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Transport Minister opens Intertek’s new vehicle testing lab in Milton Keynes

Transport Minister opens Intertek’s new vehicle testing lab in Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Ultra low emission vehicles are the future of transport, and their development is being led by UK experts....

Government announces £5.5 million to repair Calderdale bridge

Government announces £5.5 million to repair Calderdale bridge

Sunday, 17 January 2016

£5.5 million to repair the flood damaged Elland Bridge and to build a temporary footbridge to keep the Calderdale community connected....

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Transport Secretary announces plans to reopen A591 in Cumbria following Storm Desmond and Eva

Transport Secretary announces plans to reopen A591 in Cumbria following Storm Desmond and Eva

Thursday, 14 January 2016

The storm-damaged A591 is set to reopen by the end of May 2016....

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New Milton Keynes testing laboratory supports Britain’s booming plug in vehicle market

New Milton Keynes testing laboratory supports Britain’s booming plug in vehicle market

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Transport Minister opens state-of-the-art electric and hybrid vehicle testing facility....

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Government is committed to UK maritime growth

Government is committed to UK maritime growth

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

The Royal Yachting Association upholds maritime standards, but it also contributes to our maritime economy....

Transport Secretary sees thriving UK marine sector at London Boat Show

Transport Secretary sees thriving UK marine sector at London Boat Show

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Patrick McLoughlin meets next generation of boat designers keeping Britain ahead of the worldwide competition....

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Transport sector all geared up for winter weather

Transport sector all geared up for winter weather

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Transport operators have robust plans in place to keep the transport network going in the event of bad weather....

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Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation

Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

A world in which passengers can choose how they pay, whether by payment cards, smartphones or wearable tokens, is closer than ever....

Roll out of smart ticketing will improve bus, rail and tram journeys for millions

Roll out of smart ticketing will improve bus, rail and tram journeys for millions

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes progress as biggest 5 UK bus operators announce contactless travel for all buses by 2022....

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Transport Secretary visits Gatwick Airport to launch Oyster and contactless payments

Transport Secretary visits Gatwick Airport to launch Oyster and contactless payments

Monday, 11 January 2016

Pay as you go using Oyster and contactless has been introduced at Gatwick Airport, making journeys more convenient for rail passengers....

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Government announces £3.3 million for Tadcaster bridges

Government announces £3.3 million for Tadcaster bridges

Sunday, 10 January 2016

Funding for the restoration of the Tadcaster Bridge and the construction of a temporary footbridge....

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Transport Secretary tours £700 million Victoria tube station upgrade

Transport Secretary tours £700 million Victoria tube station upgrade

Thursday, 07 January 2016

Patrick McLoughlin sees scale of improvements that will transform over 2 million journeys a week....

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£20 million Leeds station entrance opens up access to city’s development

£20 million Leeds station entrance opens up access to city’s development

Monday, 04 January 2016

20,000 people a day will use new entrance, improving journeys at one of UK’s busiest train stations....

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Hundreds of cleaner buses for England’s towns and city centres

Hundreds of cleaner buses for England’s towns and city centres

Sunday, 03 January 2016

Upgraded buses will complete more than a million greener journeys a year helping improve air quality...

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Britain marks 50 years of seatbelt safety

Britain marks 50 years of seatbelt safety

Sunday, 03 January 2016

Thousands of lives have been saved since the first seatbelt law was passed 50 years ago. ...

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£40 million to help rebuild flood hit roads for people in Cumbria and Lancashire

£40 million to help rebuild flood hit roads for people in Cumbria and Lancashire

Sunday, 27 December 2015

The government will provide funding to help repair flood-damaged roads and bridges in Cumbria and Lancashire....

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Better journeys for rail customers as new Northern and TransPennine Express franchises confirmed

Better journeys for rail customers as new Northern and TransPennine Express franchises confirmed

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

The Department for Transport has officially signed the Northern and TransPennine Express contracts....

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Rail passengers in north Cambridgeshire set for bigger say in services

Rail passengers in north Cambridgeshire set for bigger say in services

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

‘Hereward’ Line designated as a community rail service....

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Government unveils host of measures to further improve road safety

Government unveils host of measures to further improve road safety

Monday, 21 December 2015

New measures to help learner drivers and punish dangerous drivers....

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Transport Secretary unveils major boost for Crewe economy

Transport Secretary unveils major boost for Crewe economy

Monday, 21 December 2015

Patrick McLoughlin opens £26.5 million dual carriageway commemorating local figure David Whitby....

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The UK's new search and rescue helicopter base at Prestwick

The UK's new search and rescue helicopter base at Prestwick

Friday, 18 December 2015

UK government has put £2 billion into search and rescue and has spent over £70 million of that on facilities and helicopters at Prestwick. ...

UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport

UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Robert Goodwill launches improved search and rescue helicopter service for Scotland and sees progress made on Glasgow Airport tramlink...

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Driving with a hangover can land you with a criminal record

Driving with a hangover can land you with a criminal record

Thursday, 17 December 2015

THINK! highlights the risks of driving the morning after a big night out....

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Moving road transport forward

Moving road transport forward

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Speech to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association on autonomous emergency braking, intelligent mobility and air quality....

New plug in grant will treble number of greener cars on Britain’s roads

New plug in grant will treble number of greener cars on Britain’s roads

Thursday, 17 December 2015

More than 100,000 motorists to benefit from £400 million fund focused on greenest vehicles....

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UK secures EU rule change to make cycling safer

UK secures EU rule change to make cycling safer

Thursday, 17 December 2015

The UK has delivered changes to EU law to require all new lorries to be fitted with improved mirrors, ensuring the safety of cyclists....

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New £120 million Bexhill Hastings road opens to boost East Sussex economy

New £120 million Bexhill Hastings road opens to boost East Sussex economy

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Transport Minister welcomes new route that will cut journey times and support thousands of new homes and jobs....

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Passengers asked for views on next West Midlands rail franchise

Passengers asked for views on next West Midlands rail franchise

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Have your say on the future of the West Midlands’ rail services....

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Robert Goodwill hails Newcastle International Airport success story

Robert Goodwill hails Newcastle International Airport success story

Monday, 14 December 2015

Aviation Minister opens new £14 million departure lounge for passengers in the north-east and across the Northern Powerhouse....

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Government confirms support for airport expansion in the south east

Government confirms support for airport expansion in the south east

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Government statement on airport expansion in the south-east....

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