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It has already become somewhat of a cliché to talk about not going back to the pre-coronavirus world when this crisis is eventually over, and to harness what positive changes we can in order to address the inequalities that existed in our…
Britain's three rail unions – ASLEF, RMT and TSSA – have warned the government that this is not the right time to lift coronavirus restriction measures and run more trains. In a joint letter to Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon, Mark Drakeford…
There is, perversely, something heartening about the atmosphere on the streets today. Kids are pedalling away behind their parents, while drivers slow down behind them in a considerate manner. The reduction in traffic has dramatically cut…
Jim McMahon has said that the fragmentation of the bus market has resulted in a "lack of clear guidance and advice" for drivers, and called on the government to provide clarity for the transport workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis. In a…
Sadiq Khan has reminded people that the public transport systems in London are running in order to help "essential workers" to get to and from work, and urged others to stay away especially during peak times. Speaking on BBC Breakfast…
I was delighted to join our mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today as he announced that he has delivered on a key manifesto promise – to triple the amount of protected space for cycling in London since 2016, and ahead of schedule too. This will…
Sadiq Khan has called on the government to "abandon" its plans to expand Heathrow airport following the latest judgement from the court of appeal. The government's decision to back controversial plans to build a third runway at the airport…
Jeremy Corbyn has said that the government should not "get a slap on the back" for announcing today that the High Speed 2 rail project is going ahead. Responding to a statement from the government in the House of Commons, the Labour leader…
SPONSORED POST Labour MPs past and present, including metro mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, have long banged the drum for greater transport funding for the North. Like everyone in the rail industry, they know that only when…
The next London mayoral and assembly election is on May 7th – now just over four months away. It’s going to be a tough, two-horse race between me and the Tory candidate. The Tories in London are feeling confident and seeking to capitalise…
The Labour Party has promised to electrify the entire bus fleet in England by 2030 to "bring bus services into the future". Labour is set to announce on Saturday that money from its green transformation fund will be used to transition the…
Labour is set to announce a reduction in rail fares that would amount to a total cut of 33% – saving the average commuter over £1,000 per year according to the party. The plans for an integrated railway system under public ownership will be…
