Transport

Whitby Swing Bridge during the traffic-free closures last year.

When Whitby's Swing Bridge will be closed to traffic this summer
North Yorkshire Council has announced when the traffic calming measures for the summer will be implemented at Whitby’s famous Swing Bridge.

Proposed appearance of Haxby Station Credit Network Rail

Call to secure Haxby Station funding after mayor makes public transport priority

Shaun Taylor, of Howden, East Yorkshire, with his fictional 00 gauge layout titled 'West Street Station'. Picture: James Hardisty.

Best pictures from annual Yorkshire Wolds Railway model railway show

A4 Silver Link at Doncaster Works. Peter Tuffrey collection

How Sir Nigel Gresley Class A4 steam locomotives were built for speed

A guard on duty pictured looking out of a carriage leaving Oakworth Station on the first day of the annual Steam Gala weekend on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Photograph by Tony Johnson.

Full steam ahead for Keighley and Worth Valley Railway’s annual Steam Gala

Damage to Bainbridge A684 bridge after wagon collided and landed in the water

Major road closure after wagon crashes into bridge and lands in river

A684 at Bainbridge: All emergency services at scene of serious crash

Heathrow: Airport closed all day following electrical fire

Grosmont Station. (Pic credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Grosmont railway: History of Yorkshire station where Heartbeat was filmed

Engineering work will affect journeys through Yorkshire this weekend

Engineering work to affect rail journeys in Yorkshire this weekend

The A64 would be hugely costing to turn into a dual carriageway, the mayor has said.

Mayor to prioritise bus and rail transport over dualling A64

Road closure. (Pic credit: Daniel Martino)

Yorkshire marathon 2025 road closures: Where are road closures in Sheffield?

An artist’s impression of how the new Elland Rail Station might look when completed

Agreement on compulsory purchase for land to create new railway station

A rally outside the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority offices in Sheffield (March 18), marking the day when buses were brought back under public control.

'Back to the future' - South Yorkshire buses back under public control

Police. (Pic credit: Sam Shedden)

Crimewatch: Fatal Sheffield hit and run to feature on BBC documentary

H&S Wisdom refloated in the Humber Estuary

Cargo ship stuck in Humber Estuary successfully re-floated

Missing dog Athena.

Plea to find missing pet dog which fled after being involved in crash

The A64 Hopgrove junction could soon be partly dualled out towards the coast.

Exclusive Senior Tory MP calls for more action from Mayor on A64 dualling

A general view of the closed Doncaster Sheffield Airport on February 4, 2025 in Doncaster, England. The first passenger flights could take off from a newly-reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport by spring 2026. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Exclusive Talks start with Treasury over Doncaster Sheffield Airport reopening

The No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley arrives at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Grosmont Station, as part of their Railway 200 celebrations.

Sir Nigel Gresley returns to North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The Humber Bridge

Tory mayoral candidate plans to try to abolish Humber Bridge toll 'on day one'
The Conservative candidate for Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has said, if elected, he will “on day one” try to get the Humber Bridge toll abolished, or reduced.
Ivan Morris Poxton

Speed limits on the M1 through roadworks are set to be removed

Speed limit among M1 roadworks to be removed by end of the month

Lord David Blunkett has said IPP sentences are the 'biggest regret' of his career.

Lord Blunkett to submit Yorkshire rail review to Government

A man died following a collision which closed the M18 for several hours.

Man dies in crash despite off-duty police officer trying to save him

Zest opens EV charging for Riverdale Park development in Doncaster.

Rural areas being left behind in electric vehicle charging roll out

An artist’s impression of how the new Elland Rail Station might look when completed (West Yorkshire Combined Authority)

Land compulsory purchase powers set to be used for new Yorkshire railway station

The M180 westbound.

'Multi-vehicle collision' closes motorway as diversion put in place

The car fire in Lendal Bridge in York. Credit: Peter Golding

Historic bridge closed to traffic after car fire breaks out

A visualisation of the revised Harrogate Station Gateway scheme.

