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Unions warn of 'summer of discontent' as Tories threaten tougher laws to prevent strikes

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that ministers are looking at drawing up laws which would make industrial action illegal unless a certain number of staff are working ahead of looming rail strikes

Daily Mirror

West End tells ministers promising crackdown on rogue pedicabs and rickshaws: ‘Get on with it!’

Ministers announced in the Queen’s Speech that they would enable the licensing of London pedicabs as part of a new Transport Bill

Evening Standard

Unions hit out at Grant Shapps’ plans to block industrial action

The Transport Secretary said ministers want to ban strikes unless a certain number of staff continue to work.

The Independent UK

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UK Government plans attack on trade unions to stop railway strikes

THE UK Government is considering plans for a minimum staffing requirement during rail strikes as the threat of a major industrial action looms.

The National (Scotland)

New road pricing scheme could give motorists 5000 miles of free driving

The plan is to plug the expected £30billion hole in Treasury finances from lost fuel duty as more electric cars take to the roads

Daily Mirror

German parliament OKs 3 months of cheaper public transport

Germany’s parliament has gave final clearance to a plan that will allow people to use local transport across the country for just 9 euros ($9.50) per month this summer, a plan that has drawn praise but also plenty of criticism

The Independent UK

ScotRail service cuts will ‘absolutely not’ last until next summer, says transport minister

The controversial changes to the train service timetables start on Monday and will impact many who commute in and out of the capital every week.

Edinburgh Live

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ScotRail service cuts will ‘absolutely not’ last until next summer, says Transport Minister

TRANSPORT minister Jenny Gilruth has insisted ScotRail services will “absolutely not” be reduced until summer 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Heathrow in 28 mins: Price of Crossrail airport premium revealed

Transport for London is imposing the Heathrow premium to increase revenue from the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps: Crossrail shows that Britain is leading the race again on rail

A little under 160 years ago, the world’s first underground railway opened right here in London. At Paddington, to be precise. At the time, it was hailed as a roaring success, a marvel of engineering that was admired and envied across the globe. Yesterday, it was Paddington’s turn to be…

Evening Standard

Anger as plans to dual East Kilbride's rail line remain in the buffers

Labour MSP Monica Lennon says there is wide-spread anger at a sudden U-turn on rail upgrade plans for the town.

Daily Record

Summit guests ponder ways to revive floored aviation sector

Thailand has proposed a regional Covid-19 vaccine certificate as a means to facilitate travel between Asean countries.

Bangkok Post

Canadian transport minister denies seeking flight cuts

Canada's transport minister on Tuesday moved to quash rumors the government had asked airlines to cut back flights, but said authorities were working to address the long lines travelers were suffering at the nation's airports.

Reuters

Traffic offence penalties under review in ACT

The ACT government said its top priority was making roads safer and preventing tragic deaths.

The Canberra Times

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Bangkok Post

New marina plan eyes big spenders

The Transport Ministry will conduct a feasibility study into a marine development project in Chon Buri as part of the country's efforts to boost revenues through tourism.

The Independent UK

Transport Secretary promises first net-zero transatlantic flight in 2023

Grant Shapps announced a competition fund to encourage the aviation industry to achieve the feat.

The Hindu

Karnataka Minister accused of land grab, named in chargesheet

Following a court’s direction, Lokayukta police of Ballari filed a chargesheet against various persons, including Transport Minister B. Sreeramulu who has been named as accused in a land grab case pertaining to 27.25 acres in Ballari. The case has been transferred to the designated Court of Peoples Representatives in Bengaluru

The Independent UK

RHS ‘disappointed’ after Grant Shapps approves M25 revamp near popular garden

The Transport Secretary has given the go-ahead for a two-and-a-half year £250 million project at Junction 10 of the M25 alongside RHS Wisley.

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NSW's new trains a 'disaster': Union

The NSW finance minister has cancelled talks with the RTBU, after the rail union dug in its heels over transport safety concerns with a new fleet of trains.

The National (Scotland)

Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces

THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has…

Daily Record

Scottish Government finds 'missing' document showing who approved Cal Mac ferries fiasco

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth claimed the discovery put to bed "ridiculous" conspiracy theories about the contract

The Independent UK

More than 1,300 Ukrainians fleeing war use free rail travel in Britain

Britain’s scheme to offer free onward train travel to Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their country was launched on March 20.

Dublin Live

Public Transport fares slashed to as low as €1 for some from today

The price cuts are part of Government plans to help reduce the cost of living and encourage more sustainable travel

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt to Carry Out Comprehensive Railway Network Development

The Egyptian government is developing its railway network to provide distinguished services to passengers of trains and Cairo metro, Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir said. Wazir said President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had directed to expand and complete the railway network and develop and rehabilitate Helwan and Shubra el-Kheima train stations.

The Independent UK

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.

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