29 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
29 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
29 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
MPs examine planning of major rail and road infrastructure projects

MPs examine planning of major rail and road infrastructure projects

Mark Moran

The government’s proposals to revise the National Networks... continue

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27 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
UK government is off-track on key infrastructure projects - NIC

UK government is off-track on key infrastructure projects - NIC

Mark Moran

From rail to electric vehicle chargpoints and domestic... continue

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27 Mar 2023EVolution News
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Appraisal of Sustainability by WSP and Ramboll identifies ‘uncertain effects’

Peter Stonham

The Appraisal of Sustainability (AoS) report for the National Networks National Policy Statement is published for consultation alongside the draft NNNPS. It provides information to stakeholders on the potential sustainability effects (positive and negative) of the NNNPS. The AoS identifies... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

HS2 north of Birmingham delayed again and Old Oak Common, not Euston, initial London terminus

Peter Stonham

With rail projects, Phase 2a of the HS2 project between Birmingham and Crewe has been pushed back by two years. Plans to extend HS2 to its London terminus at Euston will now be delivered at the same time as Phase 2b to Manchester. “We will therefore take the time to ensure we have an... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

Spring Budget: City region funding, financial autonomy for mayors and money for potholes

Delivering £8.8bn City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) and £1bn for ‘levelling up’ and were among the pledges announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Spring Budget last week.  CRSTS will cover 2027-28 to 2031-32, with funding for Greater Manchester... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
Harper announces cuts to active travel budget and delays to transport schemes

Harper announces cuts to active travel budget and delays to transport schemes

Deniz Huseyin

Transport secretary Mark Harper has announced delays to major transport... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

Consultant finds that light rail would reduce Anglesey rail reopening cost

Rhodri Clark

The proposed reopening of a derelict railway on the island of Anglesey could be achieved at 35% lower capital cost if light rail rather than heavy rail technology were used, according to consultant WSP. Reopening the Anglesey Central Railway, which passes through the county town of Llangefni,... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

Young people in Glasgow lack the ‘confidence’ to travel by bus, survey finds

Nearly 30% of young of people in Glasgow responding to a survey admitted that they lacked the confidence to travel by bus.  The survey, carried out by operator First Bus, found that younger respondents, aged 18-34, were nearly 10% more likely to report that low confidence prevents them from... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

Stagecoach steps in to run Chester-Crewe service after Arriva North West pulls out

Stagecoach has joined with D&G Bus to provide buses for the route from Chester to Crewe, after Arriva North West said it was pulling out of the area. Route 84 will operate out of Stagecoach’s Chester Depot 24 April. The service will run Monday to Saturday as an hourly service between... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News

Centre to develop skilled workforce for bus sector

A new initiative to upskill, recruit and retain bus professionals has been announced by the Government. This will be driven by the new Bus Centre of Excellence which brings together expertise from local government, bus operators and industry to boost skills and diversity in the bus sector. The... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today People
Martin new chair of Bus Users UK

Martin new chair of Bus Users UK

Jennie Martin MBE has been appointed as the new chair of Bus Users UK after a unanimous vote of the Board. Martin was Secretary... continue

22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today People
22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today People
Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Mark Moran

Derby has been named as the national headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR HQ). The East Midlands city was chosen from a short list of... continue

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22 Mar 2023Local Transport Today News
EV infrastructure for electric goods vehicles is falling short

EV infrastructure for electric goods vehicles is falling short

Michelle Gardner

Following warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on... continue

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22 Mar 2023EVolution Opinion
First Bus launches 'bus depot of the future' in Leicester

First Bus launches 'bus depot of the future' in Leicester

Mark Moran

First Bus has announced that its Leicester depot will... continue

22 Mar 2023EVolution News
IPCC: Act now on climate change, or it will be too late

IPCC: Act now on climate change, or it will be too late

Mark Moran

It is still possible for humanity to prevent the... continue

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21 Mar 2023EVolution News
£3m funding for Leicester’s zero-emission buses

£3m funding for Leicester’s zero-emission buses

Mark Moran

The UK government has confirmed £3m funding for 18 new zero-emission buses (ZEBs) in Leicester. The new buses will be... continue

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