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Secretary of State outlines how Great British Railways will take responsibility for planning rolling stock and infrastructure to deliver improved passenger journeys, setting out strategic priorities for fleet and track coordination under the GBR model.
Sir John Kingman has been appointed chair of Great British Railways, a senior appointment the Department for Transport says will help 'put passengers first' as part of the government's rail reform and rebuilding agenda.
Ten of England’s 14 train operators delivering contracted passenger services are now in public ownership, as Chiltern Railways’ services transfer into public control under the Department for Transport.
Government awards a share of £50 million to UK quantum firms to accelerate commercialisation of technologies intended to keep railways running and reduce waiting lists, backing innovations aimed at real‑world public service improvements.
Great British Railways will base a new headquarters in Derby, creating up to 450 jobs, and launch an apprenticeship scheme offering up to 600 places for young people as the organisation is established.
The government has formally amended the national policy statement for ports, updating the policy that guides nationally significant port development decisions.
Construction has started on a £20m rock defence at Torcross, with 58,000 tonnes of rock arriving by boat and a further 30,000 tonnes due to be brought in by road to bolster coastal defences.
The government will introduce dedicated bus lanes to reduce prisoner transport delays, aiming to speed up court attendance and reduce adjournments so victims see faster progress in criminal cases.
Report published into fatal accident aboard passenger vessel Arvia: a crew member died while the ship was en route from Southampton to Santa Cruz de Tenerife; the report sets out factual findings and safety recommendations.
Announces that Avanti West Coast rail services will be nationalised from 7 March 2027, with the Transport Secretary saying this will allow improvements to infrastructure, reduce delays and enhance the passenger experience.
Near real-time petrol and diesel prices will appear on Google Maps in the UK for the first time, enabling drivers to compare local pump costs and potentially save money when choosing where to refuel.
Findings from the RAIB investigation into an unsafe coupling movement of locomotives on the Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, on 9 August 2025, detailing causes, contributory factors and safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Interim RAIB report into the 19 June 2026 collision between passenger trains near Elstow, Bedfordshire sets out factual findings to date, initial safety observations and actions while a full investigation continues.
From 2 October 2026 airlines must seat children under 14 with a parent or accompanying adult free of charge, after the government removed extra charges that previously applied to ensure family seating.
The government’s new rail strategy flags exploring buying trains rather than leasing to deliver more reliable services, improved connectivity and lower emissions, aiming to reshape procurement and fleet management across the network.
Great British Railways will set unassisted level boarding as the standard for new trains, improving accessibility for disabled passengers and families by removing gaps between platforms and carriages.
Reports on a fatal accident involving Beagle B121 Series 2 aircraft G-AZDG at Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex on 28 December 2025; provides the Air Accidents Investigation Branch’s findings and safety analysis.
Over 14 million free bus journeys were taken under the government's summer savings scheme, presented as part of efforts to make bus travel more affordable and accessible across the UK for families and households.
GAD has analysed climate-related hazard data to help the Office of Rail and Road map how risks from flooding, heat and other hazards are shifting across Great Britain’s transport networks and identify locations where exposure is increasing.
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain have published their 2025–26 Annual Report to the Secretary of State, setting out activity, decisions and regulatory oversight of the heavy goods and passenger transport sectors over that year.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch published its 2025 annual report, summarising the branch’s activities, investigations and safety work carried out during 2025.
UK Defence Innovation and the Department for Transport have added a new focus area to the Security Open Call 2026 Cycle 2, seeking proposals to strengthen the security and resilience of the UK transport network.
The AAIB has published its report into a Boeing 737‑800 (9H‑QBD) that landed below final reserve fuel at Manchester Airport on 3 October 2025, detailing incident circumstances and safety findings.
The MAIB has published its report and a safety flyer on the foundering of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia about 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives.
Chiltern Railways has been brought into public ownership, with the Department for Transport promising more daily services and improved reliability for passengers as the operator transitions to government control.
HMRC urges Trader Support Service users to prepare for a platform switchover to avoid disruption and ensure businesses can continue trading when the new system goes live.
The Transport Secretary outlined the government’s approach to active travel at the Making Active Places 2026 conference, setting priorities for encouraging walking and cycling and shaping local transport planning.
A North East independent school’s public service vehicle operator’s licence has been suspended and its fleet curtailed after a public inquiry found serious maintenance and compliance failings by the school’s minibus operator.
Andy Lewis has been appointed as the new Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, taking leadership of the UK body that investigates rail incidents.
The Senior Traffic Commissioner has launched a consultation to review how traffic commissioners assess local bus service performance, including punctuality, reliability and broader regulatory expectations for operators across England and Wales.