As I said in my speech at conference, a train without level boarding is a job you can't take.
All new Great British Railways trains will be level boarding, as standard.
We’re building a railway that everyone can rely on.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialHeidi Alexander MP
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Swindon girl. Labour MP for Swindon South. Secretary of State for Transport. Email: [email protected]
@heidialexander.bsky.social@heidialexander.bsky.socialFor years, we've heard stories of Avanti West Coast underperforming, with passengers left paying the price. I've listened - and that’s why we'll haul Avanti into public ownership at the earliest opportunity, delivering a railway that serves passengers not shareholders.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialTomorrow at @labouruk.bsky.social Conference, I will announce that we will nationalise Avanti West Coast train services at the first opportunity.
We are building a railway Britain can rely on.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialFrom this Sunday, Chiltern passengers will travel on services back in public hands. Each step in renationalising the railway enables us to tackle what people care about most – better and more reliable services. We're building a railway that puts passengers, not profit first.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialThe bereaved families of military personnel should always be at the heart of our acts of remembrance as a nation. The extension of free rail travel to next of kin on national rail services to events between 7 and 8 November is the right thing to do. I am proud this Government is acting.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialI've been in Derby today to announce a new fleet of British-built trains to deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys across the North.
We're backing our businesses, delivering better trains and reindustrialising our country.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialWe're lifting restrictions on disabled bus passes so they can be used to travel for free 24/7.
We're putting an end to the postcode lottery, so disabled people can access opportunity, and see friends and family whenever they want, wherever they live.
theguardian.comBurnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in EnglandMove means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year
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@heidialexander.bsky.socialDeeply concerned of reports of a derailment involving a Southern train in Lewes, Sussex. Grateful to emergency services who are on the scene supporting those impacted. We are working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers.
@heidialexander.bsky.socialThis August under 16s can travel on local buses for FREE. 🚌
You can enjoy more days out together for less, whether it's to museums, theme parks or the cinema.
We're giving families room to breathe from the cost of living squeeze.
mirror.co.ukFree bus travel for children in England starts today for an entire monthChildren aged five to 15 can travel free on most local buses across England throughout August as part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures ...