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Cash boost to tackle local pinch points

Cash boost to tackle local pinch points

Thursday, 03 January 2013

Councils are invited to apply for a share of the £170 million Local Pinch Point Fund to remove bottlenecks on the highway network....

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End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

Thursday, 03 January 2013

As unnecessary signs are removed from our roads the Secretary of State for Transport calls for local authorities to continue the cull....

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Driving this New Year's Eve? Try a mocktail

Driving this New Year's Eve? Try a mocktail

Monday, 31 December 2012

The Department for Transport has produced a number of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to help designated drivers celebrate in style....

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Clear up initiative saving economy millions by reopening roads quicker

Clear up initiative saving economy millions by reopening roads quicker

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Incident clear-up times improvement initiative saves the economy tens of millions of pounds....

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Department for Transport's boost to train builders

Department for Transport's boost to train builders

Friday, 21 December 2012

New train carriages procured by Southern Railway. ...

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Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers

Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers

Thursday, 20 December 2012

£7 million package of benefits for rail passengers who suffered cancelled services and delays....

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Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Civil Aviation Act becomes law paving the way for airports to offer better facilities and information for passengers....

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Operators urged to tackle crowding on busiest services

Operators urged to tackle crowding on busiest services

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Train operators are urged to tackle overcrowding on their services after a list reveals the top 10 most congested trains....

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Cash boost for local roads

Cash boost for local roads

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Extra £215 million to local authorities for road maintenance....

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New rights for maritime passengers

New rights for maritime passengers

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

New EU regulation to give passengers travelling by water improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled or delayed departures....

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Industry launches new rail technical strategy

Industry launches new rail technical strategy

Friday, 14 December 2012

New techniques and technologies to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the railway....

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Revisions to the levels of funding required by goods and public service vehicle licence holders

Revisions to the levels of funding required by goods and public service vehicle licence holders

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Revised figures announced for holders of goods and public service vehicle licences operating for hire or reward....

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Transport for everyone

Transport for everyone

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Putting accessibility and equality front and centre when delivering services for the travelling public....

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Government accepts proposals to improve garage standards

Government accepts proposals to improve garage standards

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Motorists encouraged to check their garage is industry-standard approved....

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Improving motoring services

Improving motoring services

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Suggesting improvements about how motoring services are delivered consultation....

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£19.5 million to kick start regeneration in Portsmouth

£19.5 million to kick start regeneration in Portsmouth

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Opening up access to the Tipner site for businesses and visitors....

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Office of Rail Regulation

Office of Rail Regulation

Monday, 10 December 2012

Speech to the Office of Rail Regulation members about rail transparency, fares and usage through the Olympics....

Autumn statement: huge boost for transport

Autumn statement: huge boost for transport

Thursday, 06 December 2012

Transport projects funded as part of the Autumn statement 2012....

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West Coast Main Line: final report of the Laidlaw inquiry

West Coast Main Line: final report of the Laidlaw inquiry

Thursday, 06 December 2012

Final report of the Laidlaw inquiry released....

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Permanent Secretary statement concerning West Coast Main Line

Permanent Secretary statement concerning West Coast Main Line

Thursday, 06 December 2012

West Coast Main Line statement....

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Virgin Trains to run improved west coast services

Virgin Trains to run improved west coast services

Thursday, 06 December 2012

Virgin Trains to continue operating rail services on the West Coast Main Line for up to 23 months....

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Campaign to reward designated drivers launched by Coca Cola Great Britain and THINK!

Campaign to reward designated drivers launched by Coca Cola Great Britain and THINK!

Thursday, 06 December 2012

Buy one get one free deal on Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero this Christmas for designated drivers. ...

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Full speed ahead as government appoints new Director General to oversee HS2

Full speed ahead as government appoints new Director General to oversee HS2

Tuesday, 04 December 2012

David Prout to be Director General taking charge of the delivery of HS2....

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THINK! Don’t drink drive this Christmas

THINK! Don’t drink drive this Christmas

Friday, 30 November 2012

THINK! and the Association of Chief Police Officers are joining forces to warn about drink driving this Christmas. ...

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Institute of Advanced Motorists

Institute of Advanced Motorists

Thursday, 29 November 2012

A broad overview of some of the government’s key road safety priority areas....

UK Air Rail Conference

UK Air Rail Conference

Thursday, 29 November 2012

The economic importance of air-rail connections, and the government’s record of investment and modernisation....

Cash boost to get England cycling

Cash boost to get England cycling

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

An extra £20 million for cycle infrastructure...

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Speed limit exemption for life saving services

Speed limit exemption for life saving services

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

The department is consulting on extending speed limit exemptions to other emergency services....

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Widespread support for greater rail devolution

Widespread support for greater rail devolution

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Consultation responses reveal widespread support for rail devolution....

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Transport Scotland high speed rail summit

Transport Scotland high speed rail summit

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

Video speech by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker....

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