Heidi Alexander22 Jun 2026Eight in critical condition after train crashOver 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause.22 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Service not good enough since renationalisation – MPThe Transport Secretary says she will leave no stone unturned to ensure a better travelling experience.11 Jun 202619 May 2026HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first plannedThe new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.19 May 202616 Apr 2026Transport secretary's car damaged by potholeHeidi Alexander jokes that the pothole she hit in Oxfordshire last month looked like a moon crater.16 Apr 202617 Mar 2026Coventry's tram plan backed by transport secretaryHeidi Alexander says Coventry's plans are "pioneering", but some question the value for money.17 Mar 202627 Jan 2026Minister backs decision not to publish tram reportThe report's findings led to a mass transit system for West Yorkshire being delayed until the 2030s.27 Jan 202611 Jan 2026Potholes map rates council road repair progressThirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England. 11 Jan 202628 Nov 2025'I've sat on train floors' - transport secretaryTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she has experienced overcrowding on her commute.28 Nov 202523 Nov 2025Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economyA former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".23 Nov 2025...
