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Full speed ahead as HS2 gets Royal Assent

Full speed ahead as HS2 gets Royal Assent

Thursday, 23 February 2017

HS2 Bill gains Royal Assent paving way for new rail line that will increase capacity on our railways, connect the biggest cities, generating jobs and ...

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New measures set out autonomous vehicle insurance and electric vehicle infrastructure

New measures set out autonomous vehicle insurance and electric vehicle infrastructure

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Self-driving car insurance and electric vehicle charge point measures introduced in Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill....

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Funding for smart parking and traffic management schemes

Funding for smart parking and traffic management schemes

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Announcing the winners of £4 million worth of funding across 19 local authorities for digital transport innovations....

£4 million awarded for tech which gives motorists advance notice of congestion and available parking spaces

£4 million awarded for tech which gives motorists advance notice of congestion and available parking spaces

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Government awards £4 million for tech projects that will cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment....

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New legal powers could send UK scientists into space to research vaccines and medicines

New legal powers could send UK scientists into space to research vaccines and medicines

Monday, 20 February 2017

New legal powers could send British scientists into space to conduct zero-gravity medical experiments....

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Changes and challenges facing UK bus industry

Changes and challenges facing UK bus industry

Thursday, 09 February 2017

Partnerships key to future growth says Bus Minister....

Celebrating the aviation ties between India and the UK

Celebrating the aviation ties between India and the UK

Thursday, 09 February 2017

Aviation Minister Lord Ahmad calls for even greater trade links between the UK and India....

New aviation deal agreed to boost tourism and trade between Global Britain and India

New aviation deal agreed to boost tourism and trade between Global Britain and India

Thursday, 09 February 2017

Deal agreed to ease restrictions on flights between the two nations....

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Law change demands equal treatment for disabled taxi users

Law change demands equal treatment for disabled taxi users

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

From 6 April 2017 it will be illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users. ...

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New powers to crack down on laser attacks

New powers to crack down on laser attacks

Sunday, 05 February 2017

Shining lasers at pilots, train or bus drivers could mean attackers face fines or jail sentence under new laws....

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Major step forward in building a global Britain as public has its say on airport expansion

Major step forward in building a global Britain as public has its say on airport expansion

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The draft Airports National Policy Statement is published today and will be subject to a public consultation....

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Work to improve disabled access to toilets on trains and at stations is underway

Work to improve disabled access to toilets on trains and at stations is underway

Wednesday, 01 February 2017

Industry has committed to improve accessibility for disabled passengers after talks with the Rail Minister....

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Address to the National Roads Policing Conference

Address to the National Roads Policing Conference

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Roads Minister Andrew Jones thanks Roads Police Officers for their courage and professionalism following success in catching drug drivers....

£64 million government funding to encourage more cycling and walking to work

£64 million government funding to encourage more cycling and walking to work

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Local transport funding to help people walk or cycle safely to work....

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New talent joins British Transport Police Authority Board

New talent joins British Transport Police Authority Board

Thursday, 26 January 2017

New appointments to the body that oversees the specialist rail police force in Britain....

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Modernising the UK’s airspace

Modernising the UK’s airspace

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Changing how we use our airspace will benefit passengers, our environment and our economy....

Boost for motorists as government proposes no MOT test for first 4 years

Boost for motorists as government proposes no MOT test for first 4 years

Sunday, 22 January 2017

New proposals unveiled which would extend the period before the first MOT test is needed from 3 to 4 years....

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Search underway for company to build HS2 trains in £2.75 billion government rail investment

Search underway for company to build HS2 trains in £2.75 billion government rail investment

Friday, 20 January 2017

Hundreds of jobs will be created by the investment, boosting Britain's skills and expertise in this sector....

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New opportunities offered as details of new rail franchise are released

New opportunities offered as details of new rail franchise are released

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Government releases details of new West Coast Partnership rail franchise....

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Our island nation: maritime growth

Our island nation: maritime growth

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Maritime reception address mentioning the 'UK is a world class maritime centre' booklet, growth study, recent appointments and successes....

Severn Crossing tolls to be slashed by up to 75%

Severn Crossing tolls to be slashed by up to 75%

Friday, 13 January 2017

Government proposes cuts to Severn Crossing tolls....

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Next step in major investment for south west as A303 Stonehenge plans published

Next step in major investment for south west as A303 Stonehenge plans published

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Plans for tunnel past Stonehenge, part of roads package to cut congestion in the south-west....

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Low emission freight and logistics trial competition winners announced

Low emission freight and logistics trial competition winners announced

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Winners of £20 million funding in Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial announced....

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Virtual modelling shows driverless cars could cut delays in the future

Virtual modelling shows driverless cars could cut delays in the future

Friday, 06 January 2017

Study shows driverless cars could significantly reduce delays....

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Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch

Rail regulator to set out national safety framework for train dispatch

Friday, 06 January 2017

Transport Secretary welcomes the independent Office of Rail and Road report into safety of driver-operated trains....

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Plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed

Plans to let learner drivers have motorway driving lessons revealed

Friday, 30 December 2016

Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways with a driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls....

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New proposed measures for drones in the UK

New proposed measures for drones in the UK

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

Government launches new consultation on drone safety....

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DfT works with consumer experts and the rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares

DfT works with consumer experts and the rail industry to help passengers choose the best deal on fares

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

DfT and Which? co-host forum to agree action on ‘too complex’ ticketing systems....

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Crossrail minister takes ride on the Elizabeth line train as testing is set to move to London

Crossrail minister takes ride on the Elizabeth line train as testing is set to move to London

Monday, 12 December 2016

Elizabeth line trains are a great showcase of British design and manufacturing....

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DfT reforms penalty fares to better protect rail passengers

DfT reforms penalty fares to better protect rail passengers

Saturday, 10 December 2016

Penalty fares appeals bodies must be completely independent of the train operating companies and their financial owners....

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