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Olympic travel event

Olympic travel event

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Getting transport right for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond....

Autumn Statement 2011

Autumn Statement 2011

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

The 2011 Autumn Statement provides an update on the government's plans for the economy. ...

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A new era for search and rescue

A new era for search and rescue

Monday, 28 November 2011

Search and rescue operations provided by contracted civilian crews. ...

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Independent review recommends ‘a fresh start’ for the management of England’s strategic roads

Independent review recommends ‘a fresh start’ for the management of England’s strategic roads

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Cook Review "A fresh start for the Strategic Road Network" independent publication released....

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Greening puts passengers first

Greening puts passengers first

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Draft Civil Aviation Bill to replace the current economic regulation duties of the aviation regulator....

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Coastguard modernisation proposals confirmed

Coastguard modernisation proposals confirmed

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Plans to modernise the coastguard have been confirmed by Mike Penning....

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Thames Valley and West Country Rail passengers in line for extra seat boost

Thames Valley and West Country Rail passengers in line for extra seat boost

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Country's busiest rail routes set to benefit from extra seats....

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Rail Delivery Group Industry Forum

Rail Delivery Group Industry Forum

Monday, 21 November 2011

Speech by the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Transport....

Transport statistics 17 November 2011

Transport statistics 17 November 2011

Thursday, 17 November 2011

Blue Badge scheme statistics for 2010 to 2011....

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Mapping the country's charging points

Mapping the country's charging points

Friday, 11 November 2011

Plug-in charge points to be mapped across the country....

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Public to have their say on maritime red tape

Public to have their say on maritime red tape

Thursday, 10 November 2011

Maritime red tape to be reviewed as part of the Red Tape Challenge....

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Your chance to cut rail red tape

Your chance to cut rail red tape

Thursday, 10 November 2011

Unnecessary red tape crack down to benefit rail passengers and businesses....

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Better information about lorry parking provision

Better information about lorry parking provision

Thursday, 10 November 2011

Lorry parking study published....

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£500 million fund to unlock the potential for economic growth

£500 million fund to unlock the potential for economic growth

Monday, 07 November 2011

A fund to help boost economic growth by getting required infrastructure built and enable job creation has been released....

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Plans to cut MOT red tape for classic car owners

Plans to cut MOT red tape for classic car owners

Thursday, 03 November 2011

MOT exemption for classic cars and motorbikes proposals released....

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Airport Operators Association conference

Airport Operators Association conference

Monday, 31 October 2011

Explains what DfT is doing to ensure a successful aviation sector and growing UK economy....

West Coast passengers in line for 28,000 extra seats as franchise extension signed

West Coast passengers in line for 28,000 extra seats as franchise extension signed

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Extra carriages and more seats for West Coast Main Line passengers....

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Make time for winter

Make time for winter

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Winter driving advice from the Highways Agency....

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Local Sustainable Transport Fund   tranche 2 workshops

Local Sustainable Transport Fund tranche 2 workshops

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

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

ASEM Ministerial meeting

ASEM Ministerial meeting

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Focusing on the UK's links with Asia and the themes of sustainability, safety and efficiency....

Greater Anglia rail franchise

Greater Anglia rail franchise

Thursday, 20 October 2011

Abellio Greater Anglia Limited has won the Greater Anglia franchise....

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Northern Rail conference

Northern Rail conference

Thursday, 20 October 2011

Speech discussing rail advancements, spending and future plans....

New guidance on the design of shared space streets

New guidance on the design of shared space streets

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Guidance to help local authorities design high-quality shared space schemes....

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Better services for East Anglian passengers under new franchise

Better services for East Anglian passengers under new franchise

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Abellio Greater Anglia Limited has been chosen as the new operator for the 'Greater Anglia' franchise....

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Rail minister sees how new entrance to Leeds station will support growth

Rail minister sees how new entrance to Leeds station will support growth

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Theresa Villiers visited Leeds today to see how a second entrance to Leeds station will improve access and encourage further growth....

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Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England....

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London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Transport Dinner

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Transport Dinner

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Explains how modernising Britain’s transport infrastructure will improve the UK economy and make London globally competitive....

Reminding children to THINK!

Reminding children to THINK!

Thursday, 13 October 2011

New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches....

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Major boost to Birmingham as Aston Webb Boulevard opens

Major boost to Birmingham as Aston Webb Boulevard opens

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Aston Webb Boulevard, a new Selly Oak relief road, has been opened....

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Traffic signs updated, clutter and red tape reduced

Traffic signs updated, clutter and red tape reduced

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Traffic signing system to be reviewed to remove bureaucracy....

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