CLondoner92
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Public Transport is the veins of the economy 🚏🚌🚐🚋🚃🚄🚇
Views are my own
https://clondoner92.blogspot.com/
UK Budget 2025: Rail fares frozen and £3 bus cap retained; backs DLR Thamesmead extension & Lower Thames Crossing.
Ireland separately announces €24.3bn transport plan: MetroLink, DART, bus corridors & strategic roads.
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Ireland separately announces €24.3bn transport plan: MetroLink, DART, bus corridors & strategic roads.
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UK Budget 2025: Rail Fares Frozen and £3 Bus Cap Retained, While Ireland Separately Announces €24.3bn Transport Plan
Budget 2025: UK freezes rail fares, keeps £3 bus cap, backs DLR to Thamesmead; Ireland invests €2B in MetroLink transport project.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
UK Budget 2025: Rail fares frozen and £3 bus cap retained; backs DLR Thamesmead extension & Lower Thames Crossing.
Ireland separately announces €24.3bn transport plan: MetroLink, DART, bus corridors & strategic roads.
clondoner92.blogspot.com/2025/11/uk-b...
Ireland separately announces €24.3bn transport plan: MetroLink, DART, bus corridors & strategic roads.
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Mayor Richard Parker gets £2.5bn to fund West Midlands Growth Plan: 100,000 jobs, 120,000 homes, better transport. Funding also includes skills, housing, regeneration, climate action and homelessness support.
www.wmca.org.uk/news/budget-...
www.wmca.org.uk/news/budget-...
Budget hands Mayor £2.5bn to tackle poverty and drive new growth, jobs and homes
Mayor will use the money to drive his Growth Plan to create 100,000 jobs, 120,000 new homes and better public transport.
www.wmca.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Mayor Richard Parker gets £2.5bn to fund West Midlands Growth Plan: 100,000 jobs, 120,000 homes, better transport. Funding also includes skills, housing, regeneration, climate action and homelessness support.
www.wmca.org.uk/news/budget-...
www.wmca.org.uk/news/budget-...
Great Western Railway adds 21 trains for Bath Christmas Market, providing 7,550 extra seats. Expect busy periods 1000–1400 & 1600–2000; off-peak travel advised. Bath Abbey Choir performs 5 Dec. Market runs 27 Nov–14 Dec.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Great Western Railway adds 21 trains for Bath Christmas Market, providing 7,550 extra seats. Expect busy periods 1000–1400 & 1600–2000; off-peak travel advised. Bath Abbey Choir performs 5 Dec. Market runs 27 Nov–14 Dec.
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news.gwr.com/news/a-train...
The Trafford Park Metrolink line has cut car journeys, boosted regeneration, and driven economic growth in Greater Manchester. Since 2020, it’s helped double planning applications and raised property values by 31.7%, supporting further network expansion.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Trafford Park Metrolink line has cut car journeys, boosted regeneration, and driven economic growth in Greater Manchester. Since 2020, it’s helped double planning applications and raised property values by 31.7%, supporting further network expansion.
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
news.tfgm.com/press-releas...
Greater Anglia’s ‘First Step into Rail’ scheme offers young people aged 18-25 the chance to gain workplace skills and rail industry experience. The programme includes training, station work, and a travel reimbursement. Apply by 14 December 2025.
www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...
www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...
Greater Anglia offers three-week employability scheme for young people
Published on: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 Last updated: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
www.greateranglia.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Greater Anglia’s ‘First Step into Rail’ scheme offers young people aged 18-25 the chance to gain workplace skills and rail industry experience. The programme includes training, station work, and a travel reimbursement. Apply by 14 December 2025.
www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...
www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/new...
Alexander Dennis has launched ‘tea and toast’ liveries on its electric buses, showing how many cups of tea and slices of toast the batteries can power. The designs celebrate British culture and highlight the practicality of next-gen electric buses.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Alexander Dennis has launched ‘tea and toast’ liveries on its electric buses, showing how many cups of tea and slices of toast the batteries can power. The designs celebrate British culture and highlight the practicality of next-gen electric buses.
www.alexander-dennis.com/alexander-de...
www.alexander-dennis.com/alexander-de...
Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
TfL’s mobile contract moved from O2 (£4m/year) to Vodafone (£300k so far). A signal booster at 5 Endeavour Square cost £120k; full cost details are withheld for commercial sensitivity.
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TfL’s mobile contract moved from O2 (£4m/year) to Vodafone (£300k so far). A signal booster at 5 Endeavour Square cost £120k; full cost details are withheld for commercial sensitivity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
tfl.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
TfL’s mobile contract moved from O2 (£4m/year) to Vodafone (£300k so far). A signal booster at 5 Endeavour Square cost £120k; full cost details are withheld for commercial sensitivity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
TfL’s mobile contract moved from O2 (£4m/year) to Vodafone (£300k so far). A signal booster at 5 Endeavour Square cost £120k; full cost details are withheld for commercial sensitivity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
Transport for London has issued a notice for a four-year contract to operate bus routes 159 and N159, with an option to extend. Two bids were received, yet no award has been made. Indicative bid values ranged from £8.82m to £9.60m overall.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07326...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07326...
