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Alastair Dalton: Young should be shown delights of transport
British Transport Police officers were talking to pupils at a Glasgow primary school, minutes away from a busy railway station in the city. They were surprised to learn – as was the class teacher – that few of the six-year-olds had ever been on a train.
Midlands' version of Transport for London a step closer
New devolution legislation means a joined-up transport authority for the West and East Midlands can be set up
Passengers made a record number of rail journeys to and from Wales last year
Concerns over overcrowding, punctuality and value for money remain but growing numbers go back to railways
Transport for the North welcomes Cities and Local Government Devolution Act
Transport for the North (TfN) has today (Thursday 28 January) welcomed the passage of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act following the announcement of royal assent. This is a significant step forward in TfN’s plans to deliver improved connections for businesses and commuters across the north. The Act paves the way for a new statutory basis for the organisation, enabling the north of England to draw down powers and resources from central government to deliver improvements to transport across the Northern Powerhouse region.
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- London's first driverless cars revealedA driverless 'pod' that will take to the streets of London in July has been shown off for the first time.
The Guardian
- London's black-cab drivers: 'Four cabbies pay more tax than Uber'Licensed Taxi Drivers Association weighs up court action claiming app’s licence should be reviewed over its corporation tax payments
- London mayor race: Lib Dems announce plans to fight road congestionMayoral candidate Caroline Pidgeon would increase the capital’s congestion charge and explore introducing a new zone around Heathrow
Birmingham Mail
- Green campaigners call for car free days in Birmingham city centreScheme has been suggested to reduce air pollution
Birmingham Post
- Uber launches new taxi service in Birmingham App is attempting to broaden its reach with new uberASSIST which aims to help those with disabilities and access needs
London Evening Standard
- Heathrow shuttle pods 'could be tested as first driverless vehicles for London roads'Shuttle pods used at Heathrow Airport will be adapted to become the first driverless vehicles to be tested on London roads.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- TfL launches freight programme to deliver improved air qualityMike Brown MVO, London’s Transport Commissioner, today (Wednesday 27 January) launched a new industry-led programme to reduce the emissions of London’s freight and fleet operators. The five-year programme is set to work across the industry to increase the availability and uptake of low emission vans and lorries. It will bring together freight and fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, fuel providers and the public sector. It will create new environmental operating standards and contractual clauses for procurement bodies to easily adopt. LoCITY will also demonstrate, through resea...
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