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The scheme's success is part of the government's wider effort to make bus travel more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.
The Transport Secretary sets out the government’s approach to active travel at the making active places conference.
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership with more daily services and more reliable journeys.
From 20 September 2026, if a train is cancelled, passengers can get on another operator’s service and carry on their journey without paying again.
Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.
£1 billion investment in 29 new British-built battery-electric trains will deliver faster, more reliable journeys across the North, supporting 6,000 UK jobs and boosting capacity.
Thameslink will upgrade its standard class seat cushions from 2027 to give millions of passengers a more comfortable commute.
Charles Randell CBE and Harjit Sandhu both bring independent advice, support and constructive challenge to DfT.
Government sets a new rail freight target to help businesses move more goods by rail, strengthen supply chains and support economic growth.
Announces new 2040 targets for rail freight growth.
Liverpool City Region's bus services are coming back under public control, with buses franchised first in St. Helens before being rolled out to the Wirral later this year and the rest of the city region in 2027.
New roads policing centre helping to track down offenders faster and disrupt organised crime groups that rely on England's road network.
The 2026 recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal represent the very best of the UK's maritime sector, demonstrating exceptional service, dedication and leadership.
This change to the law means 18-year-olds can now apply to become train drivers, tackling train driver shortages and helping young people into stable, skilled and well-paid jobs.
Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced today (Tuesday 18 August) that the government will lift time restrictions on concessionary passes.
Submit your views on the ZEV Mandate review consultation by 23 October 2026.
Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
From 2030, Gatwick Airport's expansion is expected to enable up to 100,000 additional flights a year, increasing passenger choice and boosting airline competition.
From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.
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