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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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South East to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

South East to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities via bus, rail and new and improved roads includes funding for South East transport schemes....

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East of England to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

East of England to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes funding to double passenger services from Ely to King’s Lynn and Ipswich t...

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£1 billion to improve transport connectivity in Wales

£1 billion to improve transport connectivity in Wales

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Plan to provide faster journey times across the UK includes bringing parts of North Wales within an hour of Manchester through upgrade of the North Wa...

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North West to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

North West to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

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

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East Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

East Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

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

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Government launches plan to put drivers back in the driving seat

Government launches plan to put drivers back in the driving seat

Monday, 02 October 2023

New 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures....

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Government announces new long term plan to back drivers

Government announces new long term plan to back drivers

Friday, 29 September 2023

Plan for drivers will sit alongside continued investment in public transport and active travel....

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Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035

Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035

Thursday, 28 September 2023

80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain set to be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. ...

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£80 million funding delivered to improve and protect bus services

£80 million funding delivered to improve and protect bus services

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Funding will protect essential bus services and allow local authorities to make the improvements that would most benefit their communities....

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Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap

Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap

Friday, 22 September 2023

The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around....

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Avanti West Coast awarded long term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Avanti West Coast awarded long term contract after significant improvements for passengers

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

New long-term rail contracts awarded to Avanti West Coast and Cross Country....

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Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities

Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Clean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth....

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£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund will generate maritime jobs and develop new, clean technologies....

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Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed

Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed

Sunday, 10 September 2023

Government and industry funding to significantly upgrade truck stops for lorry drivers and support recruitment and workforce retention....

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Hundreds of new zero emission buses to connect communities in England

Hundreds of new zero emission buses to connect communities in England

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Government funding to help decarbonise public transport and develop innovative ideas to ensure future infrastructure is low-carbon and resilient....

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New measures to support sustainable aviation fuel industry

New measures to support sustainable aviation fuel industry

Monday, 04 September 2023

Government to introduce a revenue certainty scheme to support SAF production in the UK....

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Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life changing injury

Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life changing injury

Saturday, 02 September 2023

Recipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced....

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Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance

Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Travel and navigation app providers encouraged to ensure new technology offering more streamlined journeys is accessible to all users....

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Office of Rail and Road Chair Declan Collier reappointed for a second term

Office of Rail and Road Chair Declan Collier reappointed for a second term

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Declan Collier will continue to play a central role in tackling the challenges facing the rail and road sectors....

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Government re launch THINK! campaign in continued drive to improve road safety

Government re launch THINK! campaign in continued drive to improve road safety

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Campaign reminds people of important changes to the Highway Code....

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£43 million for A38 to tackle congestion and create jobs in Worcestershire

£43 million for A38 to tackle congestion and create jobs in Worcestershire

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Improvements to A38 Bromsgrove will reduce journey times and boost connectivity for residents in the West Midlands. ...

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North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport

North East to benefit from new funding for hydrogen transport

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

Hydrogen-fueled airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks could provide greener and more efficient journeys. ...

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New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

Monday, 31 July 2023

Multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station will provide easier access to jobs and businesses in Bristol and the South West....

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Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

Government launches review of DVLA to strengthen agency for the future

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Independent review will ensure that DVLA can continue to provide a licensing service to motorists and the public. ...

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UK announces historic boost to seafarers’ rights and welfare

UK announces historic boost to seafarers’ rights and welfare

Monday, 24 July 2023

UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. ...

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New study into running HS2 train services to Leeds launches

New study into running HS2 train services to Leeds launches

Monday, 17 July 2023

Study will assess potential options to run HS2 trains into Leeds city centre and reassess evidence to improve connectivity in Bradford. ...

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Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how

Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve

Monday, 17 July 2023

CAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the...

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Work on track to bring HS2 to Birmingham

Work on track to bring HS2 to Birmingham

Monday, 17 July 2023

The new Curzon Street Station will bring high-speed rail services to help connect cities and towns across the West Midlands and beyond. ...

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New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer

New campaign to boost free bus travel this summer

Friday, 14 July 2023

Take the Bus campaign encourages older people to make the most of free bus travel. ...

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