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Bad day for Southern Rail as campaigners respond to passenger satisfaction survey
Jun 30th 2016
30 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the publication of the Spring 2016 edition of the National Rail Passenger Survey.
More public transport investment and less roadbuilding key to lower carbon emissions, say campaigners
Jun 30th 2016
30 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has responded to the government’s Fifth Carbon Budget covering the period 2028-2032.
Campaigners welcome MPs call to end All Lane Running rollout
Jun 30th 2016
30 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to the publication today of the Commons Select Committee on Transport report into All Lane Running.
Transport campaigners respond to HS2 progress report
Jun 28th 2016
28 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has reacted to the publication today of the National Audit Office Progress with preparations for High Speed 2 report.
M4 Black Route would be a ‘disaster’
Jun 21st 2016
21 June 2016
Responding to the news that details of a public inquiry into the controversial M4 relief road project in south Wales are set to be revealed later today,
Rail Minister urged to take action over failing Southern rail franchise
Jun 21st 2016
21 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Minister for Rail, Claire Perry MP, urging her to take action over the failing Southern Rail franchise.
Bus usage falls, but Bus Services Bill can reverse decline
Jun 14th 2016
14 June 2016
Responding to the publication of the Department for Transport’s quarterly bus statistics, Lianna Etkind, Public Transport Campaigner at Campaign for Better Transport, said:
Consultation launched on key West Midlands rail freight hub
Jun 14th 2016
14 June 2016
A public consultation is being launched today on plans for a major strategic rail freight hub near Birmingham.
Boost public transport connections to Bristol Airport instead of more cars, say campaigners
Jun 9th 2016
9 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to reports that Bristol Airport is seeking permission to bring forward the expansion of one of its car parks to create space for more than 3000 extra cars.
Keep fares across London affordable, say campaigners
Jun 8th 2016
8 June 2016
Campaign for Better Transport responds to news that London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has backtracked on his election pledge to freeze fares for all commuters across the capital.
Workplace parking levies and other new financial mechanisms could raise millions for public transport
Jun 8th 2016
8 June 2016
The Government should consider broadening the way public transport is financed in the UK and learn from innovative schemes like Nottingham’s Workplace Parking Levy, according to new research.
Campaign for Better Transport responds to Patrick McLoughlin’s diesel tax comments
Jun 7th 2016
7 June 2016
Responding to the Transport Secretary’s comments today (7 June) on a tax rise for diesel car owners to tackle air pollution, Andrew Allen from Campaign for Better Transport said:
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