A one-size-fits-all approach to net zero carbon emissions is likely to have disproportionate societal effects on already challenged rural communities, warns the Chartered... continue
Patronage of national rail services in May were less than half pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest Great Britain ‘use of transport modes’ statistics from the DfT. The data includes the week starting 17 May, when the easing of lockdown restrictions began across the UK. Usage on... continue
Technology company IMMENSE has formed a partnership with consultancy SYSTRA Group to develop simulation and modelling tools and services to better understand and plan for future mobility demands. The businesses say they will provide a “new software platform and services to enable more... continue
Guidance issued to Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) by the DfT has revealed tight deadlines for the delivery of the first stage of the National Bus Strategy (NBS). The NBS, announced in March, aims to transform bus services and encourage the return of passengers including by promoting modal shift... continue
The DfT has offered Transport for London (TfL) a third emergency package worth around £1.08bn to support the capital’s transport network until 11 December 2021. The agreement between the DfT and TfL follows two previous emergency packages, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, in April... continue
After months of delay Birmingham’s ‘Class D’ Clean Air Zone (CAZ) was launched on 1 June.... continue
Regional transport body Midlands Connect has released reports on... continue
The UK Government’s plan for Great British Railways to “run and plan the rail network” will have no effect on the renationalisation of ScotRail, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament last week. The decision not to extend Abellio’s ScotRail contract... continue
Ealing Council has ended the trial West Ealing South Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN 21) and promises local people will have the final say on control measures in their communities. The move follows a decision by the London Borough of Hounslow to close Swyncombe Avenue for a period of two... continue
Control of rail infrastructure and train services will... continue
The government has announced that £400m will be spent on improving passenger and freight rail services across the North, Midlands and the South. There will be an investment of £317m into the Transpennine route upgrade, which the DfT said will improve punctuality, reliability and... continue
The Williams-Shapps Plan’s proposals fall short of renationalisation. Privately owned train operating companies will still run services, with franchises replaced by contracts that will incentivise the private firms on punctuality and efficiency rather than raising revenue. GBR will contract... continue
Although there have been mixed views on some aspects of... continue
Organisation campaigning for better passenger transport gave the Williams-Shapps plan a guarded welcome. The Campaign for Better Transport wants to see more detail on fare changes. Paul Tuohy, the campaign’s chief executive, said: “We welcome this plan with its focus on the needs of... continue
The labour party and trade unions have voiced doubts about the Williams-Shapps proposals. The Labour Party’s shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said: “With fare hikes, £1bn cuts to Network Rail and broken promises to communities across the country, it’s yet another... continue
The public needs to be made more aware of the connection between fast driving and carbon emissions, a campaigner has suggested as new statistics revealed an increase in cars exceeding speed limits. In January to March 2021, the proportion of cars exceeding the speed limit in free-flow road... continue
A fixed 50mph speed limit is to be introduced on a 15-mile stretch of the M4 in Gwent, Wales, this summer. A total of 32 average cameras... continue
West Midlands Metro has taken delivery of the first of eight trams arriving this year ahead of further expansion of the region’s network. The Urbos tram was shipped from the factory in Spain and arrived at the Metro depot in Wednesbury on a 40m lorry. The new trams, manufactured by CAF,... continue
In the past four years fewer than 700 on-street... continue
The government risks missing its official target of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, a committee of MPs has warned. House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said the Government has no plan for persuading motorists to switch to electric vehicles. In a new... continue
A £300m investment could help boost the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Ofgem has announced. The funding will go towards more than 200 low carbon projects across the country, the energy regulator has pledged. The move, which is part of a wider £40bn plan, will help... continue
Westminster City Council has been ramping up its provision of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The council installed the 1,000th charging point in April and says it is on track to deliver another 500 chargers by April 2022. The council is working with Siemens GB&I, which... continue
EV developer Arrival is using a new method for the... continue
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