Fast ferries to come under NSW Opal cap The privately run Manly Fast Ferry service will come under Sydney's public transport cap and be converted to a hydrogen-diesel fuel blend under new plans. AAP · Dec 30, 2022
Malaysia Proposes Motorcycle Lanes On All State And Federal Roads The Malaysian Transportation Ministry proposes a law to mandate dedicated motorcycle lanes on all state and federal roads. RideApart · Dec 28, 2022
Transport Minister hints at extension on cost of living supports such as cuts in excise for motorists “Michael McGrath (Finance Minister) will have the key decision on that" Irish Mirror · Dec 27, 2022
Contactless payments on public transport could start to be in place by Easter Mr Ryan also addressed the criticisms of public transport IT infrastructure Irish Mirror · Dec 25, 2022
Rail fares to rise by almost 6 per cent as of March 2023 as cost of living crisis worsens The Department for Transport today confirmed that rail prices will rise from March 5, setting a cap of 5.9 per cent for increases to fares regulated by the Government. Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022
Train passengers face biggest fares rise in 11 years Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the 5.9% cap is ‘well below inflation’. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Proposed Dumfries and Galloway A75 upgrades described as "vague promises" The second version of the Scottish Government's Strategic Transport Review has been published - with no firm commitment as to when work will be carried out Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022
Pay deal in Wales ‘shows Westminster Government is odd one out in rail dispute’ Transport for Wales said it has reached agreement with four rail unions worth 4.5% over nine months. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022
Transport for Wales agrees pay deal with rail unions The news comes as the rail unions continue to be embroiled in a dispute with other train operators Birmingham Post · Dec 16, 2022
Minister claims it is ‘up to the unions’ if northern train services improve Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to end rest-day working on the railways. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Blame game over strikes as minister accuses RMT of trying to wreck Christmas Transport Secretary Mark Harper refused to deny that he had made one of the conditions of a deal to end the dispute as more driver-only trains Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
Transport Secretary Mark Harper: We won’t blink first in stand-off with rail, NHS and other unions Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government would not blink first in the stand-off with unions striking on the railways, the NHS and other sectors. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022
£27m grant to help green jet fuel plant take-off on the Humber Bank Velocys and British Airways' Altalto Immingham project awarded cash from Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund Birmingham Post · Dec 12, 2022
Families face ‘virtual Christmas’ due to rail strikes, says Transport Secretary Mark Harper says 'I want this dispute to end as soon as possible' Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022
ABC News · Dec 8, 2022 Fate of 'hazardous' electronic billboards over busy Perth roads to be decided by minister Western Australia's Transport Minister is preparing to decide the fate of two large electronic advertising billboards, which have been deemed too distracting for drivers by Main Roads.
Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022 Tory rail chief dodges questions over 'scuppering' deal to stop pre-Christmas strikes The Transport Secretary Mark Harper also called on unions to 'call off' the strikes - starting next week - which he said are 'so damaging to individuals and businesses across a whole range of sectors'
Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022 Dozens more train services axed by TransPennine Express amid row over late night cancellations Passengers are warned to expect further disruption
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022 Christmas rail strike announced amid ongoing talks Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are set to walk out from 6pm on December 24 until 6am on December 27.
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2022 France bans short-haul flights that are linked by a train journey of less than 2.5 hours The ban will affect routes between Paris Orly and Bordeaux, Nantes and Lyon
ABC News · Dec 3, 2022 Liberal Party dumps conservative Noel McCoy for Castle Hill pre-selection over COVID criticisms The NSW government is facing another pre-selection debacle after the far-right lawyer expected to replace the Transport Minister was dumped in a shock move by the Liberal Party.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Mayors demand minister steps in to fix ‘mess’ blighting northern railways Five metro mayors said talks with the Transport Secretary had been ‘positive’ but they needed more than ‘warm words’ to ease the disruption.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022 North of England mayors urge ministers to tackle rail misery Five metro mayors meet transport secretary saying action needed to avoid ‘Christmas chaos’
Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022 Rail chaos after another wave of TransPennine cancellations Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet northern leaders today
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022 Northern mayors to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper over rail ‘chaos’ Labour mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside will urge the Cabinet minister to improve services.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Talks between train operators and TSSA union over jobs row break down Transport Secretary Mark Harper met unions last week which had raised hopes of an end to the bitter dispute.