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Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route

Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

New dual carriageway to reduce congestion and improve journey times between Milton Keynes and Cambridge. ...

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Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public services

Laws passed to reduce strike disruption and protect public services

Friday, 08 December 2023

New laws to reduce the impact of industrial action on rail, border security and ambulance services while balancing the ability of workers to strike....

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Transport Secretary announces further measures to improve transport connectivity across the UK

Transport Secretary announces further measures to improve transport connectivity across the UK

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Government response to Union connectivity review includes multimillion-pound funding to improve transport links across UK. ...

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Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28

Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

EV chargepoint pilot scheme at motorway service areas to support government’s vision of transition to electric vehicles....

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Service announcement: £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North

Service announcement: £3.9 billion boost for more reliable train journeys in the North

Monday, 04 December 2023

Passengers will benefit from a fully-electrified line, accessible stations and more frequent services. ...

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UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched

UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched

Monday, 04 December 2023

With a new reform, the airport slot allocation system can have a tailored approach that works best for businesses and passengers across the UK. ...

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£34 million funding boost for Greater Manchester A34 improvements

£34 million funding boost for Greater Manchester A34 improvements

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Funding will help to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and generate more than £72 million in benefits for Greater Manchester and Stockport....

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The future of flight takes off as Virgin airliner crosses Atlantic solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel

The future of flight takes off as Virgin airliner crosses Atlantic solely powered by sustainable aviation fuel

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

First-ever 100% SAF-fuelled commercial transatlantic flight marks a milestone in decarbonising air travel....

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UK government leads the way towards decarbonising air travel as new global agreement takes flight

UK government leads the way towards decarbonising air travel as new global agreement takes flight

Friday, 24 November 2023

Framework agreed by the international aviation sector to reduce aviation fuel emissions by 5% by 2030....

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£5.3 million investment in innovative projects to make railways more accessible

£5.3 million investment in innovative projects to make railways more accessible

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Winners announced for the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2023 competition....

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UK SAF industry goes from forest waste to new heights with £53 million boost

UK SAF industry goes from forest waste to new heights with £53 million boost

Friday, 17 November 2023

Advanced Fuel Fund winning projects will help create up to 10,000 green jobs by 2035 and enhance the economy by around £1.8 billion a year. ...

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£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

Friday, 17 November 2023

Redirected HS2 funding to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country, improving journeys for all....

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Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible

Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible

Friday, 17 November 2023

Updated best practice guidance puts more emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more accessible to disabled people....

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Government joins forces with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network

Government joins forces with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Plans for a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside one step closer as Liverpool’s new, government-funded rail station opens....

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New £2 million competition launched to help decarbonise local transport

New £2 million competition launched to help decarbonise local transport

Thursday, 16 November 2023

UK businesses can apply for up to £500,000 to run pioneering trials that tackle local transport challenges. ...

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Funding boost for new train station in Bradford as part of Network North Plan

Funding boost for new train station in Bradford as part of Network North Plan

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

New station to improve connectivity, benefitting education and business in the UK’s ‘City of Culture’....

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Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Announcing an inquiry into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel....

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New laws to safely roll out self driving vehicles across British roads

New laws to safely roll out self driving vehicles across British roads

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Self-driving vehicles will help make travel more convenient and accessible, improving the lives of millions of people who can not drive....

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New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti social behaviour

New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti social behaviour

Monday, 06 November 2023

Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and arou...

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Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

Monday, 30 October 2023

Vital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passenge...

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New laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier and quicker

New laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier and quicker

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Regulations to improve the EV charging experience for millions of drivers. ...

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New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions

New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions

Monday, 23 October 2023

The competition will award grants to businesses that seek to provide solutions to some of transport’s most-pressing issues, including decarbonisation....

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Major £150 million funding boost for local bus services as fare cap set to be extended

Major £150 million funding boost for local bus services as fare cap set to be extended

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Reallocation of HS2 funding to improve bus services across every part of the North and Midlands....

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Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights

Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Updated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying....

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Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

New funding will create new jobs and provide crucial infrastructure to help the haulage sector decarbonise....

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North East to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

North East to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads. ...

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West Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

West Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads....

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Yorkshire and the Humber to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Yorkshire and the Humber to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads....

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South West to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

South West to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes reopening rail services to Wellington and Cullompton.  ...

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Boost for Scotland and UK wide transport connectivity

Boost for Scotland and UK wide transport connectivity

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to include funding for better links between the Cairnryan ferry terminals serving Northern Ireland and South West Scotland. ...

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