Industry News
New Bee Network Committee holds first meeting
A new committee that will shape the delivery of Greater Manchester’s emerging fully-integrated, London-style transport system has held its first meeting.
The Bee Network, which gets off the ground from September will bring together buses, trams, rail and active travel...
Government
UK jobs are at risk without new rolling stock orders says RIA
A new report from the Railway Industry Association (RIA) shows that unless action is taken now on rolling stock orders for upgrade or replacement of the oldest trains on the network, thousands of jobs will be at risk across...
Environment
New research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience
Government pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation.
A new research hub is being launched to boost innovative measures to decarbonise and improve transport, as the country works towards its net zero goals.
Decarbonisation Minister Jesse Norman has announced...
Company News
South Western Railway sets out key business plans
South Western Railway (SWR) has published its business plan for 2022/23, setting out how the company will meet post-pandemic demands while still delivering improvements for customers.
The plan sets out in detail what the company expects to achieve this year...
Environment
Transport for the North wants your views as it launches first ever North of England Decarbonisation Strategy
A Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England - setting out the ambitious target of near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045 - is going out to public consultation today, Monday 7 June 2021.
People and businesses from across...
Business
New West Midlands HS2 Growth Strategy lays out fast-track to regional recovery
The development of HS2 in the West Midlands will turbocharge the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as it brings forward 175,000 new jobs and generates some £20 billion investment.
High speed rail will also accelerate the progress towards a...
Industry News
Midlands leaders call on Chancellor to back Midlands Rail Hub
£2bn project listed as transport priority in Conservative Party Manifesto
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Chairman of Midlands Connect and Midlands Engine Sir John Peace call for Rishi Sunak to back the Midlands Rail HubLetter to the Chancellor urges...
Latest News
Grant Shapps backs review of HS2 stoking anger in the North
Former Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said over the weekend that it would be “crazy” not to review plans for...