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The Latest Breaking News from The Department for Transport

Leaked email shows minister used civil servants for attack on Labour in 'rule breach'

Labour warned that Transport Secretary Mark Harper had 'been caught red-handed misusing the civil service for political gain' after the Mirror got hold of a secret email

Daily Mirror

Bristol Airport driver fined for Clean Air Zone breach complains about M5 signage

"If there are signs, I didn’t spot them"

Bristol Post

Twelve people killed in e-scooter crashes last year

Figures published by the Department for Transport show 11 riders and one pedestrian died in collisions involving the vehicles.

The Independent UK

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Train passengers could lose access to free wifi to cut costs

The Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’.

The Independent UK

Rail passengers in England could lose wifi access amid cost cuts

DfT tells operators wifi is low priority for travellers and they need to justify business case for it

The Guardian - UK

Rail union tells Tories to match Scotland in pay offer to avoid strikes

THE train drivers’ union has called on Westminster to match the example of Scotland and Wales and introduce pay deals it believes will end…

The National (Scotland)

South West secures share of £30m government fund to improve roads

Several projects UK-wide have received funding from the Department for Transport, as part of a three-year programme developed by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT)

Birmingham Post

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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

Leaders react after TransPennine Express loses contract over 'continuous cancellations'

Latest figures show TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Birmingham Post

John Lewis boss Sharon White wins staff confidence vote; US inflation slows to 4.9% – as it happened

Staff criticise retail performance, as John Lewis boss pledges group will always remain employee-owned

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

Sunderland mum campaigning after partner was killed by drink and drug-fuelled driver to meet Government

Carol King wants motorists suspected of being at fault in a serious or fatal collision to have their licences temporarily suspended before conviction

Chronicle Live

'Revolutionary' new flights from Derry to Heathrow get official go-ahead from UK government

The Department for Transport has now given the planned switch the green light

Belfast Live

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of one in six services in March

There are renewed calls for the Department for Transport to take over control of services when TPE’s current contract expires on May 28.

The Independent UK

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Government signs off £65m payout for owners of failing Avanti and TransPennine rail franchises

Critics say cash should have been invested to avoid collapse of rail services

Chronicle Live

£3m safety upgrade pledge for Newcastle main road named among most high-risk in England

The A186 is the only route in the North East identified for safety improvements from a £47.5m Government fund announced last week, in a bid to avoid serious and fatal collisions

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Drivers over 85 should resit their driving tests, charity warns

There are 510 drivers over the age of 100 still on the road

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Is there a solution to Britain’s bank holiday traffic nightmare?

In today’s newsletter: The whole country knows it’s coming, but getaway gridlock still wracks the country

Nottingham Post

HS2 uncertainty 'devastating' amid empty houses on Long Eaton street

People living on Bonsall Street in Long Eaton say several properties are now empty due to uncertainty caused by HS2.

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.

Belfast Live

Derry to London flights 'secured' for another year thanks to government subsidy

Loganair runs return flights to Stansted every day from Derry

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

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

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