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Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland

Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland

Monday, 03 April 2023

Government commitment to develop new green technologies in Scotland will improve connectivity, create jobs and encourage people to walk and cycle....

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‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June

‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June

Friday, 31 March 2023

Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus companies....

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Derry/Londonderry London air route secured

Derry/Londonderry London air route secured

Friday, 31 March 2023

Government funding to enable up to 19 return flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted every week for another year....

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New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Regulations to inspect utility company street works and assess quality of their road repairs....

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Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience

Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Areas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. ...

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Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions

Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Measures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK. ...

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New onboard announcements to make Britain’s buses accessible for everyone

New onboard announcements to make Britain’s buses accessible for everyone

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Audible announcements and visual displays will identify the route and direction of buses, upcoming stops and the beginning of any diversions....

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Passengers set to benefit from new digital transport strategy

Passengers set to benefit from new digital transport strategy

Monday, 27 March 2023

Setting out plans to improve how people find, use and get value from transport data to support greater innovation in the sector and deliver better ser...

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Government consultation on night time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off

Government consultation on night time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off

Monday, 27 March 2023

Night flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches....

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New UK law to boost seafarer pay

New UK law to boost seafarer pay

Thursday, 23 March 2023

The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage....

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Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Derby has been selected to become the home of Great British Railways, delivering high-skilled jobs to the region....

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Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector

Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Announcing the Bus Centre of Excellence and almost £3 million electric bus funding for Leicester....

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Avanti West Coast contract extended for a further 6 months following recent service improvements

Avanti West Coast contract extended for a further 6 months following recent service improvements

Monday, 20 March 2023

Avanti West Coast contract extended with further work to restore reliability and punctuality to come....

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New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Announcing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes....

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Transport Secretary sets out record investment plans for transport network

Transport Secretary sets out record investment plans for transport network

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Over £40 billion will be invested in transformational transport schemes over the next 2 financial years across the country....

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£49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as government funds vital new road scheme

£49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as government funds vital new road scheme

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'....

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Transforming transport in the North

Transforming transport in the North

Monday, 06 March 2023

Our plans to increase transport connectivity and devolve more power to the North....

Historic Northumberland Line to reopen next summer

Historic Northumberland Line to reopen next summer

Monday, 06 March 2023

Fully accessible stations are being built to give 6 Northumberland communities regular train services....

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Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

Monday, 06 March 2023

THINK! campaign urges drivers to think about the dangers of driving too fast for road conditions....

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Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules

Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector....

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£25 million to boost rollout of British made green buses around the country

£25 million to boost rollout of British made green buses around the country

Thursday, 02 March 2023

117 zero emission buses will provide people in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire with greener journeys....

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Virginia McVea appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Virginia McVea appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Thursday, 23 February 2023

New Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced. ...

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Government cash boost sets the wheels in motion for A59 Kex Gill upgrade

Government cash boost sets the wheels in motion for A59 Kex Gill upgrade

Thursday, 23 February 2023

North Yorkshire motorists, businesses and local communities will benefit from a new route....

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Matthew Campbell Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Matthew Campbell Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Team GB wheelchair fencer and tech regulation expert will advise government on the needs and rights of passengers....

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£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

Friday, 17 February 2023

Funding to help passengers save money on fares, get more people on the bus and protect vital bus routes....

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Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost

Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Regions across the UK to benefit from government funding to develop clean maritime technology....

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Transport Secretary holds talks in Paris on border controls and decarbonisation efforts

Transport Secretary holds talks in Paris on border controls and decarbonisation efforts

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Mark Harper meets French counterpart Clément Beaune....

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New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands

New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed as Chair of HS2 Ltd....

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World’s first hydrogen powered digger set to drive on UK roads

World’s first hydrogen powered digger set to drive on UK roads

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine will soon be on UK roads and building sites....

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George Bradshaw address 2023

George Bradshaw address 2023

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

The Transport Secretary affirms his commitment to the rail sector and outlines plans to modernise the industry....

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