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09 September 2025

Rail operators sign recycling partnership to reuse redundant materials and revive freight trains

South Eastern Railway and the East Kent Railway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Shepherds Well station on Friday 5 September, marking the first agreement of its kind in Kent.

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09 September 2025

CILT(UK) unveils awards for best papers at Logistics Research Network 2025

CILT (UK) has granted five academic awards following its recent three-day Logistics Research Network (LRN) event at the University of Sheffield from 3 to 5 September.  

Skills & EducationLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 3 more
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09 September 2025

Swissport trebles capacity at East Midlands Airport amid cargo growth

Freight handling firm Swissport has invested in a new facility at East Midlands Airport that trebles its capacity, responding to rapidly growing demand for air cargo services.

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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.

EconomicBus & CoachNews + 3 more
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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.

EconomicRailNews + 2 more
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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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