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Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the West Midlands

Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the West Midlands

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Rail Minister Paul Maynard announces a host of extra benefits and services for passengers in the West Midlands....

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Government announces £20 million fund for new railway stations

Government announces £20 million fund for new railway stations

Friday, 26 August 2016

Rail Minister Paul Maynard announces funding for new stations which will deliver better journeys, boost local economies and link communities....

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Manchester to Sheffield Trans Pennine road tunnel routes shortlisted

Manchester to Sheffield Trans Pennine road tunnel routes shortlisted

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Routes shortlisted for Trans-Pennine tunnel. ...

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Study shows Oxford to Cambridge Expressway improvements could boost the economy

Study shows Oxford to Cambridge Expressway improvements could boost the economy

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Study setting out the case to improve connections between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge launched....

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Study shows A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

Study shows A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Study stating case to upgrade key parts of the A1 in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire released....

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New bus station and car park in £29 million Lincoln investment

New bus station and car park in £29 million Lincoln investment

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Government transport funding in Lincoln will create up to 200 jobs and deliver an economic boost worth £9 million a year. ...

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£2 million to improve roads using new technology

£2 million to improve roads using new technology

Thursday, 11 August 2016

£2 million fund for councils to improve motorists' journeys using new technology....

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Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announced

Better journeys for rail passengers and boost for Derby train industry as new East Anglia franchise announced

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Enhanced services and faster trains across East Anglia franchise including new trains from Bombardier....

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling visits £500 million projects set to boost the north west

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling visits £500 million projects set to boost the north west

Friday, 05 August 2016

Transport Minister visits Manchester Airport relief road and Port of Liverpool....

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Major roundabout improvements boost for Gloucester commuters

Major roundabout improvements boost for Gloucester commuters

Thursday, 28 July 2016

Upgrade to Elmbridge Court roundabout given go-ahead. ...

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Government awards £30 million funding for cleaner, greener bus journeys

Government awards £30 million funding for cleaner, greener bus journeys

Monday, 25 July 2016

Thirteen winners receive share of low emission bus fund to add 326 new buses to their fleets....

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Transport Secretary receives progress report on plan to get Midlands economy firing

Transport Secretary receives progress report on plan to get Midlands economy firing

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Chris Grayling visits Derby as work progresses on regional transport strategy to power the Midlands Engine....

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Investing in the Midlands

Investing in the Midlands

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling delivers a speech on transport investment in the Midlands....

Government reassures GTR staff over jobs

Government reassures GTR staff over jobs

Monday, 11 July 2016

Government reassures GTR on-board staff about their role in future franchises....

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New measures to help Britain lead the way in developing driverless technology

New measures to help Britain lead the way in developing driverless technology

Monday, 11 July 2016

Have your say on the use of advanced driver assistance systems and ‘self-driving’ technologies in cars on British roads....

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Free electric vehicle parking space for thousands in Milton Keynes

Free electric vehicle parking space for thousands in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Transport Minister visits Milton Keynes to launch 15,000 free parking spaces for electric vehicles as part of the town's Go Ultra Low City scheme....

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Firms get ready to bid for HS2 opportunities

Firms get ready to bid for HS2 opportunities

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Patrick McLoughlin encourages companies to take advantage of the fantastic opportunities offered by HS2....

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Transport Secretary announces proposed site for Operation Stack lorry area

Transport Secretary announces proposed site for Operation Stack lorry area

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

New lorry area to be created near Stanford in Kent to ease issues caused by Operation Stack....

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DfT launches £60 million competition to support sustainable travel

DfT launches £60 million competition to support sustainable travel

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Councils invited to apply for a share of £60 million of new funding to support sustainable travel....

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Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network

Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network

Monday, 04 July 2016

South Western rail franchise competition specification documents released for bidders....

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First of new generation of high tech trains takes maiden voyage on Great Western Railway

First of new generation of high tech trains takes maiden voyage on Great Western Railway

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Transport Secretary looks 'back to the future' as new government-funded trains take a step closer to entering passenger service....

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Cash boost for cleaner, greener vans and lorries

Cash boost for cleaner, greener vans and lorries

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones announces £19 million funding to help freight industry cut vehicle emissions and unveils accreditation scheme....

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Investment in infrastructure is now even more important

Investment in infrastructure is now even more important

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

The UK must be seen to be open for business and building the infrastructure it needs....

Financial help for property owners affected by HS2 extended route to Crewe

Financial help for property owners affected by HS2 extended route to Crewe

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Property compensation and assistance package now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe....

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Rip off pedicabs to be driven off the road under new proposals

Rip off pedicabs to be driven off the road under new proposals

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Rip-off pedicab drivers who charge extortionate fares to take passengers on short journeys are to be driven off the road under government proposals....

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Driverless cars are the future, not science fiction

Driverless cars are the future, not science fiction

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Roads Minister Andrew Jones sets out reforms to motor insurance so driverless cars can be covered....

Rail tourism winners announced

Rail tourism winners announced

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Heritage and community rail-related tourism winners released. ...

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£21 million green transport funding to support job creation and clean up air quality

£21 million green transport funding to support job creation and clean up air quality

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Successful schemes get funding to improve lives and increase access to jobs....

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Bus Services Bill to help deliver more regular services for passengers

Bus Services Bill to help deliver more regular services for passengers

Sunday, 22 May 2016

New buses bill will give councils new powers to deliver better journeys for passengers, and help cut rush hour congestion....

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Queen’s Speech debate: Transport and Infrastructure

Queen’s Speech debate: Transport and Infrastructure

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin sets out the government’s plans for transport and infrastructure....

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