| 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
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
