Transport
Transport news from UK Parliament.
HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail: DfT signals it will look again at options in response to Transport Committee
The Transport Committee has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will follow its recommendations by revisiting its decision to snub Bradford from plans to develop rail networks in the North and Midlands
12 July 2023
Committee visits Old Oak Common station building site
The Select Committee visited the construction site for the new Old Oak Common station as part of its consideration of proposals for the new high-speed station at Manchester Piccadilly.
12 July 2023
MPs raise concerns on flight delays between Scotland and London
Committee writes to airports and airlines regarding flight delays and cancellations between Scotland and London
04 July 2023
Transport Committee launches two new inquiries following Dragon’s Den-style ‘Our Future Transport’ campaign
The Transport Committee today launches two new in-depth inquiries following its Our Future Transport campaign, where MPs invited the public to pitch ideas on what the Committee should investigate
30 June 2023
Transport Committee launches new inquiry into future uses of data to improve transport
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry that will investigate the future uses of data in the transport sector to innovate and improve services
30 June 2023
Does the Government have a joined up plan for investing in transport? Committee launches new inquiry
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry that will examine how the Government develops strategic objectives for transport policy
30 June 2023
Transport Committee calls for sustained financial support for bus services in England
Committee publishes DfT’s response to its own report that scrutinised the National Bus Strategy
22 June 2023
DfT promises to sort muddle of maritime policies in response to major Transport Committee report
Among the headline recommendations of the Committee’s report into the ‘Maritime 2050’ strategy, it called on the DfT to review and streamline the “muddle” of 184 recommendations it set itself four years ago.
20 June 2023
Transport Committee challenges disappointing Govt response to Fuelling the Future report
Transport Committee challenges disappointing Govt response to Fuelling the Future report
15 June 2023
Committee visits Manchester Piccadilly station
The Select Committee on the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill visited Manchester Piccadilly station ahead of considering different proposals for the location of the new high-speed station proposed by the Bill.
14 June 2023
Committee to hear from Rail Minister and Network Rail on Strikes Bill
Committee to hear from Rail Minister and Network Rail on Strikes Bill
23 May 2023
MPs to debate public access to nature
MPs to debate public access to nature
15 May 2023
TransPennine decision ‘right call’ but work needed to get services back on track, says Transport Committee Chair
TransPennine decision ‘right call’ but work needed to get services back on track, says Transport Committee Chair
11 May 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss climate change policies, supported housing, performing arts, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages. Catch up
31 March 2023
Greater support needed to realise ambitions of the National Bus Strategy, Transport Committee tells Government
Transport Committee publishes report on the implementation of the National Bus Strategy
29 March 2023