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Government gives £915,000 boost to water rescue charities

Government gives £915,000 boost to water rescue charities

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training....

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New Buses Bill to deliver a better deal for the public

New Buses Bill to deliver a better deal for the public

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Reforms are set to make bus travel more passenger-friendly and give councils more freedom to improve services....

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The Buses Bill

The Buses Bill

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Bus Minister Andrew Jones explains the government’s forthcoming Buses Bill....

Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park

Robert Goodwill tours Cornwall Airport Newquay and opens Aerohub Business Park

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Aviation Minister hears how Cornwall Airport Newquay and its enterprise zone are boosting economic growth in the region....

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Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury

Community rail plan for line between Swindon and Westbury

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Consultation to give passengers and community groups more say over how local Wiltshire rail services are run....

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New funding for south west rail study

New funding for south west rail study

Tuesday, 09 February 2016

Funding for a study into improvements to railway infrastructure between London and Devon and Cornwall announced....

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Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise

Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise

Thursday, 04 February 2016

First South Western Trains Ltd and Stagecoach South West Ltd have been shortlisted to run the South Western rail franchise in June 2017....

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HS2 moves closer to construction as Transport Secretary officially opens Birmingham headquarters

HS2 moves closer to construction as Transport Secretary officially opens Birmingham headquarters

Thursday, 04 February 2016

Up to 1,000 staff to be employed at HS2 Ltd’s Birmingham headquarters, plus final petitions to the Phase One hybrid Bill heard....

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Leading change in the rail industry

Leading change in the rail industry

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Transport Secretary’s speech at the 2016 annual conference of the Rail Delivery Group....

East Riding’s roads get £16.7 million maintenance boost

East Riding’s roads get £16.7 million maintenance boost

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

DfT funding will support a 5 year programme to improve roads and journeys with A63, A1079 and A161 among roads to benefit in the first year....

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Launch of the Rail Supply Group’s sector strategy

Launch of the Rail Supply Group’s sector strategy

Monday, 01 February 2016

The rail supply chain now has an agreed plan for how it will grow in numbers, productivity and expertise....

Gareth Llewellyn appointed as DVSA's new Chief Executive

Gareth Llewellyn appointed as DVSA's new Chief Executive

Monday, 01 February 2016

Gareth Llewellyn will become the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's Chief Executive on 1 April 2016....

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Record investment in transport network used to guarantee apprenticeships

Record investment in transport network used to guarantee apprenticeships

Thursday, 28 January 2016

A new transport skills strategy outlines plans to create apprenticeships in the road and rail sector....

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Aviation capacity vital priority for UK

Aviation capacity vital priority for UK

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin reaffirms commitment to new capacity in south east....

Roadwork rules change to reduce congestion

Roadwork rules change to reduce congestion

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Proposals to launch a major crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads and the start of 7-day working to be considered....

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The death of the tangerine ticket

The death of the tangerine ticket

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Rail Minister says that smart rail tickets are needed if we are to truly transform our railways....

£40 million to drive green car revolution across UK cities

£40 million to drive green car revolution across UK cities

Monday, 25 January 2016

Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes and London named as winners of multi-million fund to encourage drivers to go green....

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Government sells King’s Cross development stake to reduce the deficit

Government sells King’s Cross development stake to reduce the deficit

Friday, 22 January 2016

Investment in 67-acre site around King’s Cross sold for £371 million to help reduce the deficit and build economic security....

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We are reaching the ultra low emission vehicle tipping point

We are reaching the ultra low emission vehicle tipping point

Friday, 22 January 2016

Roads minister Andrew Jones hails rising ULEV sales and makes the case for better charging infrastructure....

Transport Secretary and Mayor set out vision for rail travel across London and the south east

Transport Secretary and Mayor set out vision for rail travel across London and the south east

Thursday, 21 January 2016

DfT and TfL set out a commitment to improve capacity and service levels across the region’s rail network....

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Women delivering Crossrail

Women delivering Crossrail

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Through Crossrail, women are forging careers some never thought possible....

Rail Minister Claire Perry celebrates contribution of women to Crossrail

Rail Minister Claire Perry celebrates contribution of women to Crossrail

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Europe’s largest construction project is challenging perceptions and helping to make construction an exciting and attractive career option for women....

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Transport Minister opens Intertek’s new vehicle testing lab in Milton Keynes

Transport Minister opens Intertek’s new vehicle testing lab in Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

Ultra low emission vehicles are the future of transport, and their development is being led by UK experts....

Government announces £5.5 million to repair Calderdale bridge

Government announces £5.5 million to repair Calderdale bridge

Sunday, 17 January 2016

£5.5 million to repair the flood damaged Elland Bridge and to build a temporary footbridge to keep the Calderdale community connected....

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Transport Secretary announces plans to reopen A591 in Cumbria following Storm Desmond and Eva

Transport Secretary announces plans to reopen A591 in Cumbria following Storm Desmond and Eva

Thursday, 14 January 2016

The storm-damaged A591 is set to reopen by the end of May 2016....

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New Milton Keynes testing laboratory supports Britain’s booming plug in vehicle market

New Milton Keynes testing laboratory supports Britain’s booming plug in vehicle market

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Transport Minister opens state-of-the-art electric and hybrid vehicle testing facility....

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Government is committed to UK maritime growth

Government is committed to UK maritime growth

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

The Royal Yachting Association upholds maritime standards, but it also contributes to our maritime economy....

Transport Secretary sees thriving UK marine sector at London Boat Show

Transport Secretary sees thriving UK marine sector at London Boat Show

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Patrick McLoughlin meets next generation of boat designers keeping Britain ahead of the worldwide competition....

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Transport sector all geared up for winter weather

Transport sector all geared up for winter weather

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Transport operators have robust plans in place to keep the transport network going in the event of bad weather....

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Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation

Transport ticketing is on a journey of transformation

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

A world in which passengers can choose how they pay, whether by payment cards, smartphones or wearable tokens, is closer than ever....

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