Congestion charging
Policy Consultation 17 February 2005
Comment from the Mayor of London, Conservatives, Liberal Democrat, Institute of Directors, the London Retail Consortium, the Forum of Private Business, Transport for London and the Construction Products Association.
South East 'needs new rail body'
News Article 15 February 2005
An influential think tank has said train services across South East England would be improved by creating an integrated regional rail authority.
Rail use prompts spending concerns
Press Review 15 February 2005
The Department for Transport is struggling under Treasury pressure to rein in spending on the railways, according to the FT.
Road Safety (Pillion Passengers) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 10 February 2005
A ten minute rule Bill introduced by Nigel Waterson (Con, Eastbourne) to make provision about protective helmets for children riding on motor cycles as pillion passengers; to make further provision about motor cycle construction and use in relation to pillion passengers; to make it an offence to carry a child as a pillion passenger without parental consent; and for connected purposes.
Ministers blocked rail closure report
Press Review 10 February 2005
Documents obtained by the Financial Times under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that ministers suppressed a report from the Strategic Rail Authority which said that a quarter of the rail network would have to close to meet the government's rail budget
Mayor urged to abandon congestion charge rise
News Article 8 February 2005
Conservatives in the London assembly have called on the mayor to scrap his plans to raise the Capital's congestion charge.
New high speed train line mooted
Press Review 4 February 2005
The government is considering constructing a new high speed railway line from London to Edinburgh.
New curbs on careless drivers
Press Review 4 February 2005
Ministers have set out new proposals to crack down on drivers who cause fatal accidents.
Dangerous drivers face tougher penalties
News Article 3 February 2005
Government plans to tighten the laws on dangerous driving have gained a broad welcome form the Conservatives.
Speed cameras raising £20m for Treasury
Press Review 2 February 2005
Speed cameras on Britain's roads are bringing in profits of more than £20 million a year for the Treasury.
Passengers to gain compensation for delayed flights
Press Review 28 January 2005
Airlines will have to compensate passengers for flight delays and cancellations under a European regulation coming into force in February.
Manchester ponders road toll
Press Review 27 January 2005
Manchester is considering introducing a congestion charge scheme to help fund an expansion of the area's 12-year-old supertram.
'No plans to expand congestion scheme'
News Article 25 January 2005
London transport bosses have denied claims that plans are being dawn up for a "dramatic" expansion of congestion charging in the Capital.
PM welcomes new 'super jumbo'
Press Review 19 January 2005
Tony Blair was present in Toulouse yesterday at the unveiling of the Airbus 380, the giant airliner that is Europe’s biggest collaborative project.
Scottish Executive takes control of rail spending
News Article 18 January 2005
The government has announced it is to hand over control of £325 million in rail spending to the Scottish executive.
