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Drug drive arrests on the rise

Drug drive arrests on the rise

Sunday, 28 February 2016

Road Safety Minister welcomes figures on the 1 year anniversary of new offence....

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UK Transport Minister Robert Goodwill pays tribute to Northern Ireland’s water rescue services

UK Transport Minister Robert Goodwill pays tribute to Northern Ireland’s water rescue services

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Minister hears how more than £300,000 of UK government funding awarded to water rescue charities in Northern Ireland is helping save lives....

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Trains, planes, buses and brains

Trains, planes, buses and brains

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Transport must do more for mental health, says Transport Minister Andrew Jones. ...

George Bradshaw address 2016

George Bradshaw address 2016

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Transport Secretary reaffirms the government’s commitment to the rail sector and the importance of continually embracing technology....

Transport Minister promotes UK transport infrastructure and industry in Singapore and Burma

Transport Minister promotes UK transport infrastructure and industry in Singapore and Burma

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Singapore and Burma to promote UK companies and transport expertise....

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The case for the Buses Bill

The case for the Buses Bill

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Bus Minister Andrew Jones lays out the case for the government’s Buses Bill....

Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen

Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The new railway will be named the Elizabeth line when it opens to passengers through central London in December 2018....

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New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy

New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy

Monday, 22 February 2016

The 3.5 mile South Devon Highway is expected to carry 35,000 vehicles a day once opened to deliver better journeys in the south west....

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Government gives £915,000 boost to water rescue charities

Government gives £915,000 boost to water rescue charities

Thursday, 18 February 2016

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

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New Buses Bill to deliver a better deal for the public

New Buses Bill to deliver a better deal for the public

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Reforms are set to make bus travel more passenger-friendly and give councils more freedom to improve services....

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The Buses Bill

The Buses Bill

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Bus Minister Andrew Jones explains the government’s forthcoming Buses Bill....

Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park

Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Aviation Minister hears how Cornwall Airport Newquay and its enterprise zone are boosting economic growth in the region....

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Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury

Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Consultation to give passengers and community groups more say over how local Wiltshire rail services are run....

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New funding for south west rail study

New funding for south west rail study

Tuesday, 09 February 2016

Funding for a study into improvements to railway infrastructure between London and Devon and Cornwall announced....

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Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise

Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise

Thursday, 04 February 2016

First South Western Trains Ltd and Stagecoach South West Ltd have been shortlisted to run the South Western rail franchise in June 2017....

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HS2 moves closer to construction as Transport Secretary officially opens Birmingham headquarters

HS2 moves closer to construction as Transport Secretary officially opens Birmingham headquarters

Thursday, 04 February 2016

Up to 1,000 staff to be employed at HS2 Ltd’s Birmingham headquarters, plus final petitions to the Phase One hybrid Bill heard....

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Leading change in the rail industry

Leading change in the rail industry

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Transport Secretary’s speech at the 2016 annual conference of the Rail Delivery Group....

East Riding’s roads get £16.7 million maintenance boost

East Riding’s roads get £16.7 million maintenance boost

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

DfT funding will support a 5 year programme to improve roads and journeys with A63, A1079 and A161 among roads to benefit in the first year....

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Launch of the Rail Supply Group’s sector strategy

Launch of the Rail Supply Group’s sector strategy

Monday, 01 February 2016

The rail supply chain now has an agreed plan for how it will grow in numbers, productivity and expertise....

Gareth Llewellyn appointed as DVSA's new Chief Executive

Gareth Llewellyn appointed as DVSA's new Chief Executive

Monday, 01 February 2016

Gareth Llewellyn will become the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Chief Executive on 1 April 2016....

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Record investment in transport network used to guarantee apprenticeships

Record investment in transport network used to guarantee apprenticeships

Thursday, 28 January 2016

A new transport skills strategy outlines plans to create apprenticeships in the road and rail sector....

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Aviation capacity vital priority for UK

Aviation capacity vital priority for UK

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin reaffirms commitment to new capacity in south east....

Roadwork rules change to reduce congestion

Roadwork rules change to reduce congestion

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Proposals to launch a major crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads and the start of 7-day working to be considered....

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The death of the tangerine ticket

The death of the tangerine ticket

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Rail Minister says that smart rail tickets are needed if we are to truly transform our railways....

£40 million to drive green car revolution across UK cities

£40 million to drive green car revolution across UK cities

Monday, 25 January 2016

Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes and London named as winners of multi-million fund to encourage drivers to go green....

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Government sells King’s Cross development stake to reduce the deficit

Government sells King’s Cross development stake to reduce the deficit

Friday, 22 January 2016

Investment in 67-acre site around King’s Cross sold for £371 million to help reduce the deficit and build economic security....

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We are reaching the ultra low emission vehicle tipping point

We are reaching the ultra low emission vehicle tipping point

Friday, 22 January 2016

Roads minister Andrew Jones hails rising ULEV sales and makes the case for better charging infrastructure....

Transport Secretary and Mayor set out vision for rail travel across London and the south east

Transport Secretary and Mayor set out vision for rail travel across London and the south east

Thursday, 21 January 2016

DfT and TfL set out a commitment to improve capacity and service levels across the region’s rail network....

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Women delivering Crossrail

Women delivering Crossrail

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Through Crossrail, women are forging careers some never thought possible....

Rail Minister Claire Perry celebrates contribution of women to Crossrail

Rail Minister Claire Perry celebrates contribution of women to Crossrail

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Europe’s largest construction project is challenging perceptions and helping to make construction an exciting and attractive career option for women....

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