England's loudest streets could get noise cameras to 'banish boy racers' A new initiative has been unveiled by the Department for Transport Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022
Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022
‘I know they’re exciting – but calm down!’ Britain’s love-hate affair with the e-scooter There are more than 750,000 private e-scooters in the UK, most of them being used illegally. Why have they become so popular – and so disliked? The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
Nationalise the railway and slash fares: Andy Burnham’s plan for transport Train talk: the Manchester mayor’s attack on train fares is analysed by The Man In Seat 61 The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
A self-driving revolution? Don’t believe the hype: we’re barely out of second gear The Department for Transport’s breezy predictions about driverless cars transforming Britain into a ‘global science superpower’ are both premature and optimistic The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2022
Highway Code's bizarre rules for self-driving cars - can I watch TV behind the wheel? New Highway Code rules proposed by the government's Department for Transport are likely to be in place later this year. They include allowing people to watch TV in self-driving cars Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2022
What you can and can't do in self-driving cars - from drinking to using phone Self driving cars will not be fully automatic, meaning a list of confusing list of rules about what motorists can and can't do - and when. Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022
Driverless car rules: Users could watch films behind the wheel under proposed changes This is everything you can and cannot do in a driverless car under the proposed changes Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022
Self-driving cars on UK roads – key questions answered Department for Transport is introducing changes to the Highway Code this year Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022
Everything you can and can't do in self-driving cars - from drinking to using phone Motorists were told this morning that when driverless cars come in they will be able to watch films behind the wheel, but there is a list of other rules they will have to stick to Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
Dismay as Government delays Portishead rail line project again The delay is because of costs, but the delays will cost more Bristol Post · Apr 20, 2022
Highway Code rule update could allow some drivers to watch TV behind the wheel The rule is part of new measures surrounding self-driving cars proposed by the Department for Transport. Daily Record · Apr 20, 2022
Grant Shapps' 'cringe' rail ad mocked as scathing social media users call him a 'moron' In a newly released video Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a new government policy slashing train fares, but not everyone was impressed by the promotional clip Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022
Trial of Extinction Rebellion co-founder delayed pending High Court judgment Gail Bradbrook, 49, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday accused of causing £27,500 in damage to the Department for Transport building. The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022
Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022 Great British Rail Sale - all you need to know for cheapest fares Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said more than one million train tickets would be reduced this spring to help with cost of living crisis
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 Great Rail Sale branded a 'headline grabbing gimmick' that won't help commuters Government-backed cheap train tickets do not apply to peak times, meaning most workers will still have to pay top prices for fares at a time when the cost of living is soaring
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 British Rail sale: Destinations and dates included as one million train tickets reduced Officials said offering half-price train tickets was “one of the ways” the Government was helping to support families with the cost of living, having previously announced measures to defer energy costs and offer council tax discounts for some households
Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2022 Rail sale makes more than a million tickets half price The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022 Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism.
Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2022 Railway revolution as 34 new train stations could open across UK - see full list All over the UK new stations are in the pipeline. From under construction to just a twinkle in city planners' eyes, these projects will transform their local area.
Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2022 List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022 easyJet boss explains cancellations after airline axes hundreds of flights during Easter holidays The chief executive of easyJet said cancellations were partly a result of Department of Transport delays.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 Airport chaos could remain for another year amid staff shortage, experts warn ‘It is going to take at least the next 12 months for the industry vacancy-wise to settle down,’ says airport recruiter
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022 Accounting watchdog investigates Deloitte over Go-Ahead audits Deloitte says it will cooperate with FRC investigation after Go-Ahead was embroiled in accounting scandal
Manchester Evening News · Apr 11, 2022 Scrapping controversial HS2 branch would ‘jeopardise’ Wigan's future and impact ‘already fragile’ economy Wigan Council's leader has written to the Transport Secretary for clarification after Sir Graham Brady claimed he’d had ‘assurances’ the Golborne Spur will not go ahead.