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Betrayal of the North as HS2 delayed yet AGAIN by Tories in 'staggering failure'

Section of controversial high speed train project is put on the back-burner as Government blames increased costs but Labour says the North is paying the price for Tory incompetence

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Government warned of being 'penny wise, pound foolish' after announcing HS2 delay for the North

Construction north of Birmingham will be put on hold for two years

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2023

HS2 leg to be delayed and road projects slowed to make savings

Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced the move on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

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HS2 high-speed trains may not reach Euston until around 2040

Transport Secretary Mark Harper promises to ‘prioritise’ first stage between Birmingham and new station at Old Oak Common

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

HS2 route to be delayed by TWO years in Tory betrayal of northern voters

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said the Government will delay building the Birmingham to Crewe leg of HS2 by two years. Labour said: 'The North is yet again being asked to pay the price for staggering Conservative failure'

Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Greece protests: Strikes halt transport as thousands march over train crash

Strikes cripple ferries, public transport, primary schools and public hospitals as Greeks demand safer trains

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

RMT urged to call off strike at train firms after suspending Network Rail action

The Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, called on to the Rail, Maritime and Transport union to ‘meet us for urgent talks’.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

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RMT suspends all industrial rail action following brand-new pay offer

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has announced that all upcoming planned strike action for Network Rail has been put on hold through a new offer.

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2023

Woman and girls forced to adapt behaviour on public transport to feel safe, MSPs told

Jenny Gilruth opened the debate by setting out how “exhausting” it is to be a woman using public transport in modern Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Eamon Ryan's 'free public transport' comments slammed as 'ridiculous' by Dublin councillor

The Green Party leader claimed that making public transport free would cause an "increased level of unnecessary trips" and "would not substantially boost the sustainability of the transport system”

Dublin Live · Mar 7, 2023

Opposition camp targets Saksayam

The opposition camp plans to lodge another petition against suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob with the Constitutional Court, asking the court to revoke his rights to contest in elections.

Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023

Transport secretary tight-lipped on dualling of the A1 in Northumberland

A decision has been promised in September

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023

North East promised transport 'revolution' as anger mounts over train and bus chaos

Labour's North of Tyne mayor and the shadow transport secretary pledged major upgrades, including the reopening of the Leamside Line, at a transport summit in Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Mar 6, 2023

Cutting rail and bus fares would 'be vote winner at next election' says Burnham

The Greater Manchester Metro Mayor spoke exclusively to the Mirror on the margins of the Transport for the North conference in Newcastle

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

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Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Soaring parking fees and congestion charges - how a trip to our cities could cost drivers more than €100

The NTA (National Transport Authority) have suggested that congestion charges of €10 per car a day and a 400% hike in parking charges could keep motorists away and reduce emissions

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2023

Transport Secretary has 'frank conversation' with boss of TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express cancelled 1,781 services over the last four-week reporting period according to official data

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Tories told to 'get on' with HS2 as Labour vows to build high speed rail line in full

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh told the Tories to 'Get on with it, stop wasting taxpayers’ money as she renewed the party's promise to construct the track's eastern leg

Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023

Opposition targets Saksayam with fresh petition

The opposition camp plans to lodge another petition against suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob with the Constitutional Court, asking that it revoke his right to contest the coming election.

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Reason · Mar 6, 2023

Brickbat: It's Too Big

Spanish Secretary of State for Transport Isabel Pardo de Vera and Isaías Táboas, head of the state-owned railroad company Renfe, have resigned after Renfe ordered trains that would not fit into the nonstandard tunnels in the northern parts of the country the trains are to serve. The contractor selected to…

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Northumberland Line that closed in 1960s to reopen in summer 2024

Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced that regular train services will return between Newcastle and Ashington next year.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Drivers stage strike over plan vs aging Philippine jeepneys

Philippine transport groups have launched a nationwide strike to protest a government program that drivers fear would phase out iconic jeepneys and other aging public transport vehicles

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Whistleblower risks losing his way

Thanks to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for his latest exposure of a major online gambling network, allegedly operated by a police officer attached to the logistics department, popularly known as "Inspector Sua", the Central Investigation Bureau police on Friday launched coordinated raids at 63 targets in six provinces.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Pete Buttigieg admits mistakes in East Palestine derailment response

“Sometimes people need policy work, and sometimes people need performative work,” the Transport Secretary says. “And to get to this level, you’ve got to be ready to serve up both.”

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023

Britain's broken train and bus systems 'costing the North dear', Tories told

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will promise to 'spark a northern renaissance' by reversing the Tories' betrayal on Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 and vow to 'turn the page on a decade of decline'

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2023

Train fares to rise by 5.9% TOMORROW - how to get cheaper tickets before deadline

This is the largest regulated rail fare price hike in more than a decade as the Transport Secretary says it is the "biggest-ever government intervention" - with millions of travellers set to be affected

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