Transport
Transport news from UK Parliament.

Rail franchising in Wales and Borders examined
Welsh Affairs Committee take evidence on rail franchising in Wales and the Borders
05 September 2016

Rail franchising examined with academics and industry experts
Transport Committee questions Competition and Markets Authority and Office of Rail and Road on rail franchising
05 September 2016

Stronger commitment to sustainable transport required, says Committee
Environmental Audit Committee publishes report on sustainability in the Department for Transport
01 September 2016

Industry and Government must cooperate to beat haulage driver shortage
Transport Committee publishes report on skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector
29 July 2016

Disruption on Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services examined
Transport Committee questions Department for Transport on improving the rail passenger experience
20 July 2016

Vauxhall Zafira B fires and safety recalls examined
Transport Committee questions Vauxhall and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency about car fires
19 July 2016

Improving the rail passenger experience explored
Transport Committee questions train companies and Department for Transport on improving rail passenger experience
18 July 2016

Volkswagen failed UK customers, but Government is failing consumers
Transport Committee publishes report on Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approval
15 July 2016

HS2 cost and scheduling pressures examined
Public Accounts Committee discusses pressures on HS2 Ltd to deliver to cost and schedule
11 July 2016

Department for Transport and Network Rail discuss rail technology
Transport Committee questions representatives from Department for Transport and Network Rail on rail technology
11 July 2016

RMT union and Govia Thameslink Railway questioned on rail services
Transport Committee questions RMT union and Govia Thameslink Railway on improving rail passenger experience
04 July 2016

Motorway hard shoulders shouldn't be used as permanent driving lanes
Transport Committee publishes report on 'all lane running' motorway schemes
30 June 2016

Advancements in rail signalling technology examined
Transport Committee questions Arriva and South West Trains on how technology can help their operations
13 June 2016

Severn River Crossings examined in public session in Chepstow
Welsh Affairs Committee invites public to share experiences and propose improvements for crossings
13 June 2016

Request for unbiased information on Airport Commission's report
Treasury Committee Chair writes to Chancellor of the Exchequer
01 June 2016