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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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Transport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissions

Transport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissions

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The council will provide expertise and top-level oversight for the Maritime 2050 strategy, to help achieve its 185 recommendations....

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Better bus services for Kent thanks to £16 million funding boost

Better bus services for Kent thanks to £16 million funding boost

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Additional funding will help lower bus fares, improve punctuality and reduce journey times....

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Multimillion pound competition to find cutting edge rail technology launches for its seventh year

Multimillion pound competition to find cutting edge rail technology launches for its seventh year

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Government funding to be awarded for new concepts that will transform rail travel for passengers and increase value for money....

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Transport Secretary bolsters HS2 board to oversee project’s successful delivery

Transport Secretary bolsters HS2 board to oversee project’s successful delivery

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Refreshed leadership team to propel the construction of HS2 while ensuring costs are kept under control....

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Transport Secretary confirms £18 million to protect vital services in Greater Manchester

Transport Secretary confirms £18 million to protect vital services in Greater Manchester

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Extraordinary funding settlement will enable the city’s transport network to recover from the impact of the pandemic....

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Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, reappointed as Chair of Network Rail

Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, reappointed as Chair of Network Rail

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Network Rail Chair will continue to play a prominent role in bringing about rail reform....

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Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

Monday, 05 June 2023

Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are accessible to everyone. ...

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Work begins on Cambridge’s new rail station

Work begins on Cambridge’s new rail station

Monday, 05 June 2023

New train station to boost jobs and homes in the area and bring together world-leading academics at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus....

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UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as government hands over presidency of International Transport Forum

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as government hands over presidency of International Transport Forum

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Transport Secretary highlights devastating impact war has had on Ukraine transport infrastructure and calls for changes to ITF rules to adapt to unpre...

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£72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north

£72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

This package will improve the passenger experience by having more reliable trains and fewer delays. ...

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Millions of people to benefit from £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes

Millions of people to benefit from £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Funding will ease congestion across cities, transform the school run and provide a boost to high street businesses. ...

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Government extends £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services

Government extends £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Additional funding will help passengers save money on fares and support vulnerable bus routes....

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UK US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

UK US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

Sunday, 14 May 2023

UK and US to work together to reduce aviation emissions and accelerate development of sustainable aviation fuel. ...

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Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express's contract. ...

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UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads

UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Legislation change allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on roads will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the ai...

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National Highways Chair moves on as fixed term comes to an end

National Highways Chair moves on as fixed term comes to an end

Friday, 05 May 2023

Dipesh Shah, who helped oversee the second road investment strategy, will step down from his role at the end of the year....

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Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT

Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Jo Shanmugalingam brings significant experience from across government departments....

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Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England

Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Councils in England mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct. ...

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