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Avanti West Coast awarded long term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Avanti West Coast awarded long term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

New long-term rail contracts awarded to Avanti West Coast and Cross Country....

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Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities

Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Clean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth....

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£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund will generate maritime jobs and develop new, clean technologies....

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Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed

Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Government and industry funding to significantly upgrade truck stops for lorry drivers and support recruitment and workforce retention....

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Hundreds of new zero emission buses to connect communities in England

Hundreds of new zero emission buses to connect communities in England

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Government funding to help decarbonise public transport and develop innovative ideas to ensure future infrastructure is low-carbon and resilient....

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New measures to support sustainable aviation fuel industry

New measures to support sustainable aviation fuel industry

Monday, 04 September 2023

Government to introduce a revenue certainty scheme to support SAF production in the UK....

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Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life changing injury

Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life changing injury

Saturday, 02 September 2023

Recipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced....

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Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance

Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Travel and navigation app providers encouraged to ensure new technology offering more streamlined journeys is accessible to all users....

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Office of Rail and Road Chair Declan Collier reappointed for a second term

Office of Rail and Road Chair Declan Collier reappointed for a second term

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Declan Collier will continue to play a central role in tackling the challenges facing the rail and road sectors....

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Government re launch THINK! campaign in continued drive to improve road safety

Government re launch THINK! campaign in continued drive to improve road safety

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Campaign reminds people of important changes to the Highway Code....

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£43 million for A38 to tackle congestion and create jobs in Worcestershire

£43 million for A38 to tackle congestion and create jobs in Worcestershire

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Improvements to A38 Bromsgrove will reduce journey times and boost connectivity for residents in the West Midlands. ...

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North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport

North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Hydrogen-fueled airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks could provide greener and more efficient journeys. ...

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New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

Monday, 31 July 2023

Multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station will provide easier access to jobs and businesses in Bristol and the South West....

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Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Independent review will ensure that DVLA can continue to provide a licensing service to motorists and the public. ...

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UK announces historic boost to seafarers’ rights and welfare

UK announces historic boost to seafarers’ rights and welfare

Monday, 24 July 2023

UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. ...

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New study into running HS2 train services to Leeds launches

New study into running HS2 train services to Leeds launches

Monday, 17 July 2023

Study will assess potential options to run HS2 trains into Leeds city centre and reassess evidence to improve connectivity in Bradford. ...

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Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how

Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve

Monday, 17 July 2023

CAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the...

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Work on track to bring HS2 to Birmingham

Work on track to bring HS2 to Birmingham

Monday, 17 July 2023

The new Curzon Street Station will bring high-speed rail services to help connect cities and towns across the West Midlands and beyond. ...

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New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer

New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer

Friday, 14 July 2023

Take the Bus campaign encourages older people to make the most of free bus travel. ...

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Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding

Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Funding for the maritime sector to develop sustainable technologies that help connect people, goods and services in a cleaner, greener way....

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Interim Director General for Rail Infrastructure Group appointed

Interim Director General for Rail Infrastructure Group appointed

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Anit Chandarana announced as DfT’s Rail Infrastructure Group interim Director General....

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New global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforce

New global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforce

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

UK-led taskforce launched to address global skills challenges in aviation....

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53 train stations to benefit from tap in tap out rollout

53 train stations to benefit from tap in tap out rollout

Tuesday, 04 July 2023

Passengers across the South East of England will benefit from 'Pay As You Go' technology by the end of December 2023. ...

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Works complete on vital £82 million sea wall to protect coastal Dawlish rail route

Works complete on vital £82 million sea wall to protect coastal Dawlish rail route

Monday, 03 July 2023

Passengers in South West England will benefit from a new station and more reliable train journeys that will boost local and regional connections. ...

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'Get around for £2' this summer as bus fare cap extended until 31 October

'Get around for £2' this summer as bus fare cap extended until 31 October

Friday, 30 June 2023

The offer will be available for single bus tickets on over 5,000 routes in England (outside London), helping passengers save a third off the average t...

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Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost

Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve local transport connections and reduce journey times....

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Boost for logistics sector as government and industry collaborate to increase recruitment

Boost for logistics sector as government and industry collaborate to increase recruitment

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career in the sector....

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New plans to boost protections for airline passengers

New plans to boost protections for airline passengers

Monday, 26 June 2023

Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK....

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Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviators

Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviators

Friday, 23 June 2023

Funding to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to work in aviation and support the industry to address sustainability and new technologies. ...

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UK transport support package for Ukraine’s skies and seas

UK transport support package for Ukraine’s skies and seas

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

A new package of support includes virtual reality training for Ukrainian seafarers and secondments for air traffic controllers. ...

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