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Better local roads

Better local roads

Thursday, 11 June 2015

Potholes take a toll on our economy, so the government will reward local authorities with the best plans for repairing them....

Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes huge rise in take up of ultra low emissions vehicles

Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes huge rise in take up of ultra low emissions vehicles

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Major year on year increase in the number of ultra low emissions vehicles registered in the UK....

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Prime Minister and Transport Secretary celebrate completion of Crossrail tunnelling

Prime Minister and Transport Secretary celebrate completion of Crossrail tunnelling

Thursday, 04 June 2015

Major milestone in £14.8 billion scheme as 26-mile tunnelling marathon comes to an end....

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Supporting women in transport

Supporting women in transport

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

Speech discussing how the male dominated transport industry needs to attract far more women....

Transport Secretary confirms government is forging ahead on high speed rail and a Northern Powerhouse

Transport Secretary confirms government is forging ahead on high speed rail and a Northern Powerhouse

Monday, 01 June 2015

Patrick McLoughlin confirms high-speed rail and Northern Powerhouse are a priority in speech in Leeds....

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Transport has power to change the north

Transport has power to change the north

Monday, 01 June 2015

HS2 and £13 billion transport plan at heart of Northern Powerhouse....

Rail strike, June 2015

Rail strike, June 2015

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

The national rail strikes scheduled for June 2015 have been suspended....

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Rail strike, May 2015

Rail strike, May 2015

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

The proposed national rail strike on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May 2015 has been suspended....

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PwC submits initial report on Manston Airport

PwC submits initial report on Manston Airport

Friday, 27 March 2015

Consultant updates on progress in its review of decisions about Manston’s future....

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£7.6 million for local transport in rural and isolated areas

£7.6 million for local transport in rural and isolated areas

Friday, 27 March 2015

New funding to allow communities to deliver better transport projects in rural and isolated areas....

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19 new regional air routes bid for start up aid funding

19 new regional air routes bid for start up aid funding

Friday, 27 March 2015

International and domestic connections from smaller airports to be expanded across the UK....

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New era for motoring

New era for motoring

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Speech for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders about the modern advancements in the car industry....

Smart travel gains momentum across the country

Smart travel gains momentum across the country

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport....

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Cyclists in Brighton benefit from £1.5 million cycle hub

Cyclists in Brighton benefit from £1.5 million cycle hub

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer unveils state of the art facility adding 500 cycle spaces at Brighton railway station....

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East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out

East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Rail passengers commuting from East Anglia and Essex to London to benefit from smart ticket offer....

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300 communities win share of £25 million minibus fund

300 communities win share of £25 million minibus fund

Thursday, 26 March 2015

Hundreds of minibuses will support charities and revitalise local communities....

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HGV levy on foreign hauliers generates £44 million in first year of operation

HGV levy on foreign hauliers generates £44 million in first year of operation

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Since 1 April 2014 the HGV levy has raised more than £44 million from foreign HGVs....

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New board member of Passenger Focus announced

New board member of Passenger Focus announced

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Theo de Pencier joins board of Passenger Focus, the independent rail and strategic road user watchdog....

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New £50 million package of passenger benefits on South West Trains

New £50 million package of passenger benefits on South West Trains

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Department for Transport has reached an agreement with Stagecoach Group that will lead to a package of passenger improvements....

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Government backs green fleets to cut emissions

Government backs green fleets to cut emissions

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces extension of electric van grant plus £4 million to help refuel gas-powered trucks....

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Updated Crossrail 2 route protected from conflicting development

Updated Crossrail 2 route protected from conflicting development

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

The government has updated plans to protect the proposed route for Crossrail 2 from conflicting development....

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£275 million to improve local roads

£275 million to improve local roads

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Twenty eight councils in England win funding for local infrastructure projects....

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£3.9 million boost for greener, more accessible transport

£3.9 million boost for greener, more accessible transport

Monday, 23 March 2015

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces package to improve journeys from ‘door to door’....

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Transport Secretary sees plans for investment in Cornwall

Transport Secretary sees plans for investment in Cornwall

Monday, 23 March 2015

Patrick McLoughlin marks start of works on £56 million A30 road scheme....

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New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales

New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales

Monday, 23 March 2015

More seats, more services and 2 new fleets of modern trains for passengers across the west of England, Thames Valley and South Wales....

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More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services

More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services

Friday, 20 March 2015

Major step towards devolution of rail services in the north after a new agreement was signed giving local authorities more say in how they are run....

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Road investment in the north of England

Road investment in the north of England

Friday, 20 March 2015

George Osborne and Patrick McLoughlin announce investment for new major roads for Manchester Airport and Morpeth....

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Turning to the future

Turning to the future

Friday, 20 March 2015

Road infrastructure strategy: building the skill for delivery....

Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

Friday, 20 March 2015

The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England....

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Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out

Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out

Friday, 20 March 2015

Strategy launched to connect up the great cities of the north to build a northern powerhouse....

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