FirstGroup, the United Kingdom’s largest listed train and bus operator, reported a sustained decline in its share price as it signalled rising cost pressures and lower bus patronage. Despite recording
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British Airways has cautioned that its Spanish parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), may reconsider its investment in Heathrow Airport should the costs associated with a third runway become prohibitive.
The UK government has launched a security investigation into a reported vulnerability that could allow hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses to be remotely deactivated mid-transit. Officials are collaborating with the
For over fifty years National Express has been synonymous with intercity coach travel across Britain a household brand and a fixture of the British transport scene. Its iconic status was
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,
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
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.
Thousands of jobs may be at risk as part of the UK government’s planned overhaul of Britain’s railway industry. According to reports, the transition of all train operators into public
The UK government has announced plans to establish a new online train ticket retailer, marking a significant shift in the nation’s rail ticketing landscape. The Department for Transport’s initiative aims
Growing disparities in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UK are threatening to derrapeur the nation’s transition to sustainable transport, according to a comprehensive analysis by consultancy firm Stonehaven.
Britain’s flagship high-speed rail project, HS2, is facing fresh scrutiny as internal management estimates suggest costs could reach £66 billion, marking a substantial £9 billion increase from previous projections. The
The UK Labour government has revealed plans to bring South Western Railway (SWR) into public ownership this May, marking the first railway nationalisation under Sir Keir Starmer’s administration. The move
