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Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers moving equipment between Britain and the EU.

The Independent UK

U.K. Department For Transport Is Now Targeting Noisy Bikes And Cars

The United Kingdom's Department for Transport is starting a noise camera trials program around the country to refine tech to crack down on noisy cars and bikes.

RideApart

Cuts to rail funding increases risk of serious crash, union warns

"If the Network Rail cuts go ahead it will mean the loss of safety-critical jobs"

Manchester Evening News

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Network Rail’s proposed cuts put passengers at risk, say unions

TUC says saving £100m a year on maintenance workforce could lead to more serious accidents

The Guardian - UK

Rail funding cuts will increase risk of serious crashes, warn unions

The TUC said it would be ‘impossible’ to make planned cuts without losing ‘safety-critical jobs’.

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

The Guardian - UK

Roadside noise cameras to help catch and fine drivers in excessively loud cars

Cameras can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements

The Independent UK

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Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

The Independent UK

'We're always being forced to accept second best' - Andy Burnham makes investment plea as he tours Manchester's train stations

The Mayor of Greater Manchester says the region is is being 'forced to accept second best' compared to other areas like London

Manchester Evening News

Private e-scooters could soon be made legal on public roads

'If these things exist they need to be made safe'

Wales Online

Minister indicates private e-scooters could be legalised for use on roads

E-scooters can currently only be used on England’s roads if they are part of trials of rental schemes.

The Independent UK

Rail strikes: Is a nationwide walkout on the cards and how will trains be affected?

‘A national rail strike will bring the country to a standstill, but our members’ livelihoods and passenger safety are our priorities,’ says union

The Independent UK

Highway Code rule change will allow some drivers to watch TV whilst on the road

There has been a shake up to the Highway Code which means that some drivers may be able to watch television when they are on the roads, with some hailing it as a 'milestone'.

Edinburgh Live

'Disappointment' at delay to Portishead railway line project

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has raised concerns over the cost of the project

Birmingham Post

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The Independent UK

Highway code changes will allow drivers to watch TV in self-driving cars

There are currently no vehicles approved for self-driving on roads in the UK, but the first could be given the green light this year

Manchester Evening News

Highway Code rule changes will let drivers watch TV at the wheel in self-driving cars - but not use their phones

Although currently not allowed on our roads, they are definitely in the pipeline

Daily Record

Highway Code rule update could allow some drivers to watch TV behind the wheel

The rule is part of new measures surrounding self-driving cars proposed by the Department for Transport.

Wales Online

Highway Code change means some drivers will be allowed to watch TV as they travel

The changes are being put in place as moves towards self-drive cars gather pace

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Evening Standard

Watching TV to be allowed in self-driving cars in update to Highway Code

The Government will update the Highway Code to clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

The Independent UK

Motorists in self-driving cars can watch TV and films behind wheel in Highway Code change

There are currently no vehicles approved for self-driving on roads in the UK, but the first could be given the green light this year

The Guardian - UK

Self-driving car users could watch films on motorway under new DfT proposals

Proposed interim measures include making insurance companies liable for accidents in self-driving vehicles

The Independent UK

Highway Code to be updated for self-driving cars

The Government will update the Highway Code to make clear clarify drivers’ responsibilities in self-driving vehicles.

Manchester Evening News

'Meaningless soundbite' or a good way to get passengers back on track? Why the Great Rail Sale has sparked debate

“If it was going to have any meaningful impact on fares then the Treasury wouldn’t have okay’d it."

Wales Online

Great British Rail Sale - all you need to know for cheapest fares

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said more than one million train tickets would be reduced this spring to help with cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Great Rail Sale branded a 'headline grabbing gimmick' that won't help commuters

Government-backed cheap train tickets do not apply to peak times, meaning most workers will still have to pay top prices for fares at a time when the cost of living is soaring

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