‘Our motto is simple: move fast and fix things’
The new secretary of state for transport, Louise Haigh, says transport is ‘central to achieving the missions for government that the prime minister has committed us to’ DfT’s ministerial team (left to right): Lilian Greenwood (future of roads), Simon Lightwood (local transport), Louise Haigh (secretary of state), Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (rail) and...
A sector poised for growth
Our sample of public transport professionals expressed optismism about the sector’s future We are at the beginning of a new era for the country – and perhaps also for the public transport sector. This month’s general election saw voters indicate their desire for a change of direction – but what about those working in...
Transport’s GOAT is great appointment
In Peter Hendy, we have a minister who understands the public transport sector and the role it can play. Big challenges await him Peter Hendy, pictured during his time as chair of Network Rail Congratulations to Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on becoming a ‘GOAT’. He is one of a number of...
Ireland challenges car dependency
Instead of continuing with the car-dominated policies of the past, Ireland has boldly prioritised public transport and active travel Transport minister Eamon Ryan, pictured last year at the launch of a new electric bus fleet for Athlone, County Westmeath Ireland’s ‘celtic tiger’ boom (between the mid-1990s and 2008) turned the Republic from...
A railway ready for renationalisation?
As the new government begins bringing the railway back under public ownership, it would be wise to look at the history books Coming soon: Great British Railways I was in a boozer in Lancashire on election day, chewing the fat with a couple of old lags from the so-called bygone days of...
Green light for open access expansion
Andy Comfort reflects on the rise of Hull Trains and Lumo and the future of open access rail under a new Labour government Hull Trains managing director Martijn Gilbert (centre) and service delivery director Louise Mendham welcomed shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh during the election campaign Some may still consider them the new...
A twin-lane approach for growth
Regulatory reforms can help change buses long-term but there’s much we can do in the short-term Arriva is piloting an innovative new marketing and communications campaign to promote bus travel and encourage growth By Alastair Hands, Arriva UK Bus It’s been remarkable to see how the level of political interest in bus travel...
Scottish Transport Awards 2024
The Scottish Transport Awards took place on June 20 in Glasgow and you can read all about the winners in this official Souvenir Brochure. Click on the image below to view Scottish Transport Awards Book of Winners 2024. If you are viewing the site on a tablet or mobile device, tap here to...
Who is offering the best plan for transport?
Ahead of next week’s general election, Robert Jack reports on the key transport pledges in the manifestos of Great Britain’s main political parties Addressing a conference in London last month, Professor David Begg warned that the UK was lacking a vision for transforming transport in a way that will delivery essential economic, social...
CPT seeks clarity on future of £2 fare cap
The Labour Party’s manifesto makes no mention of the cap, which has supported the bus industry’s post-Covid recovery over the past 18 months Labour’s manifesto makes no mention of the £2 bus fare cap Bus operators have expressed disappointment at Labour Party’s silence on the future of England’s £2 bus fare cap. The...
Agenda for action – 20 steps for success
The outcome of the election looks increasingly certain, but the aftermath is unclear. But what actions should we be looking for? Louise Haigh looks set to become the next transport secretary Just a week or so to go before the General Election – what a long drawn-out campaign it has seemed –...
Ghent showcases successful cycling policy