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Let's make our towns and cities 'magnets for growth', says Transport Secretary in response to HS2 Growth Taskforce

Let's make our towns and cities 'magnets for growth', says Transport Secretary in response to HS2 Growth Taskforce

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Commitment to help local businesses and communities reap benefit of HS2 stated in government response. ...

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HS2 jobs and growth boost for Birmingham

HS2 jobs and growth boost for Birmingham

Monday, 21 July 2014

HS2 Ltd engineering headquarters to be located in Birmingham, creating 1,500 jobs in the area....

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Motorcycle safety campaign aims to make drivers THINK!

Motorcycle safety campaign aims to make drivers THINK!

Monday, 21 July 2014

The ‘Didn’t See’ radio campaign has been launched by THINK! to encourage drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists....

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Rail minister launches new services to Stansted Airport

Rail minister launches new services to Stansted Airport

Monday, 21 July 2014

Rail minister Claire Perry unveils improved rail connections between Cambridge and Stansted....

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New chairman of Highways Agency announced

New chairman of Highways Agency announced

Monday, 21 July 2014

Colin Matthews appointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency....

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Transport Secretary welcomes Reading Station redevelopment

Transport Secretary welcomes Reading Station redevelopment

Friday, 18 July 2014

Multi-million pound improvements unveiled....

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Electric cars for all government fleets

Electric cars for all government fleets

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Whitehall departments and their agencies to introduce plug-in vehicles....

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Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

The government is investing £500 million to support the development of low emission vehicles - creating jobs and cutting damaging emissions....

£29 million for North Yorkshire bypass

£29 million for North Yorkshire bypass

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

The North Yorkshire economy to benefit from major transport funding ...

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Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry

Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Michael Luger, Justin McCracken and Bob Holland appointed to Office of Rail Regulation....

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Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Deal will provide an additional 2,450 seats across morning and evening peaks every week. ...

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Deal signed to improve rail services across London and Essex

Deal signed to improve rail services across London and Essex

Wednesday, 16 July 2014

New Essex Thameside franchise will deliver passenger benefits worth around £160 million....

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Spaceport UK

Spaceport UK

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Sets out plans for the UK's first spaceport....

Rail Industry Innovation Awards 2014

Rail Industry Innovation Awards 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Britain's railway industry is innovating to improve the railway for everyone....

Next steps for Lower Thames Crossing announced

Next steps for Lower Thames Crossing announced

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Decision announced to undertake detailed planning for 2 possible Lower Thames Crossing location options....

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Making the most of our airports

Making the most of our airports

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Government updates Parliament on airport capacity...

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Shortlisted bidders for VCA new commercial model contract

Shortlisted bidders for VCA new commercial model contract

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Names of the 4 companies shortlisted to bid for the Vehicle Certification Agency’s new commercial model contract have been announced....

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Baroness Kramer launches Luton transport scheme

Baroness Kramer launches Luton transport scheme

Monday, 14 July 2014

£24 million Luton town centre transport scheme completed....

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Safer streets for London

Safer streets for London

Friday, 11 July 2014

Safer streets, safer vehicles and safer people means more choice, makes transport more efficient and makes London more liveable....

£440 million to be spent on green transport

£440 million to be spent on green transport

Friday, 11 July 2014

44 new sustainable transport schemes to include £64 million investment from government....

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Car Lite London: car clubs will help more Londoners drive less

Car Lite London: car clubs will help more Londoners drive less

Thursday, 10 July 2014

How car clubs can cut emissions, cut congestion and help save money....

A road revolution for the 21st century

A road revolution for the 21st century

Wednesday, 09 July 2014

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has outlined the government's vision for the road network at the New Civil Engineer’s conference....

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Building better roads

Building better roads

Wednesday, 09 July 2014

As part of our long term economic plan, we are investing in improving the UK's essential infrastructure by building a better road network....

Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station

Smartcards to arrive at Huddersfield Station

Wednesday, 09 July 2014

Department will invest £153,000 to upgrade ticket gates so passengers can use smartcards to travel on trains....

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Aviation security update

Aviation security update

Tuesday, 08 July 2014

Updated advice to passengers on aviation security....

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Ministers visit communities sharing in huge transport investment

Ministers visit communities sharing in huge transport investment

Tuesday, 08 July 2014

Transport ministers announce Local Growth Deal benefits....

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Faster journeys for Britain’s drivers as work starts on smart motorway

Faster journeys for Britain’s drivers as work starts on smart motorway

Tuesday, 08 July 2014

Construction is going to start on the M1 and M3 as part of 3 major schemes to cut road congestion....

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Help for property owners affected by HS2

Help for property owners affected by HS2

Tuesday, 08 July 2014

Further proposals to help property owners in rural areas close to the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands have been published....

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Plans unveiled to boost wi fi on trains

Plans unveiled to boost wi fi on trains

Monday, 07 July 2014

More than £53 million will be invested so passengers receive seamless mobile broadband connections. ...

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Baroness Kramer sees flood recovery in Gloucestershire

Baroness Kramer sees flood recovery in Gloucestershire

Friday, 04 July 2014

Minister visits new defences and flood-hit villages to hear how county is rising to challenge....

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