Transport

Former Highways England boss Graham Dalton joins Ministry of Defence’s property division

New deputy director for international trade to lead a team promoting UK's transport industry in a post-Brexit world

Pia Wilkes returning to the agency responsible for testing safety and emissions of vehicles after four years in the private sector

High speed rail project faces "volatile" costs and skills shortages, Public Accounts Committee says, as the group of MPs urge government to finalise decisions on route

National Infrastructure Commission chief executive Phil Graham tells CSW it is “disappointing” that the government has “taken so long” to decide on airport expansion

Royal Statistical Society praises Transport department for "honest" and "innovative" presentation of official statistics

"I cannot now foresee an announcement until at least October," says transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin

Unions welcomed Court of Appeal decision backing 2015 ruling that amendments to DfT's staff handbook were unlawful

Infrastructure and Projects Authority says strong public sector involvement coupled with move away from traditional government structures has been a important factor in the success of capital projects like London 2012 and Crossrail

MPs have criticised a culture of “defensive communication and misinformation” at HS2

Transport department has improved its ability to let rail franchises, MPs say, but still lacks the capability to manage them, and does not have a “coherent strategic vision” for the rail system

Crossrail, the capital’s new east-west rail link, is on track to open on time and on budget. As well as being a boon for commuters, it could also improve the UK’s reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects. Colin Marrs digs around for some lessons