Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), said: “It is really encouraging to see a commitment to rail electrification in the main UK political party manifestos. This shows there is now considerable and widespread support for electrification, which will be essential if we are to decarbonise rail by 2040. It will also […]
Theresa May’s legacy on transport and infrastructure can be summarised in two words: Chris Grayling. The areas that Grayling had the most influence over were failures, while those that were insulated from him fared better. The East Coast mainline franchise is a case in point. After Stagecoach and Virgin could no longer meet the payments […]
1 min read12 May
Commenting on the new government transport guidance, Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said: “Many passengers will welcome the advice to wear a face coverings. In Transport Focus’s latest survey over half of people say they wouldn’t be happy using public transport unless passengers are required […]
