Breaking News
Wales' 20mph overhaul to start in September
Process to revert some roads from 20mph to 30 to begin in the autumn, minister says.
Heathrow urges Jeremy Hunt to rethink ‘anti-growth’ tourist tax [subscription]
Heathrow airport bosses have urged the Chancellor to rethink the “anti-growth” tourist tax to boost Britain’s economy after the winter recession.
Nats chief assures transport committee ‘We are ready now’
The head of National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has told MPs that the interim report on the air traffic control meltdown last August Bank Holiday “broadly concurred” with Nats own findings.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
The Guardian
- Rail route of the month: vines on the line from Avignon to Lyon, FranceOur slow travel expert takes the train through the Rhône’s wine country, hoping for grand cru views and a glass of Condrieu
The Scotsman
- Why SNP's national integrated ticketing system for public transport looks likely to end in total failure – Dr Richard DixonScotland has tried for years to bring in tickets that allow people to travel by multiple trains, trams and buses but, for some reason, it seems to be too difficult
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Mayoral candidates clash over police stations, transport and pledges at Express & Star hustingsThe two front runners in the race to be West Midlands Mayor clashed over controversial police station closures.
Other Regional Press
- Concerns over Heart of Wales Line reductionsJames Evans has voiced his concerns at Transport for Wales’ (TFW) plans to cut the amount of services on the Heart of Wales Line.
Rail Advent
- South Wales railway line welcomes new trainsMonday 22 April 2024 saw new Class 197 DMUs enter service on the Ebbw Vale Line, offering customers more comfortable seating and longer trains.
Other News Sources
- First battery hybrid trains by Siemens used in GermanyThe first four battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility begin regular service, marking an important milestone in Germany.
- This major UK city could trial free public transportGlaswegians aged 22 to 59 could be getting bus and subway travel on the house
News from Europe
- Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter schemeA new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too.
Recent Archives
- Tuesday, 23 April 2024
- Monday, 22 April 2024
- Sunday, 21 April 2024
- Saturday, 20 April 2024
- Friday, 19 April 2024
- Thursday, 18 April 2024
Latest News
Useful Links
Conferences & Expo's
- Adapting Railways for a Sustainable Future: Rebalancing, Resilience, and Realisation - 30 April 2024 - London
- Annual Rail Station Development and Regeneration - 25 June 2024 - London
- Coach and Bus UK - 12-14 November 2024 - Birmingham
- Encouraging Sustainable Transport - 4 June 2024 - Oxford
- Innovation and Technology in Transport Hub 15-16 May 2024 - Farnborough
- Interchange - 4-5 March 2025 - Manchester
- International Transport Forum - 22-24 May - Glasgow
- MaaS Scotland - 6 June 2024 - Glasgow
- Multimodal 2024 - 11-13 June 2024 - Birmingham
- National Cargo Bike Summit 2024 - 10 May 2024 - London
- Rail Industry Forum - 1 May 2024 - London
- Rail Infrastructure Networking - 12 September 2024 - Derby
- Rail Live - 19-20 June 2024 - Long Marston
- Rail Partners - 6 July 2023 - Derby
- Rolling Stock Maintenance & Depot Optimisation Europe - 25-27 June 2024 - London Hybrid
- Smart Transportation - 30 September 2024 - Virtual
- UK Ports - 22-23 May 2024 - London
All Transport
- Department for Transport
- European Commission (Transport)
- Greater London Authority - Transport
- Merseytravel (Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive)
- Metro (West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Exectutive)
- Nexus (Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive)
- Plymouth Transport
- South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
- The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
- Transport East
- Transport for All
- Transport for Cornwall
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Transport for London
- Transport for the North
- Transport for the West Midlands
- Transport for Wales (Trafnidiaeth Cymru)
- Transport Scotland
- Urban Transport Group
Bus and Coach
Campaign Groups
- Airportwatch
- Aviation Environment Federation
- Campaign for Better Transport
- Friends of The Earth
- Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign
- HACAN ClearSkies
- London City Airport Fight the Flights
- Railfuture
- Save Our Buses
- Stop Stansted Expansion
Friends of TransportInfo
Logistics
Passenger Representatives
Trades Unions
- ASLEF (Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen)
- BALPA (British Airline Pilots Association)
- RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport Union)
- TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association)
- Unite
Aviation
Motoring
Rail
- Freight on Rail
- Heathrow Southern Rail
- Network Rail
- Rail Freight Group
- Rail Partners
- Railway Study Association
Shipping & Waterways
- British Ports Association
- Canal & River Trust
- Chamber of Shipping
- Marine Traffic (tracker)
- UKMPG (United Kingdom Major Ports Group)
News Media