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Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution

Wales Online

All UK cat owners could be forced to microchip their pets soon - for a morbid reason

The Transport Minister said microchipping cats is the best way to reunite owners with dead pets, as campaigners want the law changed to force drivers who hit cats to inform police

Daily Mirror

NZ's role in green shipping corridors

New Zealand has signed itself up to be part of an ambitious global plan to decarbonise the maritime industry by 2050.

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Union leaders to meet rail minister in bid to secure deal to end strikes

Transport Secretary Mark Harper denies the Government is blocking a deal, saying he is facilitating talks between unions and employers.

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch warns rail staff could be on strike this time next year if Tories won't budge

The boss of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union is working night and day on a settlement but ministers will not budge. And he says his members will not give in.

Daily Mirror

Network Rail paid £2,000 for Michael Portillo to record messages at King's Cross

The spend on messages from Michael Portillo comes despite the government vowing to crack down on endless annoying announcements to passengers

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes not just about pay as worker fears for passenger safety

Changes to terms and conditions are a sticking point in talks between the RMT, train operators and Network Rail

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Rail station name shame

At a cost of 33 million baht, the nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station has triggered public suspicion that requires not only a clear explanation from the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry but also prompt and thorough scrutiny from related agencies.

Bangkok Post

SRT told to check rail hub ahead of launch

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been ordered to check Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, to ensure it is ready for launch, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

Bangkok Post

Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

Bangkok Post

Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said testing passengers arriving from China is about ‘collecting information’ on the virus.

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch accuses Tory minister of lying about move to ‘torpedo’ rail strike talks

Transport secretary Mark Harper ‘absolutely’ denies RMT claim he blocked deal before Christmas

The Independent UK

Passenger volumes set to increase further

The number of passengers entering and leaving the country via all modes of transportation increased sharply throughout last year when compared to the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Government department spent £635 on repairs to a minister's red box

The Department for Transport, which was run by Grant Shapps at the time of the repair in July, shelled out the eye-watering sum of £634.80 to fix a jammed lock on one of the official briefcases

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Fast ferries to come under NSW Opal cap

The privately run Manly Fast Ferry service will come under Sydney's public transport cap and be converted to a hydrogen-diesel fuel blend under new plans.

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Malaysia Proposes Motorcycle Lanes On All State And Federal Roads

The Malaysian Transportation Ministry proposes a law to mandate dedicated motorcycle lanes on all state and federal roads.

Irish Mirror

Transport Minister hints at extension on cost of living supports such as cuts in excise for motorists

“Michael McGrath (Finance Minister) will have the key decision on that"

Irish Mirror

Contactless payments on public transport could start to be in place by Easter

Mr Ryan also addressed the criticisms of public transport IT infrastructure

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Rail fares to rise by almost 6 per cent as of March 2023 as cost of living crisis worsens

The Department for Transport today confirmed that rail prices will rise from March 5, setting a cap of 5.9 per cent for increases to fares regulated by the Government.

The Independent UK

Train passengers face biggest fares rise in 11 years

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the 5.9% cap is ‘well below inflation’.

Daily Record

Proposed Dumfries and Galloway A75 upgrades described as "vague promises"

The second version of the Scottish Government's Strategic Transport Review has been published - with no firm commitment as to when work will be carried out

Newcastle Herald

Transport for NSW and Valuer General respond to Singleton bypass families

State government departments respond to Singleton bypass criticism

The Independent UK

Pay deal in Wales ‘shows Westminster Government is odd one out in rail dispute’

Transport for Wales said it has reached agreement with four rail unions worth 4.5% over nine months.

Birmingham Post

Transport for Wales agrees pay deal with rail unions

The news comes as the rail unions continue to be embroiled in a dispute with other train operators

The Independent UK

Minister claims it is ‘up to the unions’ if northern train services improve

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to end rest-day working on the railways.

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