SWR cracks down on short faring at London stations
South Western Railway launches crackdown on 'short faring' at Vauxhall and London Waterloo, estimating 95% of barcode tickets are fraudulent, risking £1m revenue.
Category : Transport
One in hospital after A1 crash near Metrocentre
One person was taken to hospital after a collision on the A1 near Metrocentre, causing long delays and road closures on Monday afternoon.
Bev Craig Pledges Better East-West Transport Links
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig says travel to Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford 'has to be made easier', pledging to work with other mayors to improve east-west connections.
Bev Craig announces free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds
On her first day as Greater Manchester mayor, Bev Craig announced free bus travel for 11 to 16 year olds from January 2027, saving families £500 per child annually.
New £26m Mersey Ferry Royal Daffodil Set for Launch
The new £26m Royal Daffodil Mersey ferry is a step closer to launch as Mersey Ferries submits a licensing application to Wirral Council, allowing alcohol and music onboard.
Sydney tolls to rise as Transurban blocks reforms
Sydney's WestConnex toll will rise at least 4% yearly as Transurban blocks reform, with only a few roads getting one-off cuts.
Six dead, 26 injured in Italy bus crash
Six people died and 26 were injured in a bus crash in Italy, with debris scattered across the scene.
A1 Western Bypass Crash: Road Closed Near Metrocentre
A1 southbound closed near Metrocentre after collision; one northbound lane also shut. Delays reported, emergency services contacted.
M4 motorway halted as lorry carrying hay bursts into flames
Traffic on the M4 has ground to a halt after a lorry carrying bales of hay burst into flames near Swindon, with all lanes closed between junctions 15 and 16.
New bus service for Drumsagard pupils to Cathkin High
JMB Travel launches new S21 school bus from Drumsagard to Cathkin High, starting August 13, after council distance threshold change left pupils without transport.
Six dead in tourist bus head-on crash in Italy
At least six people died and 34 were injured when a tourist shuttle bus collided head-on with a camper van and cars on the Terni-Rieti road in Umbria, Italy.
Network Rail starts £3.6m Avon Viaduct repairs
Network Rail begins £3.6m repairs at historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow, protecting the 23-span listed structure until May 2027.
Four Cardiff roads to return to 30mph after review
Four Cardiff roads will revert to 30mph after a review of Wales' 20mph scheme, with work starting this week. Newport Road, Western Avenue, Ocean Way, and Hadfield Road are affected.
Over-70 drivers face £1,000 fine for licence check
Drivers aged 70+ risk £1,000 fine and up to six penalty points for not renewing their licence. The free online check takes three minutes.
Trump's $10bn Dulles Airport Plan Hides Original Terminal
Donald Trump's $10bn plan for Dulles International Airport would hide most of Eero Saarinen's iconic 1962 terminal beneath new structures, despite preservation promises.
Drivers moving home face £1,000 fine over V5C log book error
Drivers moving house must update DVLA licence and V5C log book separately or risk up to £1,000 fine for each, property expert Lisa Mortie warns.
DVSA confirms August MOT and driving licence changes
The DVSA begins the national rollout of MOT photo capture on August 3, with digital licence and road safety updates also confirmed for August.
Train delays from Cardiff after weekend fire
Passengers face major delays and cancellations on trains from Cardiff on Monday after a weekend fire damaged the railway between Cardiff and Newport.
TfL catches Elizabeth line fare dodger who owed £2,000
A TfL revenue officer catches a fare dodger who racked up over £2,000 in unpaid Elizabeth line tickets, as the chase is filmed for Channel 5's Fare Dodgers.
Chinese Range Rover clone covers 828 miles on one tank
Jaecoo 7 SHS-P covered 828 miles at Millbrook, beating its 745-mile WLTP figure and becoming the only plug-in hybrid SUV on sale with over 800 miles of range.
AA calls for one-hour automatic to manual driving conversion
The AA says drivers who pass automatic tests should be allowed to drive manual cars after a one-hour conversion course, rather than face long waits.
AA urges one-hour manual conversion after automatic tests
Drivers who pass automatic tests should be allowed to drive manual cars after a one-hour conversion course, the AA has said, citing long waiting times.
AA wants one-hour manual conversion after automatic test
The AA proposes one-hour manual conversion for automatic licence holders as manual test waits hit 22 weeks and automatic test share at record high.
M4 fatal crash: smart motorway defect 'overwhelming cause', jury told
Jury hears defective smart motorway system was overwhelming cause of fatal M4 crash, as prosecution says collision not inevitable.
Little-known button that warms your car faster this winter
Former car salesman reveals the little-known button that heats your car quickly this winter, plus other efficient warming tips.
Pensioner dies in North Yorkshire light aircraft crash
A man in his 70s died after his light aircraft nosedived at Sherburn Aero Club in North Yorkshire. The AAIB is investigating.
Birmingham train services resume after wartime mortar found near track
Unexploded wartime mortar near Birmingham's railway caused severe delays, closures, and an exclusion zone before being made safe and lines reopened.
London Railway Stations Face Capacity Crisis As Numbers Soar
Elizabeth line passenger numbers soar 41%, pushing London stations toward capacity crisis. One in six UK rail journeys now on the line.
V-set final journey: NSW train fans bid farewell to 'old but plush' steel rattlers
NSW's oldest electric train, the V-set, makes its final journey from Lithgow to Central Station, with enthusiasts celebrating the 'old but plush' steel rattlers.
London City airport cancels all flights after unexploded WWII bomb found
London City airport cancels all flights after discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb, with a 214-metre exclusion zone and evacuations in place.
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