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West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services come into public ownership: Campaign for Better Transport comments

Jan 30th 2026

30 January 2026

In advance of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services coming into public ownership on Sunday, Ben Plowden of Campaign for Better Transport said:

Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement – Campaign for Better Transport responds

Jan 13th 2026

Responding to the Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement, Ben Plowden, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, said:

Pavement parking: Campaign for Better Transport comments

Jan 8th 2026

8 January 2026

Commenting on the announcement of new powers for local authorities in England to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their areas, Silviya Barrett of Campaign for Better Transport said:

PM urged to prioritise local transport in 2026

Jan 7th 2026

Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to urge him to put integrated, sustainable, local transport at the heart of the Government’s agenda in 2026.

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