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A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024

07 Jun Transport

The UK’s railways have been a foundation sector of the UK economy for almost 200 years – next year will be rail’s 200th Anniversary. Rail is one of few industries to have had a central role, from the Industrial Revolution right up to the Digital Age, and this ability to adapt and longevity represents both challenges – which always come with change – and opportunities.

24 Apr Transport

Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste

20 Feb Transport

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

07 Nov 2023 Political parties

Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough

06 Oct 2023 Transport

Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem

04 Oct 2023 Political parties

Birmingham Mayor Is "Disappointed" But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb

02 Oct 2023 Political parties

Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 "Without A Fight"

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Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure

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08 Jul Transport

Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure

28 May Transport

Too many cyclists ignore the rules – they must be held to account

27 May Transport

Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming

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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded

14 Jul Communities

Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"

15 Jul Political parties

The Professor Will See You Now

15 Jul Parliament

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23 May Transport

Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT

The government is proposing to redefine electrically assisted pedal cycles, allowing them to be made much more powerful. But would they even be cycles any more? And what are the risks? Sienna Rodgers reports

22 May Transport

Mick Whelan: 'I didn’t need to open the deal to know my members won’t accept it'

Sienna Rodgers talks to Mick Whelan, leader of train drivers’ union Aslef, about the ongoing strikes, how relations with ministers became strained and his changing view of Keir Starmer

05 Mar Communities

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

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12 Jun 2015 Transport

More than 400 people a month arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales, IAM reveals

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed for the first time the true scale of drug-driving in the UK since new laws came into force and showed that over 400 people a month have already been arrested for this offence.

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11 Jun 2015 Transport

Investment up as Network Rail publishes its full-year results

A record 3.4bn was invested in expandingand growing Britains rail network over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2014/15 financial year.

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10 Jun 2015 Transport

Let Britain Fly: ‘The political procrastination has to stop’

Pro airport expansion group Let Britain Fly responds to the latest media reports that the decision to build a new runway faces fresh delays.

Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport

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09 Jun 2015 Transport

Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport

Heathrow Director of Sustainability and Environment Matt Gorman responds to Diane Abbott MP who has written for Central Lobby today about her parliamentary debate on London air pollution.

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09 Jun 2015 Transport

Response to TfL motorcycle death figures in London

The Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) response to the news that there were 127 deaths on London's roads in 2014, 27 of which were motorcyclists, last year is as follows:

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08 Jun 2015 Transport

MPs walk the Guide Dogs Walk of Fame

MPs will be given a star on Guide Dogs pavement parking Walk of Fame for supporting the charitys call for clearer pavements to help people with sight loss stay independent and mobile today.

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08 Jun 2015 Transport

IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart today

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect today (8 June) as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.

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04 Jun 2015 Transport

Network Rail push bike level crossing safety message

Network Rail has launched a new level crossing safety campaign targeting cyclists.

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04 Jun 2015 Transport

Road users still hung up on mobile phone use, according to IAM survey

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is urging the new government to increase its efforts in promoting road safety by giving targeted enforcement a higher priority.

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27 May 2015 Transport

Bike stars Plater and Cooper to join enthusiasts in July for IAM riding festival

A pair of stars from the world of motorbikes are set to join riding enthusiasts from all over the country for the IAM Motorcycling Festival (Institute of Advanced Motorists) taking place in early July.

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21 May 2015 Environment

British low carbon vehicle excellence showcased in Japan

Seven UK-based automotive businesses that have won funding from Innovate UK, the UKs innovation experts, have headed to Japan to exhibit low carbon technology at the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Engineering Conference 2015.

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21 May 2015 Transport

IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart in June

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect in just over two weeks time as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.

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20 May 2015 Economy

Businesses call for Heathrow expansion

Small Businesses across the country have come out in support of Heathrow expansion, suggesting it will boost the UK economy.

Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’

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20 May 2015 Environment

Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’

Ahead of next week’s Queen’s Speech, Calor Gas explains why a bill to improve the UK’s air quality is desperately needed.

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19 May 2015 Transport

Clandestine situation at the Channel ports gets worse

Recent increases in clandestine incidents and attacks on truck drivers at the Channel ports suggest that the French police need urgent support to protect travellers at both Calais and Coquelles.

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19 May 2015 Transport

An aviation agenda for a new Government

As Ministers in the new Conservative Government get down to work they face some crucial decisions that will help to determine whether aviation continues to be a UK success story, making a vital contribution to the country’s growth and prosperity.

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18 May 2015 Transport

Public back new runway by three to one – new survey

Poll reveals strong public support for additional London runway

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15 May 2015 Transport

Business chiefs urge new Government to fast-track airport expansion

One hundred business leaders step-up pressure on Ministers to make a bold and early decision to build a new runway

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14 May 2015 Transport

IAM calls for action plan for older drivers as numbers increasing by more than 10,000 a month

With the number of drivers age 70 or older now rising by more than 10,000 a month, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is calling for the government, medical professionals and assessment providers to come together to address the needs of this generation of motorists.

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13 May 2015 Transport

Rail Freight in Construction – A Commitment to the Future

Rail freight is at the very heart of construction logistics. Each and every day, around 60 trains move stone, sand, cement and other products into our towns and cities to be turned into the new houses, offices and infrastructure that this country demands.

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12 May 2015 Transport

Mott MacDonald appointed on public transport improvement project, Kyrgyzstan

Mott MacDonald has been appointed as project leader to improve Osh Auto Transport Enterprises services in Kyrgyzstan.

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12 May 2015 Transport

Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2015 – shortlist announced

15 HGV drivers from companies including: Agrii, Bidvest 3663, Birchall Foodservice, Brocklesby Logistics, Carlsberg, CEVA, Chamberlain Transport, Culina, Mitchells, Samworth Brothers, Synergy, and W M Armstrong have been named as finalists in the inaugural Microlise Driver of the Year Awards.

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

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12 May 2015 Transport

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

Investment in UK road haulage must be a priority for the new government, according to the Road Haulage Association.

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11 May 2015 Transport

185,000 broken down vehicles and 122 children – just two reasons why motorways were closed in 2014

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered that more than 40% of all motorway and major A road lane closures in England in 2014 were caused by vehicle breakdowns and 122 unsupervised children caused them to be shut too.

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