Good News for Transport in Britain
Transport
Fife railway work compressed from six months into 18-day closure
A major Fife rail upgrade has delivered months’ worth of engineering work in 18 days, clearing the way for battery-electric trains.
31 October 2026
Transport
Six escalators to ease pressure at busy Pontoon Dock DLR station
Work has begun on a major Pontoon Dock DLR upgrade, adding six escalators and improving access as housing grows around London’s Royal Docks.
30 October 2026
Transport
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
Transport
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
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Transport
Two more London stations become step-free as access upgrades gather pace
26 October 2026
Transport
New Welsh-built trains begin service on Cambrian Coast line
25 October 2026
Transport
Tyne and Wear Metro completes fleet upgrade two months early
25 October 2026
Transport
UK adds more than 8,600 EV chargers as ultra-rapid hubs accelerate
21 October 2026
Transport
New parking rules promise drivers more time and a fairer appeal
20 October 2026
Transport
Bradford’s new station set to bring direct Leeds–Manchester trains
20 October 2026
Transport
Northumberland Line passes two million journeys as northern extension takes shape
20 October 2026
Transport
Birmingham tram extension reaches HS2 site as final link takes shape
17 October 2026
Transport
New Leicestershire truck hub tackles parking and charging gap
17 October 2026
Transport
Northern to bring 37 upgraded trains to North West routes
15 October 2026
Transport
ScotRail journeys climb past 48 million after busy summer
14 October 2026
Transport
New station Welcome Points aim to make rail travel easier for everyone
11 October 2026
Transport
Families set to save up to £104 on airline seating fees
3 October 2026
Transport
Golborne station work begins, bringing rail services back after 60 years
2 October 2026
Transport
New West London rail line could link Hounslow to Hendon without going through central London
26 September 2026