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Unions suspend strike action on Southern Rail

Unions suspend strike action on Southern Rail

Thursday, 20 July 2017

ASLEF and the RMT suspend planned strike action on Southern Rail on 1, 2 and 4 August 2017....

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New improvements for rail passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north

New improvements for rail passengers in Wales, the midlands and the north

Thursday, 20 July 2017

The Department for Transport announces plans for new bi-mode trains for passengers with more seats and better on-board facilities....

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Transport Minister speaks at the Backing Beauty Reception

Transport Minister speaks at the Backing Beauty Reception

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

The Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP discusses good design in transport at an event hosted by ResPublica, the Woodland Trust and the National Trust....

Huge economic boost for Scotland as Transport Secretary confirms new HS2 routes

Huge economic boost for Scotland as Transport Secretary confirms new HS2 routes

Monday, 17 July 2017

HS2 will mean faster journeys for passengers travelling to and from Scotland....

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Huge economic boost for the north of England as Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes

Huge economic boost for the north of England as Transport Secretary confirms HS2 routes

Monday, 17 July 2017

Confirming high speed rail lines between Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and the East Midlands....

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First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs

First big HS2 contracts to build Britain’s new railway will support 16,000 jobs

Monday, 17 July 2017

Winners of £6.6 billion worth of major construction contracts for HS2 Phase One announced....

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Secretary of State for Transport addresses the Aviation Club Lunch

Secretary of State for Transport addresses the Aviation Club Lunch

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

The Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP discusses Heathrow, aviation strategy, airspace modernisation, the EU and the long-term prospects for aviation....

Transport investment boost to apprenticeships and skills

Transport investment boost to apprenticeships and skills

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Major investment in road and rail could make up to 35,000 apprenticeship opportunities....

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Dementia friendly transport

Dementia friendly transport

Thursday, 06 July 2017

Paul Maynard outlines how transport is improving for people with dementia at the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Transport Conference....

Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketing

Bristol commuters to benefit from new fleet of modern spacious trains and smart ticketing

Thursday, 06 July 2017

Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers....

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Government publishes £6.1 billion programme of upgrades to major roads and motorways

Government publishes £6.1 billion programme of upgrades to major roads and motorways

Thursday, 29 June 2017

£6.1 billion programme of road improvements announced as part of the government's £23 billion upgrade to the road network in England....

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Almost £1 million awarded to 66 water rescue charities

Almost £1 million awarded to 66 water rescue charities

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training....

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Lord Callanan’s keynote address to ABTA Travel Matters conference

Lord Callanan’s keynote address to ABTA Travel Matters conference

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Lord Callanan discusses Brexit and the future of aviation at the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Travel Matters conference....

Female engineers play a vital role in Britain’s transport industry

Female engineers play a vital role in Britain’s transport industry

Thursday, 22 June 2017

On International Women in Engineering Day Transport Minister John Hayes encourages women to consider a career in engineering....

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HS2 will be an integral part of our national rail network, and it will make the whole work better

HS2 will be an integral part of our national rail network, and it will make the whole work better

Thursday, 22 June 2017

HS2 will create space on existing lines for new commuter, intercity and freight services....

Bidders for 2 rail franchises named by government

Bidders for 2 rail franchises named by government

Thursday, 22 June 2017

Announcing companies in the running for the new West Coast Partnership and South Eastern rail franchise....

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Government confirms £173.5 million funding to improve transport in Leeds

Government confirms £173.5 million funding to improve transport in Leeds

Friday, 21 April 2017

Leeds to get high frequency ‘busways’, improved park and ride facilities and better stops and signs through funding....

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Government publishes £1.2 billion plan to increase cycling and walking

Government publishes £1.2 billion plan to increase cycling and walking

Friday, 21 April 2017

Cycling and walking investment strategy released....

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Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner

Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Transport Minister John Hayes appoints Richard Turfitt as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner....

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New Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport

New Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport

Tuesday, 18 April 2017

Bernadette Kelly is the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport....

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New Lower Thames Crossing to cut congestion and create thousands of jobs

New Lower Thames Crossing to cut congestion and create thousands of jobs

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

Preferred route for a new Lower Thames Crossing and A13 widening announced....

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Motor racing boost to English tourism

Motor racing boost to English tourism

Friday, 07 April 2017

New laws will allow motor racing events on closed public roads in England....

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New minibuses to improve rural mobility

New minibuses to improve rural mobility

Thursday, 06 April 2017

Community groups across the country have been awarded funding to buy new minibuses....

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Bidding opens for £490 million road funding

Bidding opens for £490 million road funding

Thursday, 06 April 2017

Councils asked to bid for funding to target congested local roads....

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Law change provides equal treatment for disabled taxi users

Law change provides equal treatment for disabled taxi users

Thursday, 06 April 2017

Law change makes it illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users. ...

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New route to provide better journeys in Somerset

New route to provide better journeys in Somerset

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

A358 upgrade to boost business and tourism in south-west....

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First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise

First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western franchise

Monday, 27 March 2017

Passengers to enjoy more space, more services and faster journeys as First MTR South Western Trains Limited wins South Western rail franchise....

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All Party Parliamentary Design and Innovation group address

All Party Parliamentary Design and Innovation group address

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

John Hayes sets out the government’s action on moving to a zero-emission driving future....

£23 million boost for hydrogen powered vehicles and infrastructure

£23 million boost for hydrogen powered vehicles and infrastructure

Saturday, 18 March 2017

Funding to accelerate the take up of hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure. ...

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New traffic commissioners appointed in England

New traffic commissioners appointed in England

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Tim Blackmore OBE and Simon Evans appointed as new traffic commissioners....

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