London TravelWatch – the capital’s transport watchdog – has set out 10 requests for the future government. The General Election will take place on 12 December, and all parties have …
Read More »FTA urge government to commit to the future of HS2
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged the government to reaffirm its commitment to HS2 and ease the collective minds of businesses. According to a leaked document of the Oakervee …
Read More »Leak of Oakervee review reveals backing for full HS2 project
A leaked draft of the Oakervee review has recommended the go-ahead for the full HS2 project, despite the increase in costs. The leaked document, co-authored by Douglas Oakervee, a former …
Read More »TfN pen open letter to political parties ahead of General Election
Transport for the North (TfN) has written an open letter to all political parties ahead of the General Election, which implores them to rebalance the economy and invest in the …
Read More »TfN warn against scrapping eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds
Scrapping the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds would be a “missed opportunity” for the region, according to a major sub-regional transport body. Those are the thoughts of Transport for …
Read More »Digital Railway Strategy: interview with Network Rail
It is just over a year since Network Rail launched its Digital Railway Strategy, setting out the modernisation blueprint for the next 15 years. Over this time, more than half …
Read More »Midlands Connect say HS2 will improve region’s rail services
Technical analysis from sub-national transport body, Midlands Connect, has revealed the introduction of HS2 will improve rail services for dozens of stations on the existing network. Extra capacity will be …
Read More »HS2 Ltd ordered to halt its ancient woodlands clearance programme
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has told HS2 Ltd to review its ancient woodlands clearance programme and halt any removals that aren’t absolutely necessary. Grant Shapps has ordered stoppage of …
Read More »Northern Mayors call for “urgent action” for region’s transport
The Northern Mayors have joined forces to call on the government to take “urgent action” in five key areas. Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, Mayors of the Greater Manchester and …
Read More ȣ3.5 billion Midlands Engine Rail improvement programme launched
The Prime Minister has been urged to back Midlands Engine Rail, a £3.5 billion improvement programme launched by Midlands Connect. Spanning the East and West Midlands, the Midlands Engine Rail …
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