Department for Transport.
United Kingdom government ministerial department responsible for the English transport network
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 15
- Connections
- 197
What's happening
Active this week
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The Department for Transport published a briefing paper on LTRS, outlining a strategy that applies across the entire UK, involving the House of Lords.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Kim McGuinness is the Mayor of the North East, while the Department for Transport manages bus schemes within England.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Government commits funds for station and service upgrades and ends the operator's contract, bringing the service into public ownership.Some support1 report
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Proposals regarding illegal number plate technology and testing of camera systems are underway in England.Some support1 report
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An investigation has begun into a fatal plane crash involving Tracep Congo Aviation.Some support1 report
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The Department for Transport is working with industry expertise, including CES, and the National Audit Office to assess infrastructure needs and targets, supported by government funding for the EV sector.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Government initiatives and eased planning regulations support EV adoption and charging infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Jenrick campaigned for the East Midlands bypass, while Skanska cancelled a contract with the Department for Transport.Some support4 reports
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A project acquired a major site from the Department for Transport and HS1, contributing to London's regeneration.Some support1 report
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A manufacturing base in Crewe supports UK industry.Some support1 report
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A government body, the Department for Transport, implemented a road safety strategy and published related figures on May 28, 2026.Well supported5 reports6 developments inside
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DfT funding cuts are impacting major projects in the East Midlands, prompting Claire Ward to challenge the government's spending decisions.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Mayor backs schemes for cycling infrastructure, while the Department for Transport researches accessibility in London designs.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The Department for Transport is overseeing the public ownership transition while Peter Hendy comments on Chiltern Railways' capacity issues regarding services from Marylebone and through Oxfordshire.Some support2 reports
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CSSC built the domestically designed vessel Beihai Jiu 151, which has joined the Ministry of Transport's rescue bureau.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Petitioners and political figures are calling on the Department for Transport to secure a direct flight service between London and Jaffna.Some support1 report
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Calvin Bailey spoke at the Cenotaph in central London while the Ministry of Defence tasked the Department for Transport with operationalizing a travel scheme.Some support2 reports
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RAC and Simon Williams advise the government on road safety, analyzing data from the Department for Transport.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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RAC survey highlights signage issues, with Daniel ShenSmith referencing guidance from the Department for Transport.Some support1 report
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Forecasts regarding road usage and congestion are being discussed, incorporating expert opinion on government forecasts in England.Some support1 report
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Ashford International Truckstop won an award from Logistics UK, prompting a call for a national review of rest facilities across England, involving the Department for Transport.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport announced sector needs and the Ministry is updating educational programs.Some support1 report
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The future of the Coastguard service is being discussed with government bodies, involving the Department for Transport and parliament.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Justin Madders was appointed Minister of State in the Department of Health and Social Care and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.Some support2 reports
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Andy Burnham, currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the need for government powers and policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel, involving the Isle of Wight and the Department for Transport.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Department for Transport considered giving powers to regulate cross-Solent travel companies.Some support1 report
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Katy Taylor is seeking government support regarding transport issues affecting the Isle of Wight.Some support2 reports
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Negotiations are limited between the Department for Transport and Treasury.Some support1 report
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Somerset Council is collaborating with the Department for Transport on active travel standards for a path that runs through the area of Cheddar.Some support1 report
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A bridge closure in Redbridge is disrupting local journeys and bus services, prompting calls for infrastructure funding.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Report details infrastructure challenges slowing maritime transition in the UK ports sector.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups like Brake and RAC are urging the Department for Transport to review and change road safety policies.Some support2 reports
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Keir Mather represents the UK government in a forum on behalf of the Department for Transport.Some support1 report
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DfT is developing a scalable transport modelling platform with the assistance of Arup.Some support1 report
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A new EWR rail project linking Milton Keynes and Oxford was discussed in the House of Lords.Some support1 report
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The Department for Transport is investigating operational reforms in London, following calls from Mayor Khan.Some support1 report
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Parliamentary discussions pushed for rural bus services and policy changes, while also addressing the relationship with Europe and defence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Criticism mounts regarding how Department for Transport policies fail to account for the specific needs of island communities.Some support3 reports
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Government departments in Europe are jointly running a consultation on Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets, balancing them against international competition.Well supported5 reports
