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Train cancellations in Great Britain hit highest level on record

One in 26 journeys disrupted with government accused of ‘abject failure’ to tackle worst offenders such as Avanti West Coast

The Guardian - UK

New rail minister raises hopes high-speed line may include Bradford

Huw Merriman says he is ‘working up options’ for city’s inclusion in Northern Powerhouse Rail

The Guardian - UK

Crew ‘in tears’ after last flight takes off from Doncaster Sheffield airport before shut down

This South Yorkshire airport was recently voted best in the UK

The Independent UK

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Last flight at Doncaster Sheffield takes off as crew 'in tears' and locals furious

The last flight - to Katowice in Poland - left Doncaster Sheffield Airport on Saturday as the South Sheffield travel hub is wound down by owners Peel Group despite protests from workers and users of it

Daily Mirror

Metro Mayors holding emergency summit over rail chaos

Steve Rotheram will join other northern leaders to address the "shambles" on the rail network

Liverpool Echo

Mayors blast 'shambles' of rail services 'inflicting misery on millions of people'

An emergency meeting of regional mayors was being held today

Manchester Evening News

Northern mayors holding emergency meeting over rail services ‘shambles’

West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin has called Thursday’s meeting.

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Avanti West Coast and ministers risking Christmas rail chaos, says Labour

Shadow transport secretary seeks assurances over ‘staggering’ situation on west coast mainline

The Guardian - UK

Doncaster Sheffield supporters demand Liz Truss honour promise to protect airport

Louise Haigh, MP for Sheffield Heeley, and Ed Miliband, Doncaster North MP, joined Doncaster Sheffield Airport workers to demand that the travel hub is not closed

Daily Mirror

Ministers back free train travel for military to remembrance services after outcry

Exclusive: former veterans minister Johnny Mercer and others had condemned plans to scrap free travel

The Guardian - UK

Truss promises station in Bradford as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail plans

The Prime Minister has previously said she would reverse the Government’s decision to curtail much of the high-speed railway route.

The Independent UK

All the policies announced at Labour conference 2022 as Keir Starmer gives big speech

From nationalising the railways and getting 1.5million people on the housing ladder to reversing a Tory tax cut, here are all the new announcements at the Labour Party Conference

Daily Mirror

What does rail renationalisation mean and who owns UK railways?

The government will take control of TransPennine Express services, which covers Manchester and Liverpool in the North of England, and runs to Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Starmer urged to visit picket line as Labour members back striking workers

The CWU’s Dave Ward moved a motion aimed at committing the next Labour government to bringing Royal Mail back into public ownership.

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Manchester Evening News

Labour announce plan to re-nationalise railways to 'serve public interest'

It's the party's annual conference this week

Daily Mirror

Labour WILL renationalise railways if party wins next general election

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh told delegates at the party's annual gathering in Liverpool that power needed to be 'in the hands of the public'

Daily Mirror

Bus journeys to be capped at £2 - but only for three months amid calls to go further

The Department for Transport announced that the £60million scheme will help people in England during the cost of living crisis, but Labour has branded the move inadequate

Daily Mirror

UK's worst rail firm Avanti pays £11m to shareholders after getting £17m taxpayers' cash

Rail operator Avanti has paid out out millions to investors despite forcing passengers to endure severe overcrowding, axed services, soaring prices and the worst train delays in the country

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The Independent UK

Strip Avanti of rail franchise if cut services not restored, Labour says

Private operator has dramatically cut intercity services on UK’s flagship railway

The Guardian - UK

Labour demands action over Avanti West Coast reduced train service

Transport secretary urged to press for restoration of full timetable or strip operator of contract after 12 cancellations on Monday

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of bus routes face axe with 'cliff-edge' deadline THIS WEEK - key areas hit

A cut-off date is looming within days for England's bus firms to cut or scrap key routes - as vital government Covid funding runs out in October

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar urged to clarify nationalisation stance as Starmer sparks confusion

It comes as Keir Starmer appears to pull back on pledge to nationalise "rail, mail, energy and water" he made when running for Labour…

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he won’t be ‘ideological’ amid renationalisation row

Labour leader puts focus on ‘growth, growth, growth’ but appears to step back from public ownership policy

The Guardian - UK

North of England rail services to receive £11.5bn investment

From 2025, commuters can expect two extra trains every hour between Manchester and York and journey times up to 40% shorter

The Guardian - UK

More than 100 bus routes in England face cuts and cancellations

Falling passenger numbers, rising costs and the forthcoming end of emergency government funding blamed for services being reduced or terminated

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