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New National Rail Security campaign starts today: 'See it. Say it. Sorted.'

New National Rail Security campaign starts today: 'See it. Say it. Sorted.'

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Campaign starts today at major railway stations and will be rolled out across the rest of network in England, Scotland and Wales....

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Major motorcycle safety milestone reached

Major motorcycle safety milestone reached

Tuesday, 01 November 2016

Over 400 motorcycle helmet types tested by the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme (SHARP)....

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Lord Ahmad outines benefits of Heathrow expansion to Scotland

Lord Ahmad outines benefits of Heathrow expansion to Scotland

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

A new runway at Heathrow would boost jobs across the UK....

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Lord Ahmad outlines benefits of Heathrow expansion to Northern Ireland

Lord Ahmad outlines benefits of Heathrow expansion to Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Heathrow expansion would boost Northern Irish economy....

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Government decides on new runway at Heathrow

Government decides on new runway at Heathrow

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Government Heathrow Airport announcement....

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Government gears up for zero emission future with plans for UK charging infrastructure

Government gears up for zero emission future with plans for UK charging infrastructure

Monday, 24 October 2016

Plans for more charging stations to encourage low emission vehicles....

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New course to warn of the dangers of drug driving

New course to warn of the dangers of drug driving

Monday, 24 October 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones announces a new course to educate drink drivers of the dangers of drug driving - helping improve road safety....

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A new generation of shipbuilders

A new generation of shipbuilders

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Shipping Minister John Hayes delivers a speech to the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights....

Businesses that work for all

Businesses that work for all

Monday, 17 October 2016

Aviation Minister Lord Ahmad speaks to the Institute of Directors, India about opportunities for business and trade....

We put the travelling public first

We put the travelling public first

Friday, 14 October 2016

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling sets out priorities for the Department for Transport....

Government announces improved compensation scheme for rail passengers

Government announces improved compensation scheme for rail passengers

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Transport Secretary announces improved compensation scheme for passengers if their train is more than 15 minutes late....

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£35 million boost for ultra low emission vehicles

£35 million boost for ultra low emission vehicles

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Funding committed to low emission taxis and motorbikes, plus more chargepoints for workplaces and residential streets....

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We will build HS2

We will build HS2

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling says the case for HS2 is strong. ...

Transport Secretary confirms government commitment to HS2

Transport Secretary confirms government commitment to HS2

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Chris Grayling also announces £70 million funding to support local communities and road safety along the route between London and the West Midlands....

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UK and China to increase flights between both countries in boost for Global Britain

UK and China to increase flights between both countries in boost for Global Britain

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

UK and China have agreed a deal to increase flights between the 2 nations....

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Minister of State outlines how new jobs are creating growth

Minister of State outlines how new jobs are creating growth

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

John Hayes outlines how the future is bright for the construction industry post Brexit....

UK secures historic deal to combat global aviation emissions

UK secures historic deal to combat global aviation emissions

Thursday, 06 October 2016

The UK has agreed a huge aviation climate deal with 190 countries. Airlines will offset emissions aiming for carbon neutral growth from 2020....

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Rail industry regulator gets 3 new board members

Rail industry regulator gets 3 new board members

Thursday, 29 September 2016

New non-executive directors join the board of the Office of Rail and Road....

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Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury to go ahead

Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury to go ahead

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Community groups to get more input under new rail plan for TransWilts line....

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Better journeys for passengers on the Cross Country network

Better journeys for passengers on the Cross Country network

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Arriva Cross Country to continue to run trains services stretching across Britain under new contract announced today....

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Better technology, data and enforcement will help us save lives

Better technology, data and enforcement will help us save lives

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones reports on progress in road safety....

New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety

New THINK! campaign to improve cyclists’ safety

Sunday, 25 September 2016

Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety....

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City of Derry airport to gain UK government support for vital air link

City of Derry airport to gain UK government support for vital air link

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

City of Derry airport in line for support from UK government to keep a vital air link to London open....

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New Chief Executive appointed at Vehicle Certification Agency

New Chief Executive appointed at Vehicle Certification Agency

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Pia Wilkes appointed as Chief Executive of Vehicle Certification Agency....

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Maritime critical to UK’s future success

Maritime critical to UK’s future success

Monday, 19 September 2016

Transport minister Lord Ahmad sets out maritime vision to meet challenges ahead....

£2 million available for community minibuses

£2 million available for community minibuses

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Residents, school and community groups to benefit from minibus fund....

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More drivers choose ultra low emission vehicles

More drivers choose ultra low emission vehicles

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Figures show record numbers of new ultra low emissions vehicles soaring. ...

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Rescue boat charities to benefit from £1 million government grant

Rescue boat charities to benefit from £1 million government grant

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund....

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Even before the first train runs, HS2 can benefit Scotland

Even before the first train runs, HS2 can benefit Scotland

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

HS2 Minister Andrew Jones tells Scotland’s engineers: we want you to help build HS2....

Package of measures announced to help improve resilience of Southern network

Package of measures announced to help improve resilience of Southern network

Thursday, 01 September 2016

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announces measures to improve running of the Southern network....

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