Media

28 September 2018

The latest quarterly Office of Rail and Road (ORR) rail freight statistics, issued yesterday, show record expansion in construction traffic (up seven percent) demonstrating the industry’s key role in building our infrastructure and housing.

27 September 2018

Campaign for Better Transport responds to the publication today of the Department for Transport‘s Quarterly Bus Statistics for England April-June 2018.

23 September 2018

At the end of National Lorry Week, Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Government raising its concerns about the intended roll out of longer lorries on local roads.

20 September 2018

Responding to the release of the interim report of the ORR Inquiry into the chaos caused by the introduction of a new rail timetable in May, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

20 September 2018

Responding to the announcement by the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, of a review into the running of the railways, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

“We welcome this significant and wide-ranging review. The railway in its current form is not working for passengers. Fares continue to rise, whilst punctuality is at its lowest level for 12 years. It is understandable that passengers have lost faith and trust.

13 September 2018

Campaign for Better Transport responds to the announcement by Rail Minister, Jo Johnson MP, that Northern Rail passengers will be eligible for compensation if their train is delayed by 15 minutes.

13 September 2018

Campaign for Better Transport supports the local campaign calling for the cancellation of the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway.
 

12 September 2018

The Transport Select Committee’s report into the Intercity East Coast Franchise, published today (12 September), shows that the rail franchising system is in dire need of reform, says Campaign for Better Transport.

10 September 2018

Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the launch of a £2 million Government funding pot for ecargo bikes after a year of campaigning for a fund to help businesses ditch diesel vans and go electric.

10 September 2018

Responding to the close of the Rail Delivery Group’s Easier Fares consultation today, which has clocked up around 20,000 responses, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

5 September 2018

Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed reports that the Prime Minister is planning a major review of rail franchising [1].