The Latest Breaking News from DfT

Rail strikes: what does November train driver stoppage mean for passengers?

Train drivers for 11 rail firms will strike on 26 November

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

HS2 ‘likely’ to exceed mammoth budget unless urgent savings found

“HS2 Ltd has indicated that, if unmitigated, the final delivery cost is likely to exceed its target cost of £40.3 billion based upon its forecast of future spending,” Mark Harper said

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022

Metrolink fare dodgers could soon be forced to pay a lot more

The Government has also announced the penalty for evading rail fares in England will increase from £20 to £100 next year

Manchester Evening News · Oct 28, 2022

Planned new bridge over River Trent 'pushing forward' with renewed calls for another

Previous bridge closures have brought traffic to a standstill

Nottingham Post · Oct 20, 2022

Government silent on plans to 'accelerate' huge North East transport projects – including A1 dualling and Tyne Bridge

It is unclear how ministers intend to speed up a number of critical transport upgrades across the region, having promised to do so in last month's mini-budget

Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022

Great British Railways plan to oversee rail network delayed

Transport secretary says scrapping of transport bill means plan will not go ahead in 2024

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

Creation of Great British Railways delayed

The body was due to begin operating in early 2024 but that timetable has been scrapped.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Noise camera deployed to catch rowdy drivers

The DfT held a competition to select four areas where the £300,000 trial will take place.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Multimillion-pound UK road scheme facing legal action on climate grounds

Campaigners say DfT was wrong to only assess emissions against national carbon budget

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

HS2’s supporters fear cancellations and delays as austerity looms

In Britain’s darkening economic climate, the expensive high speed rail project looks like an obvious target for further cuts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022