The ‘See it. Say it. Sorted.’ rail safety campaign has marked its 10th anniversary, with more than 1.5 million texts sent to #British #Transport #Police (BTP) since its launch in 2016. The reports have resulted in more than 175,000 police deployments and almost 83,000 crimes recorded.

The free, discreet 61016 service allows passengers to report crime, suspicious behaviour and safety concerns. More than 200,000 messages are now received annually, helping officers take action and bring offenders to justice.

The #Government is also investing £63 million in British Transport Police over three years to fund more than 200 additional officers, alongside £17 million to improve station CCTV. The campaign, initially launched to tackle terrorism, has since expanded to cover a wider range of #railway safety issues.
https://dft-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/see-it-say-it-sorted-marks-a-decade-of-keeping-britains-railways-safe

First Minister John Swinney has pledged to work collaboratively with the UK Prime Minister to deliver further devolution to S#cotland. Although the #Scottish and #UK Governments hold opposing views on #Scottish independence, Mr Swinney noted shared agreement that #Westminster is currently failing the Scottish people, asserting that local decision-making yields the best results.

Speaking after a meeting of the National Economic Council, the First Minister welcomed the UK Government’s new principle of 'devolving by default' and praised the Prime Minister’s commitment to respect the constitutional role of the Scottish Parliament without bypassing it.

Mr Swinney outlined that any proposed powers must actively drive economic growth, support business expansion, create better jobs, raise wages, and ease cost-of-living pressures. Both governments are now set to jointly draft a plan for further devolution.
https://www.gov.scot/news/fm-will-work-with-pm-on-further-devolution/

Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) has formalised a partnership with White Ribbon Ireland, a campaign led by the Men’s Development Network, to promote respect, equality and the prevention of gender-based violence among its more than 1,000 colleagues.

The partnership aims to raise awareness, encourage conversations and equip staff to recognise and challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours. It also seeks to extend these messages beyond the workplace into families and communities.

Operating in a traditionally male-dominated sector, GAI said the initiative supports its commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive working environment and encouraging more women to pursue careers in public transport.

The agreement was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, building on previous collaboration, including White Ribbon training for GAI’s senior leadership and management teams.
https://www.goaheadireland.ie/go-ahead-ireland-and-white-ribbon-ireland-formalise-partnership-support-lasting-cultural-change

Royal Marines abseiled from Waterloo station’s Victory Arch as South Western marked the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day in support of the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal.

The event featured wreath-laying at the First World War memorial, alongside performances by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, the Military Wives Choir and the Pipes and Drums of the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery.

The annual fundraising event supports serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. Last year, £1.5 million was raised across London stations, including £124,000 at Waterloo.

Fundraising also took place at stations across the capital, with railway staff, military personnel and volunteers joining the effort. South Western received the Ministry of Defence’s Gold Award earlier this year for its support of the Armed Forces community.
https://www.southwesternrailway.com/other/news-and-media/news/2026/october/royal-marines-abseil-from-victory-arch-as-london-waterloo-marks-20-years-of-london-poppy-day

The #Government has confirmed £7 million in Budget funding to explore a potential bid to host the #Olympic and #Paralympic Games in the North of England in the 2040s.

A full feasibility study will examine possible venues, transport links, costs, community benefits and how events could be spread across the region. The work will involve the Government, UK Sport, Northern Mayors and the #British Olympic and Paralympic Associations.

The proposal follows an initial assessment by #UK Sport in May and has received support from regional mayors and local leaders. Ministers say hosting the Games could boost economic growth, support regeneration, create opportunities and increase national pride.

The plans form part of wider efforts to invest in #transport, housing, public spaces and grassroots sport across the North. No decision has yet been made to submit a formal bid.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-gives-northern-olympics-and-paralympics-hopes-a-chance

The #UK #Government says record funding of £7.3 billion is helping councils tackle potholes and improve road conditions across #England. Images supplied by Cornwall and Wiltshire councils show improvements to damaged roads, supported by funding allocated over the next four years.

