Transport Focus

Transport Focus board member Sandra Witzel appears in the latest episode of Thomas Ableman's Freewheeling podcast. Sandra gives her perspective on how transport needs to change to avoid disabling people and the sector’s willingness to change. Listen at: freewheeling.info/the-freewheeli…

Transport Focus' Natasha Grice will appear on a panel at eight annual Rail Scotland Conference on Thursday 5 March in Glasgow. The session will explore what reform will look like and what the future holds for rail in Scotland. Full agenda at: peloton-events.co.uk/rail-scotland-…

Earlier today, @AlexRobertsonTF gave oral evidence at the Public Bill Committee Stage of the Railways Bill. Alex appeared alongside Michael Roberts (@LonTravelWatch), Ben Plowden (@CBTransport) and Emma Vogelmann (@TransportForAll). Watch the session at: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/41…

Yesterday was a very special and historic day for Caledonian Sleeper as we picked up guests from Birmingham International for the first time - the biggest change to our timetable in 30 years! 🚆 Guests can now board at Birmingham International and travel directly to Fort William, Inverness or Aberdeen. Our Managing Director Graham Kelly was joined by Andrew Lovett from West Midlands Tourism & Hospitality Board, Cllr. Karen Grinsall from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Helen Bates from Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, Steven Harrison from Birmingham Airport, Peter Sargant of West Midlands Rail and Nikki Bains from Birmingham Airport.

Many lorry facilities are at or near full capacity, with expansion constrained by land availability, funding and planning restrictions. Improving facilities is about more than infrastructure - it’s about valuing those that keep Britain moving. Read at: transportfocus.org.uk/publication/lo…

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice ❄️ National Highways teams are prepared and monitoring conditions, but winter weather may still affect journeys. Plan ahead and take extra care. Read our advice: ow.ly/LTg950XS6hX #WinterReady

Inconsistency across facilities for lorry drivers aren't limited to overall satisfaction but other factors that are critical to driver experience, including parking availability and vehicle security. Learn more about what drivers are experiencing. transportfocus.org.uk/publication/lo…

We've launched a new Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035. Key points include: - tougher action on drink driving - minimum learning periods for learner drivers - mandatory eye tests for older drivers We're committed to doing what it takes to save thousands of lives and ease pressure on the NHS. Our new Road Safety Strategy is a major step towards safer roads and stronger communities.

Congratulations to all those across the transport industry who have been recognised in the New Year 2026 Honours list. Find the full list of recipients here: gov.uk/government/col…

🗣️ More than 45,000 passengers have had their say in our latest quarterly rail scorecards. The national level results are encouraging, however the scorecard shows that there are a number of areas where the industry needs to focus its efforts. transportfocus.org.uk/blog/rail-pass…

Our latest edition of Transport User Voice is out now! Featuring: ✍️@AlexRobertsonTF: Transport Select Committee reflections 🚅Rail Customer Experience Survey 🚛 Lorry driver and vehicle safety Read in full at: bit.ly/4ap7g3u

The economic importance of lorry drivers cannot be overstated. Despite this, drivers who face daily challenges such as finding an adequate place to stop and recharge so that they can carry out their job safely. Learn more: transportfocus.org.uk/publication/lo…

📆 A new timetable has launched, with big changes on the East Coast Main Line, which runs north out of London King's Cross: 👉 bit.ly/48NQAA3 Plan ahead: ➡️ bit.ly/3zLRbQG

Using the rail network this festive season? As always, make sure to check before you travel as changes to key services take effect from next week. Stay up to date by visiting websites for individual operators and nationalrail.com.

NaVCIS is supporting the independent watchdog - @TransportFocus in tackling freight crime. Our subject matter expertise and data around freight crime are crucial in assisting and putting the interests of haulage companies first - to find out more, email freight@navcis.police.uk.

🚛Security concerns critical for the HGV industry. @transportgovuk and @NationalHways are delivering funding to improve parking and welfare facilities. But there is more to be done and it will take time for this to translate into better satisfaction. transportfocus.org.uk/publication/lo…

🎤 "We know what matters to passengers and they'll judge the success of the reforms by what matters to them." Alex Campbell appeared on Times Radio last week with rail reform in the spotlight as the Railways Bill passes its second reading in Parliament. thetimes.com/radio/show/202…