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New powers to tackle drug driving

New powers to tackle drug driving

Monday, 02 March 2015

A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales....

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Transformation of rail travel in the north

Transformation of rail travel in the north

Friday, 27 February 2015

Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains....

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Transport secretary visits the north west

Transport secretary visits the north west

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin is visiting transport improvements in the north west....

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£3 million mapping project to transform road improvements and maintenance

£3 million mapping project to transform road improvements and maintenance

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Department for Transport project with Ordnance Survey will deliver the next generation road mapping for England and Wales....

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Transport Secretary visits Midlands

Transport Secretary visits Midlands

Monday, 23 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin views improvements at East Midlands Airport and Kenilworth train station. ...

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Challenging violence against women and girls on UK transport

Challenging violence against women and girls on UK transport

Monday, 23 February 2015

Explains what is being done to ensure the safety of female passengers on public transport....

Transport Secretary sees benefits of Cornwall transport investment

Transport Secretary sees benefits of Cornwall transport investment

Thursday, 19 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin visits road, air, rail and sea projects keeping the county connected....

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New East Anglia franchise competition begins

New East Anglia franchise competition begins

Thursday, 19 February 2015

The Department for Transport has started the search for the next East Anglia rail franchise operator....

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Leading the railway into the future

Leading the railway into the future

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Government sets direction and delivers funding, but it’s the railway itself that will drive future change....

£5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham

£5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham

Friday, 13 February 2015

Link road will improve capacity and remove heavy goods vehicles from nearby town....

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Take up of plug in car grant continues to rise

Take up of plug in car grant continues to rise

Friday, 13 February 2015

Number of ultra-low emission vehicles breaks 25,000 barrier....

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Transport Secretary views efforts to reopen landslip hit rail line

Transport Secretary views efforts to reopen landslip hit rail line

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin visits site of Harbury landslip as Network Rail continues to stabilise the area....

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Four ways to ensure the bus industry meets passengers’ needs

Four ways to ensure the bus industry meets passengers’ needs

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin explains the future plans for buses including funding, the role of the private sector, cities and technology....

Infrastructure Act will get Britain building

Infrastructure Act will get Britain building

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Infrastructure Act becomes law....

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The bus sector is evolving

The bus sector is evolving

Thursday, 12 February 2015

The bus sector is evolving, but the test stays the same: are passengers getting a good deal?...

Launch of 'The pathway to driverless cars' report

Launch of 'The pathway to driverless cars' report

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

The UK is in pole position for developing a driverless car industry....

Joining up transport

Joining up transport

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

As transport enjoys a higher profile within government, connectivity and integration are at the core of the Department for Transport’s work....

Full speed ahead for rail strategy

Full speed ahead for rail strategy

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Passengers are made the priority as government implements massive spending programme....

Free wi fi to help rail commuters stay connected

Free wi fi to help rail commuters stay connected

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Rail passengers to benefit from on-board wi-fi across England and Wales....

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Hastings Rail Summit

Hastings Rail Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Explains work being done to get the best possible rail service for Hastings....

The railway of the future

The railway of the future

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

A railway that serves passengers and economic growth....

UK to lead development of driverless car technology

UK to lead development of driverless car technology

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Testing driverless cars on public roads given green light. ...

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The fight against drug driving

The fight against drug driving

Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Robert Goodwill speaks about the law changes, THINK! campaigns, road ratings and innovation used in fighting drug driving. ...

Hucknall town centre given £8.5 million to improve transport links

Hucknall town centre given £8.5 million to improve transport links

Monday, 09 February 2015

Nottinghamshire town to be revitalised....

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Transport Secretary visits Merseyside

Transport Secretary visits Merseyside

Friday, 06 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin sees how transport schemes are boosting local economy....

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£2.7 million boost for cycling in national parks

£2.7 million boost for cycling in national parks

Thursday, 05 February 2015

Robert Goodwill announces winners of cycling ambition competition....

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Port set for growth after regaining rail link

Port set for growth after regaining rail link

Thursday, 05 February 2015

The Transport Secretary was at Port of Sunderland today to see the arrival of the first train in more than 20 years....

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Residents and passengers asked for views on existing Rochester station closure

Residents and passengers asked for views on existing Rochester station closure

Thursday, 05 February 2015

Consultation launched on plans to close existing Rochester station once new station opens....

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Transport Secretary celebrates improvements to Eaglescliffe Station

Transport Secretary celebrates improvements to Eaglescliffe Station

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

Patrick McLoughlin visited the Tees Valley to witness how a local railway station is benefiting from £1.2 million of investment....

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Beautiful roads

Beautiful roads

Wednesday, 04 February 2015

A new aesthetic vision for the road network....

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