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The Department for Transport oversees the construction of the Ohrid-Kicevo highway, focusing on resolving engineering challenges.Some support3 reports
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Heathrow launched a public consultation regarding its expansion and the potential construction of a third runway.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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DfT reviewed the SOBC for West Somerset Railway restoration, while Rachel Gilmour advocated for reconnecting it with Great Western Railway services.Some support1 report
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Gateshead council seeks funding from government for works, while DoT discusses the bid and Mayor McGuinness offers support.Some support1 report1 development inside
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IGA pushes government to review MOT fee cap.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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The government has set a price cap for MOT inspections, following industry advice on the cost burden.Some support1 report
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TfL may seek funding from the Department for Transport, while Julia Lopez criticized TfL and Sadiq Khan regarding closure handling.Some support1 report
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The Department for Transport is reviewing its zero emission pathway, concurrent with Michael Gove setting the overall environmental policy line.Some support1 report
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Wandsworth, a district of Southwest London, is currently reviewing bids for complex bridge restoration plans.Some support1 report
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South Tyneside Council is seeking multi-million pound government funding for a bridge replacement project.Some support1 report
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Fraud causes £400m annual loss on the rail network overseen by the Department for Transport in England.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Hollinrake criticized government guidance regarding matters overseen by the Department for Transport.Some support2 reports
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The Department for Transport announced a policy change supporting the rail sector's value and addressing student travel needs.Some support21 reports1 development inside
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DfT decision benefits young people in Newport EastSome support1 report
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Oxfordshire County Council, DfT, and Homes England provided £126 million to support the A40 park and ride scheme.Some support1 report
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The Department for Transport confirmed there are no current plans for rail electrification between Hull and Leeds.Some support1 report
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Government agencies collaborate on driver conversion and AV transition support packages.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Automobile Association calls for a conversion course to allow manual driving and argues that current rules are causing unnecessary delays.Some support2 reports
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Andy Burnham announced a new fare cap policy while Dan Briggs critiqued the viability of public transport systems.Some support2 reports
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An MP has raised concerns with the Department for Transport regarding ongoing service failures experienced on the Northern Rail network.Some support1 report
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DfT funding cuts are affecting local infrastructure projects in Gloucestershire, competing with increased defence spending.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Department for Transport
Recent events traced to Department for Transport, step by stepAround Department for Transport this week
News at the entities that move Department for Transport most-
Andy Burnham OperationalA new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Moves Department for Transport
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England StructuralAuthorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Moves Department for Transport
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Department for Transport
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Keir Starmer StructuralJohn Healey and Keir Starmer committed to meeting government fiscal rules and signaling substantial welfare system reform.Moves Department for Transport
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RAC StructuralVoltas is focusing on the RAC business for near-term earnings, utilizing its Chennai plant for cost reduction through in-house manufacturing, while the Pantnagar plant contributes to overall production capacity.Moves Department for Transport
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Heathrow Airport StructuralCCC proposals affect flight costs to Spain, warning that Heathrow expansion conflicts with net-zero goals and suggesting new taxes to meet targets.Moves Department for Transport
Connections
The 40 strongest of 197, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Trammell Crow Company Transactional
Trammell Crow Company acquired a major site from the Department for Transport.
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Heidi Alexander Structural
Heidi Alexander serves as the Transport Secretary, leading and overseeing the Department for Transport.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Burnham actively pressures and influences the Department for Transport, which implements policies and allocates funding within his jurisdiction.
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Avanti West Coast Structural
DfT controls Avanti West Coast's finances and ownership through regulatory contracts and nationalization efforts.
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England Structural
The Department for Transport is the mandated governmental body responsible for regulating, funding, and managing transport policy and infrastructure within England.
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Heathrow Airport Structural
The Department for Transport publishes binding policies that govern and dictate the operational parameters of Heathrow Airport.
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TfL Structural
DfT provides regulatory oversight, operational framework, and financial support for TfL's operations.
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Heathrow Structural
Heathrow's operational plans and expansion projects are formally subject to review, policy setting, and regulatory approval by the Department for Transport.
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government Structural
DfT functions as the operational arm of the government, implementing and executing policy across transport, infrastructure, and safety sectors.
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Keir Starmer Structural
DfT's operational scope, budget, and policy mandates are defined by the political leadership and direction of Starmer's government.
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Isle of Wight Operational
DfT actively engages with and is influenced by the specific transport and infrastructure needs of the Isle of Wight.
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Ministry of Defence Structural
The Ministry of Defence relies on the Department for Transport for funding and operational tasking.
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Merseyrail Structural
Merseyrail operates under the formal oversight and regulation of the Department for Transport.
