Branson calls on Government to cancel all rail franchising competitions
Sir Richard Branson has urged the Department for Transport (DfT) to cancel all rail franchising competitions.
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Labour pledges to reverse cuts to thousands of bus routes
Labour is launching a new policy to reverse cuts to 3,000 bus routes in England and Wales.
Crossrail opening ‘might be delayed until spring 2021’
Crossrail might not open to passengers until 2021, more than two years after services were originally due to commence, it has been reported.
RMT boss warns of possible industrial action over rail workers’ pension fears
Rail staff could be forced to take industrial action if pensions are threatened after firms were barred from bidding for franchises, a union has warned.
Hammersmith Bridge closed after ‘critical faults’ found
A historic bridge in west London has been closed to traffic after “critical faults” were discovered in the structure.
Government bans Stagecoach from rail franchise competitions over pensions row
UK transport giant Stagecoach has been disqualified from three rail franchise competitions, and a Dutch state-owned company is taking over one of its routes.
£201m fund for road maintenance and pothole repairs
More than £200 million will be allocated to English councils to improve road surfaces, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
Minister calls on aviation industry to address gender imbalance among pilots
The airline industry needs to address gender imbalance among pilots, according to the aviation minister.
10-year-old tyres could be banned to boost road safety
Buses, coaches and minibuses would be banned from using tyres aged 10 years or older under Government proposals.
Half a million motorists spotted using phone behind the wheel
Nearly half a million people were observed using a mobile phone at the wheel during 2017, a survey by the Department for Transport has found.
Driverless cars move closer to appearing on British roads
Driverless cars are a step closer to appearing on British roads after ministers announced plans to move forward on advanced trials for automated vehicles.