The Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (GBR) has urged the... continue
The Dartmoor Line exceeded passenger forecasts for the first two years since its reopening in November 2021, but has fallen short in more recent periods, according to an evaluation released last month by the DfT. Despite the line’s rural nature, the evaluation found that it generates an... continue
MSPs have called for enhancement of the Highland Main Line between Inverness and Perth, but Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop did not commit to increasing capacity or electrification. The Scottish Government is dualling the parallel A9 road in stages, at a total estimated cost of... continue
Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates has accepted there are lessons to be learned from a worsening of hospital access by bus under the recent “bridge to franchising” arrangements in Powys. He also predicted that buses will be a campaigning issue in the Senedd election May. For many... continue
A spotlight has been shone on the world of rail replacement bus services with the release of statistics showing that a short and lightly used replacement bus route in Wales is costing over £650 per ticketed passenger. Ynyswen station has been closed since April 2023 for a rebuilding which is... continue
The AA has called for ministers to release a batch of evaluation reports containing key data on smart motorway schemes, including value for money and their impact on safety, journey times and the environment. The existence of the unpublished Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports prepared... continue
National Highways has updated its contracts manual to “better align” with current standard practices, making it clearer and more efficient for contractors. The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) comprises the standard specifications, technical details, and guidance... continue
There was a 19% rise last year in the number of incidents where a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a cyclist, DfT data shows. There were 603 incidents compared with 507 similar injuries in 2023. Last year up to 321 of those collisions took place either on a pavement or a pedestrian... continue
People found guilty of killing pedestrians due to dangerous cycling will face long prison sentences under the Crime and Policing Bill currently going through Parliament. The Bill, which is due to move to its second reading in the House of Lords on 16 October, includes new cycling offences to... continue
Two-thirds of battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers are willing to make detours of up to three miles on motorways and A-roads during long journeys for charging, new data from the DfT shows. Over half of drivers were willing to queue for up to 15 minutes at a service area to charge before... continue
Innovate UK and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) are working together to explore solutions to increase EV charging capacity for longer journeys along the Strategic Road Network (SRN) at challenging sites. The organisations are seeking feedback from interested transport and energy... continue
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in the capital have fallen to within the legal limit for the first time since UK regulations were introduced in 2010, according to new data from Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). The data reveals that while London has achieved its targets,... continue
The Netherlands is leading the way in Europe in switching to electric vans... continue
Experts have raised doubts about the UK’s ability to meet greenhouse gas obligations by greater use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The UK Government argues that its backing for major increases in flights is compatible with its climate change commitments because it is “taking great... continue
Projects working on next-generation zero-emission aircraft and the development of vertical take-off and landing technology will receive awards from £4.4m Department for Transport funding to drive growth by tech start-ups in the UK aviation research and development sector. Transport... continue
Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer, deputy principal of Heriot-Watt University, told the Holyrood committee that the small airports on some Scottish islands created an opportunity for early use of SAF. “It is a very different type of transportation with very different aeroplanes. That market is far... continue
People accompanying a rail passenger with visual impairments are being offered free travel across Scotland as part of a trial. During the one-year trial, which applies to all ScotRail train journeys, individuals holding an eye +1 National Entitlement Card (NEC) can travel with a companion at no... continue
Rail operator c2c Railway reports it has seen a rise in commuter travel since launching Pay as you Go contactless ticketing in February. It says that passenger volumes have recovered to over 80% of pre-2020 levels despite working from home trends. Season tickets, which previously accounted for over... continue
Children and young people in Scotland have made over 250 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for under-22s in 2022, reports Transport Scotland. The scheme is helping to eradicate child poverty, support climate action, and boost the economy by opening up... continue
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