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MPs and disability groups have urged changes to the Railways Bill to strengthen accessibility and passenger rights, while the government progresses plans for Great British Railways. Talks with ministers are sought. #RailReform #Accessibility www.disabilitynewsservice.com/letter-from-...
Letter from MP and activists demands rights and accessibility improvements to railways bill
Disabled campaigners are backing demands for major rights-based changes to the government’s railways bill that would target the poor state of accessibility across the network. Disabled-led organisa…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
West of England unveils bold new transport vision: integrated buses, rail, mass transit and active travel, backed by £752m. Leaders aim to cut congestion, boost growthand start building mass transit within five years. #Transport #WestOfEngland highways-news.com/west-of-engl...
West of England unveils new transport vision
The Mayor of the West of England and council leaders have unveiled a new vision for the future of transport in the region. A transport network that people across the West can trust will need an int...
highways-news.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Planning approval granted to transform Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station - boosting capacity, step-free access & connectivity while protecting its Victorian heritage. #LiverpoolStreet #RailInvestment www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/plannin...
Planning approval for Network Rail's transformation of Britain's busiest station.
On 10 February, the Planning Committee of the City of London passed a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of Liverpool Street station. The station was last redeveloped in 19...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Encouraging to see the Transport Secretary, in her George Bradshaw Address to Parliament, commit to improving gender balance and wider diversity in rail - where women still make up less than a fifth of the workforce. #WomenInRail #GBR www.gov.uk/government/s...
George Bradshaw address 2026
The Transport Secretary sets out her vision for a reformed railway that's run by the public, for the public.
www.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
From 30th June, UK school-leavers can become train drivers at 18, helping diversify the workforce, attract young talent, and secure the future of Great British Railways. #RailCareers #YouthOpportunities www.gov.uk/government/n...
Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers
Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry.
www.gov.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
62% of UK consumers flew last year, 31% plan more in 2026, especially 18-34s. Satisfaction hits 88%, complaints handling 72%, but barriers remain for vulnerable passengers. #UKAviation #TravelTrends www.internationalairportreview.com/news/302453/...
UK's aviation sector to grow this year according to new data
Explore the growth forecast for the UK aviation sector in 2026, driven by strong passenger demand and satisfaction.
www.internationalairportreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard urges volunteers to join Doncaster’s community transport as drivers or assistants, helping people stay active, independent, and connected. #CommunityTransport #VolunteerUK www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/people/...
Mayor calls for community transport volunteers to help people in Doncaster
South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard is calling for volunteers to make a real difference to people’s lives by becoming a volunteer driver or passenger assistant to support the community transport ne...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Be.EV and Uber launch a 12-month North West pilot offering discounted EV charging for eligible Uber drivers, with cheaper overnight and peak rates across ultra-rapid chargers. Supporting drivers without home charging. #EVs #NetZero www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/...
Uber, Be.EV to offer discounts for Uber drivers in England
UK EV charging firm Be.EV will collaborate with Uber to offer discounted charging rates for eligible Uber drivers in the North West of England.
www.evinfrastructurenews.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
NHS 24 marks a milestone with the 100th Breathing Space bench unveiled at Stirling Station, promoting reflection, connection and easy access to mental health support across Scotland. #MentalWellbeing #BreathingSpace www.midlothianview.com/news/mental-...
Mental health advocates deliver 100 Breathing Space benches - Midlothian View
NHS 24’s Breathing Space service has marked a major milestone with the unveiling of its 100th Breathing Space bench.
www.midlothianview.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A new Transport and Infrastructure Campus will be based in the West Midlands, bringing together transport, housing and property expertise to speed up projects, create skilled jobs and support infrastructure investment. #Infrastructure #WestMidlands www.gov.uk/government/n...
West Midlands to become Government centre for Transport and Infrastructure with new Campus to accelerate regional growth and delivery
Communities across the West Midlands will benefit from new high-skilled career opportunities after the government announced a new Transport and Infrastructure Campus, harnessing local expertise to de...
www.gov.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
British Transport Police has reversed its bike theft policy, confirming it will investigate stolen cycles regardless of value or parking time, following pressure from Cycling UK and MPs. A win for cyclists and safer journeys #Cycling #Transport www.cyclinguk.org/news/british...
British Transport Police reverse controversial bike theft policy
British Transport Police has reversed its policy to no longer investigate bike thefts if the cycle has been left for more than two hours or if it is valued at less than £200, following engagement with...
www.cyclinguk.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
A Salford pilot shows how targeted training can unlock shared e-bikes and e-scooters for disabled people, building confidence, independence and trust in new transport options when access is designed with users in mind. #InclusiveTransport #Micromobility zagdaily.com/trends/uk-pi...
