transport

Heathrow expansion vote bill passes first stage

A bill that would give Parliament a vote on whether Heathrow airport should be expanded passed is first parliamentary stage today. Liberal Democrat MP Susan Kramer put forward the Airport Expansion Parliamentary Approval Bill, which would require parliamentary votes on major airport expansion rather than a ministerial decision. Ms Kramer claims her bill is motivated… Read more »

Rail costs ‘too high’

By Jonathan Moore Britons pay more and have less value for money for their rail travel than Europeans, a study revealed today. The report by Passenger Focus found the cost of commuting to London was high compared to other European cities. While commuting to other British cities generally cost less than to London, these fares… Read more »