Big Up Britain

Thursday, October 29th, 2026

Good News for Transport in Britain

Mobile signal now reaches 70% of London Underground stations

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Mobile signal now reaches 70% of London Underground stations

TfL says mobile coverage has reached 70% of below-ground Underground stations, with full network coverage expected by the end of 2026.

28 October 2026

Beaulieu Park station attracts more than 800,000 journeys in its first year

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Beaulieu Park station attracts more than 800,000 journeys in its first year

A new station near Chelmsford has more than doubled its first-year passenger forecast, helping support major housing growth north of the city.

27 October 2026

Two more London stations become step-free as access upgrades gather pace

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Two more London stations become step-free as access upgrades gather pace

Surrey Quays and Northolt now offer step-free routes, making journeys easier for disabled passengers, older people, families and travellers with luggage.

26 October 2026

New Welsh-built trains begin service on Cambrian Coast line

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New Welsh-built trains begin service on Cambrian Coast line

Class 197e trains bring Wi-Fi, power points and improved accessibility to Cambrian Coast passengers as part of an £800m Welsh rail investment.

25 October 2026

More good news stories for Transport

Tyne and Wear Metro completes fleet upgrade two months early

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Tyne and Wear Metro completes fleet upgrade two months early

25 October 2026

UK adds more than 8,600 EV chargers as ultra-rapid hubs accelerate

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UK adds more than 8,600 EV chargers as ultra-rapid hubs accelerate

21 October 2026

New parking rules promise drivers more time and a fairer appeal

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New parking rules promise drivers more time and a fairer appeal

20 October 2026

Bradford’s new station set to bring direct Leeds–Manchester trains

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Bradford’s new station set to bring direct Leeds–Manchester trains

20 October 2026

Northumberland Line passes two million journeys as northern extension takes shape

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Northumberland Line passes two million journeys as northern extension takes shape

20 October 2026

Birmingham tram extension reaches HS2 site as final link takes shape

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Birmingham tram extension reaches HS2 site as final link takes shape

17 October 2026

New Leicestershire truck hub tackles parking and charging gap

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New Leicestershire truck hub tackles parking and charging gap

17 October 2026

Northern to bring 37 upgraded trains to North West routes

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Northern to bring 37 upgraded trains to North West routes

15 October 2026

ScotRail journeys climb past 48 million after busy summer

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ScotRail journeys climb past 48 million after busy summer

14 October 2026

New station Welcome Points aim to make rail travel easier for everyone

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New station Welcome Points aim to make rail travel easier for everyone

11 October 2026

Families set to save up to £104 on airline seating fees

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Families set to save up to £104 on airline seating fees

3 October 2026

Golborne station work begins, bringing rail services back after 60 years

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Golborne station work begins, bringing rail services back after 60 years

2 October 2026

New West London rail line could link Hounslow to Hendon without going through central London

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New West London rail line could link Hounslow to Hendon without going through central London

26 September 2026

A417 ‘missing link’ finally opens, ending years of roundabout delays

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A417 ‘missing link’ finally opens, ending years of roundabout delays

22 September 2026

Edinburgh Airport unveils £500m expansion to add gates, routes and bigger terminal

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Edinburgh Airport unveils £500m expansion to add gates, routes and bigger terminal

22 September 2026