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Lydd Airport made permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south east

Lydd Airport made permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south east

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Lydd Airport to be the permanent home of search and rescue helicopters in the south-east....

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Reappointment of members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board

Reappointment of members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board

Friday, 08 April 2016

Department for Transport announces the reappointment of 2 members of the Civil Aviation Authority Board....

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Transport Secretary confirms date for A591 reopening

Transport Secretary confirms date for A591 reopening

Thursday, 07 April 2016

Storm-damaged route in Cumbria set to open in time for late spring bank holiday....

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Three train companies shortlisted to compete for West Midlands franchise

Three train companies shortlisted to compete for West Midlands franchise

Thursday, 07 April 2016

Names of train companies to compete for West Midlands franchise announced....

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Transport Minister Robert Goodwill calls for an increase in cycling and walking

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill calls for an increase in cycling and walking

Sunday, 27 March 2016

New government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot....

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HS2 takes major step forward

HS2 takes major step forward

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

HS2 Phase One bill passes third reading in House of Commons....

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From London to the north, HS2 offers boost to housing, jobs and economic growth

From London to the north, HS2 offers boost to housing, jobs and economic growth

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

HS2 to lead regeneration at Old Oak and Park Royal and helping local growth in Greater Manchester and Leeds thanks to new government funding. ...

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Three hour Scotland to London rail journeys on track

Three hour Scotland to London rail journeys on track

Monday, 21 March 2016

Governments agree joint aim on train times....

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£38 million fund will use F1 technology to design greener cars

£38 million fund will use F1 technology to design greener cars

Monday, 21 March 2016

Winners of government competition will develop ideas to cut vehicle emissions and help plug-in cars drive further....

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We are investing in Hastings

We are investing in Hastings

Friday, 18 March 2016

Roads Minister Andrew Jones delivers a speech on transport investment in Hastings....

Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers

Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers

Friday, 18 March 2016

Extra roads funding to help cut delays and boost local economy....

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A smarter vision for transport

A smarter vision for transport

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Transport Minister Andrew Jones explains how new technology and new ideas will change the way we travel....

The importance of the UK's maritime industry (Archived)

The importance of the UK's maritime industry (Archived)

Friday, 11 March 2016

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill outlines the government’s commitment to the UK maritime sector....

Robert Goodwill opens Maritime Knowledge Hub and tours new port terminal in Liverpool

Robert Goodwill opens Maritime Knowledge Hub and tours new port terminal in Liverpool

Friday, 11 March 2016

Transport Minister hears how a new Maritime Knowledge Hub and deep water container terminal will boost economic growth in Merseyside....

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New £5 million school bike training programme to create safe and confident young riders

New £5 million school bike training programme to create safe and confident young riders

Monday, 07 March 2016

Innovative training will help children and parents stay active and cycle safely....

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Transport Secretary in Norfolk to see government road investment providing faster, more reliable journeys

Transport Secretary in Norfolk to see government road investment providing faster, more reliable journeys

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Patrick McLoughlin visits 3 Department for Transport backed major road projects that will help the county’s thriving economy....

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Managing transport in an uncertain world

Managing transport in an uncertain world

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Long-term commitment will boost transport resilience....

Government plan to boost south east transport infrastructure

Government plan to boost south east transport infrastructure

Thursday, 03 March 2016

Study will look at ways to improve the performance of the transport network between junctions 10 and 16 of the M25....

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Hidden disabilities and air travel

Hidden disabilities and air travel

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Be sensitive to customers with different needs says Transport Minister Robert Goodwill. ...

Minister visits Wimbledon schools to inspire next generation to consider a career in transport

Minister visits Wimbledon schools to inspire next generation to consider a career in transport

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Transport Minister Lord Ahmad visits 3 schools in Wimbledon to encourage local students to consider a career in the transport sector....

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New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism

New £1 million competition to boost rail tourism

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Competition aimed at heritage and community railways to make it easier to travel across the UK by rail launched....

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Transport Minister hands keys to owners of government funded new minibuses during visit to Derbyshire supplier

Transport Minister hands keys to owners of government funded new minibuses during visit to Derbyshire supplier

Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Andrew Jones sees specially-fitted vehicles being delivered to community transport organisations as part of DfT’s £25 million fund....

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Drug drive arrests on the rise

Drug drive arrests on the rise

Sunday, 28 February 2016

Road Safety Minister welcomes figures on the 1 year anniversary of new offence....

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UK Transport Minister Robert Goodwill pays tribute to Northern Ireland’s water rescue services

UK Transport Minister Robert Goodwill pays tribute to Northern Ireland’s water rescue services

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Minister hears how more than £300,000 of UK government funding awarded to water rescue charities in Northern Ireland is helping save lives....

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Trains, planes, buses and brains

Trains, planes, buses and brains

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Transport must do more for mental health, says Transport Minister Andrew Jones. ...

George Bradshaw address 2016

George Bradshaw address 2016

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Transport Secretary reaffirms the government’s commitment to the rail sector and the importance of continually embracing technology....

Transport Minister promotes UK transport infrastructure and industry in Singapore and Burma

Transport Minister promotes UK transport infrastructure and industry in Singapore and Burma

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Singapore and Burma to promote UK companies and transport expertise....

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The case for the Buses Bill

The case for the Buses Bill

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Bus Minister Andrew Jones lays out the case for the government’s Buses Bill....

Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen

Crossrail to become the Elizabeth line in honour of Her Majesty the Queen

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The new railway will be named the Elizabeth line when it opens to passengers through central London in December 2018....

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New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy

New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy

Monday, 22 February 2016

The 3.5 mile South Devon Highway is expected to carry 35,000 vehicles a day once opened to deliver better journeys in the south west....

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