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National Railway Museum dinner

National Railway Museum dinner

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Highlights our plans for the rail sector including high speed rail, Thameslink, rail electrification and Intercity Express Programme projects....

Trees and Design Action Group

Trees and Design Action Group

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project....

£266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

£266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

12 major transport scheme projects have won funding totalling £225 million, while 15 smaller schemes are receiving a total of £41 million....

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Intercity East Coast franchise consultation launched

Intercity East Coast franchise consultation launched

Monday, 25 June 2012

London and Scotland via the North East and Yorkshire passengers are on track to get a host of service improvements....

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Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

Monday, 25 June 2012

Permit scheme to make utility firms minimise disruption caused by their road works in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex....

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£15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

£15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

Monday, 25 June 2012

£15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country....

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Warwick Parkway extension given go ahead

Warwick Parkway extension given go ahead

Sunday, 24 June 2012

Commuters are to benefit from extra car parking spaces at Warwick Parkway station thanks to a £1 million government contribution. ...

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Government's support for Welsh rail

Government's support for Welsh rail

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Theresa Villiers MP meets with Assembly members to discuss Welsh rail services and government priorities....

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Passengers views sought on rail franchise for Kent

Passengers views sought on rail franchise for Kent

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Passengers views wanted to help shape a new franchise for train services....

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The changing face of disclosure and barring

The changing face of disclosure and barring

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Changes to the criminal records and barring systems....

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Department for Transport weighs ways to access disability advice

Department for Transport weighs ways to access disability advice

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Announcement of a consultation outlining a number of options for securing future advice should the decision be taken to abolish DPTAC....

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New penalties to tackle careless driving

New penalties to tackle careless driving

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Consultation launched on proposals to target careless driving with fixed penalty notices....

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Heathrow's new Olympic Terminal opens

Heathrow's new Olympic Terminal opens

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers attends the opening of Heathrow's dedicated Olympics terminal....

Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

Sunday, 10 June 2012

Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening says plan ahead when visiting Weymouth and Portland for the Olympic and Paralympic games....

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Rail passengers in the north west set for bigger say

Rail passengers in the north west set for bigger say

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Furness Line designated as a community rail service....

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Reform of Humber Bridge Board

Reform of Humber Bridge Board

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Transport Secretary Justine Greening will reduce the number of members on the Humber Bridge Board from 22 to 4....

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Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Passengers are being asked for their views to shape a new franchise for train services....

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New plans to reform strategic road network

New plans to reform strategic road network

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Strategic road network first steps to reform released....

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Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead....

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Revised charges to improve Dartford crossing

Revised charges to improve Dartford crossing

Monday, 21 May 2012

Dartford-Thurrock crossing improvements one step closer....

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Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

Sunday, 20 May 2012

Classic vehicles to be exempted from the MOT test....

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Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers. ...

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Armed guards to tackle piracy

Armed guards to tackle piracy

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Highlighting key priorities for combating piracy....

Olympics Airspace Restrictions

Olympics Airspace Restrictions

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Airspace restrictions information during the Olympics....

Operational freedoms at Heathrow Airport

Operational freedoms at Heathrow Airport

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport....

Government agrees station funding

Government agrees station funding

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Ministers have approved £10 million of government funding to the redevelopment of Northampton station and help transform the town's economy....

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Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference....

Government crack down on drug driving menace

Government crack down on drug driving menace

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Drug driving government crack down announced in new plans....

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Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

Monday, 07 May 2012

Extra 2,400 seats to benefit customers on South West Trains travelling to Waterloo....

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Work starts on 6 road schemes for future delivery

Work starts on 6 road schemes for future delivery

Monday, 07 May 2012

Work supporting improvements to the strategic road network has been given the go ahead....

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