Alex Burrows Articles

The title of the transport policy review document Maria Eagle launched yesterday says it all really: Empowering Communities to Improve Transport. Historically the Department for Transport has micromanaged transport from Whitehall to the whole of the rest of the...

In exactly one month’s time on Friday 4 May I will be up early to spend the day with my fellow ‘Yes to Birmingham Mayor’ campaigners waiting for the votes to be counted in the Birmingham mayoral referendum.  This is a historic vote for England’s second city and indeed...

Today, Tuesday 10 January 2012, is a historic day for transport in Britain with the government confirming it will proceed with high speed rail. In fact, it is also the 149th birthday of the London Underground, which is a salutary reminder of the vital importance of...

Well the beginning of this new year has seen the railways take centre-stage in transport news and, for once, leading the national news agenda. We are a nation of trainspotters and train fares are a regular cause of debate (complaint!). But what has gone seemingly...