Provision of bus service - Route 159/N159 - Find a Tender
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November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Transport for London has issued a notice for a four-year contract to operate bus routes 159 and N159, with an option to extend. Two bids were received, yet no award has been made. Indicative bid values ranged from £8.82m to £9.60m overall.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07326...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07326...
Transport for London issues a direct award to Sydac for a £450,000 upgrade of Central and Victoria line cab simulators, citing ageing hardware, required Windows 11 migration and the need for fully compatible OEM systems with no viable alternatives.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07436...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07436...
Central Line and Victoria Line - Cab Simulator Upgrades - Find a Tender
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Transport for London issues a direct award to Sydac for a £450,000 upgrade of Central and Victoria line cab simulators, citing ageing hardware, required Windows 11 migration and the need for fully compatible OEM systems with no viable alternatives.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07436...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07436...
Falcon Coaches has won a seven-year, £7.39m contract to operate Kingston University’s inter-site bus network from September 2026, offering free, low-impact travel for students. Four bids were assessed, with three operators unsuccessful.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07682...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07682...
Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University - Find a Tender
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Falcon Coaches has won a seven-year, £7.39m contract to operate Kingston University’s inter-site bus network from September 2026, offering free, low-impact travel for students. Four bids were assessed, with three operators unsuccessful.
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07682...
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/07682...
South Western Railway joined the Race the Dark relay for White Ribbon Day, carrying a baton from Weymouth to Waterloo and urging support for the White Ribbon Promise, as operators nationwide highlighted safety concerns for women and girls.
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White Ribbon Day 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
South Western Railway joined the Race the Dark relay for White Ribbon Day, carrying a baton from Weymouth to Waterloo and urging support for the White Ribbon Promise, as operators nationwide highlighted safety concerns for women and girls.
www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-a...
www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-a...
Network Rail has refreshed its Switched On website with new rail safety resources for ages 3–16, ahead of the topic becoming mandatory in England’s PSHE curriculum in 2026. The free materials aim to cut unsafe behaviour and support schools.
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network...
Network Rail re-energises its Switched On website as rail safety education is put onto the English National Curriculum
Rail safety education becomes mandatory in PSHE curriculum in England from September 2026
Switched On rail safety website relaunched with enhanced, age-appropriate resources for school pupils from age...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Network Rail has refreshed its Switched On website with new rail safety resources for ages 3–16, ahead of the topic becoming mandatory in England’s PSHE curriculum in 2026. The free materials aim to cut unsafe behaviour and support schools.
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network...
c2c has unveiled a train decal to mark its White Ribbon Accreditation, highlighting work to tackle violence against women and girls. The operator is running awareness events and launching a Women’s Forum to support safety and equality across its network.
www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...
www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...
c2c celebrates White Ribbon accreditation with train decal unveiling | Trains to/from London, Southend & Essex with c2c Rail
For trains to and from London, Southend and elsewhere in Essex, plus timetables, ticket sales, information and events and offers, visit c2c-online.co.uk
www.c2c-online.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
c2c has unveiled a train decal to mark its White Ribbon Accreditation, highlighting work to tackle violence against women and girls. The operator is running awareness events and launching a Women’s Forum to support safety and equality across its network.
www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...
www.c2c-online.co.uk/media-centre...
Digital signalling tests on the East Coast Main Line saw two trains use ETCS simultaneously for the first time. Network Rail, GTR and Siemens say the milestone supports plans to introduce the system between Welwyn and Hitchin in 2026.
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/milesto...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/milesto...
Milestone as multiple trains use digital signalling on main line for first time
Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience after further work to progress the digital signalling upgrade took place on the East Coast Main Line.
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Digital signalling tests on the East Coast Main Line saw two trains use ETCS simultaneously for the first time. Network Rail, GTR and Siemens say the milestone supports plans to introduce the system between Welwyn and Hitchin in 2026.
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/milesto...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/milesto...
New #EU driving rules now in force include digital licences, a 17-year-old #driving scheme, and stricter probation for novice drivers. Serious driving offences will have EU-wide penalties, while the Vision Zero goal aims for zero road deaths by 2050.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New #EU driving rules now in force include digital licences, a 17-year-old #driving scheme, and stricter probation for novice drivers. Serious driving offences will have EU-wide penalties, while the Vision Zero goal aims for zero road deaths by 2050.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...
The National Transport Authority has opened a public consultation on proposed bus changes in Athenry, including rerouting 425a, introducing Route 416, and integrating with TFI Live and Leap Card. Feedback is invited until 9 January under Ireland’s plan.
www.transportforireland.ie/news/nta-lau...
www.transportforireland.ie/news/nta-lau...
