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Government boost for Northern Powerhouse: A1

Government boost for Northern Powerhouse: A1

Monday, 10 August 2015

Roads Minister sees A1 improvements during visit to north east....

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Transport minister unveils rapid chargepoint at Eden Project

Transport minister unveils rapid chargepoint at Eden Project

Thursday, 06 August 2015

Launch of 16 rapid chargepoints across Cornwall for low emission vehicles....

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Three principles for designing HS2

Three principles for designing HS2

Thursday, 06 August 2015

HS2's design must work for the people who will use it, for the cities it will serve, and for the future....

New measures to relieve pressure on Operation Stack

New measures to relieve pressure on Operation Stack

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

Manston Airfield will provide short term additional capacity to Operation Stack for freight traffic on its way to the Port of Dover....

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Transport Minister chairs summit to support hauliers, businesses and people of Kent

Transport Minister chairs summit to support hauliers, businesses and people of Kent

Friday, 31 July 2015

Andrew Jones discusses measures to alleviate issues in Kent....

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New Director General of Rail Executive announced

New Director General of Rail Executive announced

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Bernadette Kelly will join Department for Transport in September....

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New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west

New fleet of trains to bring better journeys to the south west

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Government gives go ahead to £360 million state of the art train fleet running between London and Cornwall...

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Community rail plan for line between Peterborough and Ely

Community rail plan for line between Peterborough and Ely

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Public consultation to give passengers greater input on local rail services in North Cambridgeshire....

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Smart ticketing to transform travel for Southeastern passengers

Smart ticketing to transform travel for Southeastern passengers

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Journeys between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex will be simplified as Southeastern signs up for smart cards....

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More elite cycle racing to inspire new generations of cyclists

More elite cycle racing to inspire new generations of cyclists

Monday, 27 July 2015

Government slashes racing red tape to bring the world’s best cyclists to English roads....

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Lord Ahmad sees Richmond’s cycle plan in action

Lord Ahmad sees Richmond’s cycle plan in action

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Transport Minister sees how cycling investment is improving journeys in one of London’s most popular cycling boroughs....

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Boost for 8 cities’ bid for share of £20 million plug in taxi prize

Boost for 8 cities’ bid for share of £20 million plug in taxi prize

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Cities shortlisted for scheme to support greener transport options...

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Claire Perry celebrates Newcastle Station improvements

Claire Perry celebrates Newcastle Station improvements

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Rail minister tours £22 million ongoing transformation of Newcastle Station and surrounding area, and sees plans for future improvements....

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UK to lead the way in testing driverless cars

UK to lead the way in testing driverless cars

Saturday, 18 July 2015

Government to fund research and development for driverless vehicles....

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Lord Ahmad meets Crossrail apprentices at Hillingdon business

Lord Ahmad meets Crossrail apprentices at Hillingdon business

Friday, 17 July 2015

Transport minister visits a specialist manufacturing company in London helping to construct Crossrail stations....

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Transport minister opens new M1 road link to boost Bedfordshire economy

Transport minister opens new M1 road link to boost Bedfordshire economy

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Junction improvement and new road will improve journeys to Luton Airport and local area....

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Maritime Growth Study evidence published to boost British competitiveness

Maritime Growth Study evidence published to boost British competitiveness

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill welcomes milestone as major report continues into Britain’s maritime industries....

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Lord Adonis joins HS2 Ltd Board as new non executive member

Lord Adonis joins HS2 Ltd Board as new non executive member

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Lord Adonis appointed as a non-executive board member of HS2 Ltd....

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Address to the All Party Parliamentary Maritime Group

Address to the All Party Parliamentary Maritime Group

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Five priorities for the maritime sector....

Lord Ahmad celebrates start of work on Lea Bridge station

Lord Ahmad celebrates start of work on Lea Bridge station

Friday, 10 July 2015

Transport Minister sees construction begin on £11.6 million new railway station in Waltham Forest before meeting Crossrail apprentices....

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Productivity means building more roads

Productivity means building more roads

Thursday, 09 July 2015

The economic case for road investment....

Young people can help renew Britain's transport networks

Young people can help renew Britain's transport networks

Thursday, 09 July 2015

For Britain to lead the world in transport once again, we need more young people to join the industry. ...

Modernising the passenger relationship

Modernising the passenger relationship

Thursday, 09 July 2015

Record infrastructure investment must be matched by investment in customer care....

Newcastle: the cycling city

Newcastle: the cycling city

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Speech about the importance of cycling, the government’s future plans, and Newcastle’s early role in its popularisation....

Formula E: Racing to a low carbon vehicle future

Formula E: Racing to a low carbon vehicle future

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Sales of low carbon vehicles are surging, and our air quality will benefit....

A thriving travel industry indicates a thriving economy

A thriving travel industry indicates a thriving economy

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

The travel industry shares credit for the economic progress we have seen since 2010....

Lord Ahmad backs Women in Engineering campaign

Lord Ahmad backs Women in Engineering campaign

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Transport Minister hosts skills summit to celebrate female engineers working in transport....

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Five years of investment in rail infrastructure

Five years of investment in rail infrastructure

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

We have 5 years to transform our rail infrastructure, and a responsibility to future generations to get it right....

Update to legislation brings HS2 one step closer to construction

Update to legislation brings HS2 one step closer to construction

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

The government has tabled over 120 changes to the HS2 hybrid Bill following discussions with communities along the route....

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The remarkable rise of rail freight

The remarkable rise of rail freight

Monday, 15 June 2015

The success of rail freight since privatisation presents new opportunities and new challenges....

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