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08 May 2015 Transport

The IAM has re-launched an initiative to encourage older drivers, who are statistically the safest on the roads, to get their skills checked out to allow them many more years of happy motoring.

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08 May 2015 Transport

PM must invest in road haulage says RHA

The RHA is delighted that the next administration will be a majority government.

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07 May 2015 Transport

New runway must spread economic benefit to nations and regions, urges new report

New report shows the regions and nations will be boosted by a new runway in the South East if some additional slots are used to increase domestic flights

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01 May 2015 Transport

Lesley Upham to take up new Commercial Director role with Institute of Advanced Motorists in July

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has taken the next step in further developing its commercial operations by appointing Lesley Upham as its Commercial Director.

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30 Apr 2015 Environment

Calor offers warm welcome to Transport Secretary

PatrickMcLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport visited the Calor Gas Centreat Coryton today to hear about transport issues and to review the huge amountof investment being made by both Government and Private business inthe ThamesGateway.

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29 Apr 2015 Transport

IAM warns of manufacturers turning cars into living rooms–and creating dangerous distracted drivers

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned that car manufacturers are building high-tech distractions into their new vehicles and have made interiors so comfortable they are being turned into living rooms.

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21 Apr 2015 Transport

Heathrow delivers noise insulation to neighbouring schools

Heathrow Airport has now completed the insulation of all of Hounslows eligible community buildings exposed to medium to high levels of aircraft noise.

Why Britain’s local roads are in desperate need of maintenance

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21 Apr 2015 Transport

Why Britain’s local roads are in desperate need of maintenance

Mineral Products Association Asphalt Director Malcolm Simms describes how vulnerable road users are being put at risk by deteriorating conditions and a legacy of under-funding.

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20 Apr 2015 Economy

Go-Ahead is a Top Performing Passenger Transport Operator in Business in the Community’s 2015 Corporate Responsibility Index

Go-Ahead has achieved a four star rating in Business in the Communitys annual benchmark of responsible business, the Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index).

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20 Apr 2015 Foreign affairs

Mott MacDonald joint venture wins place on high speed rail project, Czech Republic

A joint venture (JV) between Mott MacDonald and Sudop Praha A.S. has been appointed by Sprva Železničn Dopravn Cesty to carry out two studies for a new cross-border railway line that will connect Dresden in Germany with st nad Labem and Litoměřice in the Czech Republic.

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16 Apr 2015 Transport

IAM highlights dangers of Wales’ worst speeders – with three topping 120mph and one at 136mph

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered four people have been captured at speeds in excess of 120mph on roads in Wales in 2014 with one being caught at 136mph.

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15 Apr 2015 Transport

Election 2015: Tories miles ahead in industry poll

An exit poll of visitors to the Commercial Vehicle Show conducted by the Road Haulage Association yesterday, indicated the vast majority of people working in the road haulage and logistics industry want a Conservative led government.

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14 Apr 2015 Transport

RHA mobilises 2.1m voters with ‘pounds in pockets’ manifesto

The RHA today called upon the 2.1m voters working in the road haulage and logistics industry to seek out political candidates who will support a 3ppl cut in fuel duty and specific recommendations to save the economy 14bn in congestion related costs.

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14 Apr 2015 Transport

IAM calls for greater education for users of SMART motorways as they reach their first birthday

As SMART motorways reach their first birthday in the UK on Tuesday 14 April, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them.

10 Apr 2015 Transport

Unfunded, uncosted and unbelievable – passengers deserve better than false Tory promises

Labour's Shadow Rail Minister doesn't believe the Conservative policy on rail fares will work and says Labour's plan will improve services and deliver a fairer deal for passengers

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09 Apr 2015 Transport

Election 2015: Labour’s careers pledge must include logistics sector says RHA

The Road Haulage Association notes todays announcement from the Labour party, pledging to introduce face-to-face careers advice in schools if it wins next months General Election.

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09 Apr 2015 Transport

Talking Buses have arrived in Belfast

Blind and partially sighted bus users in Belfast will now be able to use the Translink Metro bus network safely and with more confidence, thanks to the installation of audio-visual (AV) technology.

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07 Apr 2015 Transport

RHA races ahead in raising its profile

In a ground-breaking move to raise its profile, both within the industry and with the general public, the Road Haulage Association is sponsoring a car in the 2015 British Touring Car Championships.

New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles

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26 Mar 2015 Transport

New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles

With a new report revealing electronic and hybrid vehicles are 40% more likely to be involved in an accident, Guide Dogs calls upon MPs to recognise the needs Tf blind people in transport policy.

Regional airports back Heathrow expansion

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25 Mar 2015 Transport

Regional airports back Heathrow expansion

Many of UK airports have expressed their support for the expansion of Heathrow.

25 Mar 2015 Transport

Cheryl Gillan MP: High Speed 2 – In the Warpath!

Chesham & Amersham MP and former Cabinet Minister Cheryl Gillan writes ahead of her final HS2 debate before dissolution. She describes the project as "highly destructive, extortionately expensive" and says it "fails to fulfil a vision of a better connected transport strategy".

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24 Mar 2015 Transport

Eddie Stobart backs RHA drive for change

The Road Haulage Association is pleased to announce that one of the UKs biggest transport operators Eddie Stobart, has become a member.

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24 Mar 2015 Transport

The RHA slams state of nation's motorway service areas

On BBC breakfast this morning the RHAs Chief Executive Richard Burnett stated that the nations motorway service areas (MSA) are woefully poor and needed to be made an election issue.

The Missing Element in London’s Transport System?

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19 Mar 2015 Transport

The Missing Element in London’s Transport System?

BeemCar is one of the newest transport options available and is not yet supported by the UK Government. BeemCar could be a far more cost effective option to disruptive transport infrastructure projects to update London's train and underground network