Department for Transport
Latest news6 Apr 2021DfT will decide future of smart motorways this summer
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will set out the future for smart motorways this summer.
Reports17 Mar 2021Tees Valley multi-modal hydrogen transport hub masterplan
Study researching the benefits and issues of creating of a multi-modal hydrogen transport hub within the UK and specifically the Tees Valley area.
Latest news17 Mar 2021Hydrogen transport hub gets £3m Government investment
The Government will provide £3 million of funding to kickstart the launch of a hydrogen transport hub in Tees Valley.
Latest news15 Mar 2021DfT to create second HQ in Birmingham and ‘northern hub’ in Leeds
The Department for Transport will open a second headquarters in Birmingham and a ‘northern hub’ in Leeds, creating an initial 650 roles in the cities by 2025.
Latest news3 Mar 2021'Strong desire for working from home long-term', says DfT report
A new report put together for the DfT has shown there is a long-term desire for remote working and low levels of interest for previous commuting routines.
Latest news3 Mar 2021‘Government has a long way to go to reach net zero’, says NAO
The NAO has said that while the Government has made progress with EV adoption, there is “a long way to go” to achieve its carbon reduction ambitions.
Reports3 Mar 2021Travel behaviour, attitudes and social impact of COVID-19
This new report, on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), tracks changes in travel behaviour surveying over 4,000 respondents across the UK.
Latest news27 Jan 2021Sale of ICE cars could be limited ahead of 2030
The sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel cars could be limited ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban.
Latest news21 Dec 2020Government to refund rail and coach Christmas travel
The DfT will provide cash refunds for all domestic rail and coach tickets that the public may have booked for the previous Christmas travel window.
Latest news21 Dec 2020DfT publishes latest transport statistics
The Department of Transport has updated its latest transport statistics for Great Britain.
Latest news16 Dec 2020DfT launches £3m coach industry support package
The Department for Transport (DfT) has put a £3 million support package together to help coach operators provide additional services over the Christmas period.
Reports3 Dec 2020Future of Transport - Equalities and access to opportunity
This DfT comissioned report provides insight into the main areas of risk and opportunity that future transport could present for different sections of society.
- Latest news18 Nov 2020
Government confirms petrol and diesel ban from 2030
The Government has confirmed it will bring forward the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030.
Latest news12 Oct 2020Majority of passengers still wary of using public transport, says DfT
The majority of passengers in the UK are concerned about using trains and buses due to Covid-19, according to new data from the DfT.
Latest news8 Sep 2020East Midlands and DfT sign multi-year rail collaboration deal
Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM) will have more of a formal voice in managing rail services in the region following a multi-year agreement with the DfT.
Latest news25 Aug 2020Safety cited as biggest barrier for ride sharing adoption, says DfT
Nearly half of passengers in England would be concerned for their safety when using ride sharing services, according to a DfT survey.
Latest news21 Aug 2020Government gives £360m funding boost to roads and railways
The Government will invest £360 million in road and railway projects to help ‘build back better’ from Covid-19, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
- Latest news21 Aug 2020
Government assembles team to speed up transport projects
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has launched an ‘Acceleration Unit’, made up of a team of specialists, to tackle delays to transport infrastructure projects.
Latest news19 Aug 2020DfT calls for industry feedback on hands-free driving
The DfT is looking for industry feedback to help determine whether car manufacturers should be held liable for the safety of automated lane keeping systems.
Latest news14 Aug 2020UK public transport volume recovery still struggling due to Covid-19
Public transport passenger volumes are still struggling to recover due to Covid-19, according to the latest traffic figures released by the DfT.
