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Archive: Transport
U-turn possible over Heathrow third runway
Further airport expansion in the south-east of England, including the third runway at Heathrow airport, is reportedly once again under discussion in government.
Businesses still pushing for Heathrow third runway
Miliband on defensive over Heathrow runway
Defeat 'possible' over Heathrow vote
David Cameron's road privatisation speech in full
Prime minister David Cameron is delivering his speech on infrastructure, which includes a call to introduce private sector investment into the UK's national road network. Read it in full here:
Campaign for Better Transport: Congestion happens whether the road is private or public
Chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport Stephen Joseph says the government's proposal to allow private sector money to fund British roads would not help with the problem of congestion.
Eagle: This would be a repeat of the mistakes of rail privatisation
Shadow transport secretary Maria Eagle says the government's proposed part-privatisation of roads would be another case of privatisation ripping off commuters.
Cameron: We should look at all possibilities when it comes to funding infrastructure
Prime minister David Cameron calls for more private sector involvement in British roads.
Budget 2012: PM sees UK roads' salvation in private sector
Britain's road network will be opened up to investment from the private sector, David Cameron will announce later.
Above-inflation rail fare hikes to end
Annual rail fare increases above inflation are to end, the coalition has announced, even as it moves to achieve efficiency savings of £3.5 billion.
Flicker of reconciliation? UK sends condolences to Argentina after crash
The UK sent condolences to Argentina last night after a train crash killed 49 people in Buenos Aires.
Ken pushes lead with appeal to Boris voters
Ken Livingstone has tried to build on his shock poll advantage by reaching out to Boris's Johnson's key constituency in the suburbs.
Tunnel bribe to placate high-speed rail enemies
Ministers are hoping new tunnels and extensions to planned ones will end opposition to high-speed rail plans announced today.
Rail passengers face pricy 2012
Train fares are to rise by an average of 5.9% in 2012, figures out today show.
Regions 'frozen out' of transport spending splurge
"Skewed" transport spending must be diverted away from London and the south-east to redress a "shocking" imbalance hitting the north of England, according to a report.
MPs shake heads at 'childish' high speed rail debate
MPs have told both sides of the high speed rail debate to stop "name-calling" in their report assessing the government's proposals.
Billions wasted on congested roads
Billions of pounds could be saved if the road network was better managed, say MPs.
Rail passengers face 8% hike in ticket prices
Inflation figures out this morning have confirmed that rail ticket fares will increase by eight per cent from January next year.
Minister threatens to quit over high-speed rail
David Cameron could suffer his first Cabinet resignation from a Conservative party member over plans to build high-speed rail.
David Kelly inquest ruled out
A further inquest will not be held into the death of weapons inspector David Kelly, the attorney-general has announced.
Londoners face new chaos with June Tube strikes
Londoners face more transport chaos this month after a new set of strikes were announced for later in June.
Rail passengers face long wait for lower fares
Campaigners have called for swifter action on cutting rail fares, but a major report out today says passengers will have to wait.
'Phone call recording' ups pressure on beleaguered Huhne
Chris Huhne's ministerial career appears on the line as pressure grows over his speeding points scandal.
End in sight for long-running BA strike
An epic industrial dispute between British Airways and union Unite looks set to finally come to an end, with a deal reported to be on the table.
Londoners face travel chaos as six-day strike looms
Londoners are braced for travel chaos next month as a row over the sacking of two tube drivers threatened to prompt a six day strike.
Livingstone backs down on congestion charge
Plans for a western extension to the congestion charge zone will not go ahead even if Ken Livingstone returns to power, he has admitted.
Lack of information hinders scrutiny of Network Rail
Network Rail must provide more information on costs to improve its efficiency, a report has said.
BAA pledges £50m to fight the snow
Airports operator BAA will invest £50 million in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year's snow-caused delays at Heathrow.
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