The Campaign for Better Transport has produced a manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, in advance of manifestos from the main parties being published. The CBT is calling on the next government to make investment in public transport a priority, as well as routes for pedestrians and cyclists, instead of building more roads. It also wants short-term competitive funding for local transport authorities replaced by longer-term funding settlements.

The sale of Arriva Group by Deutsche Bahn has been confirmed, for a reported price of £1.4 billion. The new owners are US-based I Squared Capital, which had been discussing the deal with DB since October. Arriva is the owner of transport businesses in 11 countries, including Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, the London Overground concession and open access operator Grand Central, and maintenance company Arriva Traincare.