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Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"

20 Feb Transport

Shadow rail minister Stephen Morgan has said railways are in a “state of paralysis,” and claimed that the sector has been subject to “tinkering and meddling” by government ministers.

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Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route

Once a totem of levelling-up, now a national embarrassment, HS2 has become a political disaster. But, as Sophie Church reports, few have suffered as much as those living along its route. Illustration by Tracy Worrall

22 Nov 2023 Political parties

'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust

The Labour-affiliated trade union TSSA was rocked by scandal last year. Sienna Rodgers speaks to Maryam Eslamdoust in her first interview as the new general secretary

19 Nov 2023 Home affairs

The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’

Britain’s infrastructure tsar heavily criticised the cancellation of the second phase of HS2. Now Sir John Armitt intensifies his attack on the ‘governance’ holding Britain back in an interview with Tali Fraser

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10 Aug 2015 Transport

Heathrow launches steeper approach trial to reduce noise

Heathrow today announced plans to trial a steeper approach for aircraft landing at Heathrow.

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10 Aug 2015 Transport

Residents invited to celebrate the completion of Network Rail’s work in Dawlish

Residents are invited to an event to celebrate the completion of Network Rails work in Dawlish to repair the damage caused by last years storms and make the area more resilient for the future.

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07 Aug 2015 Transport

Eurotunnel night closure – ‘an incredulous suggestion’ says RHA

Suggestions to instigate night-time closures at Eurotunnel have been met with incredulity by the Road Haulage Association.

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05 Aug 2015 Transport

UK Border Force code is part of the job, says the RHA

Hauliers and drivers have to do the best they can in the face of an escalating crisis with migrants. And if they do that, they are unlikely to be fined if migrants are found on board, says the Road Haulage Association.

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05 Aug 2015 Economy

Mott MacDonald appointed on Technology Software Systems contract

Mott MacDonald has been appointed by Highways England on the 2.5 million Technology Software Systems (TSS) contract TMT054.

David Cameron invited to ‘witness Calais crisis first hand

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03 Aug 2015 Transport

David Cameron invited to ‘witness Calais crisis first hand

Road Haulage Association Chief Executive Richard Burnett has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting regarding the crisis at Calais.

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03 Aug 2015 Transport

RHA invites PM to witness Calais crisis first hand

RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting regarding the crisis at Calais, the effect on the UK haulage industry and the implications for the economy as a whole.

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02 Aug 2015 Transport

Hauliers critical of piecemeal approach to Calais

The Road Haulage Association has strongly criticised the continuing piecemeal approach by the UK government to the Calais crisis.

Petition calls on David Cameron ‘to restore law and order in Calais’

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31 Jul 2015 Transport

Petition calls on David Cameron ‘to restore law and order in Calais’

Following David Cameron’s commitment to take more action “across the board” to address the problems caused by refugees attempting to enter the UK from France, a petition has been launched to restore law and order in Calais.

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31 Jul 2015 Transport

RHA launches on-line petition. Protect drivers, end Operation Stack

The RHA has today launched a mass petition to restore law and order in Calais, to put an end to Operation Stack and to stop the misery for hundreds of thousands of holiday makers planning to cross the Channel.

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30 Jul 2015 Transport

Operation Stack: Relaxing safety laws will put drivers and travelling public at risk, warns Unite

Ministerial plans to relax the laws around driver hours in an effort to ease congestion caused by Operation Stack, as transport movement between the Channel ports seizes up, is not the answer, Unite, the union for truck drivers, warned today (Thursday 30 July).

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30 Jul 2015 Transport

RHA concerned by extent of drivers’ hours relaxation

The Road Haulage Association has expressed concern over the extent of the relaxation of the enforcement of drivers hours rules in relation to the chaos at Calais.

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30 Jul 2015 Transport

Let’s get it built: Business chiefs say new runway at Heathrow should be fast-tracked

Business leaders urge Government to back Airports Commission recommendation to expand Heathrow and call for early Parliamentary vote

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29 Jul 2015 Home affairs

RHA reiterates its call for deployment of the military at the Port of Calais

As the Home Secretary prepares to chair a Cobra meeting on the Calais crisis, RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett has reiterated the Associations call for the French military to be deployed to secure the Port of Calais.

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28 Jul 2015 Transport

Railway crossing safety campaign targets summer cyclists

Thousands of Brits will be taking to two wheels as the summer holidays begin this week, inspired by the Tour de France - and with many cycle paths meeting railway level crossings, Network Rail is issuing a timely reminder to cyclists to take extra care as they bike through the countryside.

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24 Jul 2015 Foreign affairs

Road Haulage Association calls for French military to secure Calais

The Road Haulage Association welcomes proposals to improve Operation Stack, which were set out at a resilience meeting in Kent today. But the plans will not cope adequately when the demands on Stack reach their peak, as has been repeatedly seen in the past month, the RHA warned.

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23 Jul 2015 Transport

The new driving dangers - selfies, video calls or just watching the telly

New research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) reveals the shocking extent to which drivers use their phones and tablets to take selfies, make video calls and watch videos while driving.

21 Jul 2015 Transport

Northern Power Cut - The questions are stacking up for Patrick McLoughlin

Shadow Rail Minister Lilian Greenwood criticises the Transport Secretary after his Select Committee appearance and says he sounded 'like a man who had been decoupled from reality'.

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16 Jul 2015 Transport

New poll shows drivers 'fail to prioritise' alertness when behind wheel

The Institute of Advanced Motorists published a survey on drivers' approach to breaks during long journies.

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16 Jul 2015 Transport

Network Rail welcomes Sir Peter Hendy as new chairman

Sir Peter Hendy CBE joins Network Rail today as chairman.

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14 Jul 2015 Transport

Cost of spoiled loads due to the migrant crisis to hit £1bn per annum

RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett has highlighted the dramatic cost of spoiled loads due to the migrant crisis in Calais, estimated to be running at approximately 1 billion per annum.

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14 Jul 2015 Transport

Operation Stack, no longer fit for purpose says RHA

Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association, Richard Burnett, is calling for a new solution to the problems of congestion caused in Kent when traffic flows across the Channel are disrupted.

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14 Jul 2015 Transport

The Road Haulage Association - three Core Demands to Ease the Crisis at Calais

At todays Home Affairs Select Committee hearing into the current situation at Calais, RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett will present the Associations three core demands to protect lorry drivers in Calais who are running the gauntlet of aggressive migrant activity on a daily basis.

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10 Jul 2015 Environment

How could HS2 Ltd lose 14 ancient woods?

After extensive research and 18 months of lobbying by the Woodland Trust, Government has finally admitted that a further 14 ancient woods are threatened by HS2, bringing the route-wide total from 83 to 97.

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