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Self-charging train project gets Government funding

A project developing so-called self-charging trains is among the winners of a Government funding competition to transform the future of transport. The Department for Transport (DfT) said Cambridgeshire-based company Echion Technologies is creating ...

15 Nov 2022 at 08:28

Government should invest in maritime tech, cleaner fuels and workforce – MPs

The UK’s maritime sector needs better treatment of workers and investment in new technology and cleaner fuels to compete internationally, MPs said. A “major commercial opportunity” in the development of smart shipping and autonomous vessels ...

20 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Three million people suffer driving licence delays since April 2020 – report

Three million people who applied for a driving licence since April 2020 have experienced delays – costing some their jobs or income, a report by MPs has found. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) system to process applications ...

17 Mar 2023 at 10:39

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Millions of people across England can save money on bus travel with the introduction of a £2 cap on fares for more than 4,600 routes. More than 130 operators outside London will charge no more than £2 for a single ticket from Sunday until ...

01 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Train driver union boss delayed by ‘bloody rail strikes’ as members walk out

The boss of a trade union whose train driver members walked out on Friday in a row over pay and conditions said he was delayed by “bloody rail strikes”. Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan made the quip to the PA news agency as he ...

03 Feb 2023 at 12:56

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

England’s £2 cap on bus fares will be extended by three months, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The promotion – launched at the start of the year – was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until ...

17 Feb 2023 at 15:22

Airspace modernisation plan to cut flight delays launched by Government

Plans to cut flight delays and emissions by modernising how the UK’s airspace is used have been unveiled by the Government. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it has launched a consultation on a proposal to establish a ...

22 Oct 2024 at 00:01

English rail fares could rise by 8% next year

English rail fares will rise by up to 8% in 2024 if the Government uses the same formula as this year, new figures show. Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency shows this would be the highest annual increase since ...

12 Sept 2023 at 13:11

Drivers warned over rise in crashes after clocks change

Drivers are being urged to be more vigilant after the clocks go back an hour on Sunday, with analysis showing crashes rise following the annual change. The AA said the number of reports received for its UK-wide Accident ...

23 Oct 2024 at 14:29

Tees Valley projects unveiled to boost hydrogen-powered vehicles

Two new transport projects will aim to make it easier to use hydrogen-powered vehicles including supermarket delivery trucks and airport ground support. The Government announced the schemes will receive part of an £8 ...

02 Aug 2023 at 08:57

New investigation team to probe causes of deadly smart motorway crashes

Crashes on smart motorways and by cars using autonomous technology are set to be investigated by a new independent body focused on road safety. The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) launched by the Department ...

29 Jun 2022 at 13:32

More than 130 bus firms to cap fares at £2 for months

More than 130 bus operators will participate in a scheme capping fares at £2, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. National Express and Stagecoach are among the companies which will introduce the ...

19 Dec 2022 at 00:01

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