New figures show almost £5 billion will be spent by local authorities on road maintenance this year, £800 million more than two years ago. The work includes pothole repairs and longer-term resurfacing, with nearly 7,000 miles of roads expected to be maintained.

Roads Minister Justin Madders said the investment would help reverse more than a decade of underinvestment and make journeys safer and smoother. A further £220 million has also been released to councils that met performance targets.

Wiltshire is eligible for more than £161 million over four years, while #Cornwall could receive more than £221 million.
https://dft-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/road-nightmares-a-thing-of-the-past-as-record-funding-used-to-banish-pothole-ghosts

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL has confirmed that 48 Central line carriages, equivalent to six trains, have completed refurbishment under the Central Line Improvement Programme (CLIP) and returned to service.

The refurbished cars are numbered:

91201, 92201, 93054, 92054, 93176, 92176, 91001, 92001, 91093, 92093, 93026, 92026, 93206, 92206, 91109, 92109, 91111, 92111, 93446, 92446, 93222, 92222, 91263, 92263, 91331, 92331, 93012, 92012, 93142, 92142, 91155, 92155, 91079, 92079, 93100, 92100, 93232, 92232, 91043, 92043, 91347, 92347, 93236, 92236, 93220, 92220, 91123 and 92223.

TfL also confirmed that a seventh train, comprising eight carriages, is due to enter service on 30 October 2026. Its cars are numbered 91319, 92319, 93082, 92082, 93110, 92110, 91339 and 92339.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-2865-2627

🇮🇪 #Transport for #Ireland (TFI) has launched a campaign promoting greater use of its late-night and 24-hour public transport services.

The ‘TFI Network Works Later Than You Think’ campaign highlights travel options for shift workers, retail and hospitality staff, and people attending events or socialising.

Services include 15 24-hour bus routes in #Dublin, connections between Ballincollig and Carrigaline via Cork, and Limerick and Shannon Airport. Galway also has late-evening bus and rail services, while TFI Local Link and town bus services operate in areas including Drogheda, Kilkenny and Sligo.

Supported by local authority Night-Time Economy Advisors, the campaign aims to raise awareness of services supporting Ireland’s night-time economy.

Passengers can plan journeys and access real-time updates through the TFI Live app or website.
https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/tfi-campaign-highlights-late-night-and-24-hour-public-transport/

#Transport for #Wales (TfW) has confirmed that the TrawsCymru T4 and T10 bus services will return to their winter timetables from Sunday 2 November.

The additional summer journeys, introduced to meet seasonal demand and support travel to communities and visitor attractions across Wales, will come to an end.

Both routes will continue to provide key transport links throughout the colder months.

Mark Jacobs, TfW’s Senior Planning and Development Manager for TrawsCymru, said the enhanced summer services had provided more travel opportunities for customers. He added that the standard winter timetables would maintain important connections for communities and passengers travelling across Wales.

Passengers planning to use the T4 or T10 from 2 November are advised to check journey times before travelling. Updated timetables are available on the TrawsCymru website.
https://news.tfw.wales/news/trawscymru-t4-and-t10-services-move-to-winter-timetables

New regulations requiring learner drivers in Ireland to complete their driving tests before renewing permits will come into force on 1 November 2026.

Under the changes, Irish learner drivers who have held a permit for four years must pass a driving test before it can be renewed. Those who have not passed within seven years will have to restart the learning process.

For car drivers, this means retaking the theory test, obtaining a new learner permit, completing 12 Essential Driver Training lessons and passing the practical test.

The measures form part of Ireland’s Road Safety Strategy, which aims to halve road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 and achieve zero fatalities or serious injuries by 2050.

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien said the changes would encourage learners to complete their training and help make Irish roads safer. The regulations were announced in November 2025, allowing time for a public awareness campaign.
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/regulations-to-encourage-learner-drivers-to-complete-the-licensing-process-come-into-effect/

Plans for four new railway stations across the Liverpool City Region are progressing as Mayor Steve Rotheram advances his commitment to begin work on all four by 2030.

