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Here's why Merseyside doesn't have a tram network

Merseyside was ahead of the game with its tram plans, before things fell apart

Liverpool Echo

From Bristol Airport expansion to the A303 - these are the key South West transport stories for 2023

From plans for new rail stations to controversy over Bristol airport expansion, Hannah Finch takes a look at some of the biggest projects in the pipeline and what’s coming for the year ahead.

Birmingham Post

NTA publishes plans for Dublin's transport system with Luas, DART and Metrolink extensions

The plans include multiple extensions to the Luas to serve Finglas, Lucan, Poolbeg and Bray by 2029

Irish Mirror

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Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey vows to review 'rip off' parking invoices

Transport Minister Mark Bailey says he will take action after an ABC story highlighted frustration from Brisbane residents who were told to pay up after using inner-city car parks.

ABC News

Opposition seeks transport minister's removal over contracts

The opposition is seeking the removal of Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from office, accusing him of winning construction contracts from the Transport Ministry via a proxy in violation of the constitution.

Bangkok Post

Queensland transport department to spend $60.7 million to improve bus, train safety

More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services.

ABC News

Rid roads of unsafe vans

The gruesome road tragedy in Nakhon Ratchasima on Sunday night should serve as wake-up call for Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to rethink continuing to allow the use of converted vans for public transport.

Bangkok Post

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David Elliott has 'no regrets' for warning premier about looming Nazi costume scandal

The NSW transport minister fields questions over Dominic Perrottet's birthday party scandal for the first time after he was revealed as the cabinet colleague who called the premier.

ABC News

Singleton bypass work under way as residents battle Valuer General after this week's big valuation increases

Bypass prices 'lower' than VG's valuations

Newcastle Herald

No 'bottomless pit' of money for striking rail workers, says Transport Secretary

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said RMT workers will not be given an improved offer in their long-running dispute over pay.

Wales Online

Scotland's Transport Minister claims she's still waiting to hear from UK Government about funding for Dumfries and Galloway Road

Jenny Gilruth branded the stance of the Westminster Government as "discourteous" during a Holyrood debate

Daily Record

More than 1 million protest across France against Macron’s pension reform

More than a million people took to the streets during a day of mass strikes throughout France, the French interior ministry said Thursday evening. Transport, schools and refinery shipments were disrupted as workers walked off the jobs in an attempt to derail President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension overhaul. Read our…

France 24

Avoiding another major Hobart traffic jam means building a new bridge, one expert says — but are we too car dependent?

A transport expert believes Hobart needs another bridge over the Derwent River to reduce the impact of incidents like Monday's truck rollover, but others say the city is too dependent on cars.

ABC News

'Horrible cowards' gossiping about NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's Nazi costume

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says people spreading gossip on Macquarie Street about the Nazi costume Dominic Perrottet wore to his 21st birthday party need to "come out from the swamp".

ABC News

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Evening Standard

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Gambling industry’s extraordinary hold over NSW Labor continues

NSW also has the most EGMs per head, which means NSW residents blow more money gambling than other Australians.

Bangkok Post

Come clean on nameplate

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is suspending the controversial change of nameplate for Bang Sue Grand Station while a probe is pending. That's a welcome development, but it's not enough.

Wales Online

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

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Daily Mirror

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

Liverpool Echo

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

Bangkok Post

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.

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