The Latest Breaking News from Transport

‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister

Transport minister Richard Holden said the UK would need to be ‘robust’ in how it deals with ‘hostile state’ China.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Minister willing to give Metro 'tougher powers' to deal with driver abuse as shortages drive more cancellations

As Metro Tasmania deals with driver shortages and bus cancellations, Transport Minister Michael Ferguson says tougher powers to deal with abuse are an option if requested by his department.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

A9 dualling by 2025 'simply unachievable' and will be delayed transport minister says

In a statement to Holyrood on Wednesday, the transport minister said the commitment to the dualling programme remains "absolute".

The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023

Rail fares to fluctuate based on demand in trial scheme

The Department for Transport said the LNER trial is an attempt to better manage capacity while also raising revenue.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Return train tickets could soon be axed - with Brits having to buy two singles instead

In a merger for British rail services, Transport Secretary Mark Harper is reportedly looking to announce the end of return tickets to make way for two single trips costing the same.

Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

Return train tickets could be axed in major railway shake up

Passengers may be forced to buy two singles for the same price instead

Liverpool Echo · Feb 6, 2023

Return train tickets could be SCRAPPED forcing Brits to buy two singles for every trip

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is reportedly poised to announce the end of returns in favour of two singles costing the same in plans to merge British rail services

Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2023

Return train tickets to be scrapped in Government announcement this week

The announcement will also bring back plans for Great British Railways

Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023

Edinburgh to slash roads repair budget as North Bridge costs rise by £24m

The city's transport leader admitted the budget cut would "increase the rate of decline" on the city's roads.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 2, 2023

SRT to call bids for land near new rail hub

The Transport Ministry expects that bids for the commercial development of land around Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal will be completed this year.

Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2023