tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2026-05-25T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-new-trains-better-journeys-swr-celebrates-one-year-in-public-ownership 2026-05-25T00:01:00+01:00 More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-one-step-closer-to-booking-taxi-and-bus-style-self-driving-vehicles 2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00 Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cost-of-living-boost-with-free-bus-travel-for-children-and-targeted-food-tariff-cuts 2026-05-20T22:30:05+01:00 Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovative-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-projects-win-share-of-1-million 2026-05-12T09:43:12+01:00 Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-stop-cambridge-south-new-stations-opening-date-revealed 2026-05-11T00:01:01+01:00 Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/jet-fuel-and-travel-plans-what-you-need-to-know 2026-05-08T18:23:13+01:00 Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nearly-50-million-government-backing-to-power-up-drone-and-flying-taxi-tech-and-crack-down-on-illegal-drones 2026-05-05T13:45:00+01:00 Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-to-protect-summer-holidaysfrom-disruption 2026-05-02T22:30:01+01:00 Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays from disruption  There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme-government-response 2026-04-23T11:11:00+01:00 Automated passenger services permitting scheme: government response The safety of automated passenger services (APS) will be independently assessed, monitored and enforced to ensure they operate responsibly in Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/launch-of-the-better-connected-transport-strategy 2026-04-14T10:36:15+01:00 Launch of the Better Connected transport strategy The Better Connected strategy establishes a shared vision to deliver a safe, reliable, affordable and <mark>accessible</mark> transport system for people across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/free-travel-and-new-routes-governments-bus-revolution-hits-another-gear 2026-04-13T09:43:00+01:00 Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear £3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-connected-tap-and-go-travel-across-trains-trams-and-buses-announced-in-governments-new-transport-strategy 2026-04-02T07:00:00+01:00 Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-to-cut-costs-for-businesses-drive-growth-and-clean-up-uk-roads 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-amendments-will-create-safer-streets-champion-culture-and-strengthen-local-accountability-under-the-english-devolution-bill 2026-03-18T17:35:51+00:00 New amendments will create safer streets, champion culture, and strengthen local accountability under the English Devolution Bill Communities and local leaders will benefit from new powers introduced in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/271-million-to-clean-up-shipping-and-power-coastal-communities 2026-03-03T11:06:00+00:00 £271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet 2026-02-27T00:01:00+00:00 Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses 2026-02-25T00:02:00+00:00 Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-stop-new-career-bus-drivers-encourage-others-to-get-on-board 2026-02-25T00:01:03+00:00 Next stop, new career – bus drivers encourage others to get on board Driving a bus is a rewarding career offering fast progression, competitive salaries, good benefits, travel concessions and a sense of purpose. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/update-to-forecasts-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation 2026-02-24T11:21:36+00:00 Update to forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from aviation The Secretary of State for Transport corrects a small error in departmental forecasts used to support government’s carbon budget and growth delivery plan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prime-minister-announces-seven-new-stations-and-major-rail-funding-commitment 2026-02-17T22:00:00+00:00 Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment A generational UK Government commitment to modernise Welsh rail is set to support 12,000 jobs across Wales.