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“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.
Transport Committee acknowledges need for greater local role in rail legislation
The Transport Select Committee has acknowledged that the new statutory role for Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) in the railway could risk being “too subject to goodwill” in the report of its inquiry into the Railways Bill.
Rail Minister Lord Hendy appears on our podcast
Listen to the 'Urban Transport Next: A railway fit for the future' episode
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2026 can be the year we let rail shine
For rail to truly succeed, local leaders must have a far stronger say. The opportunity is now there. Our job is to seize and deliver, writes Jason Prince in his latest column for Passenger Transport Magazine.
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Delivering local partnerships on England’s railways
This practitioners’ guide has been developed in close partnership with Shadow Great British Railways and the members of the Urban Transport Group.
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The future starts here
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City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group
The City Regions Transport All-Party Parliamentary Group, for which the Urban Transport Group is the secretariat, is a dedicated cross-party forum to promote discussion and engagement on transport issues facing city regions.
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