The proposed stations are Liverpool Baltic, Carr Mill in St Helens, Daresbury in Halton and Woodchurch on the Wirral. Liverpool Baltic is the most advanced, with the Combined Authority being asked to approve its business case and allow construction to proceed. Work on the other three schemes is also underway, with further findings expected in 2027.

The plans form part of the Mayor’s Merseyrail for All programme, aimed at improving access to jobs, education and opportunities. Alongside the new stations, investment will improve accessibility at existing stations, upgrade facilities at Runcorn and enhance passenger information across the network.

The programme also supports plans to bring Merseyrail into public ownership in 2028, helping create a more integrated regional transport network.
https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/full-steam-ahead-on-mayors-plans-for-four-new-rail-stations-as-liverpool-city-region-drives-good-growth-in-every-postcode

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled a commemorative poppy train ahead of Remembrance Day, paying tribute to serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.

The train, numbered 700045, was launched at London Blackfriars on 29 October, during London Poppy Day, a Royal British Legion fundraising event. Poppies feature on both ends of the train, with its number marking the year the Second World War ended.

The launch was attended by GTR’s Armed Forces Network, Royal British Legion volunteers and members of the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery. GTR has also introduced a second poppy train, numbered 700145, which will operate across the network.

The initiative builds on GTR’s Armed Forces Covenant commitment, signed in 2022, to support service leavers and promote fair employment opportunities. Its Armed Forces Network, established in 2024, also helps veterans access employment and community support.
https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/gtr/pressreleases/commemorative-poppy-train-launched-by-rail-operator-ahead-of-remembrance-day-3475101

Great Western Railway (GWR) has launched a Black Friday sale, offering 60,000 discounted train tickets with savings of up to 50% on selected Standard and First Class Advance fares.

Tickets are available to buy from 30 October to 2 November 2026, for travel between 6 November and 17 December.

Fares include Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington from £22 in Standard and £44 in First Class. Bath Spa fares start at £21, Cheltenham Spa at £20, Cardiff Central at £29 and Exeter St Davids at £32.

The discounted fares offer an opportunity to save on festive trips, shopping visits and journeys to see friends and family. However, restrictions apply to certain routes and dates, including some November and December weekends.

GWR advises customers to book early, as the sale ends on 2 November and tickets are limited.
https://news.gwr.com/news/gwr-black-friday-sale-bag-a-bargain-with-savings-of-up-to-50-percent-on-train-tickets

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The #Welsh Government has received just 3% of the £1bn it sought from the #UK #Government this year as part of a £14bn commitment to address decades of rail underfunding.

Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper said the funding fell short of what Wales needed, citing delays to journeys and missed opportunities for economic growth and tackling climate change. He renewed calls for rail devolution and a fairer funding settlement.

Despite accounting for 10% of Great Britain's rail network, Wales receives just 1% of Network Rail's spending, according to the Welsh #Government.

Plans for new stations at Magor and Undy, Llanwern, #Cardiff East, Newport West, Somerton, Cardiff Parkway and Deeside Industrial Park remain in focus. The Welsh Government says several schemes are ready to proceed, with #Transport for Wales and Network Rail having agreed to work together to deliver the Burns stations.
https://media.service.gov.wales/news/uk-government-derails-welsh-rail-vision

Greater #Manchester has launched a new #Transport #Policing and #Crime Command (TPACC) to improve safety across the Bee Network and the region’s roads.

Led by Chief Superintendent Suzanne Downey, the command brings together Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Up to 300 personnel will tackle crime, antisocial behaviour and dangerous driving, with increased patrols and a more co-ordinated response to incidents.

The command will also incorporate GMP’s Roads Policing Unit and support Greater Manchester’s ambition to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on roads by 2040.

