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UK government extends £2 bus fare cap again amid cost of living crisis

The cap to remain for bus services outside London until 31 October

The Independent UK

Government extends £2 bus fare cap for second time to help with cost of living

The cap will remain for bus services outside London until October 31 after which it will increase to £2.50 until November 30 2024.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham hails Transpennine Express contract axe a 'victory' as he vows to reshape northern rail travel

It comes after months of misery for rail passengers in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News

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TransPennine Express nationalised after months of delays and disruption

TRAIN services run by TransPennine Express will be nationalised after months of delays and cancellations...

The National (Scotland)

FirstGroup stripped of TransPennine Express contract

Services to be nationalised following widespread delays and cancellations

Insider UK

TransPennine Express train services brought under Government control due to 'continuous cancellations'

TPE passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year, with latest figures showing that TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Chronicle Live

Andy Burnham vows to 'restore trust' after TransPennine Express brought under government control

"I am glad the Government has listened."

Manchester Evening News

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Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads despite safety warnings

New laws to permit vehicles up to 18.55 metres long, but campaigners say they will increase fatal accidents

The Guardian - UK

Fears for cyclists as longer lorries bring wider blind spots

The Department for Transport said it will enable the same volume of goods to be carried on fewer journeys

The Independent UK

Longer lorries will be on British roads by the end of the month

Government believes the longer lorries could bring an additional £1.4bn to the economy, despite concerns over what happens if they take a wrong turn

Wales Online

Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak

The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity.

The Independent UK

Trains in Wales 'will get less reliable in the next five years', transport minister warns

Lee Waters launched a furious attack on the UK Government's plans for rail spending in Wales in a speech

Wales Online

Road-building spree will derail UK’s net zero targets, warn campaigners

Hybrid vehicle pollution and van traffic update adds 26 megatonnes of carbon emissions to Department for Transport decarbonisation plan

The Guardian - UK

'It might save money but it won't save lives' - safety fears grow as Government considers changing MOT tests

We take a look at the purpose of the MOT and why garages and industry bosses think reducing the time between tests is a bad idea

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The Independent UK

Plan to allow fuel tankers to operate at full capacity during disruption

The Department for Transport is consulting on allowing tankers to operate at full capacity to keep forecourts stocked.

Manchester Evening News

'The next stop will be...': Buses to get audio-visual announcements

Onboard announcements and visual displays to become mandatory

Wales Online

'Massive' change to Britain's buses starts from today

New rules from the Department for Transport are aimed at boosting passenger independence

Evening Standard

Euston HS2 delays would mean extra costs, warns watchdog

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.

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The Guardian - UK

Revised plans for HS2 Euston terminus would cost almost £5bn, says watchdog

NAO warns cost of station in London almost double initial budget and pause on work could push it higher

The Independent UK

Euston HS2 delays would mean extra costs and higher spending, warns watchdog

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.

Nottingham Post

New Nottingham city centre 20mph limits to be enforced from the end of March

New signs have been put up in recent months

Wales Online

Majority of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules, says report

Government considering move for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than the current three

The Independent UK

More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules – survey

The Department for Transport is consulting on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than three.

Manchester Evening News

Passengers left gobsmacked as 'dreadful' train operator Avanti has contract extended despite months of rail chaos

'It's a complete lottery is the train runs or not...'

Insider UK

Avanti West Coast gets short-term contract extension

Operator of Scotland-London services had been struggling with reliability and punctuality

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