Northumberland Line that closed in 1960s to reopen in summer 2024 Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced that regular train services will return between Newcastle and Ashington next year. The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Drivers stage strike over plan vs aging Philippine jeepneys Philippine transport groups have launched a nationwide strike to protest a government program that drivers fear would phase out iconic jeepneys and other aging public transport vehicles The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Whistleblower risks losing his way Thanks to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for his latest exposure of a major online gambling network, allegedly operated by a police officer attached to the logistics department, popularly known as "Inspector Sua", the Central Investigation Bureau police on Friday launched coordinated raids at 63 targets in six provinces. Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023
Pete Buttigieg admits mistakes in East Palestine derailment response “Sometimes people need policy work, and sometimes people need performative work,” the Transport Secretary says. “And to get to this level, you’ve got to be ready to serve up both.” The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023
Britain's broken train and bus systems 'costing the North dear', Tories told Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh will promise to 'spark a northern renaissance' by reversing the Tories' betrayal on Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 and vow to 'turn the page on a decade of decline' Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023
Train fares to rise by 5.9% TOMORROW - how to get cheaper tickets before deadline This is the largest regulated rail fare price hike in more than a decade as the Transport Secretary says it is the "biggest-ever government intervention" - with millions of travellers set to be affected Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2023
Chuvit targets Chidchob clan Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit has launched a broadside at Bhumjaithai Party ministers and the Chidchob family, including suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, accusing them of being involved in a number of alleged irregularities. Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023
Huge spike in anti-social behaviour on Luas in last three years The 'atrocious' stats come as the Transport Minister aims to move more people onto public transport Dublin Live · Mar 3, 2023
Kate Forbes pledges to get A9 dualled as quickly as possible KATE Forbes has pledged to publish a revised timetable for dualling of the A9 if she is elected First Minister. The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023
£250m bill for London commuters with 5.9% rise in Tube, bus and rail fares Sadiq Khan is imposing the biggest fares hike in more than a decade on London transport Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023
Court suspends transport minister from duty The Constitutional Court on Friday suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from performing his duties over alleged share concealment pending the court's decision on the case. Bangkok Post · Mar 3, 2023
Ryanair calls on Transport Minister to resign if airport drone issue not fixed Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary released a video statement following a sixth disruption to operations Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2023
Inland Rail $14.5 billion project ‘way over budget and way behind schedule’ One of Australia's biggest infrastructure projects is "way over budget and way behind schedule", Transport Minister Catherine King says. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Inland Rail $14.5b project 'way over budget', schedule One of Australia's biggest transport projects is over budget, behind schedule and has been treated like a "vanity project", the federal minister has warned. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Road safety experts call for 20km/h speed limit, footpath ban and larger wheels for e-scooters The European Transport Safety Council – whose members include the Road Safety Authority in Ireland – has also proposed a ban on e-scooters carrying passengers
ABC News · Feb 26, 2023 NEC Australia delivers new Transport Canberra ticketing system MyWay+ as Canberrans call for stronger public transport The newly announced MyWay+ system will allow passengers to pay through an account-based system using their smart phone, watch, or by simply tapping on a credit or debit card.
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023 London’s ‘tap and go’ ticketing system to be rolled out across south east England Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the new system will be “hassle free”
Liverpool Echo · Feb 23, 2023 More trains cancelled as Transport Secretary pulls out of Liverpool transport summit Shadow transport secretary bemoans state of trains in the north as hundreds head to city for key conference
ABC News · Feb 22, 2023 New South Wales Liberals endorse Jacqui Munro for upper-house ticket The ABC understands Transport Minister David Elliott has been unsuccessful in his bid to remain in parliament via the vacant upper-house spot on the ballot for next month's election.
Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 Dublin Airport suspends flights after more 'illegal drone activity' The drone activity caused flights to and from the airport to be temporarily suspended as a safety precaution
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Spanish transport secretary resigns after new trains found to be too big for tunnels Dozens of new trains with incorrect designs were ordered for two Spanish regions
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 More funding for electric car chargepoints A total of 2,400 new chargepoints will be installed, the Department for Transport has announced.
ABC News · Feb 19, 2023 Retiring MP David Elliott vies for spot on NSW Liberals upper house ticket as premier plays down turmoil Premier Dominic Perrottet says the jostling among candidates to secure the vacancy doesn't bother him, as a win for retiring MP David Elliott could resurrect his political career.
Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023 Humza Yousaf runs for SNP leader and insists he is 'best person' to be First Minister Humza Yousaf says he is ready for the leadership role after having the toughest jobs in government over the last 10 years.
Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023 Bus fares capped at £2 until June as passengers win battle against ministers Cheaper bus tickets will be available in England for an extra three months after government ministers dropped their threat to axe the £2 fare cap at the end of March