Delays for Bus Rapid Transit and public transport schemes as DfT reacts to Spending Review

A final decision on funding for the Leeds New Generation Transport trolleybus scheme will now be made by the end of 2011

A final decision on funding for the Leeds New Generation Transport trolleybus scheme will now be made by the end of 2011

Transport secretary Philip Hammond has announced funding for 16 transport schemes in the wake of last week's Spending Review.

However, the DfT has warned that the level of funding required for schemes already under construction is such that it is unlikely that any new schemes in a new 'development group' will be able to begin construction before 2012/13.

The move will impact a number of projects including Bus Rapid Transit schemes in Leeds, Bath, Bristol, South Essex and South...