Media
As the UK’s leading authority on sustainable transport we work with journalists and broadcasters across the media spectrum. Journalists are invited to contact us on 07984 773 468 (calls only no texts) or at communications@bettertransport.org.uk.
New rail survey shows improved passenger satisfaction but some rail operators are still failing passengers, warn campaigners
Jan 27th 2016
27 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the publication of the National Rail Passenger Survey for Autumn 2015.
New tunnel proposed for Lower Thames crossing: 8 week consultation launches today
Jan 27th 2016
27 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to Highways England and the Department for Transport’s proposals for a new multi-billion pound road link across the River Thames between Essex and Kent.
Rail Minister’s ‘death of tangerine tickets’ still a distant dream
Jan 26th 2016
26 January 2016
Responding to Rail Minister Claire Perry’s speech at the Transport Ticketing and Passenger Information Conference heralding the end of paper rail tickets, Martin Abrams from Campaign for Better Transport, said:
New funds for green vehicles only part of the solution
Jan 25th 2016
25 January 2016
Responding to the Government’s announcement today of the winners of the Go Ultra Low City Scheme, Bridget Fox, Sustainable Transport Campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport, said:
Campaigners welcome new London suburban rail plans
Jan 21st 2016
21 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to Transport for London’s and the Department for Transport’s proposals for the Mayor and TfL to take responsibility for London’s suburban rail network when existing rail franchises end.
Campaigners respond to new Stonehenge road plans
Jan 20th 2016
20 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to reports that Highways England is considering a southern bypass of Salisbury as an alternative to a Stonehenge tunnel.
Interactive railway station usage map shows huge passenger growth, but not everywhere
Jan 20th 2016
20 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has launched an interactive map that charts railway station usage since 1997 to reveal a massive growth in passenger numbers in many areas, but with huge regional disparities.
Smart ticketing progress welcomed in principle, but we still need a national strategy
Jan 12th 2016
12 January 2016
Responding to the progress towards smart ticketing announced by Transport Minister Andrew Jones today, Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:
Campaigners welcome Gatwick Oyster card extension but question lack of smart ticketing for all rail passengers
Jan 11th 2016
11 January 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the Department for Transport’s announcement that from today passengers can use pay as you go Oyster and contactless payment for travel between Gatwick airport and London.
Campaign for Better Transport welcomes new sustainable transport campaigner
Jan 6th 2016
6 January 2016
Bridget Fox has been appointed as sustainable transport campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport.
Paperless ticket announcement can’t hide Government’s failure to introduce smart ticketing, says transport group
Jan 5th 2016
5 January 2016
Responding to Rail Minister Claire Perry’s comments that paperless ticketing for rail passengers could be introduced by 2017, Martin Abrams, from Campaign for Better Transport, said:
Government accused of profiting from passengers as commuter fares rise again
Jan 4th 2016
4 January 2016
The Government has been accused of profiting from commuters as the annual rail fare hike hit people returning to work today.
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