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More than a third of drivers nervous when overtaking lorries – survey

Department for Transport figures show 216 people were killed in collisions involving HGVs in Britain in 2021.

The Independent UK

London’s ‘tap and go’ ticketing system to be rolled out across south east England

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says the new system will be “hassle free”

Evening Standard

More funding for electric car chargepoints

A total of 2,400 new chargepoints will be installed, the Department for Transport has announced.

The Independent UK

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TransPennine Express cancelled almost a quarter of all trains in a month, including 1,048 the night before

Mayor Andy Burnham has repeated a call for the operator to be stripped of its franchise

Manchester Evening News

Common 'Zone X' dashcam error risks £200 fine and penalty points, drivers warned

Car dashcams are praised as an easy way to settle insurance claims and promote safer driving - but putting one in the wrong place could lead to a hefty fine and points on your licence

Daily Mirror

Speeding on 60mph rural roads reaches six-year high – survey

Nearly half of respondents to an RAC poll said they had driven faster than the limit on what are Britain’s deadliest roads.

The Independent UK

Portishead to Bristol railway line 'milestone' as contractor announced

The former railway line closed in 1964

Bristol Post

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Rail fare costs will change based on demand in new government trial

The Department for Transport hopes the trial will help manage railway capacity and increase revenue

Manchester Evening News

Rail fares to fluctuate based on demand in trial scheme

The Department for Transport said the LNER trial is an attempt to better manage capacity while also raising revenue.

The Independent UK

Cancelling HS2 to Euston would be 'height of folly', rail group says amid fears for Birmingham-Manchester leg

Chancellor insist scheme will happen; one analyst says 'If you’re flying into Heathrow, you don’t want to go to Southend'

Birmingham Post

Almost one in 10 local bus services axed over last year in Great Britain

Exclusive: Cuts come despite government’s levelling up promise to improve transport connectivity

The Guardian - UK

Fines for fare dodging train passengers rise to possible £100 on Monday

Evening Standard

AA warns cars could become 'death traps on wheels' if MOT test changes get the green light

As it stands, vehicle owners are required to put their cars, vans and motorcycles through MOT tests each year - but this could soon change to every two years instead

Chronicle Live

New MOT rule change could cut costs for drivers

The Department for Transport is considering easing MOT rules

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Daily Mirror

Brit drivers warned of major law change that could alter how often they'll need an MOT

Ministers have launched a consultation to seek views on changing MOTs in light of advances to vehicle technology and growing popularity of hybrids saying safety is now much better

Nottingham Post

M1 'pinch point' in Nottinghamshire costing economy £4.5m every year

Research also showed there are more than 1,100 hours of delay in peak periods

Wales Online

Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution

Evening Standard

Full list of government departments and services due to be hit by civil servant strike on February 1

A huge number of public services are set to impacted when 100,000 civil servants walk out

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The Guardian - UK

UK ministers ‘losing argument’ over rail strikes, says Mick Lynch

RMT leader says public support for unions has ‘taken a dent’ but is still high despite travel disruption

The Independent UK

Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss

Exclusive: Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, says ministers want to alienate the workforce and drive passengers away with higher fares

Manchester Evening News

All the rail strike dates for January and the services affected

Passengers are being warned to expect disruption and to only travel if absolutely necessary

Wales Online

Rail strikes: Warning of disruption as passengers return to work after new year

Passengers are being warned to expect 'significant disruption' as only a limited number of trains will run

Nottingham Post

'Demand definitely there' as hopes continue for fourth River Trent crossing

Campaigners have long been calling for a fourth crossing over the River Trent. Nottinghamshire's transport chief says the project would be a 'major investment'

The Independent UK

Government needs to stop blocking rail dispute deal, RMT says

General secretary Mick Lynch said there is ‘ministerial interference’ around a settlement.

The Independent UK

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Trade union leaders have accused the Government of blocking a deal as passengers prepare for the latest disruption.

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