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Andy Burnham praises Government for ‘putting Avanti West Coast on notice’

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has praised the Government for giving Avanti West Coast a short-term contract renewal, but warned he is “hugely concerned” about its “failing service” lasting a further six months. Andy Burnham, who wrote to Transport ...

07 Oct 2022 at 13:43

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

Department for Transport admits incorrect data used for low-traffic schemes

The Department for Transport has admitted road traffic figures were lower than previously published data which was used to justify low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). Designed to encourage cycling and walking by limiting driving in residential ...

02 Oct 2022 at 12:15

Inflation figure used for rail fare rises hits 40-year high

The inflation figure usually used to determine annual increases in some train fares has risen to its highest in nearly 40 years. The Office for National Statistics data showed July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation was 12.3%, up from 11....

17 Aug 2022 at 09:58

Rail fares rise in England will be below inflation rate

Next year’s increase in rail fares in England will be below the current rate of inflation, the Government has announced. Changes in regulated fares such as season tickets are traditionally implemented on the first working day of the year ...

15 Aug 2022 at 10:30

Rail fare increase in England will be below inflation rate, Government says

An expected increase to rail fares in England will be less than July’s retail price index to help commuters cope with the cost-of-living crisis, the Government has announced. The price rise, which will come into effect next year, will ...

15 Aug 2022 at 04:09

Rail union bosses warn pay dispute will continue ‘for as long as it takes’

Rail union leaders have warned the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions will continue “for as long as it takes” as a fresh strike caused travel chaos on Thursday. Tens of thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and ...

18 Aug 2022 at 16:54

Shapps’ comments on number plates for bikes ‘impractical’, says Cycling UK

A shake-up of road laws which could see cyclists forced to display registration plates, buy insurance and face prosecution for speeding has been described as “impractical” and “strange” by transport groups and opposition parties. ...

17 Aug 2022 at 14:53

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

A fuel tax should be imposed on domestic flights to fund a freeze in train fares, a pressure group has said. Campaign for Better Transport said taxing jet fuel at the same rate as petrol and diesel for motorists would help cut ...

16 Aug 2022 at 09:20

Inflation figure used for rail fare rises to be released

An inflation figure usually used to determine annual rises in some train fares will be released on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics will publish July’s retail prices index (RPI) at 9.30am. Traditionally, the UK, ...

16 Aug 2022 at 16:36

Forcing cyclists to display number plates would be impractical, minister warned

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been widely condemned after announcing a plan which could force cyclists to display registration plates. Motoring experts, transport groups, legal experts and opposition parties ...

17 Aug 2022 at 18:06

Grant Shapps considering creating 20mph speed limits for cyclists

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has flagged changing road laws so cyclists have to abide by 20mph speed limits or face penalties. Less than a fortnight after vowing to create a “death by dangerous cycling” law ...

17 Aug 2022 at 09:44

Rail dispute could be prolonged ‘indefinitely’, warns RMT chief

A union leader has warned the rail dispute could be prolonged “indefinitely” as the latest strike by thousands of workers caused travel misery for passengers. Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, ...

18 Aug 2022 at 12:56

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