tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-31T02:00:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gtr-services-transferred-to-public-ownership2026-05-31T02:00:01+01:00GTR services transferred to public ownershipGTR services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-expertise-supports-guatemalas-vision-for-modern-and-sustainable-urban-mobility2026-05-29T12:30:45+01:00UK expertise supports Guatemala’s vision for modern and sustainable urban mobilityOn 25 May a UK-led forum in Guatemala City brought together stakeholders to share expertise on urban mobility and infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions and Guatemala's Metroriel project.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/britains-biggest-train-operators-services-enter-public-ownership-this-weekend2026-05-28T10:30:02+01:00Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekendGovia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2020-data-now-available-on-our-portal2026-05-27T10:00:00+01:002020 data now available on our portalWe have updated our Data Portal to include investigation data from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-new-trains-better-journeys-swr-celebrates-one-year-in-public-ownership2026-05-25T00:01:00+01:00More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownershipThe 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/anniversary-statement-ls8-e-glider-g-cmmg2026-05-22T09:58:18+01:00Anniversary Statement: LS8-E glider, G-CMMGGlider struck the ground during an attempted field landing, near Milston, Wiltshire on 25 May 2025 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-one-step-closer-to-booking-taxi-and-bus-style-self-driving-vehicles2026-05-22T00:01:00+01:00Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehiclesApplications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/serious-injury-to-a-train-driver-during-shunting-at-carstairs-station2026-05-21T13:58:31+01:00Serious injury to a train driver during shunting at Carstairs stationInvestigation into a serious injury to a train driver during a shunting operation at Carstairs station, South Lanarkshire, 28 April 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/train-overspeeding-at-trowell2026-05-21T11:55:40+01:00Train overspeeding at TrowellInvestigation into a train overspeeding at Trowell, Nottinghamshire, 4 May 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aaib-report-leonardo-aw139-g-cimu2026-05-21T10:03:40+01:00AAIB Report: Leonardo AW139, G-CIMULeonardo AW139 (G-CIMU), Tail rotor duplex bearing failure, Norwich Airport, 13 June 2022tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/wilaya-report-and-safety-flyer-published2026-05-21T10:00:01+01:00Wilaya report and safety flyer publishedMan overboard from a potting vessel 1 nautical mile north of Jack Sound, Pembrokeshire, Wales, with the loss of 1 life.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/report-062026-collision-between-a-passenger-train-and-an-agricultural-trailer-at-nordan-farm-user-worked-crossing2026-05-21T09:59:44+01:00Report 06/2026: Collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossingRAIB has today released its report into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked crossing, near Leominster, Herefordshire, 22 May 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-mass-transit-taskforce-to-reshape-the-future-of-transport-in-towns-and-cities2026-05-21T09:00:00+01:00New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and citiesThe 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/full-steam-ahead-for-great-british-railways-as-first-branded-train-unveiled2026-05-20T22:30:05+01:00Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiledFirst 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/first-training-course-for-electric-propelled-vessels-gains-maritime-and-coastguard-agency-seal-of-approval2026-05-20T10:15:05+01:00First training course for electric-propelled vessels gains Maritime and Coastguard Agency seal of approval Green light boosts safety and technical skills for UK’s growing electric fleet.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-ends-era-of-neglect-on-hs2-with-thorough-reset2026-05-19T14:02:45+01:00Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough resetTransport 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-reset2026-05-19T14:01:39+01:00HS2 resetA 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-20262026-05-19T13:39:13+01:00HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: May 2026Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including: update on the programme reset, governance, benefits, community impacts, land and property.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/hs2-cancellation-cost-advice2026-05-19T13:29:24+01:00HS2 cancellation cost adviceHS2 Ltd Accounting Officer review of estimated costs of cancellation and remediation of HS2.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agency-launches-yacht-unlimited-certificate-of-competency2026-05-18T12:46:00+01:00Maritime and Coastguard Agency launches Yacht Unlimited Certificate of CompetencyNew certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector.