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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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Consultant for Manston Airport review announced

Consultant for Manston Airport review announced

Thursday, 19 March 2015

PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on the future of Manston Airport....

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Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers....

£6m rail innovation competition open for bids

£6m rail innovation competition open for bids

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

A government-sponsored competition to encourage innovation in the rail industry opens today....

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Nottingham student wins design competition to help disabled bus passengers

Nottingham student wins design competition to help disabled bus passengers

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces winner in competition to improve bus journeys for people with sight and hearing impairments....

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Consultation on armoured vehicle speeds launched

Consultation on armoured vehicle speeds launched

Friday, 13 March 2015

Government plans to increase armoured vehicle speed limit to ease road congestion....

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Extra funding for station improvements

Extra funding for station improvements

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience....

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Rail renaissance on track

Rail renaissance on track

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Hitachi factory a major boost for British jobs as first IEP train arrives at Southampton....

New state of the art InterCity Express train arrives in the UK

New state of the art InterCity Express train arrives in the UK

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Multi-billion pound government investment to deliver huge benefits to passengers, create British jobs and boost the economy....

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Transport Minister opens Beverley southern relief road

Transport Minister opens Beverley southern relief road

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Robert Goodwill visits Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire to view 2 road schemes that will help boost economic growth....

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Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads

Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Government confirms new company Highways England will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015....

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Cash boost to get the nation cycling

Cash boost to get the nation cycling

Thursday, 12 March 2015

New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy....

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English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Road collision website to close....

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£3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

£3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology....

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£65 million funding for ultra low emission cities and green buses

£65 million funding for ultra low emission cities and green buses

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use....

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Our future as a maritime nation

Our future as a maritime nation

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Britain’s shipping industry has a proud history, but must meet the challenges of the modern world....

Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’

Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Green move adds electric cars to government car fleet....

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New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors....

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Claire Perry officially opens £280 million Lincolnshire rail improvements

Claire Perry officially opens £280 million Lincolnshire rail improvements

Monday, 09 March 2015

Rail Minister sees how Great Northern Great Eastern line upgrade is improving freight links and increasing capacity....

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Farmers set to benefit from increase in tractor weights and speeds

Farmers set to benefit from increase in tractor weights and speeds

Monday, 09 March 2015

New weight and speed limits for tractors to boost agricultural economy....

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Regulation change to support children with disability

Regulation change to support children with disability

Monday, 09 March 2015

Change in regulations means specialist medical equipment can now be carried on mobility scooters....

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Transport Secretary sees benefits of rail investment in Derbyshire

Transport Secretary sees benefits of rail investment in Derbyshire

Friday, 06 March 2015

Patrick McLoughlin celebrates start of work on Ilkeston station and Crossrail contract win for local firm. ...

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National vision, local solutions

National vision, local solutions

Thursday, 05 March 2015

The Peak District is putting sustainability at the heart of its future transport programme....

Manston airport review

Manston airport review

Thursday, 05 March 2015

Government will appoint a consultant to review the process so far on decisions about the future of Manston Airport....

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Transport Secretary in Sheffield to receive northern electrification report

Transport Secretary in Sheffield to receive northern electrification report

Thursday, 05 March 2015

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits Sheffield to discuss the Northern Electrification Task Force report....

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Keeping our railways safe during a time of political change

Keeping our railways safe during a time of political change

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

Rail Minister praises the work of the British Transport Police as preparations are made for devolving policing of the Scottish rail network....

Passengers in east Suffolk set for bigger say on rail services

Passengers in east Suffolk set for bigger say on rail services

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

Passengers in east Suffolk will have more say on how local rail services are run....

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Industry backs government’s spaceport plans

Industry backs government’s spaceport plans

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

A spaceport consultation outcome has been published, paving the way to make UK commercial spaceflight operations a reality....

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THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

Monday, 02 March 2015

This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures....

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