New curbs for drivers on mobiles
Press Review 19 November 2004
Motorists who use mobile phones while driving will now be fined £60 with a three-point licence penalty.
'Woolly talk on railways masks threat to local services'
News Article 19 November 2004
Talk of a "bright future" for Britain's railways is not matched by any detailed plans to expand the rail network, Transport 2000 has said.
Ministers pressured over rail franchise
Press Review 18 November 2004
The only publicly run train franchise is outperforming its private competitors in both punctuality and customer satisfaction, a new survey has revealed
No systems failures in Berkshire crash, says Darling
Press Review 11 November 2004
Alistair Darling has told MPs there is no evidence to suggest that the Berkshire rail crash was the result of any failure in safety systems.
No safety failures in crash says Darling
News Article 10 November 2004
Alistair Darling has told MPs there is no evidence to suggest that the Berkshire rail crash was the result of any failure in safety systems.
Peers call for aviation emissions action
Press Review 10 November 2004
In a report published today peers call on the air industry to be brought under an EU scheme to combat carbon dioxide emissions.
Action urged on aviation pollution
News Article 10 November 2004
The aviation industry could have an "immense" negative impact on the environment, peers have warned.
Darling pledges to learn rail crash lessons
News Article 8 November 2004
The transport secretary has visited the scene of the Reading rail crash and pledged to learn any lessons from the investigation now underway.
MPs call for greener cars
Press Review 8 November 2004
In a new report the transport select committee says road users must become aware of their contribution to the environmental crisis.
Darling promises full safety review into rail crash
Press Review 8 November 2004
Alistair Darling has pledged a full investigation into Saturday's rail accident which left seven dead and dozens injured.
Renationalising the railways
Policy Consultation 7 November 2004
Labour MP Michael Meacher sets out the case for renationalising Britain's railways.
Darling pledges full probe into Reading rail crash
News Article 7 November 2004
The transport secretary has pledged a full investigation into a rail accident which has left seven dead and dozens injured.
MPs make case for cars of the future
News Article 7 November 2004
MPs have warned that car drivers must face up to the reality of global warming.
Traffic congestion
Policy Consultation 5 November 2004
Comment from the Construction Products Association and the Institute of Directors.
Crossing the divide
Publication Article 5 November 2004
