We are the voice of Britain’s transport user. We protect the interests and champion the needs of all transport users. Chief Executive: @AlexRobertsonTF
England, Scotland and Wales
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Transport Focus retweeted
Yesterday was a very special and historic day for Caledonian Sleeper as we picked up guests from Birmingham International for the first time - the biggest change to our timetable in 30 years! 🚆
Guests can now board at Birmingham International and travel directly to Fort William, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Our Managing Director Graham Kelly was joined by Andrew Lovett from West Midlands Tourism & Hospitality Board, Cllr. Karen Grinsall from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Helen Bates from Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, Steven Harrison from Birmingham Airport, Peter Sargant of West Midlands Rail and Nikki Bains from Birmingham Airport.
ALT Caledonian Sleeper pulling into the platform Birmingham International
ALT Man in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes next to a suited man standing on a train platform at night.
ALT Group of formally dressed people standing on a train platform at night next to the locomotive.
Transport Focus retweeted
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice ❄️
National Highways teams are prepared and monitoring conditions, but winter weather may still affect journeys. Plan ahead and take extra care.
Read our advice: ow.ly/LTg950XS6hX
#WinterReady
Transport Focus retweeted
We've launched a new Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.
Key points include:
- tougher action on drink driving
- minimum learning periods for learner drivers
- mandatory eye tests for older drivers
We're committed to doing what it takes to save thousands of lives and ease pressure on the NHS.
Our new Road Safety Strategy is a major step towards safer roads and stronger communities.
ALT A new Road Safety Strategy is here - Minimum learning periods for new drivers - Mandatory eye tests for over-70s - Lower drink-drive limits - Additional safety technologies in new cars - Tougher penalties for uninsured drivers
Transport Focus retweeted
Congratulations to all those across the transport industry who have been recognised in the New Year 2026 Honours list.
Find the full list of recipients here: gov.uk/government/collection…
ALT New Year Honours 2026 - Congratulations
Transport Focus retweeted
🗣️ More than 45,000 passengers have had their say in our latest quarterly rail scorecards.
The national level results are encouraging, however the scorecard shows that there are a number of areas where the industry needs to focus its efforts.
transportfocus.org.uk/blog/r…
Transport Focus retweeted
Our latest edition of Transport User Voice is out now! Featuring:
✍️@AlexRobertsonTF: Transport Select Committee reflections
🚅Rail Customer Experience Survey
🚛 Lorry driver and vehicle safety
Read in full at: bit.ly/4ap7g3u
Transport Focus retweeted
The economic importance of lorry drivers cannot be overstated.
Despite this, drivers who face daily challenges such as finding an adequate place to stop and recharge so that they can carry out their job safely.
Learn more: transportfocus.org.uk/public…
Transport Focus retweeted
📆 A new timetable has launched, with big changes on the East Coast Main Line, which runs north out of London King's Cross:
👉 bit.ly/48NQAA3
Plan ahead:
➡️ bit.ly/3zLRbQG
Transport Focus retweeted
NaVCIS is supporting the independent watchdog - @TransportFocus in tackling freight crime. Our subject matter expertise and data around freight crime are crucial in assisting and putting the interests of haulage companies first - to find out more, email [email protected].
🚛Security concerns critical for the HGV industry.
@transportgovuk and @NationalHways are delivering funding to improve parking and welfare facilities.
But there is more to be done and it will take time for this to translate into better satisfaction.
transportfocus.org.uk/public…
Transport Focus retweeted
🗣️ 45,000 passengers have had their say in our refreshed quarterly rail scorecards published today.
These scorecards look at how train operators and Network Rail are currently performing.
Learn more at: transportfocus.org.uk/blog/r…
Transport Focus retweeted
This week, Transport Focus' @AlexRobertsonTF and Alex Campbell appeared before the Transport Select Committee to give oral evidence in connection with the Railways Bill.
The session can be watched back in full at: youtube.com/live/cb5HQVY9tE0…
Transport Focus retweeted
These survey results are why I am campaigning for a national freight crime strategy, a new dedicated crime code, and greater investment in policing, so we can ensure every freight driver is able to sleep easy during overnight stops.
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Transport Focus retweeted
Yesterday's @TransportFocus findings showed security and driver wellbeing go hand in hand. When security is good, drivers rest; when it’s poor, they can’t.
With freight crime up to £111.5m in 2024, too many truckers are forced into unsafe parking. Drivers deserve to feel safe and have basic facilities.
These survey results are why I am campaigning for a national freight crime strategy, a new dedicated crime code, and greater investment in policing, so we can ensure every freight driver is able to sleep easy during overnight stops.
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Transport Focus retweeted
Building on this Government's landmark Bus Services Act, we’re investing £3 billion in multi-year funding for local authorities to transform journeys for millions of passengers
✅ Lower fares
✅ More frequent services
✅ Reliable, safer travel
The bus revolution has arrived!
Transport Focus retweeted
There is a sense among drivers that there has been insufficient action to address the rise in freight crime.
Improvements such as CCTV and security patrols can make a difference here, but this issue also requires cross industry collaboration.
Read more: transportfocus.org.uk/public…
ALT Illustration of lorry driver returning to their vehicle after visiting a rest stop.
Transport Focus retweeted
Episode 3 of Talking Transport is now live! 🎙️ 🚇
In this ep we speak with Siwan Hayward - Director of Security, Policing and Enforcement at @TfL on personal security: bystander behaviour, VAWG, hate crime and more
Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts
Transport Focus retweeted
These changes provide an opportunity to fundamentally redesign the railway around the interests of passengers and support a more customer-focused culture.
We're also also encouraged to see a strengthened role for the Passenger Watchdog.
Read more at: transportfocus.org.uk/news/r…
We're building a railway that's fit for Britain's future - owned by the public, for the public.
Today, we're introducing the Railways Bill into @HouseofCommons to set up Great British Railways and deliver a simpler, more reliable rail network.
Transport Focus retweeted
Great line-up of colleagues from Northern and around the industry as we demonstrate our sector-leading Connect app that gives customer-facing teams live info from across the railway in one place and ability to gather feedback live from customers. Will make a real difference.
Transport Focus retweeted
Out and about on Brighton & Hove bus listening to Alzheimer’s co-design of new buses to make them more accessible. @TransportFocus
Transport Focus retweeted
Our latest edition of Transport User Voice is out now! Featuring:
✍ @AlexRobertsonTF : Making a change
⚡ Improving accessibility with EV charging and motorway service stations
🚅 Reflections from our joint research with @merseyrail
Read in full at: bit.ly/4qsapFg
