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Largest fare rise in five years as commuters abandon trains 04/01/2018 The largest rail fare increase in five years has come into force as season ticket journeys fall by almost 10%.
TfN achieves historic statutory status 05/04/2018 The chairman of England’s first sub-national transport body to achieve statutory status has hailed ‘a watershed moment for devolution’ and a once in a generation opportunity to improve transport in the North.
Welsh councils to receive £2.5m following Bellwin request 25/04/2018 Welsh councils will receive £2.5m government funding to offset costs incurred in dealing with the recent severe weather.
Talking Transport podcast prepares for the big events 30/05/2018 This week's Talking Transport podcast, brought to by our sister site SMART Highways, discusses two forthcoming major events for the ITS sector; one on each side of the Atlantic and neither to be missed.
Talking Transport podcast prepares for the big events 30/05/2018 This week's Talking Transport podcast, brought to by our sister site SMART Highways, discusses two forthcoming major events for the ITS sector; one on each side of the Atlantic and neither to be missed.
Bristol edges slowly towards congestion charges 03/10/2018 Bristol City Council has published a draft transport strategy that includes a mass transit scheme, as well as possible congestion and workplace parking charges.
Local government funding to be slashed by a further £1.3bn 03/10/2018 Council budgets will be cut by a third next year, causing 'dramatic' reductions in services, local government leaders have warned.
Edinburgh takes fast approach to EV charging with £3.3m plan 03/10/2018 Councillors in Edinburgh have approved a £3.3m plan to introduce a ‘strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points’..
Analysis: Fake news versus 'real futures' 24/10/2018 New technology and innovation needs real-world application to succeed, writes Steve Birdsall, chief executive of Gaist.
Hammond to announce £25bn RIS2 as part of £30bn transport cash 29/10/2018 The Chancellor will announce a £30bn investment package for the country’s transport network in Monday’s Budget, including a £29bn National Roads Fund created by ringfencing Vehicle Excise Duty.
£25bn for RIS2 but PFI ban could cost Highways England 29/10/2018 The chancellor has announced £25bn for the second Road Investment Strategy, although a large chunk of this may now be needed to pay for two Highways England projects costing over £8bn after Philip Hammond banned new PFI schemes.
Govt accused of failing on road safety in £75m row 06/12/2018 Labour’s shadow roads minister has accused the Government of a record of failure on road safety in the ongoing row over the unspent £75m for improvements to local roads.