Rail users still face disruption despite strikes being called off Services likely to be 'extremely limited' today Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022
Yellow, Pink lines to trial next month The Yellow and Pink monorail systems are to begin their trial runs next month before commercial operations officially commence in February, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has confirmed. Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022
Northern Powerhouse Rail scaled back AGAIN as Tory says 'not much point' in plan Proposals to build in full Northern Powerhouse Rail, also called High Speed 3, have been scrapped just weeks after they were restored by ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022
ACT govt preparing in case it needs to tunnel under Mt Ainslie for high speed rail First flagged in 2013 by the then transport minister, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a report found the fast-train could connect Sydney to Melbourne by 2065. The Canberra Times · Nov 3, 2022
Germany to let commuters ride buses and trains for 49 euros a month Germany will introduce a nation-wide transport ticket for 49 euros ($48) a month from January, Transport Minister Volker Wissing said on Wednesday, with the aim of cutting CO2 emissions and helping citizens cope with soaring inflation. Reuters · Nov 2, 2022
Mick Lynch warns rail strikes could last until after Christmas if Tories won't do deal RMT union chief Mick Lynch warned of fresh disruption in the run-up to Christmas and urged Transport Secretary Mark Harper to break a seven-month strike dispute over pay, conditions and maintenance job cuts Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022
France and UK need to do more on Channel migrant crisis, Cabinet minister admits Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the authorities on both sides of the English Channel needed to step up work to tackle small boat crossings. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Bendigo joins push for Vic government to overhaul wheelchair-accessible taxi industry A taxi service providing vital transport for people who use wheelchairs in regional Victoria is "not economically viable" and is calling for state government intervention. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
RMT releases single featuring Scottish music sensation TRANSPORT union RMT has released a fundraising single by music legends Primal Scream and Dexys called Enough is Enough!. The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2022
North's rail network 'unacceptable' as Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail 'chaos' as emergency Jamie Driscoll and four more Labour mayors from the North were involved in an emergency meeting on Thursday and are calling on the Government to "haul operators to the table" to sort out the current rail "chaos" Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022
Northern leaders invited to Government meeting over rail chaos TransPennine Express has cancelled 53 trains on Friday, its website reveals Manchester Evening News · Oct 28, 2022
Northern mayors say rail chaos is an 'emergency' and demand the Government steps in to secure services Politicians say Northern passengers should not have to put up with cancellations and delays Birmingham Post · Oct 27, 2022
Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail ‘chaos’ as emergency Mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside held an emergency meeting. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Transport bosses asked to look at rail connections to Belfast International and City airports The Minister has also suggested a new trainline from Derry to Portadown Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022
Birmingham Post · Oct 27, 2022 Humber MP keeps climate role in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new government Graham Stuart holds on to BEIS role under new Secretary of State following Jacob Rees-Mogg's departure
Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022 Metro Mayors holding emergency summit over rail chaos Steve Rotheram will join other northern leaders to address the "shambles" on the rail network
Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022 Mayors blast 'shambles' of rail services 'inflicting misery on millions of people' An emergency meeting of regional mayors was being held today
Chronicle Live · Oct 27, 2022 Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan dropped from Cabinet in Rishi Sunak's reshuffle Ms Trevelyan, who pledged to dual the A1 in Northumberland in her election campaign, was Transport Secretary for just seven weeks
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2022 Who is the new Transport Secretary? Mark Harper’s political background He expressed his delight at joining Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet on Twitter
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2022 Two new ferries promised for CalMac fleet, transport minister announces WORK is underway to procure two new ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network, the Scottish Government has announced.
ABC News · Oct 26, 2022 Warning signs now too big for NSW mobile speed camera cars, Transport for NSW tells budget estimates The government's plan to bring back speed camera warning signs hits a bump in the road as transport officials reveal the signs are too big to fit in their current car fleet.
Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022 Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle in full - who's BACKED and SACKED in PM's top team The new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wasted little time in bringing in a new team, with Suella Braverman brought back as Home Secretary just six days after her sacking - while Michael Gove, Dominic Raab and Steve Barclay also returned to the top table
Nottingham Post · Oct 24, 2022 The Nottinghamian: Warm hubs across the city and what to do this half term Take a look at Monday 24 October's newsletter
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022 Elizabeth line: Bond Street station finally opens to the public The Elizabeth line’s Bond Street station has finally opened, five months after other stations on the line’s central stretch went into service. TfL said the new station would relieve congestion at other busy stations serving the West End and make central London more accessible. The first services at the station…
Chronicle Live · Oct 20, 2022 Government pushes ahead with new law to ensure trains run during rail strikes The proposal by Berwick MP and Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and the former Prime Minister has been described as 'unworkable' by unions