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Transport Secretary more than trebles investment for rail in the north to over £9 billion

Transport Secretary more than trebles investment for rail in the north to over £9 billion

Monday, 18 July 2022

Major boosts to funding for rail route upgrades in the north. ...

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Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charter

Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charter

Saturday, 16 July 2022

The new charter will act as a one-stop shop so air passengers know their rights for their entire journey....

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Electric motorbikes race onto UK roads through transport decarbonisation measures

Electric motorbikes race onto UK roads through transport decarbonisation measures

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Government sets out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced....

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Government THINK! campaign launched to improve road safety for those most at risk

Government THINK! campaign launched to improve road safety for those most at risk

Monday, 11 July 2022

The ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign promotes recent changes to the Highway Code, improving road safety for people walking, cycling and horse ridi...

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New bill introduced to ensure thousands of seafarers receive fair pay

New bill introduced to ensure thousands of seafarers receive fair pay

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage....

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Public vote and official shortlist announced to choose home of Great British Railways

Public vote and official shortlist announced to choose home of Great British Railways

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York will compete to be crowned the home of Britain’s railways....

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Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruption

Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruption

Sunday, 03 July 2022

Helping get new employees into the aviation industry quickly and without compromising security to meet the surge in demand for flights....

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Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years

Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years

Friday, 01 July 2022

New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. ...

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22 point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season

22 point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season

Thursday, 30 June 2022

What government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions....

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Government launches country’s first ever investigation branch focused on road safety

Government launches country’s first ever investigation branch focused on road safety

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will make independent safety recommendations and shape future road safety policy....

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£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century

£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

New funding for a more reliable and sustainable rail network....

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Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments

Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Active Travel England will be headed up permanently by Chris Boardman with Chief Executive Officer Danny Williams and Chief Operating Officer Louise W...

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£2.4 million funding to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing

£2.4 million funding to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector....

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Government helps prevent last minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule

Government helps prevent last minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak....

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Moving ahead to reopen railway lines and stations including one not used since reign of King George V

Moving ahead to reopen railway lines and stations including one not used since reign of King George V

Saturday, 18 June 2022

Funding to reopen disused railway lines, services and stations will restore community connections and improve access to jobs, homes and education. ...

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Building a better railway

Building a better railway

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Appeal to rail unions and workers to not risk the future of the rail industry by striking, but rather work with government to reform our railway....

Boost for freight as government unveils major new plan to bolster supply chain

Boost for freight as government unveils major new plan to bolster supply chain

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and resilient haulage sector....

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Plug in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

Plug in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Government to concentrate funding on expanding the public chargepoint network as well as electric taxis, vans, trucks, motorcycles and wheelchair acce...

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Government takes action to ensure Scotland receives best possible HS2 service

Government takes action to ensure Scotland receives best possible HS2 service

Monday, 06 June 2022

Intention to remove Golborne Link from HS2 Bill announced with alternative options to be explored....

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Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth across the country

Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth across the country

Thursday, 02 June 2022

Investment in transport schemes in Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton....

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Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airports

Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airports

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has met with senior aviation leaders to discuss the exceptional disruption seen across UK airports....

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Jobs and passengers at the heart of government’s 10 point plan for aviation

Jobs and passengers at the heart of government’s 10 point plan for aviation

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

New strategy launches to build an innovative and sustainable aviation sector....

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Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution

Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Sales of electric vehicles reach an all-time high while UK boasts one of the most extensive networks of rapid chargers in Europe....

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Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

Monday, 23 May 2022

Funding will kickstart decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions. ...

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Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens

Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens

Monday, 23 May 2022

Elizabeth line will increase central London’s rail capacity by 10% and connect local communities to the city centre faster than ever before....

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Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness

Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness

Monday, 23 May 2022

Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities....

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UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany

UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is assuming presidency of the International Transport Forum and will lay out 5 priorities for the UK’s tenure....

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Nigel Stevens appointed new Transport Focus Chair

Nigel Stevens appointed new Transport Focus Chair

Monday, 16 May 2022

New Chair to champion passengers while overseeing change to ensure Transport Focus works effectively with Great British Railways....

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First ever net zero transatlantic flight to take to the skies in 2023

First ever net zero transatlantic flight to take to the skies in 2023

Friday, 13 May 2022

Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US....

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Healthy, cost effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light

Healthy, cost effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light

Friday, 13 May 2022

Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England....

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