TPACC will build on TravelSafe LiveChat, which enables passengers to report incidents discreetly through QR codes on buses and trams. The service has received more than 2,000 reports, prompting police responses to 800 incidents.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/1eb469b6-4308-48fe-a7e1-4e08c4eb9e6f/new-transport-policing-and-crime-command-launched-to-keep-bee-network-passengers-and-road-users-safe

🇸🇬 Singapore’s Land #Transport Authority (LTA) has held two workshops to gather public views on its Land Transport Master Plan refresh. More than 8,200 people have contributed through surveys, focus groups and community outreach since November 2025.

Participants highlighted three priorities: more travel options, safer and more walkable neighbourhoods, and improved public transport, including smoother transfers, less crowding and more comfortable stations. Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng attended the second workshop and unveiled the refresh logo, representing connected journeys across #Singapore.

Public feedback will help shape future transport plans and policies. Residents can continue sharing their views online and through CrowdTaskSG activities. The refreshed plan is expected in 2027, with a public exhibition planned for the same year.
https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2026/10/news-releases/ltmp-refresh-visioning-workshop.html

South #Yorkshire plans to submit a £1.45bn #transport investment programme to the Government, covering Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.

The proposals include bus franchising, Supertram renewal, more than £125m for rail projects, improved links to Doncaster Sheffield Airport and £141.1m for neighbourhood upgrades.

Plans include station improvements, bus priority measures, better shelters, road maintenance and safer streets, crossings and walking, wheeling and cycling routes.

The investment aims to improve connections to jobs and services and support housing and economic growth. Approved by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Board, the programme is due to be submitted to the Government. Subject to approval, work would begin in April 2027 and continue until 2032.
https://www.southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article/transport-city-regions-approval-board

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Road collisions and casualties continue to fall in Wales, with new figures suggesting the 20mph default speed limit is contributing to safer roads.

Data for April to June 2026 shows collisions fell by 19% and casualties by 20% across all Welsh roads compared with the same period in 2025. On roads with 20mph and 30mph limits, collisions dropped by 22% and casualties by 20%.

Compared with the same quarter in 2023, before the default 20mph limit was introduced, collisions on these roads were down 37% and casualties fell by 35%. These are the lowest figures recorded on this basis, excluding the Covid pandemic.

Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper welcomed the figures, saying they offered further evidence that the policy was improving road safety. He thanked police forces for recording the data and said the trends would continue to be monitored as part of the policy's ongoing evaluation.
https://media.service.gov.wales/news/road-collisions-and-casualties-continue-to-fall-as-20mph-limit-makes-real-impact-says-deputy-minister

🇮🇪💳🚍 Contactless payments have been introduced on TFI Local Link services across #Waterford, allowing passengers to pay for single journeys using debit or credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

The rollout forms part of the National #Transport Authority’s nationwide programme to modernise public transport payments, following introductions in several other counties, including Wexford.

Daily and weekly fares remain available through the Leap website and TFI Leap Top-Up App. Leap cards, cash and Free Travel Cards continue to be accepted on eligible services.

Edmund Betagh, TFI Local Link Programme Manager at the NTA, said the move would make public transport more accessible and convenient. Damien Tobin, General Manager of TFI Local Link Waterford, said the change would benefit regular passengers and visitors while helping keep communities across the county connected.
https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/contactless-payments-arrive-on-tfi-local-link-waterford-services/

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:

#TfL has published details regarding vehicle charges, penalty notices, and funding allocations relating to the London Borough of #Havering between 2016 and 2026.

Since the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to all London boroughs in August 2023, Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) issuances to Havering vehicle keepers increased significantly, peaking at 38,700 in 2024 before falling to 29,738 in 2025 and 19,086 up to October 2026. Cumulative ULEZ PCN payments from Havering keepers reached nearly £2.9 million by late 2026. TfL also collected £9.1 million in Congestion Charge PCNs from Havering keepers since 2019.

Regarding borough funding, TfL's Local Implementation Plan allocations to Havering totalled over £2.8 million for 2026/27. Furthermore, Havering paid £363,818.25 in 2025/26 for traffic signal maintenance and was invoiced £7.53 million for the Freedom Pass in 2026/27.
https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transparency/freedom-of-information/foi-request-detail?referenceId=FOI-2400-2627