World news | The Guardian5d ago
Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped after years of protests https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/18/stonehenge-tunnel-plan-officially-scrapped-after-years-of-protests #Stonehenge #UkNews #Unesco #Transport #TransportPolicy #Wiltshire #Politics #Heritage #PlanningPolicy
Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped after years of protests

Campaigners have been fighting proposals to build traffic tunnel under the world heritage site since 1994

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World news | The GuardianMar 17
‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/17/pothole-repair-england-wales-road-aia #Transport #TransportPolicy #Politics #UkNews #Business
‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales

Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body

The Guardian
World news | The GuardianMar 13
SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/13/suv-drivers-could-face-extra-charges-for-driving-in-london #Tfl #AutomotiveIndustry #Transport #London #UkNews #RoadSafety #RoadTransport #Motoring #TransportPolicy #Business #Money
SUV drivers could face extra charges for driving in London

TfL are also poised to increase 20mph zones and cut speed limits on the capital’s fastest roads later this year

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US news | The GuardianFeb 19
New York governor pulls robotaxi expansion proposal for cities outside Big Apple https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/19/new-york-hochul-robotaxi-proposal #NewYork #Robots #Waymo #Alphabet #TransportPolicy #Technology #UsNews
New York governor pulls robotaxi expansion proposal for cities outside Big Apple

Kathy Hochul backed away from allowing robotaxi services in smaller cities, though Waymo still plans to move ahead in New York City

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World news | The GuardianFeb 6
Most of Britain’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/06/smart-motorways-poor-value-report-aa #Transport #UkNews #TransportPolicy #Politics #AutomotiveIndustry #Business
Most of Britain’s smart motorways are poor value for money, official reports find

AA says long-awaited evaluations show schemes are a ‘catastrophic waste of time, money and effort’

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World news | The GuardianJan 27
Euston HS2 back on track say ministers as final tunnelling begins https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/27/ministers-euston-hs2-tunnelling-begins-london #Hs2 #London #RailTransport #Transport #UkNews #TransportPolicy #DarrenJones
Euston HS2 back on track, say ministers as final tunnelling begins

First of two 1,600-tonne boring machines drilling the 4.5 miles from Old Oak Common station switched on in London

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Opinion | The Guardian USJan 27
Air pollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar? | Devi Sridhar https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/27/air-pollution-kills-thousands-london-ulez #AirPollution #AutomotiveEmissions #TransportPolicy #UkNews #India #SouthAndCentralAsia #WorldNews #Transport
Air pollution kills thousands a year in the UK and abroad – why isn’t there a bigger uproar?

Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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dadamsdaJan 24

Meanwhile in Germany. Ready for the future. Or not...

"Germany's rail service dealt major blow by government

The government is reportedly walking back #promises to fund major projects for national train operator Deutsche Bahn. DB is beset by chronic punctuality problems, decrepit infrastructure and a lack of investment."

https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-rail-service-dealt-major-blow-by-government/a-75590884

#Publictransport #Infrastructure #Rail #Train #Cars #Future #Sovereignty #ClimateChange #Germany #Conservatives #TransportPolicy

Germany’s rail service dealt major blow by government

The government is reportedly walking back promises to fund major projects for national train operator Deutsche Bahn. DB is beset by chronic punctuality problems, decrepit infrastructure, and a lack of investment.

Deutsche Welle
World news | The GuardianJan 23
Ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on Britain’s smart motorways https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/23/ministers-urged-release-safety-reports-popes-britain-smart-motorways #Transport #RoadSafety #TransportPolicy #Motoring #RoadTransport #UkNews #Business
Ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on Britain’s smart motorways

Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefits

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World news | The GuardianJan 20
UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/20/uk-aviation-reforms-could-sideline-public-input-over-flight-paths-campaigners-warn #AirlineIndustry #TravelLeisure #UkNews #Business #HeathrowThirdRunway #HeathrowAirport #TransportPolicy #London
UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn

Plans to speed up airspace changes for Heathrow expansion could mean industry influences decisions on noise and routes

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