Local rail success stories launched by UTG and Shadow GBR
7 case studies that showcase successful local rail partnerships in England have been launched by the Urban Transport Group and Shadow Great British Railways.
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King’s Speech shows ‘continued commitment’ to transforming transport
Discover the Government’s new legislative agenda for transport and UTG's response to it.
King’s Speech: government can ‘unlock potential’ of transport
Find out why strengthening the Railways Bill, reforming taxi and private hire vehicle legislation, and expanding fiscal devolution for local areas are priorities for the next parliamentary session.
Urban Transport Group celebrates first World Public Transport Day
Find out more about a new annual awareness day that celebrates the journeys that move us and the people who make them possible.
Urban Transport Group welcomes launch of Government's integrated transport strategy
The Urban Transport Group has today welcomed the launch of the Government's new integrated transport strategy, ‘Better Connected’.
New UITP report outlines conditions authorities need to deliver high-quality public transport
UITP has published a new position paper which outlines the conditions and prerequisites that local authorities require to deliver quality public transport services.
Welsh Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates joins podcast to discuss Wales’ transport vision
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, was the special guest on the Urban Transport Next podcast, discussing his vision for transport across Wales.
“Devolution driving change” - Optimistic signs for public transport in latest report on transport trends
The impact of new powers and funding for local areas is beginning to play out in transport trends - with optimistic signs for public transport, according to the third annual Inside track report from the Urban Transport Group.
Lord Hendy joins Urban Transport Group podcast to outline vision for rail
Rail Minister Lord Hendy was the special guest on the Urban Transport Group’s podcast earlier this month.