UK pilot increases shared micromobility use amongst disabled people
A UK pilot project has found that targeted training can lead to greater uptake of shared micromobility among disabled people.
zagdaily.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 AM
When it rains it pours: a stormy but significant start to 2026 .... Read our analysis of events in the transport industry in January. Follow @jfgcomms.bsky.social to receive regular updates. #WomenInTransport #PublicAffairs
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February 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Read our CEO Jo Field's thoughts on whether 2026 will be the year the Government's transport reforms are truly tested in practice 👇
www.transporttimes.co.uk/news.php/The...
Transport Times Events | News/Blog | The 'year of delivery' - what does 2026 spell for the transport industry?
Jo Field examines whether 2026 will be the year the Government's transport reforms move from ambition to delivery.
www.transporttimes.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Greater Manchester logged 700m+ walking and cycling trips in 2025, with big increases on routes like Oxford Road and Chorlton Cycleway. Investment in safe infrastructure is driving lasting behaviour change. #ActiveTravel #BeeNetwork www.saferhighways.co.uk/post/active-...
Active Travel Booms in Greater Manchester with Over 700 Million Trips Recorded in 2025
Greater Manchester residents are walking and cycling more than ever before, with more than 700 million active travel trips recorded in 2025, according to new figures published by Transport for Greater...
www.saferhighways.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
TfL unveils a new five-year roadworks strategy to cut congestion, improve bus journeys and make London’s streets safer, smarter and more sustainable - using tech, AIand better coordination across boroughs. #LondonTransport #BusPriority www.localgov.co.uk/TfL-unveils-...
TfL unveils plan to modernise London’s street network | LocalGov
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a new five-year pan-city roadworks strategy designed to improve how the capital’s streets function.
www.localgov.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
West Yorkshire leaders back a £1.2bn budget to boost transport, skills and housing, ahead of taking control of a new integrated settlement from April. Bus franchising and fares cuts at the core. #WestYorkshire #Transport www.publicsectorexecutive.com/articles/new...
New West Yorkshire budget for improvements across the region | Public Sector Executive
CPD accredited public sector news, comment & analysis for Civil Servants responsible for building, shaping and delivering transformational public services. The UK's No1 Public Sector Magazine.
www.publicsectorexecutive.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
RNIB finds 4 in 5 blind and partially sighted people struggle with the gap between trains and platforms, causing anxiety and unsafe journeys. Campaigners urge accessibility to be embedded in rail reform. #RailAccessibility #InclusiveTransport www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Four in five blind people struggle with gap at UK train stations, survey finds
RNIB research uncovers high anxiety around rail travel with some having fallen into gaps or been trapped in doors
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
New Northern Powerhouse Rail plans promise faster, more reliable trains across Yorkshire and better links to the North East, unlocking jobs, regeneration and up to £40bn a year for the economy. #NorthernPowerhouse #Rail www.gov.uk/government/n...
Multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades.
www.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
How well is your council fixing local roads? A new government map rates councils red, amber or green on road condition and use of £7.3bn pothole funding, showing where repairs are most effective. #LocalGovernment #Transport www.gov.uk/government/n...
How well is your council fixing your roads?
New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used.
www.gov.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Ten London Santander Cycles will be named after inspirational women to encourage more women to cycle, as they make up just a third of the capital’s 1.5m daily bike trips. Nominations end February 8th! #Cycling #London www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
'Boris bikes' to be named in honour of inspirational women cyclists
1.5 million cycling trips a day are made in the capital - but only a third by women
www.standard.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Congratulations to CIPR Fellow, Jo Field Chart.PR, FCIPR, for being awarded an OBE for her exceptional contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion in the transport sector.

Find out more and read Jo's reaction in our newsroom: https://bit.ly/49F7hzb
January 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The Great British Rail Sale runs from 6–12 January 2026, with discounted train tickets available for travel between 13 January and 25 March - following the government’s first rail fare freeze in 30 years. #RailFares #UKTransport www.gov.uk/government/n...
All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!
Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026.
www.gov.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Glasgow boosted cycling in 2025 with 720 new secure bike storage spaces, including 198 added in December. With 1,700 delivered since 2021, demand is high as sites are 95% full. #ActiveTravel #Cycling
Glasgow delivers 720 new cycle storage spaces in 2025 as popular scheme continues to expand - Glasgow City Council
Glasgow's commitment to making everyday cycling easier has taken a significant leap forward this year, with 720 new secure on‑street cycle storage spaces installed across the city in 2025.
glasgow.gov.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
VAWG on London’s public transport is rising, with sexual offences up 10% and violence/intimidation up 5%. Authorities will be questioned on prevention and support for women. #VAWG #LondonSafety www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...
Increasing cases of VAWG and hate crime on public transport
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will question the Met, British Transport Police and TfL on the work they are doing to prevent and respond to VAWG and hate crime on public transport.
www.london.gov.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM