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Milestone for Northern Powerhouse as UK’s first tram train unveiled in Sheffield

Milestone for Northern Powerhouse as UK’s first tram train unveiled in Sheffield

Thursday, 10 December 2015

The UK's first ever tram train has been unveiled in South Yorkshire....

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Massive boost to rail services in the north east brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Massive boost to rail services in the north east brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd....

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Massive boost to rail services in the north west brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Massive boost to rail services in the north west brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd....

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Boost to rail services in Scotland as UK government awards next TransPennine Express franchise

Boost to rail services in Scotland as UK government awards next TransPennine Express franchise

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd....

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Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Massive boost to rail services brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd....

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Massive boost to rail services across Yorkshire and the Humber brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Massive boost to rail services across Yorkshire and the Humber brings Northern Powerhouse to life

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government intends to award Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, and TransPennine Express franchise to First Trans Pennine Express Ltd....

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Government’s rail investment plan forges ahead

Government’s rail investment plan forges ahead

Monday, 07 December 2015

Transport secretary welcomes rail investment in West Yorkshire economy....

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Investing in Welsh transport

Investing in Welsh transport

Thursday, 03 December 2015

As we invest billions in transport, Welsh businesses are already benefiting....

Transport Secretary pledges to build a new transport legacy for Wales

Transport Secretary pledges to build a new transport legacy for Wales

Thursday, 03 December 2015

Patrick McLoughlin sees how UK government investment is improving transport in Wales ahead of a keynote speech to the CBI....

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UK government pledges bold ambition for electric cars

UK government pledges bold ambition for electric cars

Thursday, 03 December 2015

Government reaffirms UK’s commitment for almost all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050 at Paris COP21 conference....

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New contract to make journeys better for West Midlands rail passengers

New contract to make journeys better for West Midlands rail passengers

Thursday, 03 December 2015

£13 million package of improvements in new contract that will see London Midland continue to run services until October 2017....

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New regional air routes offer fast journeys across UK and Europe

New regional air routes offer fast journeys across UK and Europe

Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Aviation Minister Robert Goodwill backs routes to bring new business and visitors for whole country....

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HS2 Phase Two: answer to urgent question regarding route and station choices

HS2 Phase Two: answer to urgent question regarding route and station choices

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

Answer to Tristram Hunt MP asking the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the route and station choices for HS2....

New THINK! campaign to target those who still think it’s okay to have a couple of drinks before they get behind the wheel

New THINK! campaign to target those who still think it’s okay to have a couple of drinks before they get behind the wheel

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

A new campaign has launched to urge everyone to THINK! before drinking and driving....

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We are making the Midlands an engine for growth

We are making the Midlands an engine for growth

Friday, 27 November 2015

As the government invests more in rail than for generations, East Midlands rail firms are helping make the region an engine for growth....

Department for Transport’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015

Department for Transport’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the Department for Transport’s budget over the course of this pa...

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As an island nation, our ports are critical for trade

As an island nation, our ports are critical for trade

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Why we need to invest in new seafaring talent if we are to boost maritime growth....

Air travel and alcohol don't always mix

Air travel and alcohol don't always mix

Monday, 23 November 2015

We need an open, public debate about airline passengers who become disruptive after drinking....

The 29th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization

The 29th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization

Monday, 23 November 2015

The IMO brings the international maritime industry together....

New Chair of the British Transport Police Authority announced

New Chair of the British Transport Police Authority announced

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Esther McVey to play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of railway policing....

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Women in rail

Women in rail

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

The rail sector is not hiring or promoting sufficient numbers of women....

End of the road for grey speed cameras

End of the road for grey speed cameras

Saturday, 14 November 2015

All working speed cameras will be yellow by October 2016....

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Sharm el Sheikh: government statement 13 November 2015

Sharm el Sheikh: government statement 13 November 2015

Friday, 13 November 2015

Government statement giving update on flights to the UK from Sharm el-Sheikh....

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A driving test fit for the 21st century

A driving test fit for the 21st century

Friday, 13 November 2015

New proposals to improve the driving test, including incentives to be better prepared, form part of a consultation launched by government today....

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Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin reappoints 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) board

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin reappoints 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) board

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Announces the reappointment of 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) board....

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Regions to be offered legal powers to transform transport

Regions to be offered legal powers to transform transport

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Proposals to put bodies like Transport for the North on a statutory footing....

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Contactless payments and Oyster to make travel to and from Gatwick Airport seamless

Contactless payments and Oyster to make travel to and from Gatwick Airport seamless

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Gatwick Airport and 5 other stations to accept pay as you go Oyster and contactless payments. ...

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HS2 for Scotland

HS2 for Scotland

Thursday, 05 November 2015

The UK government wants Scottish companies to bid to build HS2....

Scottish businesses get HS2 ready

Scottish businesses get HS2 ready

Thursday, 05 November 2015

Firms across Scotland find out how to bid for more than £10 billion of contracts generated by HS2....

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The Skills Challenge

The Skills Challenge

Wednesday, 04 November 2015

We need a new generation of engineers, designers and construction professionals....

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