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Public transport services contract could undergo change
Bus contracts in Bristol could be set for major changes. As reported by the BBC, Bristol City Council is looking to set up ‘quality contracts’ so it can better control timetables, routes and ticket...
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Have your say in London Underground plans
Plans that would see the creation of wider platforms, better access to lines and step-free access to a new ticket hall at one of London Underground’s busiest stations are to be displayed in public....
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North West to have their say on rail running services
Passengers in Cumbria and North Lancashire are soon to have their say on how local rail services are run. Rail Minister Theresa Villiers announced that designation of the line between Barrow-in-Furness...
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Rutland transport plans receive £4m boost
Public transport in Rutland is set for a major improvement after the council was awarded over £4m of government funding. Funding from the Department for Transport will go towards a range of ambitious...
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SPT commits over £570,000 to maintain vital bus services
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has agreed to continue subsidising vital bus routes at a cost of over £570,000. The renewed contracts were agreed at a meeting of SPT’s Operations Committee...
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Northern Ireland: £29m investment in Translink buses announced
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced a £29m investment in new Goldline and Metro buses for Northern Ireland. The Minister visited the Europa Buscentre in Belfast where he saw a sample of the...
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Staffordshire Council welcomes £2.5m Arriva bus investment
Staffordshire County Council has welcomed Arriva’s investment in the state-of-the-art public transport in Tamworth. The 17 Evobus vehicles which represent a £2.5m investment, have officially hit the...
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Harsh lessons should be learned quickly from West Coast Mainline – IfG
The Institute for Government (IfG) has commented on the release of the final report into the failed West Coast Mainline franchise deal, saying ‘harsh lessons’ should be learned quickly. Transport...
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Bombardier wins fleet maintenance contract with Virgin Trains
Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with Virgin Trains to continue maintaining its Super Voyager fleet that operates on the UK’s West Coast main line. The £106m deal extends the existing...
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Welsh Secretary welcomes Network Rail’s modernisation plan for Wales
The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has welcomed the publication of Network Rail’s strategic business plans. The plan confirms that almost £1bn will be invested in Wales’ rail network over the...
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EDF sign 10-year deal to electrify Britain’s railway
EDF Energy has secured a ten-year deal to supply low carbon electricity to power Britain’s growing electrified railway. Network Rail’s overhead electricity cables carry up to 25,000 volts of...
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Government safeguards future of the Wimbledon Loop
The government has safeguarded the future of a popular south London rail service ahead of a major overhaul of the network. Rail Minister Simon Burns made the announcement which will please passengers...
View ArticleCrossrail 2: Supporting London’s Growth
Undertaking a detailed study of potential options for funding and financing Crossrail 2 is a priority for future work and should take into account the lessons learned from Crossrail 1, Thameslink and...
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Crossrail tunnel portal begins at Victoria Dock
Construction work is now underway on a new tunnel portal at Victoria Dock which will help create a key 1km tunnelled section of the new Crossrail route in east London. The Victoria Dock Portal will...
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Scotland Saves on Bus Tickets
Transport Scotland has released a report showing the operating cost for bus travel is increasing at a faster rate in Scotland than the UK as a whole (outwith London). However, ticket prices and...
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£20m stations fund scheme proves popular
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has welcomed the interest shown in the government’s new stations fund following the launch of the £20m scheme. The Department for Transport (DfT) and industry...
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Euston station development to provide more space and choice
Passengers at Euston can look forward to a bigger, better station with more shops and a wider choice of food and drink as Network Rail begins a £12.5m development of the station this month. More than...
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Government pledges £290 million boost for low emission vehicles
Government committed to reducing carbon emissions from transport and aims for nearly all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050. Thousands of buses and taxis will be made greener and cleaner after...
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County council to invest in schools, transport and streetlighting
Residents of Oxfordshire could see highway improvements, new school buildings and energy-efficient streetlighting thanks to a £1 billion investment over the next ten years as part of the county...
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Substantial investment to improve public transport and support economic...
£30 million is set to be invested in improving public transport and encouraging economic growth, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has announced. Wales’ 22 local authorities...
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