tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2026-05-28T10:30:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britains-biggest-train-operators-services-enter-public-ownership-this-weekend 2026-05-28T10:30:02+01:00 Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership. 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/government-and-rail-industry-say-enough-to-sexual-harassment 2026-05-22T11:15:00+01:00 Government and rail industry say ‘enough’ to sexual harassment Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new scheme. 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/new-mass-transit-taskforce-to-reshape-the-future-of-transport-in-towns-and-cities 2026-05-21T09:00:00+01:00 New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK. 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/full-steam-ahead-for-great-british-railways-as-first-branded-train-unveiled 2026-05-20T22:30:05+01:00 Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled First Great British Railways‑branded train unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-ends-era-of-neglect-on-hs2-with-thorough-reset 2026-05-19T14:02:45+01:00 Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save billions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-reset 2026-05-19T14:01:39+01:00 HS2 reset A statement by the Secretary of State for Transport on resetting HS2, including measures to improve delivery, reduce costs and speed up completion. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-may-2026 2026-05-19T13:39:13+01:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: May 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property. 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/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry 2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00 Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain. 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/news/fixing-the-foundations-government-fund-to-fix-englands-bridges-flyovers-and-tunnels-now-open 2026-04-15T13:18:00+01:00 Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/east-west-rails-plans-for-the-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor 2026-04-14T10:39:03+01:00 East West Rail's plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Submit your views on East West Rail's (EWR) plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor by 9 June 2026. 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 accessible transport system for people across England.