Building transport resilience
The UK government published a transport resilience strategy outlining a 5-to-10-year plan to strengthen transport systems against growing threats, emphasizing collaboration and practical commitments.
The transport resilience strategy, published by the government, sets out a long-term plan to strengthen the UK’s transport system against increasingly complex and unpredictable threats. It follows the 2025 resilience action plan and aims to address vulnerabilities in a system where disruptions can quickly cascade across networks. The strategy highlights that resilience is essential for economic growth, connectivity, and community wellbeing, requiring coordinated action across sectors.
To improve resilience, the strategy introduces 22 practical commitments, including the creation of a Transport Resilience Academy and a sector-wide network. These initiatives aim to enhance collaboration, share best practices, and address common risks by involving transport users, local partners, and other sectors. The government emphasizes that no single organization can tackle resilience alone, underscoring the need for a whole-system approach.
The strategy also stresses the importance of equipping people within the transport system with the knowledge and tools to maintain operations during disruptions. While automation and digital advancements will support safety and efficiency, the human element remains critical. By ensuring clear roles and preparedness among transport workers and users, the strategy seeks to reduce the likelihood and impact of disruptions.
Developed with input from government and transport stakeholders, the strategy has been published in Parliament libraries and on GOV.UK. It outlines how the government will work with partners over the next decade to protect transport connections and improve the daily experience for users across the UK.