Delighted to see a GWR train named after HRH The Princess Royal last week, recognising her remarkable commitment to public service.

Proud to celebrate the contribution of Her Royal Highness to public life through one of the greatest traditions on our railways.

Our latest project update video is out 🎥🤩

Join stations director, Huw Edwards as he highlights the progress we've made so far in 2024, including passing the halfway point in the completion of our tunnels 🎉.

Watch now ⬇️

'We're excited for autonomous driving to be one of the first examples of AI really changing our society for the good.'

Hear more from Alex Kendall, CEO of UK company Wayve who secured over $1bn investment to develop the next generation of AI powered self-driving vehicles 👇

We are installing a new bridge this coming weekend, so we will be closing the M25 both ways between junctions 9 and 10 from 9pm Friday 10 May to 6am Monday 13 May. Only travel if necessary.

More info:

▶️ nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/sout…

British company @Wayve_ai has secured the largest ever investment into a UK AI company.

This will enable them to develop and launch the first “embodied AI” technology, to power the next generation of self-driving cars.

Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

UK Government funded Freeports = jobs 🛳️

Backed by £26m Forth Ports will become an economic powerhouse, generating billions of pounds in investment, and – crucially – creating thousands of well-paid jobs along the East Coast.

But what is a freeport? Forth Ports explains 👇

📣 Travelling this week? Industrial action by ASLEF union will mean reduced train services in England until Saturday 11 May.

This may also affect some cross-border services into Wales and Scotland.

Please check National Rail before you travel:

➡️ nationalrail.co.uk/service-disrup…

The Islands Forum will meet in Anglesey this week. Members from UK and devolved governments and member councils meet regularly to identify issues unique to the islands around the country. The Scottish isles are already benefiting from government funding:

The #WestCoastMainLine was electrified 50 years ago, delivering faster, more reliable journeys for passengers.

Since then, we've gone even further by investing in more upgrades to improve services - part of our plan to grow the economy and future-proof our railways.

Caught out by driving in bus lanes or yellow box junctions?

We want to hear from you on whether the current traffic enforcement measures are fair to drivers.

Have your say by 11 May: gov.uk/government/cal…

AI is making train travel more accessible 👏

To mark #NationalBSLDay Saqib Bhatti MP visited Waterloo station to see how new digital screens are using AI to translate live journey information into British Sign Language (BSL).

Watch to find out more👇

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Today is Beep Beep Day thanks to @BrakeCharity!

Children across the country are having fun and learning vital road safety skills with the help of Timmy Time🐑

Want to get involved? Check out Brake.org.uk/beep
#beepbeepday

Happy #EarthDay !

As a nation of animal lovers, we want to protect our wildlife. But when road users drop rubbish and fruit on the side of the road, it attracts animals such as birds, hedgehogs and rabbits, which are often killed or injured by passing vehicles.

#LendAPaw

Last week I was at the G7 Italy Transport Ministers' Meeting.

Here's what we discussed 👇

ADVANCE WARNING of M25 part closure. Junctions 9-10 will be closed both ways 9pm Fri 10 May to 6am Mon 13 May. Only travel this stretch if essential. Expect delays.

Follow our channels to stay up to date with the upcoming M25 closures this year.

▶️ nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/sout…

CPT welcomes Department for Transport's two proposals make training as a bus or coach driver more attractive to younger drivers.

We've long championed these changes to help coach and bus operators address driver shortages.

Full comment: bit.ly/4cQzMtw

#DrivingBritainForward