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Rail Passengers to be Asked for Views on Tram Services
Rail passengers will be given a chance to have their say on proposals to introduce a new tram offering a regular service between Watford and St Albans with the launch of a consultation today. The plans would enable passengers to travel between St Albans...
New Year Heralds Lower Fares for Many U.K. Rail Passengers
The majority of U.K. commuters will benefit from cheaper tickets from Saturday as most regulated rail fares drop in price. The majority of rail journey fares are regulated by the Government. Increases to most fares are capped at 1% above inflation with...
2010 Could be Britain’s ‘Year of High Speed Rail’
U.K. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has predicted 2010 will be the year of high-speed rail in the UK on the day he received what could prove to be a landmark report for the future of transport in this country. High Speed Two – the company set...
Five Year Plan to Scrap Paper Tickets on Public Transport in England’s Major Urban Areas
Within the next five years passengers on public transport in England’s major urban areas will be able to travel without a paper ticket, Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has announced. England’s nine largest urban areas will receive £20m...
Rail Passengers in North West England Set to Benefit From New Electrification Program
U.K. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has announced details of plans to electrify three major rail routes in the North West Rail allowing passengers to benefit from greener, more comfortable and reliable rail journeys. The £200m electrification program,...
New Champion And Broader Financial Protection for U.K. Air Travelers
Passengers’ needs are to be put at the heart of how airports are regulated and they are to get a new champion to represent their views, U.K. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has confirmed, while also unveiling proposals to improve the ATOL scheme...
Government Funding Could See Thousands More Charging Points for Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Cars on the UK’s Streets And Car Parks
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has invited cities and businesses to join together to bid for...
U.K. Rail Passengers Encouraged to Bring Along Their Bike
U.K. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has launched a major £14m package to transform facilities for cyclists at rail stations and encourage healthier, greener travel. Over the next two years a series of measures, including ‘Cycle Hubs’ at...
