Deeply saddened to hear one person has died and a number of people injured in the awful train collision near Bedford. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and everyone affected. Emergency services remain on scene.
Simon Lightwood MP
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Simon Lightwood MP
@simonlightwood
Labour & Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Roads and Buses) 🏳️🌈
Great to speak at #MOVE2026 on how autonomous vehicles can boost independence, create highly skilled jobs and unlock billions for the UK economy We’re consulting on the safety framework to support innovation, protect road users and make Britain a world leader in this technology
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Bumped into these legends in Makerfield. And the sun is coming out! ☀️ 🌹
- Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles.
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This government has delivered the biggest single month drop in waiting times in 17 years. We are fixing the NHS so it’s fit for the future.
- Simon Lightwood MP repostedEnjoyed chatting to @oliver_wright this week as we took another big step towards building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.👇🇬🇧🚆
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📢"Today is a significant milestone in the safe and responsible rollout of automated vehicles on British roads. For the first time, legislation will allow operators to offer passenger-carrying commercial services – such as robotaxis – to the general public" @MikeHawesSMMT
- Self-driving vehicles represent a transformative opportunity for Britain, opening up independent travel for disabled people and older adults, while driving growth and creating high-skilled jobs across the UK.
- Simon Lightwood MP repostedAnother big rail moment today, as South Western gets its first GBR train. Since coming into public ownership, a new fleet of trains has been rolling out, giving passengers more spacious, comfortable & air conditioned journeys. We're building a railway you can be proud of. 🇬🇧🚆
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Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August - Simon Lightwood MP repostedKids will go free on buses across England this summer! Schemes like those run by @WestofEnglandCA & @KiMcGuinness have shown what can be done. Parents can plan days out, visit family and make the most of holidays without added financial pressure.
- Simon Lightwood MP repostedWe know that families are still feeling the cost of living pressure, so we’re delivering immediate support. Free bus travel for children this August and action to cut the cost of everyday food. Helping families get through the holidays and putting money back into people’s
