Transport bosses set to press ahead with bus service franchising plans TRANSPORT bosses are set to press ahead with plans to franchise bus services in the west of Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024
Start date for Canberra's public transport free travel period revealed Free travel is expected to last at least six weeks. The Canberra Times · Sep 4, 2024
Hundreds of homes to be built on Tube station car park after Transport Secretary ditches Tory veto TfL’s tower block scheme was described by MP as ‘overbearing’ and like East Germany Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2024
Spinning its wheels: the new national transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent past The government’s new National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) could easily have been renamed the “highway funding project”, given its intense focus on road building. The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024
I have the ideal road plan for Britain. Take the 16 major highway schemes worth £15bn and bin them New ministers now face a historic choice: more roads of dubious value or fresh thinking to secure growth – and fight climate breakdown, says transport commentator Christian Wolmar The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Labor's bus plan has the Greens and Liberals lining up to take credit Tripartisan backing for buses. Tripartisan disagreement on detail. The Canberra Times · Aug 23, 2024
Sydney’s shiny new Metro service is great – now can we fix the city’s busted bus stops? Multi-billion-dollar transport projects create headlines, and politicians love to bask in the glow of a successfully completed project such as Sydney’s new Metro. This service will change many people’s lives for the better. The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024
Local buses every 20 minutes in Labor's electric bus buying plan The plan will need more than 350 bus drivers recruited before 2028. The Canberra Times · Aug 22, 2024
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says she will support local 20mph speed limits despite opposition The transport secretary dubbed the last government’s approach ‘ridiculous’ The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Cheaper ScotRail fares 'could return in future', says minister A SCHEME which cut rail fares for travellers at peak times could return in the future, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has suggested ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2024
Scottish Government must take on big business to boost train use, campaigner says THE Scottish Government must take on unregulated bus companies if it wants to improve public transport, according to a leading campaigner after a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2024
Who is Louise Haigh? Labour’s transport secretary who negotiated pay deal with rail union Sheffield MP, who is a former shop steward for Unite, has promised a “radical overhaul” of public transport The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
Flights guaranteed for regional Rex Airlines customers The federal government has guaranteed bookings on Rex Airlines as it goes through the administration process, as sacked workers call for their entitlements. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
50c fare trial produces near pre-pandemic patronage Commuters have jumped on a six-month trial of near-free public transport fares with patronage levels close to pre-pandemic levels. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
The Canberra Times · Aug 14, 2024 All you need to know about MyWay+ Including how to make sure your current card's balance isn't lost.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024 Fresh calls for reinstatement of Scotland to Europe ferry AN MSP has called on the Scottish and UK Governments to “come together and work together” to work on the reinstatement of a Scotland…
The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2024 Waiting for electric buses, ACT government shifts its on-road targets The target was subtly changed between budget papers.
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 Transport Secretary Louise Haigh hit by train delay on way to Parliament to renationalise railways MPs were due to debate legislation to renationalise railways on Monday
Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2024 French rail network fully restored after Olympic-day ‘sabotage’ Probe ongoing into attack on high-speed train network which disrupted busiest lines on Paris Olympics opening day.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2024 Weekend of disruption for French trains after Olympic sabotage France's high-speed train lines remained disrupted on Saturday, a day after saboteurs paralysed much of the rail network ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris. According to the transport ministry, traffic won't return to normal until Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 What we know about 'malicious' attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening French transport was thrust into chaos Friday just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024 Olympics 2024 LIVE: Matt Richards wins stunning silver in swimming after Tom Pidcock takes mountain bike gold It was a busy night of swimming finals in the pool on day three after Japan edged China to a dramatic men’s gymnastics gold, while Tom Pidcock defended his mountain bike title on a brilliant day for Great Britain in Paris
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024 Paris Olympics: Huge arson attack on French rail network hits fans on way to Games Eurostar said journey times in both directions between London and Paris were expected to be delayed by up to 90 minutes
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2024 Multi-million pound contract awarded for Rest and Be Thankful ground investigations The Scottish Government has awarded a £5.5 million contract for ground investigations at the Rest and Be Thankful.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 The Government’s confirmed key policy positions at a glance Labour has hit the ground running after a landslide General Election victory provided scope for major changes.