Policy papers published by Department for Transport

Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement

Communiqué from the Interministerial Group for Transport Matters: 16 March 2026

Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement surface access vision

Railways Bill

Cycling and walking investment strategy report to Parliament 2026

The third cycling and walking investment strategy

Journey to Great British Railways: policy publication timetable

Great British Railways licence and the accountability framework

Appraisal, modelling and evaluation strategy for transport

UK seafarer projections

Transport Data Action Plan (DAP)

The government’s vision for buses and approach to delivery

Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport

Major Road Network and Large Local Majors programme

Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3): 2026 to 2031

Framework for a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Scotland

Memorandum of Understanding between Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Wales

DFTO's Chair's letter

DfT small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2028

EM on requirements and testing for motor vehicles (COM(2025)993)

UK bus manufacturing expert panel: mayoral commitments on zero emission buses

Lowering the minimum train driver age to 18: rail industry implementation plan

Independent review of train operator revenue protection practices: government response

Rail air quality policy statement

Motor insurance common framework

Rail technical standards common framework

Driver licensing common framework

Commercial transport operator licensing common framework

Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review

The Report of the Cranston Inquiry

Updating the Windsor Framework: joint committee decision

Communiqué from the Interministerial Group for Transport Matters: 5 November 2025

Railway passenger services designation

Road safety strategy

Climate adaptation strategy for transport

EM on TCA Specialised Committee Decisions on Road Transport

EM on EU amendments: cyberattacks C(2025)4842 & eCall C(2025)4852

A railway fit for Britain's future: government response

Accessible railways roadmap

Declaration: International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition

Group equality, diversity and inclusion strategy 2025 to 2028

Road freight travel time: response to the peer review

Peer review: freight value of time and value of reliability

DfT appropriate policy document

UK Cruise Growth Plan

DfT science, innovation and technology plan 2025

Draft Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3)

Joint declaration of intent to develop direct rail passenger services between the UK and Germany

Memorandum of understanding between UK and Republic of Moldova: reciprocal exchange of driving licences

Rental e-scooter trials