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Articles tagged with: Transport
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Transport
By Transport Focus
Welcome improvements but more to be done to improve rail delay compensation claim rates
The proportion of passengers claiming compensation for delayed rail journeys has risen but is still less than half of all those eligible, new figures show.
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains
As society comes through the pandemic the opportunity is there to increase fitness and well-being, while building a more sustainable transport system, and better neighbourhoods. 
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Coronavirus
By Huw Merriman MP
Passenger testing is needed if we want the UK aviation industry to survive
Airport testing on arrival is unlikely, but if the government adopts testing mid-way through quarantine, it would cut the potential for community transmission whilst steadily resuming flights.
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Transport
By Heathrow
Testing taskforce is given 1st November deadline to safeguard the economy and thousands of jobs
Traffic fell in September, with a loss of 5.5 million passengers over the course of the month. Just over 1.2 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in September, down 82% compared to 2019.
Clean air is at the heart of this government's plans for a green industrial revolution
Energy
By Laura Farris MP
Clean air is at the heart of this government's plans for a green industrial revolution
People of this country want us to Build Back Better, and greener, than before. This week the Prime Minister committed to have every UK home run on wind power by 2030 - on Clean Air Day that is something to celebrate.
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’ Partner content
Education
By PD Ports
Planting the seed: Investing in young people will prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’
Speaking at PD Ports’ panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference, Jacob Young MP, emphasised the importance of showcasing career opportunities to young people to prevent them becoming a ‘lost generation’.
We need an urgent green bus revolution if bus services are to survive after Covid-19
Transport
By Baroness Randerson
We need an urgent green bus revolution if bus services are to survive after Covid-19
Bus services have been given scant attention during the pandemic. We must use this opportunity to invest in green infrastructure and give powers to local government to design bus networks around our new travel patterns.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes publication of Rail Sector Deal UK Exports Survey Report
The Rail Supply Group have published the Rail Sector Deal UK Exports Survey Report, setting out the key views of rail suppliers on the UK exports market. The survey reveals that:
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Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
IET's response to Transport Minister Rachel Maclean announcing the UK’s first hydrogen transport hub
Following Transport Minister Rachel Maclean announcing that the UK’s first hydrogen transport hub is to open in the Tees Valley, Paloma Cid, IET Transport Lead, said:
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience Partner content
Brexit
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover sets out vision of UK trade resilience
The Port of Dover can provide the UK with the optimal resilience in a post-COVID and post-Brexit era.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail Industry welcomes hydrogen train trial
The Railway Industry Association, the national trade body for rail suppliers, has welcomed the running of HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen train, as well as the announcement that the Tees Valley will become a Hydrogen Transport Hub.
Our transport sector must be run for the benefit of passengers, not for private profit
Political parties
By Jim McMahon MP
Our transport sector must be run for the benefit of passengers, not for private profit
We need a plan to protect jobs and invest in infrastructure if we’re to have environmentally sustainable services that meet public demand
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Environment
By Kerry McCarthy MP
Government must deliver a green recovery for transport by 2030
Labour is calling for the Government to bring the planned phase-out of the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles forward from 2040 to 2030.
Head Out to Help Out: get passengers back on board with better fares deals Partner content
Transport
By Transport Focus
Head Out to Help Out: get passengers back on board with better fares deals
Rail fares are set to rise by another 1.6 per cent in January. But what does this mean when so many passengers have yet to return to travel?
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Transport
By Transport Focus
Head Out to Help Out: get passengers back on board with better fares deals, says watchdog
Following the announcement of July’s Retail Prices Index as 1.6 per cent, Transport Focus is calling on the Government and train companies to work together to offer passengers better value for money deals to get them back on trains.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Northern Rail Industry Leaders respond to TfN Northern Infrastructure Pipeline
Transport for the North have today published a Northern Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), a 30 year investment plan of infrastructure projects to underpin greener Northern growth.
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Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Largely grounded route network continues to strangle UK economy, says Heathrow
The government can save jobs by introducing testing to cut quarantine from higher risk countries, while keeping the public safe from a second wave of Covid-19.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Government support for buses and trams through coronavirus – Transport Focus comment
Commenting on the £700 million coronavirus support for buses and trams, David Sidebottom, director at the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said:
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
Coronavirus
Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK’s coronavirus quarantine list after spike in cases
People arriving in the UK from Belgium, Andorra and the Bahamas will have to enter coronavirus quarantine following a spike in cases, the Government has announced.
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is to fly back to the UK after being swept up in the Government’s reintroduction of coronavirus quarantine measures in Spain.
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Brexit
By Railway Industry Association
Railway Industry Association sets out four ‘asks’ for UK’s future trade policy
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has set out four key ‘asks’ for Government as the UK looks to develop an independent trade policy.
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Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to funding for Northern rail infrastructure
The Government has announced funding for the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and the formation of a Northern Transport Acceleration Council.
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Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Rail provider enters legal agreement with Equality watchdog
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has entered into a legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Boris Johnson has unveiled £350m in funding to help industry slash carbon emissions, as he launched the UK’s bid to secure the first zero-emissions long-haul passenger flight.