Department for Transport

“This year's requirement is for 33 per cent of new vehicles sold to be fully electric, rising to 80 per cent by 2030 - when purely petrol and diesel cars will be banned.”

“Eighteen-year-olds will be able to buy half price train tickets for most services when railcard rules are changed later this month, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.”

“The existing rule meant more than 70,000 students each year were an average of £175 worse off than those in the same academic year who hadn't yet had their 18th birthday, the DfT said.”

“From 17 August, they will be valid for a full year from the date of purchase.”

“The Department for Transport said train capacity increased by 4% in 12 months”

“Only 1.1% of peak-time travellers were on an overcrowded train, the DfT said.”

“More than 1.2 million of the average 1.9 million journeys on a typical autumn day were in London.”

“The Thameslink service which topped the list had a 'load factor' – meaning how full the train was – of 176% at London St Pancras shortly after 08:00.”

“The West Midlands service to Crewe had a load factor of 170%.”

“The third most crowded train was a Transport for Wales service from Bridgend to Rhymney, with a load factor of 161%.”

“Overcrowding fell slightly overall compared with autumn 2024, with an average of 16,800 (1%) passengers a day travelling in excess of capacity.”

“A quarter of passengers travelling in and out of London at peak times had to stand.”

“But in other cities, only 5% of passengers could not get a seat.”

“South Western Railway has boosted capacity by nearly 30% in the last year with new trains.”

“Devon roads damaged by the harsh winter are to benefit from a £3.6m government repair grant.”

“The Department for Transport awarded Devon County Council (DCC) the grant, one of 35 repair schemes nationwide.”