Minister condemns camera vandals
News Article 22 June 2004
The roads minister has heavily criticised speed camera protestors in the Commons.
Joint rail strike threatens chaos
Press Review 22 June 2004
The RMT union has announced a joint London Underground and overground strike for 24 hours next week.
RMT strike threat condemned
News Article 21 June 2004
The government and the Conservatives have condemned RMT plans to hold simultaneous strikes.
Freight to give way to commuters
Press Review 21 June 2004
The FT reports that the government's forthcoming rail review could see freight operators igving up some of their rights to access the network in a bid to improve passenger services.
Yeo condemns Labour 'war on motoring'
News Article 20 June 2004
The Conservatives have said they will not tax motorists to fund extra investment in transport.
Ministers to give cyclists priority
Press Review 17 June 2004
Local authorities are to be given powers to issue penalties to drivers who stray into cycle lanes or block pedestrian and cycle crossings.
Kennedy calls for air fuel tax
News Article 16 June 2004
Charles Kennedy has challenged the prime minister to make "the polluter pay" for the environmental damage caused by air travel.
Operators' fear over rail review
Press Review 16 June 2004
The FT reports that train operators are becoming concerned that the Department for Transport is about to give too much power to Network Rail.
Speed cameras are saving lives, says report
News Article 15 June 2004
Alistair Darling has welcomed an independent report showing that speed cameras reduce speeding and save lives.
Blunkett shelves speeding surcharge plan
Press Review 15 June 2004
David Blunkett has shelved plans to levy a £5 surcharge on top of speeding fines to assist victims of crime.
Business backs transport investment
Press Review 14 June 2004
The CBI has said that an extra £70 billion of investment is needed over the next decade to improve Britain's ailing transport infrastructure.
CBI urges £70bn transport spending boost
News Article 14 June 2004
The CBI has said that an extra £70 billion of investment is needed over the next decade to improve Britain's ailing transport infrastructure.
Lib Dems urge boost for car sharing
News Article 14 June 2004
The government is failing to do enough to promote the environmental benefits of car sharing, the Liberal Democrats have said.
Re-think on rail safety plans
Press Review 11 June 2004
The FT reports that ministers are re-thinking plans to remove rail safety oversight from the Health and Safety Executive.
Rail services to remain separate
Press Review 9 June 2004
Responsibility for tracks and trains will remain in different hands, the government has decided.