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Justin Madders Structural
Justin Madders holds the appointed role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport within the Department for Transport.
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South Tyneside Council Transactional
South Tyneside Council is seeking multi-million pound government funding from the Department for Transport for a bridge replacement project.
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Great Britain Structural
GBR functions as the publicly controlled operational body for the Department for Transport.
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Alstom Transactional
DfT awarded contracts and provided investment to Alstom for the supply of battery-electric trains to support national infrastructure goals.
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Fulham Transactional
DfT established a mandated funding deal for the restoration of Fulham.
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Bernadette Kelly Structural
A formal employment relationship existed where A employed B in the capacity of Permanent Secretary.
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East Midlands Structural
Services and economic projects in East Midlands rely on policy, funding, and contract decisions made by the Department for Transport.
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Steve Rotheram Structural
The Department for Transport provides funding and powers to Mayor Steve Rotheram.
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Rachel Reeves Structural
The Department for Transport operates under the policy leadership and political direction of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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HM Treasury Structural
DfT operates under the budgetary constraints and financial oversight of HM Treasury, establishing a formal functional dependency.
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Homes England Transactional
The two bodies jointly provided £126 million in funding for a shared purpose.
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Anas Sarwar Structural
The Department for Transport oversees political appointments and leadership roles relevant to Anas Sarwar.
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RAC Structural
RAC provides expert warnings, data analysis, and polling input to inform and influence Department for Transport policy reviews on transport and driving legislation.
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Rail Delivery Group Structural
The Department for Transport regulates the Rail Delivery Group through policies that influence operational standards and sector value.
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Google Transactional
The entities are engaged in a joint £5m trial focused on mitigating the climate impact of the aviation sector.
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MOT Structural
The Department for Transport formally regulates MOT operations, including setting fee caps and imposing penalties.
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East Midlands Railway Structural
The Department for Transport issues directives to East Midlands Railway regarding operational impacts and service mitigation.
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Gloucestershire County Council Structural
DfT provides funding and policy direction that determines the scope and execution of local infrastructure projects managed by Gloucestershire County Council.
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Witham Structural
A's upgrade scheme relies on infrastructure funding provided by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Daniel ShenSmith Structural
A's professional function is dependent on the guidance provided by the Department for Transport (B).
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Andy Street Structural
Andy Street holds a functional capacity within the Department for Transport related to railway oversight.
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Rishi Sunak Structural
Sunak's administration used its authority to approve a specific road scheme that the Department for Transport was responsible for implementing.
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Department for Business and Trade Operational
The departments actively coordinate policy by jointly running consultations on ZEV targets.
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Michael Gove Operational
Gove's policy decisions regarding the environment influenced the operational mandate and work of the Department for Transport.
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Worcestershire County Council Structural
Worcestershire County Council seeks operational funding and necessary approvals from the central government body, Department for Transport.
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Office of Rail and Road Structural
The Office of Rail and Road functions as a body whose operational reviews are mandated to align with the strategic priorities of the Department for Transport.
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Robert Jenrick Transactional
Robert Jenrick sent correspondence to the Department for Transport.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
18 events- The Department for Transport published a briefing paper on LTRS, outlining a strategy that applies across the entire UK, involving the House of Lords.
- Government commits funds for station and service upgrades and ends the operator's contract, bringing the service into public ownership.
- Proposals regarding illegal number plate technology and testing of camera systems are underway in England.
- An investigation has begun into a fatal plane crash involving Tracep Congo Aviation.
- Government initiatives and eased planning regulations support EV adoption and charging infrastructure.
- A project acquired a major site from the Department for Transport and HS1, contributing to London's regeneration.
- A manufacturing base in Crewe supports UK industry.
- The Department for Transport is overseeing the public ownership transition while Peter Hendy comments on Chiltern Railways' capacity issues regarding services from Marylebone and through Oxfordshire.
- CSSC built the domestically designed vessel Beihai Jiu 151, which has joined the Ministry of Transport's rescue bureau.
- Petitioners and political figures are calling on the Department for Transport to secure a direct flight service between London and Jaffna.
- Calvin Bailey spoke at the Cenotaph in central London while the Ministry of Defence tasked the Department for Transport with operationalizing a travel scheme.
- RAC survey highlights signage issues, with Daniel ShenSmith referencing guidance from the Department for Transport.
- Forecasts regarding road usage and congestion are being discussed, incorporating expert opinion on government forecasts in England.
