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Rail investment driving forward economy

Rail investment driving forward economy

Monday, 09 December 2013

Patrick McLoughlin visits major rail investments for Crossrail and East Midlands Trains plus the Doncaster Sleeper factory....

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Tech connected

Tech connected

Friday, 06 December 2013

Core tech clusters and the wider community are going to be linked by a fully integrated transport network. ...

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Cycling networks fit for growth

Cycling networks fit for growth

Friday, 06 December 2013

Discusses cycle visions, plans, current practices and benefits....

Future of rail: setting out the strategic priorities for the rail sector

Future of rail: setting out the strategic priorities for the rail sector

Thursday, 05 December 2013

Discussing how the rail network can plan for growth, improve accessibility for all and support continued economic growth....

New rules for MOT to test for diesel particulate filter

New rules for MOT to test for diesel particulate filter

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

Diesel particulate filter check now required as part of MOT test....

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Government invests in the future of the Sheffield Supertram

Government invests in the future of the Sheffield Supertram

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

£5 million for Sheffield Supertram light rail system....

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Sustainable travel, sustainable economic growth

Sustainable travel, sustainable economic growth

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

Discusses the Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Local Growth Fund, Local Enterprise Partnerships and future plans for sustainable travel...

THINK! highlights ‘snowball effect’ of drink driving

THINK! highlights ‘snowball effect’ of drink driving

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

THINK! campaign shows consequences of drink drive conviction on future employment. ...

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8th Fleet Hero Awards

8th Fleet Hero Awards

Monday, 02 December 2013

Fleets are leading the way on showing that by saving energy you can save money and still deliver a high quality service to the customer....

Three principles for better maritime regulation and economic growth

Three principles for better maritime regulation and economic growth

Monday, 02 December 2013

Address to the International Maritime Organization including aspects of historical regulation and safety of seafarers. ...

Public policy exchange event

Public policy exchange event

Monday, 02 December 2013

Video address mentioning driving speed limits, road safety, local sustainable transport funding, on-the-spot penalties and drug driving....

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation: 75th anniversary

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation: 75th anniversary

Monday, 02 December 2013

Congratulatory speech with references to Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme, 'Pothole review' reports and future plans....

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency named

Thursday, 28 November 2013

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will replace the DSA and VOSA....

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£18 million for busy roads in Merseyside

£18 million for busy roads in Merseyside

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

A5758 Broom’s Cross road improvement scheme has been given approval to start...

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SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards....

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Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

Monday, 25 November 2013

The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham....

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Core Cities call on government to maximise the potential of high speed rail

Core Cities call on government to maximise the potential of high speed rail

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Leaders from the UK's 10 largest cities call for the fast delivery of HS2....

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Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go ahead

Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go ahead

Thursday, 21 November 2013

The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent....

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HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Yorkshire to secure maximum boost for region's economy

HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Yorkshire to secure maximum boost for region's economy

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire....

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HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to East Midlands to secure maximum boost for region's economy

HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to East Midlands to secure maximum boost for region's economy

Friday, 15 November 2013

HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits....

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£16 million for Yorkshire bus services

£16 million for Yorkshire bus services

Thursday, 14 November 2013

£16 million to provide high quality Bus Rapid Transit service, new highway link and modifications, bus stops and low emission vehicles....

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DfT statistics on road traffic, journey reliability and congestion on local managed roads

DfT statistics on road traffic, journey reliability and congestion on local managed roads

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Road traffic, Highways Agency road journeys and congestion statistics released....

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Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

Thursday, 14 November 2013

HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool from Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews....

Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Shortened version of HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool by Mayor Joe Anderson, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews....

Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

Thursday, 14 November 2013

HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews....

Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Shortened version of the HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews....

HS2 engine for growth

HS2 engine for growth

Thursday, 14 November 2013

HS2 engine for growth video transcript explaining the benefits and challenges of HS2....

Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal

Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high speed route between Sandwich and Deal....

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Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model

Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Discusses the benefits of competition in the rail industry plus future plans for development and enhancement....

Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

£4.3 billion of investment in 209 road schemes throughout Britain. ...

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