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Rail Review should establish rail’s objectives before tackling its structures

Apr 30th 2019

30 April 2019

Reacting to the Rail Delivery Group’s response to the Williams Rail Review today, Darren Shirley Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport said:

London road user charging report welcomed as other cities are urged to adopt schemes

Apr 29th 2019

29 April 2019

Reacting to the new report from Centre for London, Green Light: Next Generation Road User Charging for a Healthier, More Liveable, London, Darren Shirley Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport said:

Charity urges Government’s Rail Review: don’t squander this chance for a better railway

Apr 29th 2019

29 April 2019

Evidence published today by transport charity Campaign for Better Transport raises concerns that the Government’s review of the railways could miss its chance to maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits of rail. The research shows that the railway isn’t serving all parts of society or reducing its environmental impacts as effectively as it must; at present the Review is not adequately addressing these issues.

House of Lords report on the rural economy offers hope for rural transport

Apr 27th 2019

27 April 2019

Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy’s report, Time for a strategy for the rural economy. Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, Darren Shirley, who is quoted widely in the report, said:

Government must take action to reduce carbon emissions from freight

Apr 17th 2019

17 April 2019

Responding to the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s report, Better Delivery: the challenge for freight, today, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:  

Abellio franchise announcement welcomed

Apr 10th 2019

10 April 2019

Responding to the announcement today that Abellio will run services on the East Midlands Railway from August 2019 until 2027, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Rail tickets should be smart AND flexible

Apr 10th 2019

10 April 2019

Responding to the roll-out of new technology which will make smart tickets available to more rail passengers, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone: reaction from Campaign for Better Transport

Apr 4th 2019

4 April 2019

In reaction to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) coming into force in London on Monday 8 April, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

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