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Transport-related websites
ATOC represents train companies to the Government, regulatory bodies, the media and other opinion formers on transport policy issues.
Confederation of Passenger Transport UK
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK is the trade association for bus, coach, light rail and metro operators. The site provides statistics and transport-related data and is a good source of general information.
The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.
Arriva has indicated its commitment to improving safety by becoming a signatory of the European Road Safety Charter, which aims to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in road accidents by 2010, a saving of 20,000 lives.
The National Rail Enquiries website lets you plan any rail journey online and has full details of times and fares with links to online ticket sales companies.
PlusBus is a discount price ticket for unlimited bus travel that can be bought with a train ticket, giving a complete train and bus journey in one easy transaction.
Transport Direct works with public and private travel operators and local/national government. The service is funded by the DfT, the Welsh Assembly Government and the Scottish Executive.
Transport for London is the body responsible for London's transport system.
The traveline site offers a service which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services – buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground – throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
UITP is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It is a platform for worldwide co-operation, business development and the sharing of know-how between its 2,900 members from 90 countries. UITP is the global advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of innovations in the sector..
