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Britain’s high speed future provides opportunity for all

Britain’s high speed future provides opportunity for all

Wednesday, 03 October 2018

Nusrat Ghani has met students enrolling at the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham....

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Rail passengers to benefit from ‘one click’ compensation

Rail passengers to benefit from ‘one click’ compensation

Monday, 01 October 2018

Simple one-click' automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers....

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London Newquay flights secured for further 4 years

London Newquay flights secured for further 4 years

Monday, 01 October 2018

Service will see daily flights between Newquay Airport and London Gatwick, with 3 return flights on weekdays and 2 per day at weekends....

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Innovative ideas to transform UK rail in line to bid for millions in government grants

Innovative ideas to transform UK rail in line to bid for millions in government grants

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

First of a Kind competition is seeking ideas to decarbonise the railway and improve the passenger experience in rail stations....

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Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Summit aims to unlock huge economic opportunities and create a cleaner future....

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£200 million Derby rail upgrade works to deliver more reliable services and tackle bottlenecks, says Rail Minister

£200 million Derby rail upgrade works to deliver more reliable services and tackle bottlenecks, says Rail Minister

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Derby station gets £200 million of government investment in upgrades including new platform, new track layout and upgraded signalling....

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Cyclists in Buckinghamshire set to benefit from new cycleway

Cyclists in Buckinghamshire set to benefit from new cycleway

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Walking and cycling minister Jesse Norman welcomes new cycleway between Aylesbury Station and Waddesdon Manor, created by a £1 million investment. ...

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Young engineers demonstrate readiness for a zero emissions future

Young engineers demonstrate readiness for a zero emissions future

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

Young British engineers have been showing off cutting-edge green engineering skills to the world at the international Zero Emission Vehicle Summit....

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Funding boost for green last mile delivery bikes

Funding boost for green last mile delivery bikes

Monday, 10 September 2018

Government gives £2 million to support the uptake of e-cargo bikes....

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Government supports study into potential of new Yorkshire bypass

Government supports study into potential of new Yorkshire bypass

Friday, 07 September 2018

New bypass could reduce congestion in Shipley....

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New digital service to minimise disruptive roadworks

New digital service to minimise disruptive roadworks

Saturday, 01 September 2018

New digital data system will help drivers plan their journeys and avoid roadworks....

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Brian Johnson appointed Chief Executive of MCA

Brian Johnson appointed Chief Executive of MCA

Thursday, 30 August 2018

Brian Johnson to replace Sir Alan Massey as the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s new Chief Executive....

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ORR Chair announced: Declan Collier

ORR Chair announced: Declan Collier

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Declan Collier announced as the preferred candidate for the role of Office of Rail and Road Chair....

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Thousands to benefit from new Congleton bypass

Thousands to benefit from new Congleton bypass

Monday, 20 August 2018

Department for Transport to provide £45 million for a project to build a new 3.5-kilometre bypass in Congleton....

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First permanent non executive chair appointed at the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)

First permanent non executive chair appointed at the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)

Monday, 20 August 2018

New non-executive chair will take up role in October. ...

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Sussex economy boosted by multimillion pound road improvements

Sussex economy boosted by multimillion pound road improvements

Sunday, 19 August 2018

Newhaven Port access road scheme will move HGVs away from unsuitable local roads and help create jobs....

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New plans to update road safety laws to protect cyclists and pedestrians

New plans to update road safety laws to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Saturday, 11 August 2018

Consultation to look at whether a new offence equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving should be introduced for dangerous cyclists...

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Train firms and tech experts unite to revolutionise rail travel

Train firms and tech experts unite to revolutionise rail travel

Tuesday, 07 August 2018

Plans for greater sharing of train data released. ...

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Department for Transport to invest record amounts in small businesses

Department for Transport to invest record amounts in small businesses

Monday, 06 August 2018

One third of Department for Transport procurement spending to be committed towards small and medium-sized enterprises....

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Government kick starts work on Future of Mobility Grand Challenge

Government kick starts work on Future of Mobility Grand Challenge

Sunday, 29 July 2018

New plans could be the start of an exciting and profound change in how people, goods and services move around the country....

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Extra powers to prevent the misuse of drones

Extra powers to prevent the misuse of drones

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Consultation on the safe use and effective regulation of drones....

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Aviation Minister meets Norwich students at cutting edge training academy

Aviation Minister meets Norwich students at cutting edge training academy

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Aviation Minster visits International Aviation Academy students who will shape the UK's aviation future....

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Next steps towards a fully inclusive transport network

Next steps towards a fully inclusive transport network

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

New strategy will improve accessibility across all types of travel for people with visible and less visible disabilities....

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Sir Mark Worthington appointed as Independent HS2 Construction Commissioner

Sir Mark Worthington appointed as Independent HS2 Construction Commissioner

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

The new HS2 Construction Commissioner will investigate unresolved disputes and provide independent advice on how to make a complaint....

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Yorkshire apprentices will take leading role in UK’s railway future

Yorkshire apprentices will take leading role in UK’s railway future

Monday, 23 July 2018

National College for High Speed Rail graduates are gaining the crucial skills and experience needed to deliver HS2 and create the future rail network....

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UK and French Transport ministers meet

UK and French Transport ministers meet

Friday, 20 July 2018

Jo Johnson meets French Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne for a productive exchange of ideas....

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Tim Peake joins mission to inspire future engineers as The Holiday Makers challenge blasts off at Farnborough Airshow

Tim Peake joins mission to inspire future engineers as The Holiday Makers challenge blasts off at Farnborough Airshow

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Children encouraged to get making this summer as part of the Year of Engineering, a government campaign to show young people how they could shape the ...

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Haulage and Trailers Act bolsters EU exit preparations

Haulage and Trailers Act bolsters EU exit preparations

Thursday, 19 July 2018

New powers provide reassurance for hauliers to continue planning for a smooth EU exit....

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New powers to kick start the rollout of electric chargepoints across the nation

New powers to kick start the rollout of electric chargepoints across the nation

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The new laws will improve consumer confidence in charging electric vehicles and modernise insurance rules....

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Transport industry leading the way in apprenticeships

Transport industry leading the way in apprenticeships

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

'Transport infrastructure skills strategy: 2 years on' report shows how investment is helping to create apprenticeships and fill future skills gaps....

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