London’s Heathrow Airport has unveiled plans to raise landing fees by 17%, triggering strong opposition from major airlines concerned about increased costs being passed on to passengers. The proposed increase,
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The Office of Rail and Road has dealt a significant blow to Virgin Trains’ aspirations to re-enter the British railway market by rejecting its application to operate services on the
British rail operators have implemented crucial speed restrictions on major routes amid soaring temperatures, significantly impacting operational efficiency and shareholder value across the transport sector. The restrictions, initially confined to
The British government has launched a comprehensive review into private train operators amid concerns they are generating “super normal profits” that could cost taxpayers upwards of £200 million annually. Transport
The electric bike-sharing pioneer Lime is preparing for a stock market flotation, targeting a valuation exceeding $500 million. The San Francisco-headquartered enterprise, established in 2017 and currently managing e-bike and
Britain’s ambitious high-speed rail project, HS2, is set to miss its 2033 completion target amid mounting costs and management challenges, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander revealed in a stark parliamentary address.
Uber, in collaboration with the British tech firm Wayve, has announced plans to trial self-driving taxis on the streets of London starting in spring 2026. This initiative marks a significant
A new challenger has emerged in Heathrow Airport’s third runway expansion project as billionaire hotelier Surinder Arora unveils plans to deliver the development at a significantly lower cost. Arora, who
Rachel Reeves has unveiled a bold £15bn investment package aimed at revitalising trams, trains, and buses outside of London. This move seeks to address longstanding regional disparities and refocus attention
Economy-class seating on aircraft has been woefully neglected since the 1990s, according to Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates airline. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in
Network Rail has signed a pioneering 14-year deal to power its mainline railway stations using solar energy, marking a significant milestone in the rail sector’s commitment to sustainability. The agreement,
The UK’s first electric flying taxi has achieved a significant milestone, completing a cross-country flight through open airspace in Europe. The prototype VX4 aircraft, developed by Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace, is
Phil White, one of the pivotal figures behind the rise of National Express, has made a return to the company, now rebranded as Mobico. At the age of 75, White
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to remain at the helm of Tesla as chief executive for at least the next five years. Speaking at the Qatar Economic
Bournemouth railway station, once celebrated in 1885 for revolutionising seaside accessibility, is now taking centre stage again in Britain’s transport history. On Thursday, the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, revealed the
Trainline, the UK-based online rail ticketing retailer, reported a significant drop in its share value on Wednesday, with shares tumbling as much as 8% before stabilising to a 4% loss.
