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Half of department’s rail operators now delivering improved delay repay compensation

Half of department’s rail operators now delivering improved delay repay compensation

Tuesday, 02 April 2019

Passengers on 50% of DfT operated franchises are now eligible for improved compensation schemes when their trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more....

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Triple bill of better compensation, new trains and faster services on Greater Anglia

Triple bill of better compensation, new trains and faster services on Greater Anglia

Tuesday, 02 April 2019

Delay Repay 15 launched on Greater Anglia....

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£201 million road repair fund to resurface extra 1,000 miles

£201 million road repair fund to resurface extra 1,000 miles

Sunday, 31 March 2019

Extra £50 million to councils for potholes and flood resilience plus £151 million to reward best practice examples....

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Transport Minister commends invaluable work to tackle knife crime on railways

Transport Minister commends invaluable work to tackle knife crime on railways

Friday, 29 March 2019

Andrew Jones views British Transport Police tactics to stop railway knife crime....

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Bus revolution to put power in passengers' hands

Bus revolution to put power in passengers' hands

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Funding for platform enabling app developers to utilise location information about buses....

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New homes and jobs thanks to Sunderland road upgrade

New homes and jobs thanks to Sunderland road upgrade

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Dual carriageway will cut journey times and support 1,000 new homes....

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£54 million funding approved to improve Shrewsbury traffic

£54 million funding approved to improve Shrewsbury traffic

Thursday, 21 March 2019

North West Relief Road given £54 million to provide new route taking traffic out of the town centre....

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£23 million government funding boost to cycling and walking nationwide

£23 million government funding boost to cycling and walking nationwide

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Communities to benefit from multimillion pound investment to rejuvenate cycling and walking across England....

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Continued EU access for UK airlines, hauliers and bus and coach operators agreed

Continued EU access for UK airlines, hauliers and bus and coach operators agreed

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Flights and access for hauliers and passenger transport between the UK and EU will continue whatever the Brexit outcome....

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Transport laws to be reviewed to improve everyday journeys

Transport laws to be reviewed to improve everyday journeys

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

Review announced in government's 'Future of mobility: urban strategy' to explore regulation around new transport modes....

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New extended drone no fly zone in place from today

New extended drone no fly zone in place from today

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force....

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'Delay Repay 15' secured for GWR passengers

'Delay Repay 15' secured for GWR passengers

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Scheme will mean people are compensated fairly and quickly....

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New funding to support young women into maritime careers

New funding to support young women into maritime careers

Friday, 08 March 2019

Roadshows aim to inspire young people with the possibilities the maritime sector offers....

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Transport ministers call on industry to become leaders in gender equality

Transport ministers call on industry to become leaders in gender equality

Friday, 08 March 2019

Ministers seek to drive positive change for women in the transport industry....

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Flights protected in no deal Brexit scenario

Flights protected in no deal Brexit scenario

Thursday, 07 March 2019

Plans reaffirm the fact that passengers can book flights with confidence....

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Modernising our airspace among the most pressing of tasks, says Transport Secretary

Modernising our airspace among the most pressing of tasks, says Transport Secretary

Wednesday, 06 March 2019

Chris Grayling's speech at the Airport Operators Association annual dinner explains that reforming our airspace is vital....

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An airspace fit for the 21st century

An airspace fit for the 21st century

Wednesday, 06 March 2019

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling describes how reforming UK airspace is among the most ‘pressing of tasks’ at Airport Operators Association annual d...

THINK! campaign introduces the ‘Road Whisperer’ who says it’s OK to be nervous

THINK! campaign introduces the ‘Road Whisperer’ who says it’s OK to be nervous

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

Confidence on the road comes with time and practice....

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Transport Minister calls on the aviation industry to address the gender gap

Transport Minister calls on the aviation industry to address the gender gap

Sunday, 03 March 2019

The aviation industry needs to make the best use of the female talent in this country....

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New chair announced for transport efficiency taskforce

New chair announced for transport efficiency taskforce

Friday, 01 March 2019

Mike Brown to chair Transport Infrastructure Efficiency Taskforce....

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New road to cut Worcester congestion

New road to cut Worcester congestion

Friday, 01 March 2019

A new dual carriageway is predicted to halve peak journey times along the A4440 and pave the way for up to 5,600 new homes....

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Aviation minister meets airlines and allergy sufferers to improve flying for those with nut allergies

Aviation minister meets airlines and allergy sufferers to improve flying for those with nut allergies

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Government wants to see improved clarity and consistency in how the sector deals with allergies....

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Government to consult on ban on 10 year old tyres to boost road safety

Government to consult on ban on 10 year old tyres to boost road safety

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Government to consult on options on banning older tyres....

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New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse

New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Legislation coming into force next month to extend airport ‘no-fly’ zones and partnership announced with Jessops to raise awareness of responsible dro...

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Transport Secretary announces £22 million investment in Plymouth link road

Transport Secretary announces £22 million investment in Plymouth link road

Friday, 15 February 2019

Scheme will provide vital extra capacity on Plymouth’s road network and help cut journey times....

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Grayling announces new Dawlish sea wall as part of £2 billion investment in south west

Grayling announces new Dawlish sea wall as part of £2 billion investment in south west

Friday, 15 February 2019

Government has published a report outlining funding to transform connectivity throughout the south-west region....

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UK Transport Secretary continues to fund direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London

UK Transport Secretary continues to fund direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Subsidy for direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted confirmed to continue to May 2021....

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Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans

Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Agreement would create a package of measures aimed at improving the railways for all users on match days....

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New guidance on taxi licensing to protect passengers

New guidance on taxi licensing to protect passengers

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Rules would make sure that drivers are fit to carry passengers....

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Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport

Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Speaking at the Smart Transport conference Jesse Norman MP discusses the future connected challenges of transport plus environmentally focused schemes...

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