The extension of the bus fare cap scheme for England into 2025 – albeit at a slightly elevated price – came as welcome news for passengers and operators alike, and looked akin to a vote of confidence by the Government in both buses and the effectiveness of revenue subsidy. But what... continue
National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) Chair Sir John Armitt has welcomed the publication of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill, saying that it “covers all the bases”. He described the Bill as a “bold and broad-ranging package of measures” which should deliver a... continue
The Welsh Government’s efforts to prevent independent bus... continue
The proposed planning principles for franchised bus networks in Wales were tested in a modelling exercise by TfW and Gwynedd Council. Gwynedd is a rural county where tendered services predominate, and some of the redesigned network has been put in place already. “A modelling exercise showed... continue
Bus franchising across Liverpool City Region is to be introduced a year earlier than originally planned. Phase one of the new model – which will bring routes, fares, and timetables under public control – is now due to begin in St Helens in 2026, with Wirral next, before rolling out... continue
The Welsh Government has converted two diesel buses to operate on batteries, as part of its commitment to a circular economy. The vehicles will now be evaluated in service. Other parts of the UK have acquired large numbers of new electric buses. A downside of doing so is that some of the displaced... continue
Bus operators in Wales and Scotland are implementing large fare increases as they brace themselves for the additional cost burden from increases in National Insurance contributions and the National Minimum Wage from 1 April. There will be a knock-on effect for local authorities in contract... continue
Discounted bus travel is being offered in Cornwall for young people aged between 19 and 25. By using the Transport for Cornwall app, young people can pay less for unlimited travel within the county, with an £8 daily ticket reduced to £5 while a £32 weekly ticket is now £20.... continue
Bus services in Hampshire are to get more than £13m during the financial year 2025/26. The funding from DfT, awarded to Hampshire County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), will focus on improving local bus services, including: more frequent bus services; early morning and... continue
A rail freight service that moves time-critical goods such as food and medical supplies is due to expand. In May start-up Vramis is planning to introduce another nightly service between Birmingham International and London Liverpool Street, carrying parcels and light freight for distribution to... continue
Delivery of the Government’s promised 1.5 million new homes, and planning reforms to streamline development and infrastructure decision-making and construction approvals in transport and other areas, are, as expected, key features in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, now introduced to... continue
Plans for 100km of walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure features... continue
Eddie Dempsey is the new General Secretary of the RMT transport union, taking over from Mick Lynch, who has retired. Dempsey previously served as RMT’s Senior Assistant General... continue
East West Rail (EWR) has made two appointments to its operations and technical teams. Ben Rule, who has worked in the rail industry for over 25 years, will be Railway Operations Director. Andrew Went has been brought in as EWR’s Engineering, Technical and Safety Director. He is currently Head... continue
Penny Rees has been appointed Acting Chief Strategy Officer at East West Rail (EWR). She was previously at Transport for London (TfL) for 24 years in a range of... continue
Over the last two years, I’ve investigated a number... continue
Data suggests that School Streets reduce road danger, encourage active travel, improve air quality, have health and... continue
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