Transport for Wales has commenced test running of its Class 398 tram-trains, which will replace heavy rail trains on routes north of Cardiff and later use new on-street tracks in the city... continue
A study by University of Glasgow academics for the rail union ASLEF has claimed that the Scottish Government could save at least 40% by using ‘green bonds’ to finance new trains. Green bonds are used to fund investments which specifically support action on climate change and other... continue
Bus operators in Scotland are considering fare offers to avoid a... continue
A new subscription and loyalty app that rewards passengers for travelling on Transport for Wales (TfW) services has been launched. The JurnyOn app offers passengers discounts on advance train tickets and the opportunity to earn loyalty points for mileage travelled. This is the first... continue
A free travel scheme in the West Midlands has resulted in five million extra bus journeys since its launch a year ago, reports Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). The Passenger Incentive Programme, funded by Government and delivered by TfWM in partnership with bus operators, offers free or... continue
More than 450,000 customers have used Tap & Go on buses since launch on Greater Manchester’s Bee Network during its first month, says Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Contactless payments were already available on Metrolink trams, with more than 16.5 million journeys made using it... continue
People living in England made on average 922 trips in the year ending June 2024, 1% higher compared to calendar year 2023 and 5% higher compared to the year ending June 2023. Trip rates remained 3% lower than in 2019 pre-Covid however. The mid-year NTS release shows... continue
Updates to a number of Transport Appraisal Guidance documents including a data update regarding economic and demographic data, non-exhaust emission factors, greenhouse gas valuations, and the introduction of guidance on large cost changes in appraisal are to be published next month, the DfT has... continue
Bus franchising, fare caps and integrated ticketing in Greater Manchester clearly demonstrate the benefits of devolution, according to Centre for Cities. The completion of bus franchising at the start of this year and the start of ‘tap as you go’ with a fare cap means that Greater... continue
Local authorities in the capital are to receive a total of £87.6m in funding from Transport for London (TfL) towards a range of schemes to improve road safety including new cycle lanes and more pedestrian crossings. The investment for 2025/26 will create new cycle routes to strengthen... continue
New cycling and walking routes in Chipping Norton and Woodstock and their surrounding areas in Oxfordshire are set to be funded by developers. Hundreds of changes are proposed including narrowing junctions, implementing dropped kerbs and tactile paving, segregated cycle tracks, more cycle parking... continue
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