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Civil servants given £2,000 lesson in juggling and building a miniature railway

Labour blasted the 'waste' of taxpayer cash on an away day for Department for Transport staff

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes: Is a nationwide walkout on the cards and how will trains be affected?

‘A national rail strike will bring the country to a standstill, but our members’ livelihoods and passenger safety are our priorities,’ says union

The Independent UK

Government finally gives its reasons why Manchester can't have underground HS2 station - unlike London

The government wants to build an overground station - which region's leaders say would create a 'concrete jungle'

Manchester Evening News

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City Hall watchdog opens probe into Sadiq Khan over Crossrail announcement pre-election

City Hall’s official watchdog has started to look into an allegation that Sadiq Khan broke rules when Crossrail’s opening date was announced a day before the local elections.

Evening Standard

Tyne Bridge to be shut for essential inspections that will pave way for £41m restoration

Several weeks of overnight closures are planned in order to allow engineers to work out just how bad a state the iconic bridge is in, before it can be restored to its former glory

Chronicle Live

Companies responsible for ‘plague of potholes’ to be penalised more easily

The DfT said this will spare motorists from paying out for expensive repairs such as damage to car tyres or suspensions.

The Independent UK

Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers moving equipment between Britain and the EU.

The Independent UK

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U.K. Department For Transport Is Now Targeting Noisy Bikes And Cars

The United Kingdom's Department for Transport is starting a noise camera trials program around the country to refine tech to crack down on noisy cars and bikes.

RideApart

Cuts to rail funding increases risk of serious crash, union warns

"If the Network Rail cuts go ahead it will mean the loss of safety-critical jobs"

Manchester Evening News

Network Rail’s proposed cuts put passengers at risk, say unions

TUC says saving £100m a year on maintenance workforce could lead to more serious accidents

The Guardian - UK

Rail funding cuts will increase risk of serious crashes, warn unions

The TUC said it would be ‘impossible’ to make planned cuts without losing ‘safety-critical jobs’.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

The Guardian - UK

Roadside noise cameras to help catch and fine drivers in excessively loud cars

Cameras can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

'We're always being forced to accept second best' - Andy Burnham makes investment plea as he tours Manchester's train stations

The Mayor of Greater Manchester says the region is is being 'forced to accept second best' compared to other areas like London

Wales Online

Private e-scooters could soon be made legal on public roads

'If these things exist they need to be made safe'

The Independent UK

Minister indicates private e-scooters could be legalised for use on roads

E-scooters can currently only be used on England’s roads if they are part of trials of rental schemes.

The Independent UK

Rail strikes: Is a nationwide walkout on the cards and how will trains be affected?

‘A national rail strike will bring the country to a standstill, but our members’ livelihoods and passenger safety are our priorities,’ says union

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Edinburgh Live

Highway Code rule change will allow some drivers to watch TV whilst on the road

There has been a shake up to the Highway Code which means that some drivers may be able to watch television when they are on the roads, with some hailing it as a 'milestone'.

Birmingham Post

'Disappointment' at delay to Portishead railway line project

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has raised concerns over the cost of the project

The Independent UK

Highway code changes will allow drivers to watch TV in self-driving cars

There are currently no vehicles approved for self-driving on roads in the UK, but the first could be given the green light this year

Manchester Evening News

Highway Code rule changes will let drivers watch TV at the wheel in self-driving cars - but not use their phones

Although currently not allowed on our roads, they are definitely in the pipeline

Daily Record

Highway Code rule update could allow some drivers to watch TV behind the wheel

The rule is part of new measures surrounding self-driving cars proposed by the Department for Transport.

Wales Online

Highway Code change means some drivers will be allowed to watch TV as they travel

The changes are being put in place as moves towards self-drive cars gather pace

Evening Standard

Watching TV to be allowed in self-driving cars in update to Highway Code

The Government will update the Highway Code to clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

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