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Transport in the Kings Speech, 13.5.2026
 
Transport in the Kings Speech, 13.5.2026
Posted by grahame at 12:25, 13th May 2026
 
As reported by the BBC

Transport

A Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill will create a new watchdog to enforce passenger rights and consolidate the 14 existing operator websites

A draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill will introduce a national database of all licensed taxis and hire vehicles, in a bid to improve passenger safety

The financing model used to fund nuclear projects will be extended to new road projects in England through the Highways (Financing) Bill

The Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill, a renamed version of an old HS2 bill, will detail a new proposed rail route from Manchester to Millington, via Manchester Airport

A Civil Aviation Bill will create new powers over take-off and landing slots at airports, in a bid to support airport expansion

 
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