Senior councillor offers to meet campaign group against £12m scheme

Plate of fish and chips. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / AFP via Getty Images)

Yorkshire fish and chip 2025: Railway to serve fish and chips for passengers

Drivers face delays this morning

Drivers warned of delays as bridge joint defect closes lanes on M1

H&S Widsom, a cargo ship, is stuck in the mud in the Humber estuary.

Huge cargo ship could be stranded in Humber Estuary for a month
A huge cargo ship is stuck in the Humber Estuary and could stay stranded for a month after three failed rescue attempts.
Jack Fifield

Steve Johnson of North Bay Railway. (Pic credit: Richard Ponter)

Scarborough North Bay Railway: The Yorkshire coast miniature railway attraction

M1 lane closures to remain in place through peak times in South Yorkshire due to bridge joint failure.

M1 and A1(M) closures: bridge damage and horse box cause major delays

The A59 in Moor Monkton

Driver dead and woman, 19, fighting for her life after Yorkshire crash

Police are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on Loscoe Lane, Normanton.

Road closed after pedestrian hit by HGV lorry in Yorkshire

M62 congestion following multi-car crash

Commuters to Leeds face severe delays after man, 24, dies in M62 crash

A616 road. (Pic credit: Google Maps)

A616 South Yorkshire: Major Yorkshire road closed due to crash

Train operator Northern has slashed the price of select Advance Purchase tickets as part of the nationwide ‘Rail Sale’ which starts today, Tuesday, January 14. (Picture contributed)

Train fares to rise by 4.6% despite record low reliability of services

4472 Flying Scotsman at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley in 1924. Peter Tuffrey collection

The Flying Scotsman: A legend of the railways that continues to power on

Junction closures are set to be implemented along the M621.

Man,20s, dies in crash involving car and HGV on M621 near Leeds

NEW GAP CHANCE: As Leeds United face West Brom at Elland Road, above.

Leeds United fans warned of M621 closures ahead of West Brom match

Leeds was named as the sixth 'most congested' place in UK.

M621: Serious crash causes delays on Yorkshire motorway

The South Blockhouse, a Scheduled Ancient Monument on the east bank of the River Hull,. Picture Tony Johnson

'Disappointment' as funding to transform site of ancient castle is 'withdrawn'

Leeds was named as the sixth 'most congested' place in UK.

Commuter chaos during in Yorkshire with delays on M621 and M62

Stock.... Leeds City Centre, Train Station, Railway Station Jonathan Gawthorpe Plans to trial simpler and more flexible ticketing across the North have taken one step closer this week with trials on track for later this year.

Trials for contactless ticketing in the North takes another step closer

The Flying Scotsman. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Flying Scotsman in Yorkshire: Visitors will get to 'climb aboard' iconic train

Host on TransPennine Express train. (Pic credit: TransPennine Express)

TransPennine Kitchen: Yorkshire passengers can have feast while travelling

Customers urged to plan ahead as TRU complete upgrades in West Yorkshire

Passengers warned of upcoming disruption on rail lines in Yorkshire

Wetherby Road in Rufforth, near York

Man in serious condition after being hit by car in Yorkshire village

Todmorden railway station on the Manchester & Leeds Railway. Peter Tuffrey collection

How the first railway line to connect Lancashire to Yorkshire was built

Northern recognised by British Transport Police for work to protect vulnerable people on the railway

Britain's railways have worst year on record for cancellations

A66

A66 to be closed in both directions due to high winds

Tinsley Viaduct

Drivers warned of 50mph speed limit on M1 after 'hundreds' caught

Scarborough Railway Station.

MP proposes direct London-Scarborough rail route as doubts raised

As predicted, there were a number of calls for a better public transport system in Leeds for 2025. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority announced plans for a new mass transit system last year, with Mayor Tracy Brabin saying she hopes to see work start on the scheme by 2028

Public backs mass transit tram routes between Leeds and Bradford

The M606 near Bradford

Boy, 11, injured after crash closes M606 for almost 12 hours

North Yorkshire Council's full council meeting.

Council chiefs 'not bothered' to assess school transport policy change costs

TransPennine Express managing director Chris Jackson in Leeds. Credit: TPE

Exclusive £11.5bn plan 'will give North a rail network to rival Elizabeth line'

A Northern Rail train service.

Long route to getting rail network in North back on track

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