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£33 million boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial

£33 million boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial

Monday, 10 October 2011

Hauliers to be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth....

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Community rail designation in the ‘Heart of Wessex’

Community rail designation in the ‘Heart of Wessex’

Sunday, 09 October 2011

Heart of Wessex Line between Bristol and Weymouth to become community rail service....

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Transport Times, National Transport Awards

Transport Times, National Transport Awards

Thursday, 06 October 2011

How a modern transport infrastructure can be an important part of improving the economy....

Light Rail Awards

Light Rail Awards

Wednesday, 05 October 2011

Steps the government is taking to support light rail systems....

Government awards nearly £10 million towards Reading station improvements

Government awards nearly £10 million towards Reading station improvements

Monday, 03 October 2011

£9.6 million given to improve access to Reading Station....

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BusinessGreen conference

BusinessGreen conference

Monday, 03 October 2011

Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles....

IMS Consulting Sustainable Business Breakfast

IMS Consulting Sustainable Business Breakfast

Monday, 03 October 2011

Explaining why a low carbon future is essential to the UK's future prosperity....

New bridge over the Mersey

New bridge over the Mersey

Sunday, 02 October 2011

River Mersey bridge gets £470 million funding....

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Government proposes 80 miles per hour motorway speed limit

Government proposes 80 miles per hour motorway speed limit

Sunday, 02 October 2011

Philip Hammond announces his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour....

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Electric vehicles and their integration in the built environment

Electric vehicles and their integration in the built environment

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Explains what government is doing to support electric vehicles....

Cold comfort winter maintenance conference

Cold comfort winter maintenance conference

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Explaining the key components of DfT's winter resilience strategy....

Built Environment Networking event

Built Environment Networking event

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Explaining how DfT is is supporting investment in rail....

Community designation gives passengers a say on rail line

Community designation gives passengers a say on rail line

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Preston and Ormskirk line designated a community rail line giving passengers a greater say on how services are run....

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Government secures £50 million boost towards A5 M1 link road in Bedfordshire

Government secures £50 million boost towards A5 M1 link road in Bedfordshire

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

A5-M1 link road construction could be brought forward to 2014....

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Building a sustainable future

Building a sustainable future

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Speech about transport having a pivotal role in building a sustainable future....

Green light for trams

Green light for trams

Monday, 19 September 2011

Rail review report 'Green Light for Light Rail' published. ...

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Local Enterprise Partnerships Network: 19 September 2011

Local Enterprise Partnerships Network: 19 September 2011

Monday, 19 September 2011

Speech detailing the importance of transport, transport infrastructure, budget saving measures and Local Enterprise Partnerships....

New Bikeability support contract signifies government commitment

New Bikeability support contract signifies government commitment

Thursday, 08 September 2011

New contract to provide day-to-day Bikeability support services announced....

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Changes to European rules on motorcycle type approval

Changes to European rules on motorcycle type approval

Sunday, 04 September 2011

Consultation on new European regulation on motorcycles, 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles launched....

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Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Merchant Navy Day celebrated at Department for Transport....

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Bank holiday rail services

Bank holiday rail services

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Transport Secretary welcomes industry work on bank holiday rail services...

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Speed camera information now available

Speed camera information now available

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Speed camera information published by 75 local authorities showing accident and casualty rates....

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Bringing an end to rush hour road works disruption

Bringing an end to rush hour road works disruption

Sunday, 21 August 2011

'Lane rental' schemes would allow councils to charge utility companies to dig up the busiest roads during peak times....

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8,800 extra spaces for busy trains on key routes

8,800 extra spaces for busy trains on key routes

Tuesday, 09 August 2011

Commuter services in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle to get greater seats and carriages....

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Government urges commuters and businesses to travel differently during London 2012

Government urges commuters and businesses to travel differently during London 2012

Tuesday, 02 August 2011

Londoners urged to think differently about how they travel during Olympic Games....

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New government guidance on minicabs to give volunteers and care workers a smoother ride

New government guidance on minicabs to give volunteers and care workers a smoother ride

Tuesday, 02 August 2011

New guidance means volunteers, childminders and care workers won't have to be licensed as minicabs....

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High Speed rail consultation draws to a close

High Speed rail consultation draws to a close

Thursday, 28 July 2011

The public consultation on High Speed 2 is closing....

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More than £132 million to improve street lighting in Northamptonshire

More than £132 million to improve street lighting in Northamptonshire

Thursday, 28 July 2011

Northamptonshire street lighting gets £132 million boost....

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Transport statistics 28 July 2011

Transport statistics 28 July 2011

Thursday, 28 July 2011

National travel survey 2010 statistics published....

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Save money on your holiday driving

Save money on your holiday driving

Monday, 25 July 2011

Holidaymakers can save money by using smarter driving techniques....

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