Union Connectivity Review points to better transport links needed in Wales and Scotland

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to forging and strengthening transport bonds that will create a more cohesive and connected United Kingdom. As the UK Government publishes Sir Peter Hendy’s final report of the Union Connectivity Review, the Prime Minister has underlined the importance of better connections – on both local and national transport networks […]

Government launches vision for improving transport connections across the UK

Transport connections across the UK are set to be improved through better infrastructure and developing a UK strategic transport network, the Prime Minister has announced. These are part of government;s plans to ‘level up’ in the UK as the UK ‘build back better’ from the coronavirus pandemic and are likey to include the upgrading the […]

Commuters told to expect fewer trains post-pandemic

The chairman of Network Rail has suggested commuters should get used to fewer trains after the pandemic but can expect better reliability. The Telegraph quotes Sir Peter Hendy saying that “too many trains on the track” does not improve the service, adding: “We’ve proved that.” In an address to the National Rail Recovery Conference, he […]