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The Future of Transport Minister has opened a test facility complete with a new safety regime called CAV PASS for self-driving vehicles. According to the government, this cements the UK’s …

A leading rail authority has reiterated that the introduction of HS2 remains vital for the UK economy and its regional communities. Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association …

The cost of the HS2 project could be as much as £22 billion more than originally planned. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has released these details in a written statement to …

Continued “strategic support” from the government will ensure the rail industry remains at the forefront of greener transport options for businesses and passengers. This is the opinion of the Railway …

The delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) are “vital” in the quest to rebalance the country’s economy, according to Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham was speaking …

The government must act urgently to put policies in place or its net-zero target will be missed, according to the Science and Technology Committee. Whilst the Science and Technology Committee …

Transport for the North (TfN) has bid for £700 million through the National Roads Fund to improve the region’s road connectivity. A proposal of 16 road projects has been submitted …

The government has launched an independent review into the HS2 programme, Grant Shapps has announced. The Transport Secretary published the terms of reference and timetable for this independent review, which …

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, believes new figures that reveals the difference in transport investment ambitions between London and the North should make “embarrassing reading for the government.” …

The government must do more to “jump-start” the electric revolution, according to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). It comes after the government announced further funding to help local authorities install …