More than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys – BTP November 18, 2023 More than a third of all British women who travel by railway are likely to be assaulted during their commute, new data commissioned by the British Transport Police (BTP) has revealed. BTP data also indicates that most assaults occur during the evening rush hour when trains are packed and busy. Unacceptable behaviour such as leering, [...]
Transport for London gets Moody’s upgrade despite funding concerns November 16, 2023 Credit ratings agency Moody's has given TfL's finances a vote of confidence, amid city calls for more funding ahead of the Autumn statement.
HS2: Reports of whistleblower allegations ‘a disgrace,’ says interim boss November 16, 2023 Reports of whistleblower allegations of a multi-billion pound cover-up of HS2’s soaring costs are “a disgrace,” HS2 interim chief has said.
Fresh rail strikes to cause misery for London commuters in run-up to Christmas November 16, 2023 Commuters are to face yet more strike misery, after the train drivers union ASLEF announced plans to strike in December.
‘True cost’ of cutting HS2 short must be investigated, MPs told November 16, 2023 Senior rail industry officials have called for an investigation into the "true costs" of cancelling the northern leg of HS2 ahead of a parliamentary hearing on the project.
Over 1,300 UK jobs at risk as HS2 train supplier Alstom begins layoffs November 15, 2023 More than 1,300 workers are at risk of losing their jobs at the UK's largest rail assembly factory in Derby, it was revealed today.
Mumbai Maersk: Port of Felixstowe’s deepest ever container ship docks November 15, 2023 A container ship set a new record this week for the deepest vessel to ever call at the UK's largest container port, Felixstowe.
Fuel retailers face fines if they do not ‘come clean’ over pricing November 15, 2023 Fuel retailers face fines if they fail to be more transparent on pricing, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has announced.
Britishvolt owner could be wound up after failing to pay employees November 15, 2023 The owner of Britishvolt could face winding up, after a former employee began legal action over unpaid wages.
Great British Rail legislation ‘unlikely’ before general election, government admits November 15, 2023 Transport secretary Mark Harper has said it is "unlikely" that key rail reform legislation will be passed before the general election.