tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Secretary of State for Transport 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/millions-to-benefit-from-lower-travel-and-food-costs 2026-05-27T12:21:35+01:00 Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs The Government has published a list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions, alongside uprating mileage rates to support working people with the cost of liv… 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/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/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. 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/stalled-housing-and-employment-sites-to-be-unlocked-with-new-165-million-road-fund 2026-03-30T00:01:00+01:00 Stalled housing and employment sites to be unlocked with new £165 million road fund Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/government-investment-in-roads-third-road-investment-strategy 2026-03-26T10:05:47+00:00 Government investment in roads: third Road Investment Strategy Secretary of State for Transport announces £27 billion strategy to maintain, upgrade and improve England’s major roads, boosting safety, growth and connectivity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-renewal-of-ageing-english-roads-delivered-with-27-billion-investment 2026-03-26T09:38:00+00:00 Major renewal of ageing English roads delivered with £27 billion investment Road Investment Strategy 3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England's roads over the next 5 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-journeys-ahead-governments-agree-framework-for-scotlands-rail-network-ahead-of-the-creation-of-great-british-railways 2026-03-25T16:53:56+00:00 Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision‑making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-journeys-ahead-agreement-secured-to-benefit-welsh-passengers-under-great-british-railways 2026-03-25T16:39:00+00:00 Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways New UK–Welsh rail agreement gives Wales a bigger say in services, working together to deliver better and more reliable journeys and with a commitment to providing bilingual customer information. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-reform-in-the-wales-and-borders-area-publication-of-the-memorandum-of-understanding 2026-03-25T16:37:44+00:00 Rail reform in the Wales and borders area: publication of the memorandum of understanding Announces the publication of a new MoU with the Welsh Government and outlines how both governments will work together on rail reform. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-tasks-hs2-with-reducing-construction-time-and-cost-to-taxpayers 2026-03-23T16:21:00+00:00 Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-march-2026 2026-03-23T16:20:15+00:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: March 2026 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, delivery progress, community impacts, land and property.