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DfT 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.

Opinion 10 Dec 2020

What lessons can transport ticketing learn from trouble in telecoms?

Philippe Vappereau, chairman of CNA, explains what the smart transport ticketing suppliers can learn from the troubles in the telecoms industry.

NRIL Development of a Passenger Rail Traction Decarbonisation Strategy

Decarbonisation of rail key to ‘levelling up’, says NRIL

Decarbonisation of the North’s rail network has key part in Government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda, says Northern Rail Industry Leaders' (NRIL) latest whitepaper.

Hitachi Rail invests in Hyperloop signal technology

Hitachi Rail is investing an undisclosed sum to integrate Hyperloop Transportation Technologies’ (HyperloopTT) signal system into its own signalling technology.

Stoke-on-Trent awarded £29m to upgrade transport network

Stoke-on-Trent will get £29m from the Government's Transforming Cities Fund to help improve train stations, active travel and the city’s central bus station.

Latest news 2 Dec 2020

TfL and Government strike £825m deal on Crossrail funding

Transport for London (TfL) and the Government have confirmed an agreed £825 million finance package to deliver the final phase of the Crossrail project.

Latest news 2 Dec 2020

Greater Manchester launches bus reform consultation

Greater Manchester is launching a further public consultation on its proposals to reform the bus market; following a new report on the impact of Covid-19.

Latest news 2 Dec 2020

TfL advises passengers to cycle and walk to ease passenger numbers

Transport for London (TfL) is urging passengers to walk and cycle to try and ease the numbers returning to public transport as the second lockdown lifts today.

Latest news 2 Dec 2020

Government to restore rail connections in 15 rural locations

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded up to £50,000 each to 15 rail scheme projects in a bid to reconnect areas in rural England.

Council leader disappointed by new Crossrail delays

The leader of Havering Council has raised his concerns about further delays to the Crossrail project caused by a dispute between the government and Transport for London (TfL) over funding.

Rail, bus and active travel set to replace M4 motorway extension plans

The Welsh Transport Commission has suggested using additional rail stations, rapid bus routes and cycle corridors as an alternative to the axed plans for an M4 motorway extension.

Consultation 25 Nov 2020

The Future of Transport Regulatory Review

The outcome of the Department for Transport's consultation on micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and Mobility as a Service (MaaS).

Widespread support for legalising micromobility vehicles

The Government has published responses to the Future of Transport Regulatory Review, which found “widespread support” for legalising micromobility vehicles.

Riding Sunbeams awarded £2.5m for solar rail project

Riding Sunbeams has been awarded a £2.5 million grant to build and connect a solar powered energy plant that will directly power rail in East Sussex.

Welsh government calls for rail investment in transport review

The Welsh government has said any transport review should be used as an opportunity to “put right” the UK government’s neglect of Welsh railways.

DfT invests £1.2m for digital rail signalling

The Department for Transport (DfT) is investing £1.2 million to roll-out digital rail signalling to improve safety and reduce delays.

HS2 to track infrastructure carbon with new standard

HS2 has achieved the global standard to manage whole-life carbon emissions as its develops the infrastructure to deliver the new high-speed rail network.

TfGM to increase tram capacity by 15%

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is set to increase its Metrolink tram capacity by 15% to help provide more space for social distancing.

Video: Virgin Hyperloop completes first passenger test run

Virgin Hyperloop has completed its first test run with passengers at its Nevada test track.

Government and TfL strike deal on £1.8bn rescue funding

TfL and the Government have reached a funding agreement forecast to be worth £1.8bn to help secure services during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.