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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

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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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17 Apr 2015 Transport

Road Safety is Key Priority for MPA

Over the past decade the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has supported a huge improvement in the safety of industry employees and, more recently, is focussing increasingly on improving site contractor safety.

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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.

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13 Apr 2015 Transport

London Bridge disruption, April 13

Network Rail has apologised for delays to Southeastern passengers using services through London Bridge this morning, after a series of unrelated signal problems in the area during the rush hour.

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10 Apr 2015 Transport

RHA raises the bar at the 2015 CV Show

A new energy and drive that focusses on delivering unprecedented levels of service and value for members and the road transport industry, underpins the new Road Haulage Association on stand 5G40 at the 2015 CV Show.

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

Potholes and road safety should be bigger priority for future government, according to IAM survey

The next government must make road safety a top priority with more than 50 per cent of motorists believing the current administration had not made the issue enough of a concern, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

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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.

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30 Mar 2015 Transport

Mott MacDonald researches potential for ERTMS Limited Supervision in the UK

Mott MacDonald has completed the first stage of technical research into the potential opportunities for implementing the new Limited Supervision functionality of the European Train Control System (ETCS) in the United Kingdom. The deployment is part of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) which is currently being rolled out across Europe to standardise and simplify cross-border railway travel between European Union member states.

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.

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25 Mar 2015 Transport

Stop the quiet danger blighting our road safety

Guide Dogs joins forces with Paralympian Libby Clegg to highlight dangers of quiet vehicles on our roads.

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

19 Mar 2015 Transport

Too many unanswered questions make Gatwick obviously not the right choice

Crispin Blunt, MP for Reigate & Chair of the Gatwick Coordination Group raises some clear objections to the Gatwick bid. He states that the rival Heathrow bid will offer more new jobs and be a better option for the UK economy

Budget 2015: ‘Cash for driverless cars welcome but more education needed’

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18 Mar 2015 Transport

Budget 2015: ‘Cash for driverless cars welcome but more education needed’

In his final Budget statement before May’s general election, George Osborne today announced an extra £100m “to stay ahead in the race to driverless technology” within the UK.

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18 Mar 2015 Economy

George Osborne fails to address driver shortage

Chancellor George Osborne has failed to make a commitment to targeted funding for hauliers despite intensive lobbying by the Road Haulage Association and, with the current shortage of drivers standing 45,000, the industry remains in crisis.

Budget 2015: Enabling workers through better buses

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18 Mar 2015 Transport

Budget 2015: Enabling workers through better buses

With transport shown to be a major barrier for workers with disabilities, the final Budget of this Parliament should include an affordable measure to enable more people to get on to our bus network, says charity Guide Dogs.

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