tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Secretary of State for Transport 2025-08-09T00:01:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-car-prices-slashed-as-grant-scheme-expands-to-13-more-models 2025-08-09T00:01:03+01:00 Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rail-boost-for-the-north-transpennine-upgrade-one-step-closer 2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-car-models-approved-for-1500-discount-to-turbocharge-the-move-to-electric 2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-time-buyers-to-benefit-from-40000-new-homes-on-brownfield-railway-land 2025-07-30T00:01:01+01:00 First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land Neighbourhoods in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge will be transformed with homes, green spaces, shops and hotels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mayors-and-ministers-back-british-manufacturers-and-greener-buses 2025-07-29T07:17:00+01:00 Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses Government ministers and metro mayors commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme 2025-07-21T10:32:03+01:00 Automated passenger services permitting scheme Have your say on the proposals that will help regulate new self-driving vehicle passenger services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/london-to-essex-c2c-services-return-to-public-control-in-step-towards-great-british-railways 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways c2c’s rail services to be brought into public ownership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-july-2025 2025-07-17T16:12:44+01:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: July 2025 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including programme governance, delivery update, benefits, community impacts, land and property. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-agrees-landmark-plans-to-lay-down-the-tracks-for-direct-trains-to-germany 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Government agrees landmark plans to lay down the tracks for direct trains to Germany A direct rail link between London and Germany could change how people travel between our two countries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flying-to-become-more-accessible-as-baroness-tanni-grey-thompson-sets-out-key-recommendations-for-aviation-industry 2025-07-16T00:01:05+01:00 Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will push recommendations forward to provide a better passenger experience for disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched 2025-07-15T12:58:57+01:00 Electric Car Grant launched Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/discount-of-up-to-3750-on-electric-cars-set-to-slash-costs-for-thousands 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-63-million-boost-for-britains-electric-vehicle-revolution 2025-07-13T00:01:03+01:00 New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/school-run-superheroes-to-boost-cycle-lanes-and-walkways-to-schools 2025-07-11T15:12:04+01:00 School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools New junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/green-light-for-over-50-road-and-rail-upgrades-supporting-over-39000-new-homes-and-42000-jobs 2025-07-08T14:24:36+01:00 Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transforming-the-uks-road-and-rail-networks 2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 Transforming the UK's road and rail networks Outlines the 5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades that will support 42,000 jobs and pave the way for 1.5 million new UK homes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-permanent-secretary-at-department-for-transport 2025-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 New Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport  Jo Shanmugalingam has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport, taking over from Bernadette Kelly tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/on-track-and-online-landmark-deal-to-end-mobile-dead-zones 2025-06-26T00:01:04+01:00 On track and online: landmark deal to end mobile dead zones Project Reach deal signed to boost connectivity and remove mobile signal blackspots on the rail network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/resetting-the-high-speed-two-hs2-programme 2025-06-18T14:32:47+01:00 Resetting the High Speed Two (HS2) programme A statement outlining the future of High Speed Two (HS2), including new management and a bold reset plan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-draws-line-under-hs2-mismanagement-with-bold-reset-plan 2025-06-18T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary draws line under HS2 'mismanagement' with bold reset plan All recommendations from the James Stewart review into HS2 to be accepted by government as Mike Brown takes over as HS2 Ltd Chair.