Congestion charge up 60 per cent
News Article 30 November 2004
London's congestion charge is set to rise to £8 under plans announced by Ken Livingstone.
Darling delights road protesters
Press Review 30 November 2004
The transport secretary yesterday delighted environmental campaigners in the South West by refusing permission to widen the A303 road in Somerset.
Road traffic
Policy Consultation 26 November 2004
Comment from the Construction Products Agency and the Highways Agency.
Jobs to go in rail shake-up
Press Review 26 November 2004
Half of the 530 civil servants involved in running the railways will lose their jobs as a result of the government's reforms of the system.
Traffic surge continues on Britain's roads
Press Review 26 November 2004
The Highways Agency has come under fire for failing to ease congestion on Britain's roads.
Highways Agency under fire over congestion
News Article 26 November 2004
The Highways Agency has come under fire for failing to take action to ease congestion on Britain's roads.
Queen's Speech - Transport
Policy Consultation 23 November 2004
Comment from the Department for Transport, the Transport and Salaried Staffs Association, the Institute of Directors, the Forum of Private Business and Crossrail, Construction Products Association
Transport (Wales) Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
"Legislation will be introduced to provide the Welsh Assembly with a range of transport related powers."
Ministers seize rail power
News Article 23 November 2004
Ministers are to take more direct control of the railways with legislation contained in Tuesday's Queen's Speech.
Road Safety Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
"A Bill will be introduced to help to reduce further the numbers of those killed or injured on the roads."
Railways Act 2005
Legislation 23 November 2004
"Legislation will be introduced to streamline the organisation of the national rail system to improve performance."
