Welsh railways are at a defining moment, says Transport for Wales in a new report published this week. The next steps will better connect the communities we serve, drive economic growth, and enable us to build a sustainable transport network that includes many more active travel... continue
Wiltshire Council has reversed its decision to cut £150,000 from its community transport budget after concerns were raised by local charities. The proposal would have affected Wiltshire's Link Schemes – small charities with about 2,000 volunteers in total – who help... continue
Suppliers of Connected Vehicle services across the UK have... continue
A high-capacity rapid transit system connecting Bristol to its airport is one of the central ambitions in a new Transport Vision document by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Under the plan, mass transit, such as tram or light rail-style vehicles, would operate at high frequencies... continue
Plans to re-open the Gobowen-Oswestry branch line in Shropshire have been shelved after Rail Minister Lord Hendy said funding for the plan would not be available. In a letter to the LibDem North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan, Lord Hendy said: “I am sorry to advise that it has not been possible... continue
Network Rail’s £1.2bn plan to modernise Liverpool Street station,... continue
Transport for Wales (TfW) has appointed a senior figure from a bus group to help with appraising large franchise bids. TfW has not yet named the appointee as LTT but bus industry sources say he is Bob Montgomery, former Managing Director of Stagecoach UK Bus. TfW Chief Executive James Price... continue
Network Rail has announced plans to close Bordesley railway station in Birmingham in 2029 as part of the Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) project. The project would see two new elevated tracks connecting the lines on the existing Bordesley viaduct from Birmingham’s Snow Hill and Moor Street stations... continue
Bedford Borough Council expects to incur a final cost of about £32m on the abandoned Wixams station project. Construction of a two-platform station began in September 2024 but was halted because the announcement of the Universal theme park – forecast to attract over eight million... continue
Train operator Southeastern has named the £44m Thanet Parkway as its fastest growing station. Passenger numbers seem to be close to the core scenario forecast, despite the station’s delayed opening. “Southeastern is seeing strong growth across its network, with new and established... continue
Ann Davies MP, Plaid Cymru’s Transport Spokesperson, has tabled amendments to the Railways Bill to deliver Welsh rail devolution. Currently Wales & Borders train operations are devolved but the infrastructure is not, except for the Core Valley Lines. Davies called for parity of rail... continue
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has appointed Julia Prescot as the new Chair of its Council of Expert Advisers, succeeding Sir John Armitt. Prescot has worked in global... continue
The West Midlands is to become a Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with a new campus for civil servants to be created. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) will lead the development of the campus, appointing a senior civil servant, based in... continue
Jenny Parker has started a new post as Project Manager in the Rail Team at Transport for Greater Manchester. She joined TfGM 16 months ago, firstly as Active Travel Officer and then as Project Manager.... continue
UK registrations of new buses, coaches and minibuses grew 10.4% in 2025 to reach 9,259 units, delivering the best performance for the market in... continue
Delivery of Disabled Motoring UK’s Park Access... continue
Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is the new Chair of the Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of transport authorities. McGuckin,who is also Executive Director of Place at the Combined Authority and Director General for... continue
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