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09 September 2025

Bus company McGill's Group plan £25m Glasgow depot expansion

Independent bus company McGill’s Group has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a site close to Glasgow city centre, in a move that could deliver up to 850 jobs.

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08 September 2025

UK–Saudi investment to support transport decarbonisation and new jobs

More than £360 million of joint UK–Saudi investment is set to create 187 jobs across both countries, including 97 in the UK.

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03 September 2025

ScotRail scraps peak fares permanently in bid to boost rail travel

Rail fares and ticketing have been simplified for ScotRail customers after the national operator announced that peak fares are to be "gone for good", effective from 1st September.

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03 September 2025

Peel Ports Clydeport welcomes largest ever wind turbines following £3m Infrastructure investment

Peel Ports Clydeport has welcomed its largest ever turbines to a key facility for the renewable energy sector following a recent £3m investment in infrastructure.

Sustainability & EnvironmentFreight ForwardingNews + 2 more
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03 September 2025

£5m fund backs 26 new rail safety projects across the UK

A total of 26 projects designed to improve passenger safety and experience on the railways have secured £5 million in government funding.

Health & WellbeingRailNews + 3 more
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02 September 2025

Government unveils £104m boost for local transport outside major cities

The government has announced a £104 million boost to support travel improvements in communities outside England’s major cities.

Policy & GovernmentActive TravelNews + 4 more
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01 September 2025

DP World launch ‘UK first’ low carbon truck programme at major ports

Described as a 'UK industry first', DP World has launched a new low carbon truck programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs, offering truck operators access to low carbon fuel.

Sustainability & EnvironmentFreight ForwardingNews + 4 more
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29 August 2025

CILT(UK) announce new MRG Chair

CILT(UK) extends their deepest appreciation to Paul Le Blond for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service as Chair for the Membership Representative Group (MRG) these past few years.

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18 August 2025

Freightliner names train after CILT(UK) to celebrate 200 years of train travel

In honour of Railway 200 and the rail freight sector, a locomotive was named after CILT)UK) during a ceremony at Doncaster Railport as part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations.

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13 August 2025

CILT(UK) airs support and caution on Transport Select Committee bus reforms

A recent report from the Transport Select Committee urging the Government to overhaul local bus services and establish a national baseline for connectivity, which would safeguard rural residents across England, has received a cautious welcome by experts at CILT(UK).

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