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We need a sustainable railway

We need a sustainable railway

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Rail minister Claire Perry sets out her vision for a sustainable railway....

High speed rail and connected cities

High speed rail and connected cities

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Speech to launch ITC’s new report ‘High speed rail and connected cities - accessible places for growing economies.’...

Challenges in highways asset management

Challenges in highways asset management

Monday, 16 May 2016

Andrew Jones speaks to local authorities at the Technical Advisors Group Conference about the issues of asset management....

Have your say on the InterCity West Coast franchise

Have your say on the InterCity West Coast franchise

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Passengers are invited to have their say on the next InterCity West Coast franchise....

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Government launches £2 million competition to promote roll out of hydrogen fuelled fleet vehicles

Government launches £2 million competition to promote roll out of hydrogen fuelled fleet vehicles

Monday, 09 May 2016

Public and private sector fleets can get up to 75% off the cost of zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles....

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Government publishes findings of diesel emissions testing programme

Government publishes findings of diesel emissions testing programme

Thursday, 21 April 2016

Vehicles tested in the UK programme showed no evidence of car manufacturers, apart from the VW Group, fitting devices to defeat the approved emissions...

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Councils get new powers to tear down pointless road signs

Councils get new powers to tear down pointless road signs

Saturday, 16 April 2016

New rules mean unnecessary and out-of-date road signs can be removed from our roads from 22 April 2016....

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Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce to boost apprenticeships

Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce to boost apprenticeships

Friday, 15 April 2016

Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce to boost apprenticeships and ensure investment in transport delivers for young people....

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Lydd Airport made permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south east

Lydd Airport made permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south east

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Lydd Airport to be the permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south-east....

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Reappointment of members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board

Reappointment of members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board

Friday, 08 April 2016

Department for Transport announces the reappointment of 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board....

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Transport Secretary confirms date for A591 reopening

Transport Secretary confirms date for A591 reopening

Thursday, 07 April 2016

Storm-damaged route in Cumbria set to open in time for late spring bank holiday....

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Three train companies shortlisted to compete for West Midlands franchise

Three train companies shortlisted to compete for West Midlands franchise

Thursday, 07 April 2016

Names of train companies to compete for West Midlands franchise announced....

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Transport Minister Robert Goodwill calls for an increase in cycling and walking

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill calls for an increase in cycling and walking

Sunday, 27 March 2016

New government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot....

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HS2 takes major step forward

HS2 takes major step forward

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

HS2 Phase One bill passes third reading in House of Commons....

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From London to the north, HS2 offers boost to housing, jobs and economic growth

From London to the north, HS2 offers boost to housing, jobs and economic growth

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

HS2 to lead regeneration at Old Oak and Park Royal and helping local growth in Greater Manchester and Leeds thanks to new government funding. ...

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Three hour Scotland to London rail journeys on track

Three hour Scotland to London rail journeys on track

Monday, 21 March 2016

Governments agree joint aim on train times....

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£38 million fund will use F1 technology to design greener cars

£38 million fund will use F1 technology to design greener cars

Monday, 21 March 2016

Winners of government competition will develop ideas to cut vehicle emissions and help plug-in cars drive further....

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We are investing in Hastings

We are investing in Hastings

Friday, 18 March 2016

Roads Minister Andrew Jones delivers a speech on transport investment in Hastings....

Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers

Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers

Friday, 18 March 2016

Extra roads funding to help cut delays and boost local economy....

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A smarter vision for transport

A smarter vision for transport

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones explains how new technology and new ideas will change the way we travel....

The importance of the UK's maritime industry (Archived)

The importance of the UK's maritime industry (Archived)

Friday, 11 March 2016

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill outlines the government’s commitment to the UK maritime sector....

Robert Goodwill opens Maritime Knowledge Hub and tours new port terminal in Liverpool

Robert Goodwill opens Maritime Knowledge Hub and tours new port terminal in Liverpool

Friday, 11 March 2016

Transport Minister hears how a new Maritime Knowledge Hub and deep water container terminal will boost economic growth in Merseyside....

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New £5 million school bike training programme to create safe and confident young riders

New £5 million school bike training programme to create safe and confident young riders

Monday, 07 March 2016

Innovative training will help children and parents stay active and cycle safely....

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Transport Secretary in Norfolk to see government road investment providing faster, more reliable journeys

Transport Secretary in Norfolk to see government road investment providing faster, more reliable journeys

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Patrick McLoughlin visits 3 Department for Transport backed major road projects that will help the county’s thriving economy....

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Managing transport in an uncertain world

Managing transport in an uncertain world

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Long-term commitment will boost transport resilience....

Government plan to boost south east transport infrastructure

Government plan to boost south east transport infrastructure

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Study will look at ways to improve the performance of the transport network between junctions 10 and 16 of the M25....

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Hidden disabilities and air travel

Hidden disabilities and air travel

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Be sensitive to customers with different needs says Transport Minister Robert Goodwill. ...

Minister visits Wimbledon schools to inspire next generation to consider a career in transport

Minister visits Wimbledon schools to inspire next generation to consider a career in transport

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Transport Minister Lord Ahmad visits 3 schools in Wimbledon to encourage local students to consider a career in the transport sector....

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New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism

New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Competition aimed at heritage and community railways to make it easier to travel across the UK by rail launched....

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Transport Minister hands keys to owners of government funded new minibuses during visit to Derbyshire supplier

Transport Minister hands keys to owners of government funded new minibuses during visit to Derbyshire supplier

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Andrew Jones sees specially-fitted vehicles being delivered to community transport organisations as part of DfT’s £25 million fund....

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