Transportation

Queen's Speech could spell the end of rail franchising

The troubled rail franchising system is set to be overhauled under Boris Johnson's new legislative programme announced today at the Queen's Speech.

Manchester expects 'substantial contribution' from Govt on bus franchising

Sir Richard Leese has said planned Manchester bus franchising will lean heavily on the London model as it prepares to become the first outside to capital to end deregulation.
Rail minister calls on operators to produce smart ticketing plans

The rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris has written to train operating companies calling for smart ticketing by default plans to be drawn up and implemented next year.
Manchester launches bus franchising consultation

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a consultation on its bus franchising plans to coordinate the routes, timetables, fares and standards of the network and contract bus companies to run services.
Devolution White Paper to set out 'structural reform'

An English devolution White Paper is planned by the Government, it has been confirmed in the Queen’s Speech.
Study uncovers six factors driving bus use

New research has revealed the underlying factors that best predict levels of bus use in local areas.
Govt admits cycle funding needs to double

The Government has conceded that it will need to double funding per head in England if it is to reach its cycling target by 2025.
New £84m battery powered trams are a 'game changer'

Transport bosses in the West Midlands have signed contracts worth £83.5m for 21 new trams for the region’s Metro network.
GTR takes stock as it completes £2bn procurement

Govia Thameslink Railway has completed a five-year £2bn rolling stock procurement programme, which it says has turned ‘one of the UK’s oldest fleets into one of the most modern’.

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Comments

We must all change on the railways

Paul Plummer

“ Paul Plummer, CEO of the Rail Delivery Group, sets out what the rail industry wants from the Williams Review. ”
Southampton: Cycling towards a cleaner city

Brian Hammersley and Pete Boustred
Facial scanners and data-led nudges: Atkins' leaders look into the future

Scott Kelley and Dan Jones

Analysis

Are we nearly there yet on seamless ticketing?

Amin Shayan, CEO of Littlepay, which provides the technology that allows tap-on, tap-off fare capping across Brighton and Hove and Metrobus buses in the South East, looks at how the concept could be more widely used across all public transport modes.
Connectivity can be key to ensuring driver safety

Andy Bird, managing director, GTT Wireless, examines the connected infrastructure that is already saving lives and easing vehicle flow on our roads.
The Northern Powerhouse – what comes next?

Blogs

Highways Awards recognise the Wright stuff

Chris Ames

The winners for this year’s Highways Awards were revealed on Wednesday evening in front of nearly 500 industry professionals at the Lancaster London.
When will motorways be truly smart?

Chris Ames
Q&A: Visa boss talks smart ticketing and contactless mobility

Dom Browne

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