Latest Department for Transport News
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UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport
The UK government has created a Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are delivered.
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DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition
The DfT has opened the ninth round of the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, seeking projects aimed at improving safety and reliability.
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National Audit Office Demands Northern Powerhouse Rail 'Aligns with Growth Plans'
A new report from the NAO has stated that government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail must closely align with existing growth plans.
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London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway Come Under Public Ownership
From this Sunday, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will join the growing list of operators owned by the public.
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Government Announces New Rail Route Between Liverpool and Manchester
A new rail route is set to be constructed between Liverpool and Manchester, reviving the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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UK: DfT Operator Appoints Chief Information Officer
Mark Robinson has officially been appointed as the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO).
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DfT Appoints Alex Hynes as New CEO of Department for Transport Operator Limited
The DfT has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes as new Chief Executive of the Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO).
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UK: Tap-In, Tap-Out Payments Coming to 50 South East Stations
The DfT has announced the rollout of tap-in and tap-out contactless payments on journeys to both London Stansted and Southend Airports.
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Great British Railways Advances with Landmark Railways Bill
The UK government is introducing legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned organisation.
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DfT Reveals Next Three Companies to Transfer to Public Ownership
Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway services will all transfer into public ownership by the end of May 2026.
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DfT Refreshes Famous 'See It. Say It. Sorted' Campaign
The DfT has begun the rollout of an updated variant of its 'See it. Say it. Sorted' campaign, its first major refresh in a decade.
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UK: Infrastructure Underspend Raises Questions Over Rail Project Delivery
New figures from HM Treasury show a £3.2bn underspend on infrastructure during the 2024–25 financial year, with several rail schemes affecte…
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DfT Announces 26 Passenger Experience Improvement Projects Across UK Rail
The DfT has announced the commencement of twenty-six new projects aimed at improving passenger passenger experience on the UK's rail network…
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UK Government Confirms Funding for Key Rail Projects
The UK government has confirmed a series of major rail infrastructure investments as part of its 92.8 billion GBP Plan for Change.
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UK Government Commits to HS2 Project Reset
The UK government will accept all recommendations of the James Stewart review for HS2, unveiling a reset plan that aims to restore control.
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South Western Railway is Nationalised, Returning to Public Control
South Western Railway (SWR) services have officially returned to public ownership under the government’s rail reform agenda.
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UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18
The Department for Transport has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years.
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UK: Leisure Now Leading Reason for Rail Travel
New research published by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that leisure is now the most common reason people travel by train.
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Real-Time Performance Data Displayed at UK Rail Stations
Performance data for over 1,700 rail stations is now being displayed publicly, indicating the punctuality and reliability of train services.
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Great British Railways: New Rail Watchdog to Oversee Industry Reform
The UK Government has announced plans for a reform of the railway system, introducing a new passenger watchdog to oversee service standards.
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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UK Government Launches Review on Rail Fare Enforcement
The UK Transport Secretary has tasked the ORR with conducting a review of how train operators address fare evasion.
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Laura Shoaf Appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Laura Shoaf as the new Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).