- Ashford International Truckstop won an award from Logistics UK, prompting a call for a national review of rest facilities across England, involving the Department for Transport.
- Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport announced sector needs and the Ministry is updating educational programs.
- Andy Burnham, currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the need for government powers and policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel, involving the Isle of Wight and the Department for Transport.
- The Department for Transport considered giving powers to regulate cross-Solent travel companies.
- Katy Taylor is seeking government support regarding transport issues affecting the Isle of Wight.
August 2026
28 events- Mayor backs schemes for cycling infrastructure, while the Department for Transport researches accessibility in London designs.
- RAC and Simon Williams advise the government on road safety, analyzing data from the Department for Transport.
- Negotiations are limited between the Department for Transport and Treasury.
- Somerset Council is collaborating with the Department for Transport on active travel standards for a path that runs through the area of Cheddar.
- A bridge closure in Redbridge is disrupting local journeys and bus services, prompting calls for infrastructure funding.
- Report details infrastructure challenges slowing maritime transition in the UK ports sector.
- Advocacy groups like Brake and RAC are urging the Department for Transport to review and change road safety policies.
- Keir Mather represents the UK government in a forum on behalf of the Department for Transport.
- DfT is developing a scalable transport modelling platform with the assistance of Arup.
- A new EWR rail project linking Milton Keynes and Oxford was discussed in the House of Lords.
- The Department for Transport is investigating operational reforms in London, following calls from Mayor Khan.
- Parliamentary discussions pushed for rural bus services and policy changes, while also addressing the relationship with Europe and defence.
- Criticism mounts regarding how Department for Transport policies fail to account for the specific needs of island communities.
- Government departments in Europe are jointly running a consultation on Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets, balancing them against international competition.
- The Department for Transport oversees the construction of the Ohrid-Kicevo highway, focusing on resolving engineering challenges.
- DfT reviewed the SOBC for West Somerset Railway restoration, while Rachel Gilmour advocated for reconnecting it with Great Western Railway services.
- The government has set a price cap for MOT inspections, following industry advice on the cost burden.
- TfL may seek funding from the Department for Transport, while Julia Lopez criticized TfL and Sadiq Khan regarding closure handling.
- The Department for Transport is reviewing its zero emission pathway, concurrent with Michael Gove setting the overall environmental policy line.
- Wandsworth, a district of Southwest London, is currently reviewing bids for complex bridge restoration plans.
- South Tyneside Council is seeking multi-million pound government funding for a bridge replacement project.
- Fraud causes £400m annual loss on the rail network overseen by the Department for Transport in England.
- Kevin Hollinrake criticized government guidance regarding matters overseen by the Department for Transport.
- The Department for Transport announced a policy change supporting the rail sector's value and addressing student travel needs.
- DfT decision benefits young people in Newport East
- Oxfordshire County Council, DfT, and Homes England provided £126 million to support the A40 park and ride scheme.
- The Department for Transport confirmed there are no current plans for rail electrification between Hull and Leeds.
- The Automobile Association calls for a conversion course to allow manual driving and argues that current rules are causing unnecessary delays.
July 2026
7 events- The future of the Coastguard service is being discussed with government bodies, involving the Department for Transport and parliament.
- Justin Madders was appointed Minister of State in the Department of Health and Social Care and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.
- Gateshead council seeks funding from government for works, while DoT discusses the bid and Mayor McGuinness offers support.
- Government agencies collaborate on driver conversion and AV transition support packages.
- Andy Burnham announced a new fare cap policy while Dan Briggs critiqued the viability of public transport systems.
- An MP has raised concerns with the Department for Transport regarding ongoing service failures experienced on the Northern Rail network.
- DfT funding cuts are affecting local infrastructure projects in Gloucestershire, competing with increased defence spending.
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June 2026
7 events- Kim McGuinness is the Mayor of the North East, while the Department for Transport manages bus schemes within England.
- The Department for Transport is working with industry expertise, including CES, and the National Audit Office to assess infrastructure needs and targets, supported by government funding for the EV sector.
- Jenrick campaigned for the East Midlands bypass, while Skanska cancelled a contract with the Department for Transport.
- A government body, the Department for Transport, implemented a road safety strategy and published related figures on May 28, 2026.
- DfT funding cuts are impacting major projects in the East Midlands, prompting Claire Ward to challenge the government's spending decisions.
- Heathrow launched a public consultation regarding its expansion and the potential construction of a third runway.
- IGA pushes government to review MOT fee cap.