The Department for Transport (DfT) is inviting local authorities to apply to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town. Up to £50 million will be awarded to the winning region, …
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Avanti West Coast has been confirmed as the name of FirstGroup and Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership. The use of Avanti has been chosen as it is the Italian word for …
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The climate emergency is a major threat to humanity and is rightly being addressed. The UK government has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, but all parts of society …
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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched its ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’ (SURE) initiative, calling on the government to unveil planned enhancements immediately. The national trade body for almost …
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The Chief Executive for Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed the Chancellor’s promise to accelerate Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) in his Spending Round speech, but called for the government …
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The Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reiterated the government’s commitment to rail decarbonisation in a visit to one of the organisations to benefit from the First of a Kind (FOAK) …
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Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have thrown their weight behind Sheffield City Region’s Integrated Rail Plan. Justin Moss is the Co-Chair of NRIL and he said the plan is “very …
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The UK is set to benefit from a more efficient, greener and cleaner rail network thanks to £7.8 million worth of funding for innovative projects. This is thanks to investment …
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A further three Low Emission Bus Zones have been launched in London. Announced by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL), the extra three Low Emission Bus Zones …
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that communities will receive a share of £23 million to improve the National Cycle Network, improving safety and reducing emissions. The Cycling Minister, …
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