NTA Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Bus Service Enhancements for Athenry
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has today opened a public consultation on plans to improve bus connectivity for Athenry. Consultation DetailsThe consultation, which runs until 5:00pm on Friday,...
www.transportforireland.ie
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The National Transport Authority has opened a public consultation on proposed bus changes in Athenry, including rerouting 425a, introducing Route 416, and integrating with TFI Live and Leap Card. Feedback is invited until 9 January under Ireland’s plan.
www.transportforireland.ie/news/nta-lau...
www.transportforireland.ie/news/nta-lau...
Heathrow's third runway expansion moves forward, with HAL’s proposal set to guide policy review. The £100,000 job-boosting project will improve connectivity by 2035, while balancing climate and environmental goals through modernised airspace and sustainable aviation.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Heathrow Airport Limited’s third runway proposal will be basis for expansion
Decisive action on third runway to support trade, tourism and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Heathrow's third runway expansion moves forward, with HAL’s proposal set to guide policy review. The £100,000 job-boosting project will improve connectivity by 2035, while balancing climate and environmental goals through modernised airspace and sustainable aviation.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Cycling in London has increased by 43% since 2019, with 1.5 million daily trips in 2025. TfL's cycle network now spans over 431 km (268 miles), helping more people cycle safely, with 76% of users feeling secure on Cycleways.
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New TfL data shows the number of daily cycling journeys in London has risen by 43 per cent since 2019, as TfL’s cycle network exceeds 431km
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New data published in Transport for London’s Travel in London report shows cycling journeys are up by 43 per cent compared with 2019 levels
Number of daily cycle journeys has increased by 12...
tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Cycling in London has increased by 43% since 2019, with 1.5 million daily trips in 2025. TfL's cycle network now spans over 431 km (268 miles), helping more people cycle safely, with 76% of users feeling secure on Cycleways.
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Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
London Underground drivers are not permitted to use AirPods or headphones while operating trains, though ear defenders may be worn for safety.
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London Underground drivers are not permitted to use AirPods or headphones while operating trains, though ear defenders may be worn for safety.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
tfl.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Transport for London Freedom of Information release:
London Underground drivers are not permitted to use AirPods or headphones while operating trains, though ear defenders may be worn for safety.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
London Underground drivers are not permitted to use AirPods or headphones while operating trains, though ear defenders may be worn for safety.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
On White Ribbon Day, Govia Thameslink Railway offers 1,000 free active bystander training places for staff and passengers, teaching safe ways to support harassment victims and report incidents as part of wider efforts to make rail travel safer for women and girls.
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UK’s largest train firm supports White Ribbon Day with 1,000 free places on active bystander course
On White Ribbon Day today, the UK’s largest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has announced free training sessions supporting staff and...
www.mynewsdesk.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On White Ribbon Day, Govia Thameslink Railway offers 1,000 free active bystander training places for staff and passengers, teaching safe ways to support harassment victims and report incidents as part of wider efforts to make rail travel safer for women and girls.
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/govia-tha...
Stagecoach has deployed two full-size mobile bus simulators to enhance driver training and safety. Based in South #Wales and West #Scotland, they let drivers practise difficult conditions in a controlled environment, supporting higher training standards.
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media.stagecoachgroup.com/news/stageco...
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Stagecoach has deployed two full-size mobile bus simulators to enhance driver training and safety. Based in South #Wales and West #Scotland, they let drivers practise difficult conditions in a controlled environment, supporting higher training standards.
media.stagecoachgroup.com/news/stageco...
media.stagecoachgroup.com/news/stageco...
Great Britain’s rail fare revenue rose 8% to £11.5bn, reducing government funding, though income remains below pre-Covid levels. Overall income dipped, costs rose, and most investment went to HS2, while private investment also increased.
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Increasing fares revenue contributes to reduction in government subsidy for the railways | Office of Rail and Road
Train fare revenue for Great Britain’s rail network rose 8% to £11.5 billion between April 2024 and March 2025 when compared to the previous year, the latest statistics from the Office of Rail and Roa...
www.orr.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Great Britain’s rail fare revenue rose 8% to £11.5bn, reducing government funding, though income remains below pre-Covid levels. Overall income dipped, costs rose, and most investment went to HS2, while private investment also increased.
www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/...
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Issues With My Videos Hosted On Dailymotion
Overview of my Dailymotion issues, including the unexplained disappearance of my videos...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Issues With My Videos Hosted On Dailymotion
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From 25 February 2026, visitors from 85 visa-free nations must hold an ETA to travel to the UK. The scheme aims to tighten security and streamline arrivals. It costs £16, is usually approved within minutes, and excludes British and Irish citizens.
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No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme
From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.
www.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
From 25 February 2026, visitors from 85 visa-free nations must hold an ETA to travel to the UK. The scheme aims to tighten security and streamline arrivals. It costs £16, is usually approved within minutes, and excludes British and Irish citizens.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Issues With My Videos Hosted On Dailymotion
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Issues With My Videos Hosted On Dailymotion
Overview of my Dailymotion issues, including the unexplained disappearance of my videos...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Issues With My Videos Hosted On Dailymotion
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