UK Transport
Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption from cancellations and strikes
East Midlands Railway is withdrawing about 20 fast trains daily due to fleet reliability issues. Meanwhile, other operators are reporting service disruptions.
South Western Railway punctuality hits seven-year low after nationalisation
New data shows that 64.1 per cent of South Western Railway services arrived on time between April and December last year. The operator reports that it is working to address reliability issues inherited from the previous private sector operator.
London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strikes to disrupt services
Rail passengers face significant cancellations and reduced timetables as union members walk out over a rest-day working dispute. Check service updates.
Aberdeen Airport security strike averted as industrial action is called off
Planned security strikes at Aberdeen Airport have been averted, providing a boost to regional transport reliability. This resolution comes as the aviation industry balances recovery with ongoing labor negotiations.
Rachel Reeves blamed as Starmer redirects £700m road funds to defence
The government is canceling major road infrastructure schemes, including the A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass, to reallocate funds to defence.