom.bsky.social publictransport.news/rail/100-mil...

I had the pleasure of heading along the Northumberland Line to Ashington a few months ago. Reopening the station & route has been fantastic for the local community and a fine example of why railways aren't just our past but our future. #WorldCupOfStations #Railway200

Congratulations to Ashington, this year's #WorldCupOfStations winner! 🥳 Ashington reopened last December for the first time in 60 years and has been reconnecting communities and driving regeneration across Northumberland ever since. #Railway200

🎉 Ashington station has been crowned the winner in the Rail Delivery Group World Cup of Stations. The newly-reopened station on the Northumberland Line was named Britain's most 'life changing' station, receiving a total of 6,881 votes. publictransport.news/rail/ashingt...

🆕 Blyth Bebside station has opened today, marking the latest milestone for the Northumberland Line. The 0823 Northern service to Ashington was the first train to call at the new station. publictransport.news/rail/blyth-b...

📱 Over 1.5 million 'tap on, tap off' pay-as-you-go journeys have been recorded since the payment system launched in South Wales. publictransport.news/rail/over-1-...

Le métro nouvelle génération est arrivé. New Alstom MF19 trains have now entered service on Paris Métro Line 10. publictransport.news/lightrail/ne...

🇩🇪 DB has today debuted its new ICE L train, built by @talgo.com. 79 ICE L units are on order for DB, featuring newly-designed interiors, spacious seating, bicycle racks, power sockets, info screens in the doorways, touchless fittings in the toilets, and more. publictransport.news/rail/dbs-ice...

@lner.co.uk and Network Rail have appointed Gunnar Lindahl as joint operations director for the East Coast. It's the first time a single leadership role will span operations across both the train operator and infrastructure body. publictransport.news/people/lner-...

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised Beaulieu Park station ahead of its planned opening on 26 October. It's the first new stop on the Great Eastern Main Line in more than a century. publictransport.news/infrastructu...

Solaris powers ahead in the Netherlands with 55 new electric buses for Transdev. The order, due for delivery in summer 2026, comprises 42 compact Urbino 9 LE electric buses and 13 double-articulated Urbino 24 electrics. publictransport.news/bus/solaris-...

⏰ Network Rail has launched a new clock design for Britain's railways at London Bridge. publictransport.news/rail/nationa...

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a second trial of 24/7 free bus travel for older and disabled people across the city. @andyburnham.bsky.social publictransport.news/bus/greater-...

🇺🇸✈️ American Airlines has unveiled a new 'Flagship'-liveried Boeing 777-300 ahead of its centenary celebrations in November. The aircraft will be renamed “Flagship DFW” in tribute to Dallas/Fort Worth, American’s hometown and largest hub. publictransport.news/aviation/ame...

25 operators have entered the 'dynamic market' for bus franchising in West Yorkshire. It's the clearest sign yet that preparations for the 'Weaver Network' are underway. publictransport.news/bus/25-opera... @mayorofwy.bsky.social

🚇 1 BILLION passengers have ridden the NYC Subway so far in 2025 - breaking records along the way. publictransport.news/lightrail/on... @mta.info

🆕 REVEALED: 10,000 extra seats per day for Chiltern Railways Chiltern is set to roll out a fleet of newer trains which will bring modern interiors and a much-needed comfort boost to customers travelling between London, Oxford and the Midlands. publictransport.news/rail/reveale...

🚄 A major milestone has been reached for HS2, as TBM 'Elizabeth' breaks through on the final section of tunnel in Birmingham. It marks the end of 23 miles of deep tunnel boring for HS2, with all 8 TBMs having now completed their work. publictransport.news/uk/hs2-marks...

📽️ A new Transport for London campaign urges passengers to 'act like a friend' as it launches a safety drive using real stories. publictransport.news/uk/tfl-urges...

📢 Transport for Wales is inviting passengers to have their say on planned timetable changes for the Conwy Valley line, which connects Llandudno with popular visitor destinations including Betws-y-Coed and Eryri. publictransport.news/rail/passeng...