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Innovative rail ticket technology trial expands across the North

Innovative rail ticket technology trial expands across the North

Monday, 03 November 2025

Passengers can sign up for the rail digital ticketing trials on Northern's website. ...

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£10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers moving

£10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers moving

Monday, 03 November 2025

Companies have until 25 March 2026 to apply for the funding....

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Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just one year

Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just one year

Thursday, 30 October 2025

There are now over 86,000 chargers on Britain’s roads, making it easier than ever for drivers to charge up and go. ...

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Major Vietnamese investment announced to boost British aerospace sector

Major Vietnamese investment announced to boost British aerospace sector

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy. ...

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Government looks to slash red tape to make charging electric vehicles at home easier

Government looks to slash red tape to make charging electric vehicles at home easier

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Reforms will open up affordable home charging to thousands more households...

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New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law

New era of better buses: Landmark Bus Bill becomes law

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

The Bus Services Act will make it easier for local leaders to take control of their buses and put passengers first....

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New Beaulieu Park station pulls in ahead of schedule thanks to £141 million government investment

New Beaulieu Park station pulls in ahead of schedule thanks to £141 million government investment

Monday, 27 October 2025

New station will unlock thousands of new houses and create over 2,000 jobs in the East of England. ...

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Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active

Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active

Friday, 24 October 2025

Bikeability scheme will help children gain confidence with cycling, while reducing carbon emissions and easing pressure on our NHS. ...

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Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps

Plans for Heathrow expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Enabling Heathrow expansion will drive economic growth and create jobs across the country....

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Two decades of improving railway safety

Two decades of improving railway safety

Friday, 17 October 2025

Today, 17 October 2025, RAIB marks 20 years of independently investigating accidents and incidents on the UK railway....

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Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard

Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Greater Anglia's rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025....

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Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation  to the next level

Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation to the next level

Sunday, 05 October 2025

Organisations and businesses can bid for a share of £1 million funding to help them deliver initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycl...

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Over £4 million government backing for next gen aviation technology projects

Over £4 million government backing for next gen aviation technology projects

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Winning projects will help build a greener and more efficient transport system while supporting high-quality jobs across the UK. ...

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Cutting edge rail ticket technology trials launch in the North

Cutting edge rail ticket technology trials launch in the North

Sunday, 28 September 2025

Passengers can now sign up for Northern Train's digital ticketing trial. ...

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Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset

Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset

Friday, 26 September 2025

West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways. ...

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Calling all aviators! Government launches applications for next round of DfT aviation ambassadors

Calling all aviators! Government launches applications for next round of DfT aviation ambassadors

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Submit your application to become an aviation ambassador by 10 October 2025. ...

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New look, same message: ‘See it. Say it. Sorted’

New look, same message: ‘See it. Say it. Sorted’

Monday, 15 September 2025

New design makes the British Transport Police’s 61016 number clearer plus additional funding for CCTV at railway stations....

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More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities

More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Funding will help businesses and academia develop real-life technology that reduces carbon emissions from shipping....

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Government reveals effective measures to save lives and prevent railway suicides

Government reveals effective measures to save lives and prevent railway suicides

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Improved safety measures and increased support for people in crisis will help rail industry prevent and respond to traumatic events. ...

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Heroic British Captain receives prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving 89 lives at sea

Heroic British Captain receives prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving 89 lives at sea

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service 2025 have been announced....

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£5 million of government funding for 26 innovative rail projects to boost passenger experience

£5 million of government funding for 26 innovative rail projects to boost passenger experience

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Winning projects focus on improving safety on rail platforms and enhancing passenger safety across the UK. ...

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£104 million government investment to deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions

£104 million government investment to deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions

Monday, 01 September 2025

Investment will help councils improve transport for local people, from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes for communities across England. ...

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Cutting edge rail ticket technology to be trialled across the Midlands and North

Cutting edge rail ticket technology to be trialled across the Midlands and North

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Passengers can sign up for digital rail ticket trials on East Midlands Rail and Northern trains....

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Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme

Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme....

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All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses

All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses

Friday, 22 August 2025

Families can continue to travel to dozens of popular destinations for no more than £3 for a single fare. ...

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Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027....

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Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models

Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models

Friday, 08 August 2025

The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. ...

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First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric

First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric

Monday, 04 August 2025

The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK....

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Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer

Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer

Monday, 04 August 2025

Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services....

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First time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land

First time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Neighbourhoods in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge will be transformed with homes, green spaces, shops and hotels. ...

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