Rail performance data to be displayed in stations for ‘transparency’: Haigh Louise Haigh made the claim as she committed to display rail performance data at stations. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
£100m plus bat shed ‘tip of iceberg’ on HS2 delivery ‘failure’, says Haigh The Transport Secretary described a ‘complete lack of efficiency’ in spending. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024
Sadiq Khan urged to be open with Londoners about looming Tube fares hike Mayor is under Government orders to raise TfL fares by 4.6% - in line with the national rail increase Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Chancellor visits Manchester to promote investment in northern infrastructure Rachel Reeves announced the Transpennine Route Upgrade was secured in her first Budget as Chancellor last week. Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024
Tanni Grey-Thompson to lead taskforce on air travel for disabled passengers Team led by Paralympic champion will work with aviation industry to ‘break down barriers’, says transport secretary The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to lead new taskforce for disabled air passengers The group will aim to tackle issues such as people being left onboard planes without timely assistance and mishandling of wheelchairs. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Bus fare hike same as 1p income tax rise on working people who commute - new analysis The Department for Transport has disputed claims that the 50 per cent rise in the cap on a single bus ticket equates to a 1p rise in income tax The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024
Tube strikes: Union chief 'not optimistic' for breakthrough as network shutdown looms on London Underground Passengers warned to expect no services if Aslef strikes go ahead on Thursday and next Tuesday Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024
A huge, hideous Canary Wharf by Regent’s Park: this could be the result of Labour’s plan for HS2 Where will Rachel Reeves find billions for a tunnel from Old Oak Common to Euston? Private development is one answer, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024
Fares hike blow for Londoners as union decision on Tube strike go-ahead is awaited RMT executive meets to decide whether to suspend strike - first walkout due from 6pm on Friday Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Government orders Sadiq Khan to hike Tube and rail fares as part of £485m London settlement Inflation-busting 4.6% increase - to match rise in national rail fares - will also affect Elizabeth line and London Overground Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Plans to tackle infamous ‘Euston rush’ released after urgent review Around 40 per cent of Avanti West Coast services will now board 20 minutes before departure The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Network Rail aims to tackle 'Euston rush' with change to boarding Passengers travelling on around 40% of Avanti West Coast services from the London station can now board trains 20 minutes before departure Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024
Network Rail aims to tackle ‘Euston rush’ Passengers travelling on around 40% of Avanti West Coast services from the London station can now board trains 20 minutes before departure. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024 ‘Euston rush’ could be on its way out as early train boarding introduced Some services at Euston will start boarding 20 minutes before departure to try and tackle overcrowding at the busy station
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024 Embattled transport secretary’s Budget victory prevented bus fare rises of up to 650% Details have emerged over how transport secretary Louise Haigh’s intervention ensured a new cap in bus fares would feature in the Budget
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 Dartford Tunnel closures spark fresh demands for new Lower Thames Crossing to get green light One tunnel was shut all day on Monday after a spillage, leaving drivers stuck in hours-long queues of traffic
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024 Passenger dies and 15 people are injured after two trains collide Network Rail and Transport for Wales said in a joint statement it was a ‘low-speed collision’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024 Yes, review HS2’s ‘dire’ delivery – but contract renegotiation matters more To unpick this debacle, the transport secretary will have to cajole companies to go against their shareholders’ interests
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 The Guardian view on investing in public transport: it’s time, finally, to look north Editorial: London’s award-winning Elizabeth line is an example of what can be achieved. Labour needs to deliver the same ambition elsewhere
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024 Ministers to oversee ‘dire’ HS2 as true cost remains uncertain Transport secretary says analysis of high-speed rail project unable to clarify if overrun is £10bn or £20bn
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 First Sue Gray, now Angela Rayner – is Keir Starmer a nightmare to work for? IT hasn’t been a good month – nay, a good first 100 days – for Keir Starmer ...
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024 How make-or-break Budget has fractured Keir Starmer’s cabinet ANALYSIS: With the prime minister’s poll ratings at rock bottom, Sir Keir Starmer is grappling with cabinet unity ahead of Rachel Reeves’ Budget, writes Political Correspondent Archie Mitchell
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024 Stansted airport expansion: What you need to know as ministers hail £1.1 billion investment The plans feature more seating areas and new shops, bars and restaurants
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024 Elton John and Michelin meals: Labour pulls out all the stops to woo investors ‘You are pivotal to this great cause of our times,’ Keir Starmer tells global bosses in London as he targets wealth creation